it was 30 years ago today that Terry Fox was forced to end his 'Marathon Of Hope'

Terry was a young man who made an impact on all of Canada. He was really the first example I saw of 'activism' Terry, having suffered from a rare form of cancer, had one leg amputated. In order to raise awareness he embarked on a mission to run across Canada. he started in April of 1980, and ran the equivalent of a full marathon a day until Sept. 1 when he was forced to end his run (he had made it roughly halfway across the country,)because cancer had spread to his lungs. he died 9 months later.

he sparked the imagination of the entire country. he had hoped to raise $24 million on his run (one dollar for every Canadian, at the time.) His run has inspired a National event called 'The terry Fox Run' held annually. to date well over $500 million has been raised in his name.



"I remember promising myself that, should I live, I would rise up to meet this new challenge face to face and prove myself worthy of life, something too many people take for granted."
-Terry Fox (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981)

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I'm not an expert, but I play one on the internet.

wow.
i moment of slience for courage and terry fox................................
it makes ya think doesnt it?

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63supro
"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

Terry was and still is an inspiration to all of us,the way he held up while going through unimaginable pain was truly heroic and he is a true hero.

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Well well. Terry's fame travelled far: we heard about him this side of the Atlantic too - as that photo reminded me.

A brave human being. Our memories do him tribute.

Thanks for the headsup - C

Thanks for the posting 12B!! For all those that think they have it bad just think of what your life could be!!

True courage............. Mike

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

Thanks for posting. Great inspiration.

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"While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

My dad said, "I'm going to miss you."
I said, "Well, now that I broke that sight off your rifle..." (Emo Philips)

Thanks twelvebar for the reminder. Terry Fox was a top class Hero in my book. RIP Terry.
Claude.