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- 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: [email protected]