Terry Fox: A Canadian Hero

Over the progression if history, there have been many true Canadian heroes and well known captains under specific air forces. Plenty of captains are widely known for what they have done. For example, Arthur Billy Bishop was a Canadian flying ace and was credited 72 victories, which made him the top Canadian ace of the war. There were many more captains and they have earned that power, thoroughly like Roy Brown did. Roy Brown was a true Canadian hero, joining the Royal Naval Air Service and being appointed as the Temporary Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant who was officially credited with shooting down von Richthofen. The Royal Air Force (RAF) credited Roy Brown for shooting down Manfred von Richthofen who was also known as the Red Baron. Roy

Terrance Stanley Fox was a Canadian athlete in the sports rugby, soccer, baseball, distance running and basketball which in all sports he hated to lose in all of them. He was also a humanitarian and cancer activist.

He contributed significantly to space travel and research and shaped the understanding of the public about the outer space society. Most importantly, he made Canada an immensely proud nation by putting the Canadian name on so many firsts. He led Canada to earn recognition for it’s hardworking and ambitious citizens that want Canada to prosper. Chris displayed strength and courage in his missions and brilliance in the way his career progressed and the accomplishments he earned. For this, Canada should be proud of him being this nation’s citizen and thankful for all he has done for

Running was the only thing that brought Louie happiness after his appalling time in the Pacific and Japan. Regrettably, Louie had sustained several injuries from his time in the POW camps, including dysentery and ankle injury. Upon his arrival back to the states, Louie was sent to be examined by doctors. The doctors told Louie that because of his injury, his running career was over. Louie, asked later by a reporter about his running career, said: “It’s finished, I’ll never run again.” (pg. 323) This was a difficult and emotional announcement for Louie as it marked the end of Louie’s happiness. Nevertheless, Louie decided to try and run again. Even with his ankle and leg injuries, Louie ran a mile in just 4:18 minutes. As Louie ran on, his enjoyment for the activity depreciated. One day, while Louie was running a two mile, he felt a sharp pain in his ankle in the same place that it was injured in the POW camp Naoetsu. Louie, distraught, continued running until he made it to the finish line. A doctor confirmed that Louie had brought back his war injury and could likely no longer run. This distinctly marked the end of any running career Louie had. Louie, no longer able to run, fell into a deeper depression. Luckily enough, Louie learned to come to peace with his war experiences and inability to run, ending his depression and permitting him a harmonious life. Louie even ran in the 1988 Winter Olympics, holding the

So that is the story of Terry Fox a Canadian hero that was diagnosed with bone cancer, who had to get his right leg amputated did to make a difference in Canada, and it looks like it worked because every year we do the Terry Fox run to support him and the many other in his place with

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

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From powerless and poor, to happy and humble, he overcame many battles and took on many burdens with almost no complaint. Although I knew him as the loving ole grandpa who would treat me to anything I wanted, he lived a much darker and wilder life in his younger years. My grandpa, Timo took my family from the slums of presidio, to what he called his “little paradise” right here in Odessa, and rescued us from falling into the proclivities passed down from generations.

Welcome good friend to the brand new state of New Canada! What once was a corrupt country north of the center of the world (U.S.) is now the 55th state to the American Empire. The year is 2050, and almost five years since the ending of the Third World War. Five years post war and civilization is still in a state of recovery, which is why we bring Americans a piece of the past and a bit of familiarity with the grand opening of New Canada’s capitol building. We do this to honor the fallen and help Canadians assimilate into American Culture.

This story has gone viral but it reflects the possibilities that lie within us if we dare to take action. Sean Cooper, a 30 years old Toronto resident was able to pay off his $255,000 mortgage in 3 year. When we talk about Home loans, we know the feelings it generates in most of us. This story is meant to inspire us and give tips that can be replicated in our unique situation. I may not advocate a stringent rule or application of the steps taken Sean Cooper but we can draw inspiration from his story. Before we go into more details, let us have some quick tips on the things he did to make it happen.

In the spring of 2020 there was no one to be seen in the city of Fox Town. Anna was the only person in the city. She was walking to her favorite coffee shop where she now works at. She walked in and only one person was in there. Her childhood friend Jackson. Jackson was working his shift which was from 8am to 2pm.”Hey Jackson!” Anna said “Have you seen anyone in the town today?” No and no one has came in here either. I have been the only person working in here. Anna looked out the window and saw that the city looked nice and clean and the colors of the buildings looked like they had meant something. She had never noticed those things before. Everything always looked the same. Hours went by and it was now noon. Anna and Jackson started seeing

He has inspired us to be the difference we wish to see in the world. Terry Fox contributes to the Canadian identity by displaying phenomenal Canadian qualities such as bravery, persistence and willingness to make a difference (Hossain,1.) Terry Fox, the national hero, says "I am not a quitter, I do not like to lose" countless times throughout his existence. This is to say Terry will not give up until he makes a difference, even if he dies while strenuously trying. Terry Fox is the face of cancer research as he is a legend who transformed Canadian cancer research (Scrivener,1.) Cancer research has never been brought to the public's attention until 1980 when Terry began his run across Canada starting in St.John, Newfoundland (Scrivener,1.) A remarkable eighty-four cents per dollar donated to the Terry Fox Foundation directly goes to cancer research (Hossain, 1.) Without the guidance of Terry, cancer would still be seen as just another illness, rather than something worth brining attention to. We are reminded of Terry's efforts daily as he is now a part of us and our bedrock (Scrivener,1.) He appears on our Canadian dollar, is honoured at annual Terry Fox runs across Canada and sixty other countries, schools, buildings, roads and parks have also been named in Fox's honour (The Canadian Encyclopedia,1.) Terry is now within our history and has shaped our way of life.

Terry Fox wasn't just amazing because he attempted to run across Canada but he was amazing because he did all that with an artificial leg. Terry got osteosarcoma which is a type of cancer in his leg which caused him to get his leg amputated. When he was in the hospital he saw all the young kids with cancer and felt so badly that they had to go through that, especially at such a young age, which made him want to do the Marathon of Hope. His family and friends tried to convince him not to do it but he wanted to do it for the kids so he put aside what his parents said and

Many individuals looked up to Terry as their role model. For instance, Terry’s determination and high self-esteem inspired many individuals to step out of their comfort zone. According to Scrivener, Terry’s friend Hansen whom they known each other during the basketball days , Hansen was then inspired by Terry’s accomplishments and ambitions, then circled the world in his wheelchair after setting up his “Man in Motion Tour”. “Terry represents what people with disabilities can do” Hansen says. Hansen also adds that Terry had showed him that life doesn’t end with a tragedy, it can be a new beginning, implying that Terry had played a major role in his life, that sustains him to dig deep with what’s with in to obtain and release more potential

One small section of this island is home to a local hero who does not neatly fit into one category. Phil St. Luke (aka ‘Flying Phil’) may not be well-known outside of his surrounding area...but within his community he is much loved and celebrated. Phil is frequently featured in local news stories, has a Facebook Fan Club and YouTube video. He leads his town’s annual Canada Day Parade, and his birthday, March 7, is known to