Medicine Hat Terry Fox Run raises over $3,700 dollars for cancer research
MEDICINE HAT, AB — In 1980, Terry Fox embarked on a Marathon of Hope across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
Fox was forced to end his run early on September 1st, 1980 after the cancer that caused his right leg to be amputated had spread to his lungs.
Fox’s dream of raising $1 for every Canadian was achieved on February 1st, 1981 before he passed away in June 1981.
Every year Canadians across the country continue to raise money for cancer research in Fox’s honour.