Biography
Where was Terry born?
Saskatchewan Canada
When did Terry's run start?
April 12th 1980
Where did Terry's run start?
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
What year did formal school runs start?
2005
What was the cause of Terry's amputation?
A malignant tumor above his right knee
Where did Terry grow up?
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
How far did Terry run daily?
42 km/26 miles
What vehicle was used on the run to support Terry?
Ford Camping Van
How much money did Terry hope to raise?
$1 per Canadian
When was the Marathon of Hope?
1980
What was Terry's favourite sports?
Basketball and Road hockey
What was the total distance he ran
4373 km
How many days did Terry Run?
143 days
How many fundraising teams are currently involved?
9000
How many people participated in the first Marathon of Hope?
Over 30, 000
What was the cause of his death?
Lung Cancer
When did Terry stop running?
September 1, 1980
Who drove the Econoline van?
Darrel Fox and Doug Alward
What are some of the honours Terry achieved?
Coin, schools, Medical all of Fame, $5 bill, Films, Theatre, books and more
Did Terry have an indigenous background?
Yes, his grandma was from the Inuit culture
When did Terry die?
June 1981
What year was the Terry Fox Foundation started?
1988
Where did Terry's run end?
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
How much money has been raised since 1988?
It has surpassed 1 Billion dollars
What executive promised Terry an annual national fundraising event?
Isadore Sharp, CEO of the Four Seasons