Cancer
Is cancer the number 1 cause of death in Canada
Yes
Where did Terry Fox grow up?
Port Coquitlam
why did he run the Marathon of hope
to raise money for cancer research
What percentage of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer over the course of their lives
42% - 45%
Where was Terry Fox born?
he was born in misericordia hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba
How much money was raised during the marathon of hope
24 million
How can you treat cancer
Remove the tumor surgically, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
How old was terry fox when he died?
22 years old
Where di the Marathon of Hope start
Saint Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador
What is Cancer?
A disease that causes your cells to clump together and grow out of control
How old was Terry Fox when he was diagnosed with cancer?
18 years old
Where did terry fox end his marathon
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Is Chemotherapy a safe cure for cancer
No, it is not a guaranteed or risk free cure for cancer, its kills the cells in your body
When was Terry Fox born?
July 28, 1958
When did the Mararthon of Hope start
April 12th, 1980