1. NEVER Give Up On A DREAM

2. Those who run

3. often seek inspiration...

4. for a solitary pursuit.

5. But you dont have to be a runner

6. to be inspired by this mans story.

7. Terry Fox was born July 28, 1958 in Winnipeg, Canada.

8. Involved in many sports, Terry was Only 18 years old

9. when he was diagnosed with bone cancer.

10. This required amputation of his right leg

11. ...six inches above the knee.

12. While in the hospital...

13. overcome with the suffering of the other cancer patients

14. many of them young children

15. he decided to attempt

16. the seemingly impossible.

17. A run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

18. This journey would be called

19. The MARATHON of HOPE

20. Terry trained for 18 months

21. and ran over 3100 miles in preparation.

22. On April 12, 1980 Terry began his journey in St. Johns, Newfoundland

23. by dipping his foot in the Atlantic ocean.

24. There was very little press or fanfare. This would change.

25. Over the next 143 days, Terry ran.

26. And ran.

27. And ran. An average of 26 miles per day.

28. A Marathon of Hope PER DAY

29. For 143 Days

30. On one leg and one prosthesis.

31. However, on September 1 st, 1980, after 3339 miles

32. two-thirds of the way across Canada

33. Terry was forced to stop.

34. Cancer had appeared in his lungs.

35. Over the course of the next ten months

36. Terry battled cancer with the same courage

37. he had shown on the roads of Canada.

38. Terry Fox passed away on June 21 st, 1981.

39. He was 22 years old.

40. But he lived to see his dream achieved.

41. When Terry began his journey at the Atlantic ocean

42. He had hoped to raise a dollar for every Canadian citizen.

43. In 1981, there were 22 million Canadians.

44. Prior to his passing, the contributions exceeded 23 million dollars. DREAM ACHIEVED.

45. But Terry and his legacy were not about to stop there

46. Beginning in 1981, the Terry Fox Run

47. has been held annually in Canada

48. and around the world to continue Terrys dream.

49. To date, over 400 million dollars has been raised for cancer research in Terrys name

50. I just wish people would realize that anythings possible if you try. Dreams are made possible if you try.

51. But the race isnt over. The Terry Fox Foundation Tel: 604 701-0246 Fax: 604 701-0247 e-mail: national@terryfoxrun.org