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
Some people can’t figure out what I’m doing. It’s not a walk-hop, it’s not a trot, it’s running, or as close as I can get to running, and it’s harder than doing it on two legs. It makes me mad when people call this a walk. If I was walking it wouldn’t be anything.
I'm not doing the run to become rich or famous.
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.
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 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.
After meeting so many people around town that loved that station, the music and what it offered, I felt that St. Louis was craving a new smooth-jazz listening experience. I set out to create just that.
I think it's good he's getting his base back together if something happens,
If he's still here at the May meeting, it's very possible that somebody may make that motion. I may have some of the trustees mad at me for saying that.