Terry Fox ran 5,373 km across Canada for cancer awareness before illness halted his journey
Terry Fox, a cancer survivor who lost his leg to the disease, launched his Marathon of Hope on April 12, 1980, aiming to raise awareness for cancer research across Canada. He had undergone months of rigorous training before embarking on the cross-country run. Throughout his journey, Fox braved varying weather conditions and engaged with communities about the importance of cancer research. After covering over 5,373 kilometres, he was forced to stop on September 1, 1980, when doctors discovered his cancer had spread to his lungs.
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