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Terry Fox

Terry Fox was an extremely important and influential Canadian that continues to be remembered yearly with the Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research, and he is taught in all Canadian schools as part of Canadian History.

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Where did Terry Fox run to?

Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research. See related questions for more info.

How did terry fox loose his leg?

Sadly he had a cancer called BONE CANCER the thing that killed him was some cells of cancer left over from when he lost his leg still left which went to his lungs and he had 2 tumors on each of hid lungs size of golfbàlls

What did Terry Fox's dad's job?

He didn't have much of a chance to work. He was a university student when cancer hit. I think he was about 18. He was studying to be a PhysEd teacher. He was only 22 when he died.

He held the usual summer/seasonal jobs to make a bit of money but as for a career? His life was cut short before he could start one.

What enterprising characteristics did terry fox display?

the answer is that terry fox played chess and dancing and singing

Was Terry Fox a Christian?

Yes, Terry Fox was a Christian. There is a sign at Pelican Lake in Ninette, Manitoba that shows where he was baptized. I saw an interview with him in the year he died and he said through his illness his faith had gotten stronger.

Why was Terry Fox a good leader?

Well.........He is most likely to be our role-model than a leader.

How many steps did terry fox take during th marothon of hope?

According to the Wikipedia article on his name, although Terry Fox did complete part of the journey, his cancer returned. He had to be forced to end his run after 143 days and after less than 6000 km of running.

How much did Terry Fox want to run?

His Marathon of Hope was from one side of Canada to the other(from St.John's Newfoundland to Victoria, British Colombia).

Is Terry Fox a symbol of Canada?

Yes, Terry Fox is a symbol of Canada. Because he ran for cancer and that shows that he has strength and knowledge. Even all the schools in Canada have participated in it to raise money for The Terry Fox run/walk fund when Terry died.

How long did Terry Fox live?

he ran from quebec to Ontario he while he was in Newfoundland and ran 5426 kilometres and he was 13 while he running

Did Terry Fox run in guelph?

Yes, he did my Mom took me down to Roots Home Hardware when it was on Speedvale and Woolwich to see him. He stopped briefly in the parking lot and I got to shake his hand.

What age was terry when he started running?

He was twenty years old when he started his run.

How did Terry Fox meet Doug Alward?

I'm pretty sure that terry and doug met when they were in grada 8

How many provinces did Terry Fox run through?

Terry fox ran through 6 provinces Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba,and Saskatchewan

Did Terry Fox have any siblings?

Answer: Terrance Stanley Fox (Terry Fox) was born on July 28th, 1958. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was born to Rolly and Betty Fox. Terry had two brothers and one sister. His brother’s names were Fred and Darrell. His sister’s name was Judith.

How far did Terry Fox run each day?

Terry Fox ran about 23.4 miles per day. Almost a marathon(26 miles and 385yards)

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 Terry Fox get a girlfriend?

terry fox had a girlfiend called jarry he really didn't have a steady girlfriend

Why did Terry Fox dip his leg in the ocean?

Terry dipped his leg in the Atlantic ocean before his race so when he reached the pacific ocean that would prove he ran from St Johns, Newfoundland to British Columbia.