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Did amputee Terry Fox finish his run in 1980 across Canada to raise money for cancer research?
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September 01, 2011 05:00 AM
On Sept. 1, 1980, amputee Terry Fox was forced to stop his 5,000-mile run across Canada for cancer research after it was discovered that his bone cancer had spread to his lungs.
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Who raised money for cancer research with there journey for lives run across Canada?
Steve Fonyo Jr.
Where to where did Terry Fox run?
Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research. See related questions for more info.
Where did Terry Fox run to?
Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research. See related questions for more info.
Why did Terry Fox decide to run across Canada?
He wanted to raise money to stop cancer.
Why was Terry Fox determined?
He ran across Canada with an artificial leg to raise money for cancer ... :)
Terry Fox affect Canada?
he proved that cripples and the challenged were capapble of mor Ethan they were credited for, he also created the legacy of the terry fox cancer research wich has raised over 500 million dollars in research money. he is a symbol of Canada and he is the ultimate hero in my country (Canada)
Why is Terry Fox a hero?
terry fox is importent because he raised over 24 million dollars for helping cancer Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Terry was diagnosed with bone cancer and had his right leg amputated. He wanted to raise money for all cancer patients and did this by running 42 kilometres (26miles) a day across Canada. After 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 miles) he had to stop because the cancer spread into his lungs. He died on June 28, 1981. He was 22. We still honor him today through the "Terry Fox Run" which is held across Canada and around the world every year. Close to $500 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry's name.
Eddie McGee from big brother What was his disability?
Amputee McGee lost his left leg due to cancer
What is terry fox's accomplishments?
Terry Fox tried to run across Canada to raise money for cancer
Who is terry fox is?
terry is a hero who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer with a fake leg.
What are some 5 characteristcs about Terry Fox?
you can read or buy his biography in any bookstore or library. he is considered one of Canada's greatest heroes, to this day we have a Terry Fox day that raises millions for cancer research each and every year.
Why did Terry Fox run across Canada?
At first he got cancer in his leg so they amputated his leg so he had to use a fake leg. Then he started the marathon of hope to raise money for cancer research his goal was for every canadian to donate one dollar for cancer research so he ran across canada to achieve his goal when he had reached thunder bay he had problems breathing then the doctors found out that the cancer had spread from his leg to his lungs. so Teery foxes marathon of hope ended in thunder bay. but he raised millions of dollars for cancer research
