Marathon of Hope
Where did Terry Fox begin the Marathon of Hope?
What colour were Terry Fox's shoes?
Blue
Terry Fox stopped in Toronto, what is the name of the large tower found there?
The CN Tower
It's important to drink _______ when exercising.
Water
Who is the principal of Whiteoaks PS?
Ms. Lee
TRUE or FALSE:
Terry's goal was to raise $1 from each Canadian for cancer research
TRUE!
What part of his body did Terry need to have amputated due to cancer?
His right leg (above the knee)
Terry Fox began his journey in Newfoundland, what ocean is on this coast?
The Atlantic ocean
True or fasle:
Most running races take place in the winter months.
False!
What are our school colours?
Green and white
How many years has the Marathon of Hope been going for?
40 Years
Where did Terry Fox grow up?
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Terry Fox had planned to run all the way to British Columbia and end at this ocean:
The Pacific ocean
A long distance race completed by running or walking is called a :
a) sprint
b) marathon
What animal is our school mascot?
A squirrel (Oakie!)
What month did Terry Fox begin the Marathon of Hope?
a) January
b) April
c) August
b) April (April 12th)
Where was Terry Fox born?
Winnipeg, Manitoba
A large statue/monument to Terry Fox is found near what city in Ontario?
Thunder Bay
How many kilometres is a Marathon?
42.2 km
Our school is in what city?
Mississauga
How many days did the Marathon of Hope last?
a) 27 days
b) 89 days
c) 143 days
c) 143 days
How old was Terry Fox when he had to stop the Marathon of Hope?
22 years old
How many provinces did Terry run through including Ontario?
6 different provinces (Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario)
What is the fastest land mammal?
a cheetah (110-120 km/hour)
How old is Whiteoaks PS?
a) 30 years old
b) 50 years old
c) 65 years old
c) 65 years old