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Terry Fox

by Brandon from Orillia

"I've got to be postive. I've got all of Canada watching me."

Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money for cancer. He showed courage for cancer with an artificial leg. Now every year people run to raise money for cancer research.

Terry Fox was born July 28, 1958. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His education is from Simon Frazer University. Terry Fox had an older brother and a younger brother and sister.

Obstacles Terry Fox faced was to try harder and harder but he never gave up. He kept jogging across Canada. Terry fox got worried and he couldn't play any sports anymore.

Terry raised money for cancer from running across Canada for cancer research. Every time he jogged across Canada, he tried his hardest.

Page created on 7/4/2009 12:00:00 AM

Last edited 7/4/2009 12:00:00 AM

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