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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, having had one leg amputated due to cancer, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
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.
May 26, 2008 · Learn about Terry Fox, the athlete and humanitarian who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research after losing his leg to the disease. Discover his early life, diagnosis, surgery, rehabilitation, Marathon of Hope and legacy.
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.
May 22, 2024 · Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete who lost his leg to bone cancer and decided to run 3,339 miles across the country to raise money for cancer research. He inspired millions with his courage and determination, but his Marathon of Hope was cut short by his death in 1981.
April 12, 1980. “Today is the day it all begins…”. Terry starts the day by travelling with Doug to Outer Cove Beach to collect two bottles of Atlantic seawater. He plans on keeping one as a souvenir, and pouring the second one in the Pacific Ocean when he arrives home, but the blustery ocean carries out one to sea.
• The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) is a leading national charitable organization that honours the vision and spirit of an iconic Canadian • As one of Canada’s largest charities in cancer research, we pride ourselves on significant
