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Terry Fox was a 21 year old victim of cancer who decided that he would run across Canada (5000 miles) -- despite having a prosthetic leg -- to raise money for cancer research and to give hope to other cancer sufferers -- The Marathon of Hope -- Each day he would run 26 miles. He attempt was cut short when he was once again diagnosed with cancer. He had completed 3300 miles. He passed away 9 months later.

 

His legacy lives on -- every year The Terry Fox run for cancer takes place around the world (today here in Sarnia) and has raised over $500M since its inception.

 

A hero. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_fox

 

I was inspired to post this after seeing this picture today www.flickr.com/photos/marina_bay_images/5004484521/in/poo...

 

 

 

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