Who is Terry Fox?
When was he born? June 28th or July 28th
June 28th
Why did Terry Fox start running?
Because he hated how little attention and funds the hospital had regarding to cancer.
How much did Terry want to run?
The length of Canada
What is the foundation called?
Terry Fox Foundation
When was he diagnosed with cancer?
at the age of 18
True or False?
Back then running with prosthetics was very easy and comfortable.
False!
When did Terry Fox start the Marathon Of Hope? ____ 12, 1980.
Terry Fox started to run on April 12, 1980.
What did the money Terry Fox raised go to?
Helping fund cancer research
True or false?
Terry loved sports and was an avid basketball player.
True!
What is it called when cancer cells all stick together?
A tumor
Why did Terry Fox have to stop running? Specifically, fill in the blank: Terry Fox had to stop running because his condition _________ and he got _____________.
Terry Fox had to stop running because his condition worsened and he got phenomena.
How much money did The Terry Fox Foundation raise?
$850 million
When did he die? ____ 28th, 1981
june 28th 1981
Define a prosthetic. And give an example.
A prosthetic is an artificial body part to help make someone's life easier.
There are prosthetic hands, legs, bones, dentures, and even eyeballs!
True or false?
Did Terry Fox have a friend trailing behind him? And if so can you recall the name?
True!
His friend's name was Douglas, and he trailed behind Terry in a van.
How many days did Terry Fox run for before he was forced to stop?
He ran for 143 days.
What leg did Terry have to get amputated? And why?
He got his right leg amputated due the cancer.
What kind of cancer did Terry Fod have?
What is the scientific word?
Hint. it's 2 words: o--eo-en-- s---om-
Terry Fox had bone cancer ( osteogenic sarcoma)
About how many kilometers or miles did Terry Fox run daily?
He ran 42 kilometers daily (26 miles).
How many research projects did The Terry Fox Foundation fund? 1,300, 1,200, 1,400 or 1,100
1,300 projects