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Paying tribute to Canada’s greatest hero in the time of COVID
Most Canadians see Terry Fox as symbolizing the very best of our country. At various times he has been voted the greatest sports hero, Canada’s greatest hero, the most popular Canadian, and the #2 Greatest Canadian (second to Tommy Douglas, … Continue reading →
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Tagged 40th anniversary, Canada, Canadian hero, cancer research, COVID, inspiration, motivation, Terry Fox, Terry Fox Run, virual run
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Terry Fox: a shining example of one person’s ability to make a difference
Terry Fox was a young man who succumbed to cancer at the age of 22, a month short of his 23rd birthday. He died in 1981, 37 years ago. So how can a young man, dead all these years, be … Continue reading →
