History of The Terry Fox Run
Where was Terry Fox born? BC, Manitoba or Ontario?
Winnipeg, Manitoba
What city or province did the Marathon of Hope start in?
St John's, Newfoundland
What footwear should you wear while running?
How much money has the Terry Fox Foundation raised for cancer research to date? Hint: Between 700 - 900 million dollars!!!
Over $800 000 000
What type of cancer did Terry Fox have?
Bone cancer.
What city did the Marathon of Hope end?
Thunder Bay, Ontario
What type of clothing should you wear when running?
Activewear. Shorts, light pants, shirt, hat.
How old was Terry Fox when he died?
22 years old.
How many days was Terry Fox able to run the marathon of hope?
143 days
How many kilometers is a marathon?
42.2km
Terry Fox's final wish was that the Marathon of Hope must continue. True or False?
True - these were some of his last words.
What did Terry run for?
To raise money and bring awareness to cancer research.
How many kilometers did Terry Fox run per day of the Marathon of Hope?
Approximately 42km/day - that's a marathon a day!
What words would you use to describe the Terry Fox run?
An annual, non-competitive charity fun run.
What is the device Terry Fox wore on his right leg to help him run?
A prosthetic or artificial leg.
How long was the Marathon of Hope run by Terry Fox (distance)?
5,373 kilometers or 3,339 miles
What day is W.J Holsgrove's Terry Fox walk/run?
Wednesday, Sept 28 - TODAY!!!