He was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to cut his right leg 15 cm above the knee in 1977.
During the hospital, Terry was overcome by the pain of other cancer patients. And many of them were young children, and he decided to go through Canada to capture the funds for cancer research.
I ran over 5000 kilometers to prepare in 18 months. At first it is difficult to be noticed, but enthusiasm grows up quickly and the money collected along his route starts to increase. I run 42 kilometers a day on Canada's Quebec and Ontario states. This is a trip that Canadians will never forget.
He devoted his thought, soul and body to his own country, Canada. This is a real hero. Terry Fox is not a campaign just for humanity. Terry Fox has won many annual Canadian awards, Canadian medals, honorary awards, even even the United States Awards, so the Canadian government can recognize heroes. Terry Fox is a wonderful glory hero who everyone can not forget. Terry is OK saying "Injured people must stop somewhere ...". He said this to everyone, and he thinks that everyone can help the Canadian Cancer Society. (Please help the Canadian Cancer Society). Terry Fox is proud to be a Canadian for everyone living in Canada. Old and young. He motivated millions of people around the world, attracted the public's attention and gathered $ 1.7 million. The Canadian donated 23 million dollars to this fund for emotional excitement.
There are many famous people in the history of Canada. In my opinion, one of them really stands out. His name is Terry Fox, he is one of the greatest players on the planet. Terry knows he is suffering from cancer and decides to run in Canada. He is a brave man bringing the world to his side. Crossing Canada is a way for the world to show that he will not go out to fight. Terry Fox was born in Manitoba, Winnipeg on July 28, 1958. Terry grew up in Coquintram, British Columbia. He is very active since he was a child. When he was in the eighth grade, Terry was rated by his basketball team on the 19th 19th. In the first season, he was in court for about one minute. Only two years later, Terry became the protagonist of the team. By the time he graduated, he became one of the two athletes who won the highest sports award at school.