Terry's Early Life
What country did Terry Fox grow up in?
Canada
What was the name of Terry's cross-country running journey?
The Marathon of Hope.
What disease did Terry have?
Cancer
What province is St. John's, where Terry began his run, located in?
Newfoundland and Labrador.
What word in the title of the book represents one of the most important ideas in Terry's story?
Hope.
What did Terry enjoy doing when he was young?
He loved sports and competition.
Where did Terry begin his Marathon of Hope?
St. John's, Newfoundland.
What did Terry use to help him run after losing his leg?
A prosthetic/artificial leg.
What country did Terry hope to run across?
Canada
Did Terry complete his goal of running all the way across Canada?
No.
What important quality did Terry show from a young age when he started something?
He was determined to finish what he started.
What did Terry dip into the Atlantic Ocean before beginning his run?
His artificial leg.
What did Terry do to prepare his body for the Marathon of Hope?
He trained extremely hard, running and exercising regularly.
As Terry's journey became known across Canada, what did people begin doing?
They supported him, cheered him on, and donated money to his cause.
Even though Terry couldn't finish his run, what happened to his dream?
Other people continued it, and his efforts inspired millions of people.
How old was Terry when he was diagnosed with cancer?
18 years old.
What was Terry hoping to raise money for?
Cancer research.
Why was Terry's run especially difficult?
He was running thousands of kilometres with one natural leg and a prosthetic leg while dealing with pain and physical challenges.
What organization supported Terry's effort to raise money for cancer research?
The Canadian Cancer Society.
What annual event was created to continue Terry's work and raise money for cancer research?
The Terry Fox Run.
What part of Terry's body had to be amputated because of cancer?
His right leg.
About how far across Canada did Terry make it before he had to stop?
About two-thirds of the way across Canada.
What ultimately forced Terry to stop his run?
His cancer returned and spread to his lungs.
Terry's journey inspired people across Canada to support what important cause?
Raising awareness and money for cancer research.
What is one major lesson we can learn from Terry Fox's story?
That determination, courage, and hope can inspire people to make a difference—even when they face enormous challenges.