Terry Fox
Terry Fox
Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox CC ODwas a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres, and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth28 July 1958
CityWinnipeg, Canada
CountryCanada
Even though I'm not running anymore, we still have to try to find a cure for cancer. Other people should go ahead and try to do their own thing now.
It’s one thing to run across Canada, but now, people are really going to know what cancer is.
Everybody seems to have given up hope of trying. I haven't. It isn't easy and it isn't supposed to be, but I'm accomplishing something. How many people give up a lot to do something good. I'm sure we would have found a cure for cancer 20 years ago if we had really tried
I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to.
When I started this run, I said that if we all gave one dollar, we’d have $22 million for cancer research, and I don’t care man, there’s no reason that isn’t possible. No reason!
I don’t feel that this is unfair. That’s the thing about cancer. I’m not the only one, it happens all the time to people. I’m not special. This just intensifies what I did. It gives it more meaning. It’ll inspire more people. I just wish people would realize that anything’s possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try
I guess that one of the most important things I've learned is that nothing is ever completely bad. Even cancer. It has made me a better person. It has given me courage and a sense of purpose I never had before. But you don't have to do like I did...wait until you lose a leg or get some awful disease, before you take the time to find out what kind of stuff you're really made of. You can start now. Anybody can.
It took cancer to realize that being self-centered is not the way to live. The answer is to try and help others.
I was tired of stepping over other people and other people stepping over us, ... And tired of moving.
I'd like to have it taken care of by then.
Ms. Garcia is stretching the truth for her own personal gain,
We're there to show our sympathy, ... We're there to show our support and that we care. Whatever gift you give is going to be appreciated.
That is why they are all tied together right from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean today participating,
Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me.