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43 years ago, Canadian hero Terry Fox began his cross-country Marathon of Hope

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If you were to write a note to Terry Fox, what would it say?

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On April 12, 1980, the high school student from Coquitlam dipped his prosthetic leg in the Atlantic Ocean near St. John香蕉视频直播檚, N.L., beginning a cross-country run that moved the nation as he spread awareness and raised funds for cancer research.

Although he was forced to abandon his journey at Thunder Bay, Ont., because of pneumonia linked to his cancer, his movement would transcend over many decades, including through annual Terry Fox runs and collaborations with Adidas and more recently Ryan Reynolds.

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香蕉视频直播淪ince the Marathon of Hope, it has been incredible to see how Terry has remained a source of inspiration for millions of Canadians and people around the world, many of whom have continued to send in messages sharing their own personal connection,香蕉视频直播 Fred Fox, Terry香蕉视频直播檚 older brother, said in a statement Wednesday.

香蕉视频直播淓very dollar raised by those that join or support the Terry Fox Run will help fund cancer research. It fills our family with joy to see how Terry香蕉视频直播檚 legacy continues to inspire future generations to participate and help realize his dream of a world without cancer.香蕉视频直播

The Terry Fox Foundation is asking for people around the world to share how Terry香蕉视频直播檚 remarkable story continues to inspire them and submit these messages for a chance to be featured in this year香蕉视频直播檚 campaign.

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A custom-made commemorative #DearTerry poster designed by famed artist Mutant 101 will be released on Sept. 17, when annual Terry Fox runs are scheduled across the country.

Messages can be shared on social media using the #DearTerry tag, while drawings, paintings and letters can be sent directly to the foundation香蕉视频直播檚 office at 159香蕉视频直播8960 University High Street in Burnaby.



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