Terry Fox

• ‘I just keep going’: Bedford man takes 46-km walk in honour of Terry Fox, late mother-in-law

  A Nova Scotia man who was inspired by Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope when he was going through his own health struggles, embarked on a 46 km walk to inspire others.

  Canada

  Sep 9
  
• Terry Fox’s iconic ‘Van of hope’ on display in Halifax Museum

  The 1980 Ford Econoline van that accompanied Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope is now on display at the Steele Wheels Motor Museum in Halifax.

  Canada

  Apr 12
  
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• Confederation Bridge sees 10,000 people for annual Terry Fox Run

  Approximately 10,000 people came out to the Conferedation Bridge on Sunday for the 45th annual Terry Fox Run.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2025
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• Terry Fox’s hometown unveils sculptures on 45th anniversary of Marathon of Hope

  Terry Fox's hometown of Port Coquitlam, B.C., unveiled two sculptures Saturday to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Canadian icon's Marathon of Hope.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2025
• Canadian icon Terry Fox will soon be on the $5 bill

  The federal government said in its Fall Economic Statement that this was being done to inspire more Canadians to give $5 to the cause that Terry Fox championed.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2024
• Bill Vigars, campaign manager for Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, dies at 78

  Bill Vigars met Terry Fox in 1980 and served as his PR officer and confidant as the 21-year-old set out with the goal of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2024
• Terry Fox’s brother says statue’s move from Parliament Hill has ‘significance’

  The statue previously stood across from Parliament Hill but has since been moved to Sparks Street which was along the path of the Marathon of Hope in 1980.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2024
• New book captures ‘intimate look’ at Terry Fox

  Terry Fox, of Port Coquitlam, B.C., was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to have his right leg amputated.

  Features

  Sep 15, 2024
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• Terry Fox collection will be housed at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

  “For 44 years, Terry Fox has been an inspiration to Canadians and we are thrilled to be entrusted with the stewardship of this important collection."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 10, 2024
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• ‘My hero’: Canadian marathoner honours Terry Fox one last time before he dies

  Montreal running legend Eddy Nolan has requested a medically assisted death after a lengthy battle with cancer. The man's hero is none other than the late Terry Fox.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2024