| Terrance Stanley Fox is a
true Canadian icon. He exemplifies perseverance and determination.
Terry was born in Winnipeg Manitoba on July 28, 1958. A life
changing event would intensify Terry's determination to succeed.
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Despite being born in Manitoba, Terry grew
up in BC. In 1976, Terry began his post-secondary studies
at Simon Fraser University. Nearly a year afterwards, he was
diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, estrogenic sarcoma.
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| Eventually, the doctors had to amputate Terry's
right leg six-inches above the knee. Terry immediately began
to learn how to use his newly acquired artificial limb. He
had to undergo chemotherapy treatment for 16 months consecutively
following his diagnosis. |
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February of 1979, he became determined to find a cure
for cancer. On April 12th, 1980, he began his Marathon
of Hope across Canada, from coast to coast (St.
John's Newfoundland to Vancouver BC). Terry began
his magnificent journey by dipping his artificial
limb into the Atlantic Ocean. |
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| During his Marathon of Hope, Terry
ran 143 days before his cancer had spread to his lungs. He
was forced to stop at Thunder Bay, Ontario. Terry's dream
was not lost however as within a year of his passing (June
28, 1981), the annual Terry Fox Run was established and has
since raised over $380 Million (and counting). Terry Fox is
the 1980 recipient of the BC Sports Hall of Fame's WAC
Bennett Award. |
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