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In April 1980, Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope. Now, nearly 50 years later, Terry’s niece Kiersten Fox joins Ross Hull to discuss the impacts and legacy of Terry and his cross Canada mission.

A piece of Canadian history is rolling into Halifax. The van from Terry Fox’s “Marathon of Hope” was unveiled on Sunday at the Steele Wheels Motor Museum. At tribute to a legacy that visitors say still resonates more than four decades later. Kendra Gannon reports.

Forty-five years after Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope, his message is still going strong. Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Montreal Sunday for the annual run, each with their own story, but all chasing the same dream. Felicia Parrillo explains.

Forty-five years after Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope, his message is still running strong. Hundreds of people gathered in Montreal on Sunday for the annual run – each with their own story, but all chasing the same dream. Felicia Parrillo explains.

This weekend will see more than 650 communities nationwide take part in the Terry Fox Run. This year is the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, and Moises Canales-Lavigne was joined by Terry’s niece Kirsten Fox to talk about her uncle’s ongoing legacy.

At 114 years old, the man believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner died Monday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in his home village of Beas Pind, India. Fauja Singh was the first centenarian and the oldest man to complete a full marathon at the age of 100 in...

Terry Fox’s younger brother is honouring his sibling’s resilience, grit, and determination from the iconic Marathon of Hope. Anne Gaviola speaks with Darrell Fox about how much money he’s raised for cancer research in his “National Ride of Hope,” and the memories he’s made during his cross-country journey.

It’s been 45 years since Terry Fox ran the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. One of the ways his legacy still lives on is through the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. Heidi Petracek looks at how Nova Scotia teenager Van Bernard, one of 2025’s award winners, embodies Fox’s courage and determination.

GNM Regina – In honour of the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, his younger brother Darrell today kicks off the National Ride of Hope – a 7000km bike race from Vancouver to St. John’s. Darrell and the team will be making a stop in Regina on June 16, and he joined our...

This year marked the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. Brenden Purdy was joined by Terry’s brother Fred Fox to talk about the milestone, as well as a new limited edition clothing line launched by Adidas.

In an emotional message on Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he thanked U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting last Friday for standing up for him. “I didn’t know him,” Adams said. “(Trump) was the only presidential candidate that acknowledged what was being done to me that was wrong.” Adams went on...

Canadian icon Terry Fox will soon be celebrated by making his way onto the $5 bank note, the federal government announced Monday. In the early 1980s, Fox raised $24.7 million for cancer research by running his “Marathon of Hope” across Canada on a prosthetic leg. His run was interrupted just past the half-way point when...

One has attended the run for nearly 15 years. Another found out she had cancer one day after her younger sister received the same news. A third watched four family members battle cancer. Today they all came out to continue Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope.

We find out more about the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network from members of the Terry Fox Foundation.

We check in with runner Rob Tétrault as he gets set to run across New Brunswick as part of the movement transforming newborn screening in the province. Over 12 days, Rob will run two half marathons per day to raise awareness of Bill 214 and funds for the Canadian CMV Foundation, and hopes you can...

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and supporters didn’t let the pandemic stop them from continuing the legacy.

Canadians from coast to coast are holding virtual events to mark the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope and a B.C. teen with a remarkable story is joining the ride for cancer research. Paul Johnson reports.

The Terry Fox Foundation executive director Michael Mazza joins The Morning Show to talk about his brother and the annual Terry Fox run being organized virtually for the second year in a row.

A young man from Winnipeg began a courageous journey across our nation 36 years ago, to raise funds and awareness for cancer. Though Terry Fox’s dream was cut short, the hope he embodied lives on. Organizer Darrin Park joined us to talk about this year’s Terry Fox Run.

We’re getting our first look at the marathon interrogation of the young man accused of the brutal murders of a Vancouver couple in their own home. Rumina Daya reports