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Terrance Stanley Fox CC OD (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east-to-west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
For millions of people around the world, Terry Fox is the face of hope for research in finding cures for cancer. Terry Fox Run Kuala Lumpur is a non-competitive, family-oriented fun run. You can run, jog, walk, skate or even ride on someone’s shoulders: the race is against cancer.
A newly nurtured reservoir of compassion, combined with a fierce determination to bring an end to the suffering cancer causes, set Terry on a path that, quite simply, changed the world. Terry Fox is a symbol of hope in Canadian history and a pivotal movement in the battle against cancer.
Jul 28, 2010 · Terry Fox, Canadian activist who became a national hero and an inspirational figure for his battle against cancer. Through his Marathon of Hope event, a race across Canada, he raised millions of dollars for cancer research before his death in 1981.
Sep 19, 2010 · A look back at the life and journey of Terry Fox, a Canadian hero.Updated in 2021: More than $850M has now been raised in Terry's name.
May 26, 2008 · Terrance Stanley Fox, CC , Order of the Dogwood, athlete, humanitarian, cancer research activist (born 28 July 1958 in Winnipeg , MB; died 28 June 1981 in New Westminster , BC ). After losing his right leg to cancer at age 18, Terry Fox decided to run across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research.
Sep 18, 2020 · When Terry Fox ended his Marathon of Hope and announced to the country that his cancer had returned, he told Canadians to continue where he left off. And his brother says that's exactly what...
RESEARCH. Your donations help us back bold, innovative cancer research across Canada, striving to enhance diagnosis, treatment options, and the quality of life for those battling cancer. FIGHT. Nearly 2 in 5 Canadians will face cancer during their lifetime. Terry never gave up, and neither will we.
Oct 29, 2015 · Terry Fox was 22 years old in 1980 when he set out to run approximately 8,000 kilometres across Canada. This was a rarely attempted feat, and the fact that Fox planned to do so on one leg made his efforts even more remarkable.
For 40 years The Terry Fox Foundation has worked to achieve Terry’s vision – a world without cancer. Its researchers, staff and thousands of volunteers are determined to reach that goal. They strive daily to uphold Terry’s ideals and values in everything they do – and always will.
