Fun Facts
How old was Terry when he started the Marathon?
18
What is the Terry Fox Run?
Fundraising run for cancer
Which leg did he run on after amputation?
Left
In what year did Terry Fox begin his Marathon of Hope?
1980
In which city was Terry Fox born?
Winnipeg, Manitoba
What was the original goal Terry set for his Marathon of Hope?
raise $1 from every Canadian
What item of Terry’s is displayed at the Terry Fox Memorial in Thunder Bay?
His running prosthetic leg
Name one major physical obstacle he faced.
Prosthetic leg / fatigue / illness / pain
How many kilometers did Terry run during his Marathon of Hope?
5,373 km (3,339 miles)
What type of cancer did Terry Fox have?
osteogenic sarcoma
Who accompanied Terry on his run as his driver and best friend?
Doug Alward
Which Canadian honor was Terry Fox posthumously awarded?
the Companion of the Order of Canada
Did he run in bad weather?
yes
On average, how many kilometers did Terry run each day?
42 km (26 miles)
Which sport did Terry excel in during high school?
Basketball
Which Canadian city was the starting point of Terry's Marathon of Hope?
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Where is the Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout located?
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Why did he have to stop running?
Cancer in lungs
Where did Terry dip his artificial leg to start his run?
the Atlantic Ocean
In which city did Terry attend high school?
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
How many provinces did Terry plan to run through
10 provinces
When is Terry's honor celebrated each year?
September 13th
How many days did Terry run before stopping the Marathon of Hope?
143 days
Where did Terry have to stop his run due to his cancer returning
Thunder Bay, Ontario
How many siblings did he have?
two (2)