Terry Fox wanted to run across Canada to raise money for Cancer research. He dipped his leg in the ocean in Newfoundland.
His journey was cut short Sept. 15, 1980 near Thunder Bay,Ontario. His cancer had returned and he died June 28, 1981 at the age of 21.
In a little parkette in Richmond Hill there is a sculpture and dedication to his Marathan of Hope. What is special is that so many parks and places across Canada honour the work of this iconic Canadian. I am not sure how many millions his efforts have raised over the years since his death but it is huge.
Today there would be greater hope for the cancer that took his life. How many lives have been saved by the tremendous efforts and research of his legacy.
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