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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsAugust 6 Is Canada/World Terry Fox Day
Terrance Stanley "Terry" 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, he embarked on an east to west 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$750 million has been raised in his name, as of January 2018.[1]
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Fox
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August 6 Is Canada/World Terry Fox Day (Original Post)
Floyd R. Turbo
Aug 2018
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True Dough
(17,314 posts)1. A few days ago
Terry Fox would have turned 60. What a legend, a true hero. His legacy lives on, as strongly as ever. He's done so much for cancer patients and research.
Floyd R. Turbo
(26,549 posts)3. Absolutely!
Fla Dem
(23,725 posts)2. He's a wonderful example of what one person can do to make the world a better place. nt
Floyd R. Turbo
(26,549 posts)4. Indeed!