Terry Fox National Historic Person

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Born on July 28, 1958 in Winnipeg and raised in Port Coquitlam BC, Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma at the age of 18. When his cancer treatment included amputation of his right leg six inches above the knee, Fox became determined to conquer... more

Born on July 28, 1958 in Winnipeg and raised in Port Coquitlam BC, Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma at the age of 18. When his cancer treatment included amputation of his right leg six inches above the knee, Fox became determined to conquer his infirmity "in such a way that I could never say it disabled me". He decided to run a marathon that would raise Canadians' awareness of cancer and funds for cancer research. Through the heroic nature of his "Marathon of Hope," its compassionate motivation, pan-Canadian scope and tragic interruption, Terry Fox has become an enduring icon. More than 25 years after his death, the qualities of both the man and his run still captivate the country and resonate deeply with Canadians. less

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