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Testing our Terry Knowledge

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How old was Terry when he was first diagnosed with cancer?

18

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Where did Terry start his run?

St. John's, Newfoundland

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When did Terry start his run?

April 12, 1980

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How old was Terry when he started his run across Canada?

21

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Why did Terry choose to run across Canada?

He wanted to raise as much money as he could for cancer research

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How far did Terry run each day?

42 kilometers (a full marathon)

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What kind of weather did he run in?

All kinds of weather (rain, sleet, snow, etc.)

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What was Terry's best friend's name?

Doug

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What was Terry's fundraising goal?

Originally $1 million; changed to $24 million (one dollar for every Canadian)

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What do schools across Canada do today to help continue Terry Fox's dream?

They participate in the Terry Fox run and raise money for cancer research

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Why did Terry have to stop running?

His cancer had returned, this time it was in his lungs.

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Where did Terry stop his run (part of Canada)?

Thunder Bay, Ontario

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How old was Terry when he was awarded the Order of Canada?

22

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What's the goal of the Terry Fox foundation?

Raise money for cancer research and try to find a cure

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