Terry Fox
Averaging 42 kilometres (26 miles) per day
he ran 5,373km (3,339)in 143 days
His run brought hope to people suffering because of cancer hope
Terry Fox wanted to run because while he was in the hospital he saw a lot of people suffering from cancer and many of them were young children
His actions have affect millions and will continue to touch millions because the fight against cancer is a long and hard one.
As of 2019 the Terry Fox Foundation has raised over 750 million dollars for cancer research
He started his run in St.Johns Newfoundland and Labrador
His run is important because it raised the most money for cancer. (24.17 mill)
He also spread awareness
His run ended just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario because the cancer had spread to his lungs
He was buried Port Coquitlam Municipal Cemetery
References
Terry's Story. (2017, August 28). Retrieved from https://terryfox.org/terrys-story/
