Childhood
Facts About His Run
Terry Fox Facts
EXTRA
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How old was Terry when he was diagnosed with cancer

18 years old

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Where did he start his run?

St. Johns Newfoundland

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What type of Cancer did Terry have?

osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer)

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What's his brothers name?

Fred Fox

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When is Terry Fox's birthday

July 28th, 1958

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What year did Terry start his run?

1980

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How old was Terry when he died?

22 years old

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Where did Terry and his family live?

St. Johns Newfoundland

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What sports did Terry play growing up?

Soccer, rugby, and baseball

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How many Kilometres a day did Terry run?

42km

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Which leg was his artificial leg?

Right leg

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How many Canadians participate in the Terry fox run each year?

3.6 million 

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What university did Terry go to?

Simon Fraser University

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How many provinces did Terry run through?

6

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How many days did Terrys run last?

143 days

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Who followed Terry during his run?

His best friend Doug, and brother Darrell

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What did Terry study at university?

Kinesiology 

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How far did Terry fox run in total?

5,373

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When did Terry fox die?

June 28th, 1981

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How much has Terry fox raised since he started his run?

Over 900 000 000