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Terry Fox

by Mehakreet from Bradford


Terry Fox

Terry Fox was born in July 28, 1958 in Winipeg, Manitoba.Terry's mother was Betty and father Rolly and his siblings - sister Judith and two brothers Darrell and Fred. When Terry was 18 years old he got his right leg amputated. Terry started the Marathon of Hope on April 12th 1980.

In Terry's journey across Canada some people invited Terry for a meal. Terry met Bobby Orr and Terry's best friend was Doug. Doug would help Terry run whenever he needed to eat or drink and rest. Terry was optimistic and kind. He was optimistic because he never gave up the Marathon of Hope run and he was kind because he helped other kids get rid of cancer. Terry raised 250 000 000 000$.


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