Marathon of Hope

The Marathon of Hope is a name given to the cross-Canada run undertaken by cancer patient Terry Fox in 1980. It is commemorated each year with the Terry Fox Run which is an international event that raises money for cancer research.

Related Topics:
Canada - Terry Fox - 1980 - Terry Fox Run

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The initial goal of the run was to raise $1 million to be used for cancer research. After running through Port aux Basques, Newfoundland Terry changed his goal from raising $1 million to raising $1 for each person in Canada. Beginning in Newfoundland Terry Fox was to run across the country ending on Vancouver Island - a distance of 5000 km at a pace of 42 km a day. Unfortunately, Terry Fox's cancer resurfaced while he was in Northern Ontario, and had to stop the run on August 31 1980, ironically near the small village of Marathon, Ontario.

Related Topics:
Newfoundland - Vancouver Island - August 31 - 1980

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The goal of the run was to raise money and awareness for cancer research. In order to get the Canadian Cancer Society to support him he had to get corporate sponsorship for the run.

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Terry Fox sought no personal gains (fame or fortune) for his efforts.

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