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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Terry_FoxTerry Fox - Wikipedia

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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.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Terry-FoxTerry Fox | Biography, Marathon of Hope, & Facts | Britannica

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   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.

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4. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleTerry Fox | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   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.

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   Who is Terry Fox?

   • 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.

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   Why did Terry Fox run across Canada?

   • Terry Fox running across Canada to raise money for cancer research, 1980. Fox soon learned to run using an artificial leg, and by 1979 he was able to complete a marathon (26.2 miles [42 km]). A few months later he decided to run across Canada in order to raise money for cancer research.

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   What is the Terry Fox Run?

   • The Terry Fox Run is the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research, and over $850 million has been raised in his name as of May 2022. Memorial erected outside Thunder Bay on the Trans-Canada Highway near the spot where Fox was forced to end his marathon. The physical memorials in Canada named after Fox include:

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   How much money does Terry Fox raise for Cancer Research?

   • The Terry Fox Foundation, which is overseen by Fox’s family and organizes the annual run, has raised more than $800 million for cancer research. The Terry Fox Research Institute in Vancouver, which “invests in world-class, collaborative cancer research teams and partnerships,” was founded in 2007.

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6. terryfox.org › terrys-storyLearn about Terry Fox - The Terry Fox Foundation

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   Learn about Terry Fox, the Canadian hero who ran across the country to raise funds for cancer research. Discover his story, his legacy and his impact on the world.

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   Terry Fox was a Canadian hero who ran across the country to raise funds for cancer research. Join the annual Terry Fox Run on September 15 and support his legacy of hope and courage.

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9. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › timelineTerry Fox | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Terry Fox, who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research after losing his leg to the disease. See the key dates and events of his Marathon of Hope in 1980.

10. terryfox.org › terrys-story › terrys-timelineTerry's Timeline - The Terry Fox Foundation

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    Follow Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope across Canada in 1980, from St. John's to Thunder Bay. See his daily distances, audio clips, and photos from his epic journey.