Marathon of Hope
Why did Terry Fox decide to run the Marathon of Hope?
To show others that even with a sickness you can do anything.
What is the Terry Fox foundation's goal?
To create a world without cancer.
Which leg did Terry Fox lose to cancer?
His right leg.
When I say Terry, you say...
FOX
Where did Terry Fox begin his marathon?
St. John's, Newfoundland.
How many runs to date has the foundation hosts?
43.
How old was Terry Fox when he decided to run the Marathon of Hope?
22 years old.
What day is the Terry Fox run?
Thursday, September 26, 2024
What was Terry Fox's last words?
"If I don't make it, the Marathon of Hope must continue" Terry Fox.
When was the Terry Fox foundation founded?
1988.
What is Terry Fox's real first name?
Terrance
What time are we having the Terry Fox run?
1:30pm
How many km did Terry Fox run in total (both groups answer, closest wins the points)?
5,373.
How has completed the Terry Fox run across Canada in the name of cancer research and following in Terry's footsteps?
Steve Fonyo.
How many schools have been named after Terry Fox?
14 schools.
What does the money go towards?
Cancer research
How many towns did Terry Fox visit during the marathon of Hope?
More than 400.
How much money has the Terry Fox foundations raised (both groups answer, closest wins)?
$850m.
Where did the cancer travel to causing Terry to stop running?
Lungs
Why is the Terry Fox run on this day?
This is the day he ended his running journey