Terry fox

Terry Fox

By kristinle

  • Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Darell, Fred, Terry, Judith
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    Terry Fox: Marathon of Hope

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2wo-azdmmA&t=10s

  • Cancer diagnosis

    Cancer diagnosis
    Terry discovers he has a tumor in his right leg and has his leg amputated from above the knee

  • Terry begins his marathon

    Terry begins his marathon
    Terry begins his Marathon of Hope in St. John's Newfoundland

  • Terry reaches Quebec

    Terry reaches Quebec

  • Montreal

    Montreal
    Terry reaches Montreal

  • Terry greeted by 10 000 people in Toronto

    Terry greeted by 10 000 people in Toronto
    Terry reaches Ontario on June 10, 1980, and on June 22 he was greeted by thousands of excited Canadians cheering him on.

  • Cancer returns

    Cancer returns
    He stops running right outside of Thunder Bay and announces that his cancer has returned.

  • Canadian Of The Year

    Canadian Of The Year
    Between September to December of 1980, Terry was given many awards such as the Lou Marsh Trophy. In December, he was granted Canadian of the year.

  • Reaches his goal of 24.1 million

    Reaches his goal of 24.1 million
    The Marathon of Hope raised 24.1 million dollars

  • The end of a hero

    The end of a hero
    Terry Fox passed away on June 28 1981. To this day he is regarded as a hero for his strength, perseverance, and his never ending hope.