Terry Fox

• Canadian icon Terry Fox will soon be on the $5 bill

  The federal government said in its Fall Economic Statement that this was being done to inspire more Canadians to give $5 to the cause that Terry Fox championed.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2024
  
• Bill Vigars, campaign manager for Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, dies at 78

  Bill Vigars met Terry Fox in 1980 and served as his PR officer and confidant as the 21-year-old set out with the goal of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2024
  
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• Terry Fox’s brother says statue’s move from Parliament Hill has ‘significance’

  The statue previously stood across from Parliament Hill but has since been moved to Sparks Street which was along the path of the Marathon of Hope in 1980.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2024
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• New book captures ‘intimate look’ at Terry Fox

  Terry Fox, of Port Coquitlam, B.C., was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to have his right leg amputated.

  Features

  Sep 15, 2024
• Terry Fox collection will be housed at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

  “For 44 years, Terry Fox has been an inspiration to Canadians and we are thrilled to be entrusted with the stewardship of this important collection."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 10, 2024
• ‘My hero’: Canadian marathoner honours Terry Fox one last time before he dies

  Montreal running legend Eddy Nolan has requested a medically assisted death after a lengthy battle with cancer. The man's hero is none other than the late Terry Fox.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2024
• Epic solo run across Canada brings hope to those battling cancer

  A New Zealand man is embarking on a solo and unsupported run across Canada. Inspired by his family's battle with cancer, Jon Nabbs is spreading hope and positivity every kilometre.

  Features

  Jan 10, 2024
• Calgary boy’s brave battle with brain cancer

  September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. While one Calgary boy and his family take on the battle of a lifetime, his school has stepped up to support them all the way.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Regina residents round up $25K in donations Terry Fox Walk

  The Regina Terry Fox Run exceeded its goal, raising over $25,300.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2023
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• Thousands participating in Terry Fun runs across B.C.

  The Vancouver Stanley Park run has raised the most in B.C., raising more than $243,000 so far.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2023