Terry Fox
Where did Terry Fox begin his run?
He began his run in St.Johns, Newfoundland, where he dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic ocean.
How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
52 cards
What is the leading cause of cancer?
The leading cause of cancer is tobacco use.
Canada has two official languages. What are they?
English and French
How much money has the Terry Fox foundation raised?
The terry fox foundation has raised over $1 Billion dollars since it began
Which leg did Terry Fox lose?
He lost his right leg after finding out he had cancer only five days prior.
What is a group of flamingos called?
A flamboyance
What percentage of Canadians are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? 75%, 53%, 42%, or 17%.
42% of Canadians are expected to be diagnosed in their lifetimes.
What sport did Tim Horton play?
Ice Hockey
How many terry fox runs take place every year in communities and schools globally?
Over 9,000
What year was Terry Fox born?
July 28th, 1958
In human anatomy, what does the “hallux” refer to?
The big toe
What percent of Canadians diagnosed with cancer must get a limb amputated?
Less than 1% of all Canadians diagnosed with cancer will require a limb amputation.
Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?
Sir John A. MacDonald
How many cancer research projects and live-saving scientific advancements did the Terry Fox Foundation help fund?
The supporters helped the Terry Fox Foundation fund more than 1,300 cancer research projects and life-saving scientific advancements.
On average, how many kilometers did Terry Fox fun every day?
Terry ran an average of 42 Kilometers a day, every day for 143 days. That's a marathon a day!
Weighing around eight pounds, this is the human body's largest organ?
The skin
Which animal is immune to cancer: Naked mole rats, Octopuses, Grasshoppers, or Kermode bears?
Naked Mole Rats
How much of the world's supply of maple syrup comes from Quebec? 30%, 67%, 70%, or 85%
70%
Terry Fox foundation funds contributed to child leukemia survival rates rising from under 3% to over... 10%, 30%, 60%, and 90%
90%
What type of cancer did Terry Fox have?
He was diagnosed at 18 years old with Osteogenic Sarcoma (Bone Cancer) in 1977
What is the deadliest animal in the world?
Mosquitoes
Where does the word Cancer originate from?
The word "cancer" originates from the Greek word carcinos, which means crab.
How many different time zones does Canada span?
Because of its immense east-to-west width, Canada spans six distinct time zones.
How many terry fox runs take place every year in communities and schools globally?
Over 9,000