The Razorback Who Conquered Cancer And Inspired Millions: Bob Dorsey

Webterry fox started his marathon of hope in april 1980 to raise money for cancer research.

Webby february 1, 1981 his goal of raising $1 for cancer research for every canadian was surpassed, when the marathon of hope fund reached $24. 17 million.

He had to stop his run, just outside thunder bay, ont. , in sept.

Weban active teenager involved in many sports, terry was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg.

Webinspired by the cancer patients he met while undergoing 16 months of chemotherapy, fox vowed to run across canada to raise money for cancer research.

When the disease claimed him on 28 june.

Webin 1981, just months before he passed away, terry realized his goal of raising a dollar for every canadian to fight cancer, as the terry fox marathon of hope fund.