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Terry Fox Stories
Canadian Expat Network
Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox CC OD, (July 28, 1958 -- June 28, 1981) was a Canadian humanitarian, athlete, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$500 million has been raised in his name.
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Terry Fox Story: Once in a Lifetime
Sean Mitton, Canadian Expat Network
Every reporter hopes to cover that one big story and for some, it never comes. For Leslie Scrivener, Toronto Star reporter and author of "Terry Fox His Story", she didn't have to wait long. . . . keep reading
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Watching Terry through a Lens
By Sean Mitton, Canadian Expat Network
Gail Harvey is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker whose dynamic energy and sensitivity inspires all her work . . . keep reading
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PM pays tribute to Canadian hero Terry Fox
From the PM's office
"Terry Fox is a true Canadian hero," said Prime Minister Harper. "In his Marathon of Hope and determination to find a cure for cancer, he embodied values that Canadians hold dear such as courage, optimism and an unfailing belief that ordinary Canadians can achieve extraordinary things." . . . keep reading
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Darryl Sittler, a Hero's Hero
Sean Mitton, Canadian Expat Network
Terry Fox is a hero to people all over the world for his Marathon of Hope efforts, but you may not be aware of who Terry's heroes were. Like many Canadian boys who grew up hockey fans in the 70's, Terry looked up to Darryl Sittler and Bobby Orr, both Canadian Hockey icons and Hockey Hall of Famers . . . keep reading
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Bill Vigars shares stories from the Marathon of Hope
By Sean Mitton, Canadian Expat Network
Bill Vigars played an important role in Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. In 1980, Vigars was the Director of Public Relations and Fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society's Ontario Division, who acted as Terry Fox's public relations organizer, his close friend and confidante . . . keep reading
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