STORIES
Lifesaver
DONATE

Terry Fox

by Hannah

Terry Fox is a lifesaver.He made lots of money from running for kids with cancer. He inspired lots of us. When Terry was young he played lots of sports. When he was running he always thought in his head I can do it i believe in myself.

Terry Fox was born on July 28,1958. His birthplace was in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Terry Fox's education was at the universality of British Columbia. Terry loved sports. We will always remember

Dick Traum influenced Terry Fox to have hope, and to run across Canada. Dick changed Terry's life by making him run for cancer. But before he ran people were like oh you can't do it and say you're too young to do it. He overcome those obstacles by thinking in his head "I can do it i believe in myself". He had lots of courage.

Terry Fox ran for money for people with cancer. Terry Fox achieved love in people's hearts for running for people with cancer. He is a huge hero.

Terry Fox was caring for caring for the kids. Terry had courage by being brave running with one leg. He had optimism by being hopeful to raise money. Terry Fox had courage, optimism, caring. Terry Fox was a hero.

Terry Fox influences me by having courage and empathy. He influences me to have courage and empathy because he ran with only one leg.

Terry Fox was a hero because he ran for kid's with cancer. And he raised lots of money for the kids with cancer. And he also made the Terry Fox run. But Terry died in Thunder Bay on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22. Terry helped lots of kids with cancer.

Page created on 5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM

Last edited 5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM

The beliefs, viewpoints and opinions expressed in this hero submission on the website are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, viewpoints and opinions of The MY HERO Project and its staff.