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Medicine Hat News in Medicine Hat, Alberta

29 Jun 1981

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Medicine Hat News

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Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

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Jun 29, 1981

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8

Determination Makes Terry Fox Stand Out From Ordinary Kid

The Canadian Press notes Terry Fox's ordinary appearance hid a diamond-hard resolve. From Grade 8 basketball to a Marathon of Hope across Canada, he ran with one good leg and an artificial limb to aid cancer research. His fight drew national emotion after reports from Central Canada and coverage of his road trip, inspiring many and moving figures from Edith Cathie to Monique Begin.

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Terry Fox Canada Thunder Bay Toronto Edith Cathie Monique Begin Health and Welfare
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Terry Fox Courageously Runs for Cancer Research

Terry Fox a Winnipeg native turned Port Coquitlam resident lost his right leg to cancer in 1977 and launched the Marathon of Hope. He began in St John’s, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 with initial pledges and aimed to raise funds across Canada. After months of running and growing support, he paused Sept 2 due to cancer spread to his lungs and began treatment in Vancouver with a national telethon fundraiser underway.

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Fox Winnipeg Rolly Fox Canadian National Railways Port Coquitlam Vancouver Terry Betty Fred Darryll Judith McGill B.c.yukon Canadian Cancer Society Terry Fox Blair MacKenzie Betty Fox St. John’s Alward Vancouver Harbor
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