Terry Fox By maxinewsspe Jul 28, 1958 When he was Born Mar 9, 1977 Terry was diagnosed with cancer in his leg and gets his leg amputated that year (not the exact date) Oct 15, 1979 Terry writes to the canadian cancer society to support his run Apr 12, 1980 Terry dips his leg in NewFoundland to begin the marathon of hope Sep 1, 1980 Terry stops his run at Thunderbay and is diagnosed with lung cancer Sep 19, 1980 Fox becomes the yougest companion in the Order Of Canada Feb 1, 1981 24.1million$ is raised from Terry's Marathon of hope His wish was to have each Canadian give 1$ and it came true Jun 28, 1981 When he passed away Aug 29, 1981 Terry Fox is put in the Candian Sports Hall of Fame Sep 1, 2013 TerryFox runs are held worldwide to this day to raise money for and support cancer
