Terry vowed to raise awareness and funds for cancer research by running across Canada twenty-six miles at a time - a marathon a day. He inspired so many Canadians back then every day as news of his run and his appearance in towns and cities brought increasing interest and support. Terry ran 143 consecutive days and was two-thirds of the way across the country until it was discovered that cancer had spread to his lungs, cutting his 'Marathon of Hope' short. He was honored with the Order of Canada, the highest distinction of honor that a Canadian citizen is awarded with. His run and his life ended too soon, but his legacy endures and enters its 30th year.
The Terry Fox Run not only takes place in towns and cities across Canada every year, but they are now organized internationally in over 35 countries. It is an honor that Judith Fox-Alder, Executive Director of the Terry Fox Foundation, is in Raleigh to kick-off this event locally. Terry's legacy was honored last night after the Durham Bulls International League playoff game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP) in Durham, NC. It was a great sight seeing Terry Fox running on the video screen on the 'Blue Monster' wall preceding a great fireworks display. It truly shows that support for such a great legacy can be shared and supported in many different places.
To learn more about Terry Fox, go to: www.terryfox.org
View Terry's story by ESPN (2008)
Terry Fox is also the subject of an updated and upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 feature directed and produced by NBA star Steve Nash - Into the Wind.
