Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who became a national hero for his Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run he embarked on to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
Born on July 28, 1958, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, at the age of 18. As a result, he had his right leg amputated above the knee. Despite this, Fox was determined to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
In 1980, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope, intending to run across Canada from the east coast to the west coast. He ran approximately a marathon (26 miles or 42 kilometers) each day, using a prosthetic leg. Unfortunately, his journey was cut short after 143 days and 5,373 kilometers (3,339 miles) due to the spread of cancer to his lungs. Terry Fox passed away on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.
Even though Terry Fox was unable to complete his run, his legacy lived on. The Terry Fox Run, an annual charity event held in his honor, takes place in numerous countries around the world to raise funds for cancer research. Fox's determination and commitment have inspired millions of people, and he is remembered as a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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