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The start of the Marathon of Hope was on April 12, 1980 in St. John's, Newfoundland. This was the date Terry Fox dips his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean as the mark of the start of the Marathon of Hope.
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Why did Terry Fox decide to do the marathon of hope?
He ran a marathon to raise money for doctors to find a cure for cancer
Why terry fox began a cross country run the marathon of hope?
In 1976, Terry developed osteogenic sarcoma, a type of bone cancer. After seeing all the suffering cancer caused, he was inspired to raise money for cancer research. So he ran to raise money in hopes of eradicating the disease.
Where were some of the places Terry Fox ran in his marathon?
Terry Fox began his run in New Found land and stopped in Ontario
How many shoes did terry fox wear out during the marathon of hope?
21 pairs
Where did Terry Fox stop the marathon of hope?
Thunder Bay, Ontario, not quite half way across Canada.
What month did Terry Fox start running the marathon of hope?
His Marathon of Hope began on April 12, 1980 near St. John's, Newfoundland
When did the war of marathon start?
The Battle of Marathon began August/September 490 BC.
Where was terry fox supposed to finish the marathon of hope?
It was the Marathon of Hope, well the start anyway.
Can a marathon be called a sprint?
Yes a marathon can be called a sprint. Hope that helps! :)
The longest disco dancing marathon began on January 18 1982 and was 371 hours long if the dancing began at 9am on January 18 on what date did the marathon end?
February 3rd
When did the marathon of hope start and end?
The marathon of hope started in 1980 in St. Johns Newfoundland and ended September of 1981 in Thunderbay Ontario.
What was the name of the place near Athens were Persians war began?
Marathon .
Who is the founder of the marathon of hope?
Terry Fox
When can you register for the 2011 Chicago marathon?
Registration for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon began on February 1st. See the related article.
Why did terry call his marathon the marathon of hope?
Because he was trying to give hope to people with cancer that he may raise enough money to find a cure.
How many people were at the marathon of hope?
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What did Terry Fox call his run?
the marathon of hope
