Steve Fonyo Jr.
Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research. See related questions for more info.
Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research. See related questions for more info.
He wanted to raise money to stop cancer.
He ran across Canada with an artificial leg to raise money for cancer ... :)
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)
Amputee McGee lost his left leg due to cancer
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.
Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope in Newfoundland and Labrador. He started his journey on April 12, 1980, in St. John's, aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research after losing his own leg to the disease. His run inspired millions and raised significant funds for cancer research.
Terry Fox tried to run across Canada to raise money for cancer
terry is a hero who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer with a fake leg.
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.