Persuasive Essay

Although this dream seemed far-fetched, Terry’s goal was accomplished in 1981 when his fund totaled $24.17 million (“The Marathon of Hope”). This was the first of many impacts that Terry had on cancer research. However, with his early and tragic death on June 28, 1981(“The Marathon of Hope”), Terry would never witness the full effects of his Marathon of Hope. In September 1981, a year after he began his cross-Canada run, an additional $3.5 million was raised at the first Terry Fox Run (“The Marathon of Hope”). Held at over 760 different locations in Canada and around the world (“The Marathon of Hope”), the Terry Fox Run was a tremendous success. In 2005, fourteen thousand Canadians made their way over the Confederation Bridge to mark the 25th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope (“The Marathon of Hope”). Over $45 million was raised in that year alone (“The Marathon of Hope”), demonstrating the profound impacts that Terry has made to Canadian society. Terry Fox has shown that nothing is impossible and dreams can come true. Even with his humble beginnings, Terry’s legacy continues with over $715 million raised in Terry’s name to date (“The Marathon of

When Terry was only eighteen he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (a type of bone cancer) which led to the amputation of his right leg amputated just above the knee. During his treatment, Terry had discovered that many children (most of them younger than him) were going through treatments of their own. This is where the first ideas for the run across Canada had begun. As most Canadians know, the marathon was cut short due to the cancer coming back and unfortunately had spread to his lungs. However, during his run Terry had caught the attention of the media. Televisions stations started covering when Terry would arrive in their area to try to get an interview. To encourage people to donate, Terry said “If you’ve given a dollar, you’ve given to the Marathon of Hope.” He was getting his message out which was most important to him and his family. As citizens slowly became more aware that countless children were going through this terrible disease. “It’s one thing to run across Canada, but now, people are really going to know what cancer is.” was one of the responses to reporters questioning why he would attempt such a feat. I feel that Terry Fox and his “Marathon of Hope” are most certainly a defining moment because it shows how we can band together for a good cause. Out of one citizens kindness, an entire country was now donating money towards a cure for such a life changing disease which, really had no cure at that time. Look where we are now, this event helped an entire country realize that we could make a

Terry Fox is an important and famous figure in Canadian folklore, who instiIIed Canadian pride, Canadians are seen as an athletes, and the great contribution to cancer research. Statistics estimated in the year 2015 around 100,000 Canadian men will be diagnosed with cancer and 40,000 men will die from cancer, 96,000 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cancer and 37,000 women will die from cancer. On average 540 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer everyday (cancer.ca/en/cancer-statistics) On March 9, 1977, Terry Fox discovers he has a tumour in his right leg; the leg is amputated above the knee. Terry Foxe begins training for his Marathon of Hope, a cross-Canada run to raise awareness and money for cancer research. (Canadianencyclopedia.ca 05/26/08 ) Terry Fox’s marathon took place in 1980 with the objective of informing all Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for cancer, he ran an average of 42 kilometres every day for 145 days. Before Terry Fox died in 1981, he raised $24.7 million (Canadianencyclopedia.ca 05/26/08) The Terry Fox Foundation, which now organizes the annual run, has raised over $600 million for cancer research. People consider Terry Fox a hero, in 1999 He was voted 'Canada's Greatest Hero' in a survey.

Terry’s goal was to run across Canada and to raise money for cancer research. He fundraised because he wanted to fund the scientists who were trying to find cures or ways to treat cancer. Terry also

Terry Fox was born on July 28, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Terry was a very athletic teenager and partook in various sports. Ever since he was a kid, Terry’s determination was grasped. This was evident through his approach in sports especially basketball. Even if he was not that tall, and had minimal natural ability, he was determined to be part of the school’s basketball team. He accomplished this through hours of practice and persistence, and was chosen to be part of the team. He was only 18 years old when the doctors broke the news to him that he had bone cancer, and that his right leg was to be removed 15 centimetres above the knee. Nonetheless, Terry Fox overcame this amputation with positivity and poise, he was determined to do something with his life. When Terry was recovering in the hospital, he was overwhelmed with the bravery he saw in the other cancer patients. He was encouraged by the children cancer patients and their bravery. In the spring of 1977, Terry was illuminated with a wonderful idea, a cross-Canada run to increase money for cancer patients, the Marathon of Hope. Through this marathon, Terry was able to prove that a simple man who was facing a great hurdle in his life, was still able to overcome everything thrown in his way and accomplish a goal. It was easy for people to use Terry as an inspiration because he was just an

Terry Fox is a national hero, whose impact on the world started only thirty-six years ago. During his run across Canada, Fox started to reach out to Canadians and people around the world to raise awareness for cancer research. To date, over sixty countries have organized runs in Terry Fox’s name. Although his life was short, Fox was able to teach millions of people about the reality of cancer, and his goal to stop it. The annual Terry Fox has become the largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research. Over 600 million dollars have been raised in Terry Fox’s name. This is over twenty-eight times the goal he challenged Canadians with. Without Terry Fox, Canadians, along with people all over the world would be less educated and passionate about

At this point Terry had ran for 123 days and over 5373 km (ic.galegroup.com). Terry did all he could and wanted to keep running but unfortunately the cancer had beat Terry and he died on June 28 1981 with his family beside him. Terry has made a difference in millions of people's lives showing perseverance, courage and selflessness. Terry’s legacy will be carried on forever with many schools, roads, buildings and a monument named after

Slowly he gained balance and strength to a make it work. After fifteen months of training, after logging more than 4800 km. Terry was ready, he could run 42 km in a single stretch. As his strength increased so did his goal. A million dollars seemed small. He now saw the marathon in greater terms. In which he saw that involving the whole country of people. Especially when the 10,000 people of Port aux Basques, NL, raised $ 10,000, Terry vowed to raise $1 for every Canadian living in Canada - Which was $22 million dollars. Terry convinced that he was gonna do this, approached the Canadian Cancer Society. He was astound by their lukewarm response. They believed that his goal was unrealistic and completely absurd. They told him to find corporate support, secure pledges, and contact them again when he had stronger proof that he was serious about it. Terry did exactly that he wrote a letter saying the running I can do, even if I have to crawl every last mile. We need your help. The people in cancer clinics all over the world need people who believe in miracles. In a few months Terry returned to the Cancer Society with the pledges and finally got the funding he needed.

Terry Fox a Canadian athlete with cancer had a dream to run across Canada to raise awareness for cancer research. Today he is inspiring millions. Throughout this reading, you will learn about Terry Fox, his marathon of hope and his goals and fundraising.

Terry Fox was a brave and inspirational Canadian, despite being diagnosed with bone cancer, his determination leads him to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He was born in Manitoba and raised in British Columbia. At the age of 18 he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Sadly, on June 28th, 1981, at the age of 22 he succumbed to the cancer. Even before being diagnosed, he had the determination. In grade eight, he had his heart set on making the basketball team. The coach suggested wrestling, but he was determined to play basketball. His determination paid, in grade nine, he made the basketball team and continued to excel. After being diagnosed, he saw the suffering of other cancer patients and he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. After 143 days, he was forced to stop running because cancer had appeared in his lungs. Near the end of his life, on December 18th, 1980, he was presented with the Lou Marsh Award for his outstanding athletic accomplishment, and on July 30th, 1981, just a month after he passed away, a section of the Trans-Canada Highway was renamed to Terry Fox Courage Highway.

In spite of the gloomy weather, runners and volunteers alike put their best foot forward, offering many positive remarks. “I never thought I could run a 100k,” comments Lea Becker, who finished 19th place in the 100k, “A year ago, I was running

This past Sunday I volunteered at Special Olympics. It was my first time volunteering there beings I wasn’t able to make it last year, and it truly was inspiring. I honestly have never seen more determination, dedication, sportsmanship, and smiles packed into one place. My athlete buddy was in three events, which was the softball throw, the 100-meter dash, and the 4 x 100 relay, and I stuck with her from the first event all the way until the very last event of the day. It got to be pretty long, and we had to wait a while in between events, but the patience she had was incredible.

To start, I learned even though we live in the United States not everyone lives the same way such as the students from Myra Linn Elementary living close to universities here in Riverside have not yet seen or stepped on foot to even one of them in which I can say now that the twenty-five students who came did. Second, through this Senior Seminar Project, it has showed me to appreciate things that I have such as being able to attend college, as many are unable to do and to give back others to have the same opportunities as I do has truly impacted my commitment to others. Third, though this service-learning I have learned more about myself that I can bring change to this world by simply creating a Kid’s College Day for students to experience college and by when people come together many things can happen. Fourth, this Senior Seminar Project experience has greatly influenced and changed my life for the better to serve my community and the Lord. To sum it up, it has my shaped in life in a new perspective of when you help others you really feel good inside because you are not only thinking about yourself anymore, but you start to think about the world around you to become better as making me socially responsible of having a commitment to my

“Your assignment is to write a persuasive essay and present it to the class in a week. You will be graded based on how convincing it is. Today we will be choosing topics,” announced Mr. Bowerbank, my 7th grade English teacher and ruler of classroom 110. My class simultaneously groaned at the prospect of work. I simply lifted my head with intrigue as it was already May and about time we had our first essay. He then proceeded to give examples of topics we could choose and gave us some time to think before we had to tell him our topic. My classmates were already rushing to tell the teacher their idea lest someone else steal it. That meant the usual abortion, death penalty, or drug use topics were out. I really couldn't think of anything and the teacher was slowly making his way through the remaining students like an executioner beheading criminals in a line. I have always thought that he would make a marvelous supervillain if he had a curly mustache, a tophat, and a cape. Eventually my name was called. I slowly dragged myself over to his desk. Even sitting down, he still seemed to tower over me. “What is your topic Cindy?” As usual in such desperate times, my mind turned to food. “Waffles are better than pancakes.” I figured that a waffle was just a differently shaped pancake with a nicer texture. “Hmm. Excellent topic. I look forward to your essay!” I survived to live yet another day.

Having escaped rule from a tyrannical British government, the United States was founded on ideals of freedom and equality for all people. These fantasies of universal egalitarianism turned out to be merely that: fantasies. American history is full of stories of the oppressed struggling to get the rights they deserve and of the controversy over these issues that consequently ensues. “The Hypocrisy of American Slavery” by Frederick Douglass and “We Shall Overcome” by Lyndon B. Johnson are two speeches made confronting two of these issues. Douglass’s speech, delivered in 1852, condemns the institution of slavery and maintains that slaves are men and are therefore entitled to freedom. Johnson’s speech, on the other hand, was written in 1965 and discussed the civil rights movement. In it, he implored local governments to allow all American citizens, regardless of race, to vote. Despite the significant gap in time between these two addresses, both speakers use similar persuasive techniques, including ethos, pathos, and parallelism, to convince their audience that change needs to be implemented in America.