Why Is Terry Fox Important
Article byTabitha Marshallupdated byAndrew Mcintoshwhy Is the Terry Fox Run Important? the Terry Fox Run Is an Annual Non-Competitive Charity Event Held in...
Article byTabitha MarshallUpdated byAndrew McIntosh
Why is the Terry Fox Run important?
The Terry Fox Run is an annual non-competitive charity event held in numerous regions around the world in commemoration of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox, and his Marathon of Hope, and to raise money for cancer research. … Since its inception, it has raised via the ‘Terry Fox Foundation’ over $750 million (CAD).
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What impact did Terry Fox have on Canada?
In 1977, 18-year-old Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer and gave up his right leg to prevent the spread of the disease. After 14 months of training, Terry convinced the Canadian Cancer Society to help sponsor his run across Canada to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
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