Terry Fox was a brave inspiring young man who thought of doing the impossible, running from Atlantic Canada to the Pacific all with an amputated leg. Terry who lived in Port Coquitlam B.C was a strong young man who had a dream to raise $1 for every Canadian to donate for cancer research. After Terry's leg had been amputated due to osteosarcoma Terry was told that he had a 50% chance of survival, Terry was astonished from what cancer research had done from a survival rate of 15% to 50% it inspired him to start the Marathon of Hope in hope to raise money for cancer research and bring up the survival percentage. Terry Fox was a very athletic person but had to train in order to get ready for the biggest run of his life. On April 12 1980 the historic run began. The following picture is Terry's route he ran.
Reflection
Terry Fox is a hero and an inspiration across the world. Terry makes me proud of him and makes me proud to be Canadian because I know of the great heroes Canada has such as terry Fox. The most important and astonishing fact is that terry tried to complete this marathon with only 1 full leg, this shows how powerful the brain is. the confidence Terry had to even start this marathon shows his courage, willingness, and kindness. Even though Terry would run everyday in any weather for 42 km through all the pain he didn't care about his own pain but cared about what cancer patients are going through. I am pleased that terry has gotten many awards for his marathon of hope because he made a difference.
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