Terry Fox: The Marathon Of Hope

Terry was diagnosed with cancer and had part of his leg amputated, however, he didn’t lose hope and confidence for the life. In fact, he decided to do a series of 10-kilometre runs across Canada. With the 3393-mile-long running in different locations, a lot of Canadians are inspired , and they called on the offices of Minister of Amateur Sport Gerald Regan, Governor General Edward Schreyer, and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, to celebrate a national honour of Fox. Fitness and Amateur Sport announced it the “commemorate Terry’s great marathon achievement” and his “courage and unifying influence on our nation” (Fitness and Amateur Sport 1981). This announcement was widely spread so that Terry’s Marathon of Hope has been marked as the significant Canadian moment. At that time, Terry was not only as a hero but also as a man who “joined Canada together at a time when” it “was growing farther and farther apart” (Hamm 1981). In fact, Terry’s Marathon of Hope took place when the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was under construction, Dominion Day was renamed Canada Day, and “O Canada” became the official national anthem. All of theses were part of a “new symbolic order” crafted primarily by the Trudeau Liberals, which promoted a pan-Canadian vision of the federation (Hayday 2010, 311). His strong efforts and attitude towards the marathon means significant to the whole country. Daniel

The product of the CIBC Run for the Cure is the 1K / 5K run itself. The run satisfies the needs and wants of the consumer and the consumers are the supporter of breast cancer, victims of breast cancer, and families of the victims. CIBC’s true purpose of this event is to spread awareness of breast cancer. CIBC Run for the Cure started with community of 1500 participants, but now there are more than 100,000 participants supporting and donating to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in order to help those suffering from cancer. The participants illustrate their support through the 1K / 5K run and by the act of wearing pink. This event fosters the positive feelings experiences for both men and women suffering from breast cancer, so they can

Having to deal with the consequences of his amputation, he cries and cries and found it hard to deal with because he had dreams of becoming a basketball player and he excelled in sports but terry was determined to fight back. He then planned something extraordinary, to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

However, dressed in Achilles’s armor, Patroclus took on the Trojan army and eventually Hector, the great hero of Troy. “But at last he met Hector face to face and his doom was sealed as surely as a boar is doomed when he faces a lion” (270). Although Hector kills Patroclus, Patroclus did what needed to be done to rally the Greeks towards a singular goal. Also, his death sparked Achilles to fight for the Greeks which turned the tide of the war. “I will kill the destroyer of him” is Achilles talking, clearly inspired by the actions of Patroclus (271). Terry Fox has also sacrificed himself to rally people towards a singular goal. “I’ve said to people before that I’m going to do my very best to make it, I’m not going to give up. But I might not make it… if I don’t, the Marathon of Hope better continue” (Fox). During his “Marathon of Hope” Fox suffered from cancer, but he began the trek across Canada anyway. He did it to raise money for cancer, and even though he stopped the run and eventually died, Fox succeeded in his goal. Since his death, over people around the world inspired by Terry Fox raised over $350 million dollars in his cancer foundation. This courage and level of sacrifice that both Terry Fox and Patroclus share are why they are heroes.

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

Numerous structures were build by Terry Fox’s name like highways,parks and schools around the nation. He won three awards that were Persons of National Historic significance (national historic person),Canadian Newsmaker of the year (broadcast about Terry Fox),Lou Marsh trophy (recognizes canadian athlete). He ran 3,107 miles and raised 24.17 million dollars for cancer research. Half way across Canada he was forced to stop running because his cancer appeared in his lungs. He went to the hospital and the doctor said he was going

Some runners fear the possibility of injuries such as shin splints, twisted ankle, etc. But imagine running a 5k with these injuries- along with cerebral palsy. Renowned sports writer Rick Reilly captures the moment Hanna High junior Ben Comen, who’s body is wrecked by cerebral palsy, crosses the finish line of his cross country race in the piece ”Worth the Wait”, written in 2003. Flagged by his teammates opponents, and even the girl’s team Ben tumbles in a last ditch effort across the line to the screams of the crowd. It’s near impossible to imagine what it’s like to not control your body for such a long distance, enduring the adversity along the way, but Reilly pushes the reader to run alongside Ben throughout the story. He paints an image

Terry Fox was a hero among Canadians. He inspired many to run and fundraise for cancer research. Though he had his leg amputated, he still ran across Canada and almost achieved his goal. He started in Newfoundland and sadly had to stop his run in Thunder Bay because of his cancer coming back.

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

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.

“My own heroes are the dreamers, those men and women who tried to make the world a better place than when they found it, whether in small ways or great ones. Some succeeded, some failed, most had mixed results, but it is the effort that's heroic, as I see it. Win or lose, I admire those who fight the good fight. (George R.R. Martin)” The humanitarian in this story has managed to accomplish all this quote presents throughout the book and his lifetime. Greg Mortenson: impatient, selfish, naïve, and a failure at times, takes us through a rollercoaster journey of ups and downs. Mortenson makes us not only relate to him in more ways than one, but questions the purpose of our own lives, and through finally accomplishing his goals, takes us farther

Jimmy Valvano once said “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up”. When you hear these words, what do you think of? Do you think about participating on a sports team and being down by a few points? Do you think about being so exhausted that you need to stop working and sleep? When Mr. Valvano said this, he was not thinking about how he wanted his team to come back and win or how tired he was and was not sure if he could do what needed to be done. He was talking about his battle with cancer (2012 ESPYS). and how he would never give up. This award is not just apart of an award, it is part of a foundation. The “V” foundation gives grants to companies to fund cancer research (2012 ESPYS). This foundation has helped create opportunities for men and

The “CIBC Run for the Cure” event is one of the big and influential charities that raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation for research of cancer. The success relies on sponsorships and the participation in the run. Fall in funding will result in an economic downturn.

Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete who was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 28th, 1958. As a teenager Terry was very involved in sports playing basketball, soccer and rugby and also doing cross-country running. He eventually when on to university where he studied kinesiology to become a physical education teacher. But when Terry Fox was only 18 years old he was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer in his right leg and had to have it amputated. Before the operation he was reading about a recent amputee who had finished the New York Marathon, and from this Terry had been inspired to run across Canada on his prostatic leg to raise awareness and money for cancer research. As he continued his run, more and more people became came and were inspired

From Terry Fox’s story, I learned: ‘Great things never came from comfort zones.’ If we want something