A Canadian Hero: Terry Fox

Have you heard of Trick Fox? He is a Canadian hero, but people in other countries do not necessarily understand him. You can read schedule etc on terryfox.org in fact. Terry lost his leg at the age of 18 because of osteosarcoma, and he decided to go through Canada to collect money for cancer research. He runs from Saint John to Sandbay when he has to stop because of cancer recurrence.

When Terry Fox began his desired marathon, I was only 10 years old. I often go to the hospital and I think that patients coming from around Vancouver are doing something cool there (yes, this is a child's lens). As I get older, I better understand his determination, courage, and idealism.

"I am not a dreamer, I do not say that this leads to a clear answer or to cure cancer, but I believe in miracles, I have to do this."

Terry Fox lost his legs because of osteosarcoma in 1977. Three years later at the age of 21 he began a campaign to raise funds across Canada and raise awareness about cancer research. He is running a marathon every day! He stayed for only four days in 143 days (not running)

Let us think about it - daily marathon? When calculating the mileage, the marathon runs every two weeks. I am doing aerobic exercise everyday everyday until I run 3156 kilometers (1961 miles) to move myself. I want to reach my level of 5 days a week and I want to be able to loop, I started a spreadsheet of my progress, so if you like, you can pay attention I will. You will notice what I started on September 1 and what Terry had to give up.

Reason for 3156 km (1961 mile) Terry Fox runs 3,339 miles and is estimated to be 1,961 miles in the Pacific Ocean. I am 11 years old and promised to close off my whole day. I wanted to do something like him when I grew up, but I am not the newborn athlete. Virtual complement is now achievable with the Internet technology. I do not want to get honor from Terry Fox or the foundation, but I would like to meet that ideal desire from childhood.

When cancer metastasized to the lungs, Terry Fox was forced to quit. He has a tumor of the size of a golf ball, but the tumor of the other lung is about the size of lemon. Let's say it again, I think about this, I complain about my cold, but his tumor is big and runs 26 miles a day! Of course, regardless of whether it is to help our personal health or the community, we can go out and do some positive things.

Terry Fox died when he realized the dream of collecting $ 23 million for cancer research on June 28, 1981 and donating one dollar to each Canadian.

The first annual Terry Fox Run was held on September 13, 1981. The annual Terry Fox Run is now home to millions of participants in more than 60 countries and is currently the world's largest cancer research fund-raising activity in the world. I raised over 500 million dollars by his name. I have never missed the runway at any time - even if I am ill or outdoors, I managed to finish it.

A good explanation of the hope marathon can be found here. More information, the possibility of estimates and donations can be found on the Terry Fox Foundation website.

I respect Trick Forks and his hoping marathon. I can only add that he is my hero I think I can share some of his optimism and perseverance.

Note: Most of this information has been repeated in my 2010 post. But I will finish this time, so I do not need to recycle it again.

The Terry Fox Foundation was established when it was separated from the Canadian Cancer Society in 1988. Since its founding, the Trifolk Foundation gathered over $ 750 million for cancer research. Currently, Terry Fox Runs is held every year, and there are many participants from all over the world. Run is a volunteer-led, all-inclusive, non-competitive event with no corporate sponsorship, remuneration or fund-raising. Terry announced these wishes before his death in 1981. The Trifolk Foundation has surpassed traditional running by holding various other events. These activities include the National School Run Day, where the school runs Run to collect funds in commemoration of Terry, and The Great Canadian Hair "Do", a fundraising event that can be held all the year round.

April 12 - September 2005 - Terry wishes to have some special events and fund-raising events at the marathon 25th anniversary ceremony. Canadian Mint launches a TRYCO coin for $ 1, Douglas Coupland from Canadian Writer publishes the book "Terry", Maxine Trottier publishes "The Story of Hope" for children's book (published by CTV). The movie "Terry". More than 14,000 Canadians walk along the Federal Bridge between PEI and New Brunswick as part of a unique Terry Fox Run. Over 3 million students and educators took part in the first national school run day. In 2005, more than $ 45 million more than ever was established.