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Born
He was born in Winnipeg, Canada. His mother, Betty Fox and his father, Rolly Fox. -
Car wreck
He rear-ended a truck while driving on the highway. the car was wrecked, but Terry escaped without visible injury. The only problem was sore right knee, which Terry assumed he must have hurt during the crash -
Alarmed by cancer
Terrry was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) -
Leg amputation
Terry was 18 when the doctors amputated his right leg 15 cm above the knee -
Start of Marathon of hope
He ran to raise money and awareness for cancer research. -
Inspiration
Due to his determination and bravery he inspired many people, including Steve Fonyo, Rick Hansen and Isadore Sharp, who organized the first annual Terry Fox run in 1981. the Terry Fox Foundation now organizes the annual Terry Fox run. -
Progress
Terry raised about 24 million dollars, It didn't stop there the fundraising was continued in his name. -
Death
He died from cancer -
End of marathon of hope
