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Why terry fox began a cross country run the marathon of hope?
Mohammmed123
In 1976, Terry developed osteogenic sarcoma, a type of bone cancer. After seeing all the suffering cancer caused, he was inspired to raise money for cancer research. So he ran to raise money in hopes of eradicating the disease.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe marathon of hope meant alot to terry fox because the marathon of hope wanted to stop cancer and so did terry fox and every body
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∙ 11y agoWhat kept terry fox motivated was that he was doing this for the kids that had bone cancer to help the world find a solution for cancer terry could see his pain but not others
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Where were some of the places Terry Fox ran in his marathon?
Terry Fox began his run in New Found land and stopped in Ontario
In which country did terry fox get cancer?
Terry Fox was a Canadian. Known as the inspiration of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox died from cancer.
Who began the Marathon of Hope?
The start of the Marathon of Hope was on April 12, 1980 in St. John's, Newfoundland. This was the date Terry Fox dips his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean as the mark of the start of the Marathon of Hope.
The driver of the van for the Terry Fox Marathon?
Doug Alward drove the van in the marathon
Why did Terry Fox decide to do the marathon of hope?
He ran a marathon to raise money for doctors to find a cure for cancer
Where were some of the places Terry Fox ran in his marathon?
Terry Fox began his run in New Found land and stopped in Ontario
In which country did terry fox get cancer?
Terry Fox was a Canadian. Known as the inspiration of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox died from cancer.
Who began the Marathon of Hope?
The start of the Marathon of Hope was on April 12, 1980 in St. John's, Newfoundland. This was the date Terry Fox dips his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean as the mark of the start of the Marathon of Hope.
What has the author Terry Burt-Gerrans written?
Terry Burt-Gerrans has written: 'Southern Ontario cross-country skiing guide' -- subject- s -: Guidebooks, Cross-country skiing, Cross-country ski trails
How did terry trained for the marathon?
running the new york marathon
What month did Terry Fox start running the marathon of hope?
His Marathon of Hope began on April 12, 1980 near St. John's, Newfoundland
When did Terry Fox start his marathon?
1980
Did Terry Fox train for marathon?
yes
Who is the founder of the marathon of hope?
Terry Fox
In which country did Terry Fox stop his run?
Terry Fox stopped running in the same country he began in - Canada.
The driver of the van for the Terry Fox Marathon?
Doug Alward drove the van in the marathon
Is terry fox famous or not?
Terry Fox is famous because he ran for the marathon of Hope.
