The Marathon of Hope
The Marathon of Hope began with Terry Fox on April 12, 1980, in Newfoundland and Labrador with the intentions to complete the journey in Victoria, British Columbia.
In 2021, the Terry Fox School Run now marks 41 years of participation! Every fall, more than 3.7 million students in over 9,000 schools across Canada participate in school runs to raise funds for cancer research.
FUN FACT!
The Terry Fox run goes beyond the Canadian borders!
Terry Fox not only inspired his fellow Canadians, he also inspired countries around the world to stage annual events in supporting his dream to find cure for cancer.
Nearly all fundraised money outside of Canada stays within the host country. The Terry Fox Foundation approves research institutions to use the fundraised amount to fund research cancer research projects.
Examples of International Terry Fox Runs
- Hong Kong
- Vietnam
- United Arab Emirates
- Mumbai
- Brazil
- New York and Texas
Source Used For This Page:
terryfox.org.