My mom died of brain cancer in October of 1979 when I was 11 years old. Back then in rural southern Quebec where I grew up, there was so much shame and secrecy around cancer and it was a disease that you had to whisper when discussing. When Terry Fox started his run In 1980, six months after my mom died, he was viscously condemned by many in the media, and regular people including my own dad, saying he should not be showing his artificial leg, or be out in public. It wasn't until Terry Fox reached Ontario that Canadians started to turn against the media's portrayal of him and started coming out to publicly support Terry and the donations from all across Canada started rolling in. I religiously followed the Marathon of Hope in a magazine (I think it was the Reader's Digest, but I can't be sure) that used to have a a tiny bottom corner of a page buried deep in the magazine called "Where Is He Now?" and they would update his progress. To me, Terry Fox was also running for my mom even though she had passed away. I wanted him to succeed. I wanted him to reach his fundraising goals. I wanted his fundraising to find a cure for cancer. I wanted him to beat cancer that killed my mother. Then one day I was bringing the cows into the barn in the afternoon to be milked and the radio was on and they announced that Terry Fox had died. It felt like a kick in the stomach and i started crying my eyes out. I was 13 years old and alone in the barn crying uncontrollably at the news. It felt like I had lost my mom a second time. In my young mind I was hoping Terry would beat cancer as a vengeance against the disease that killed my mom, and maybe bring her back. I never met Terry Fox, but to me, he was fighting for my mom and I couldn't love him or thank him enough for it. It's been 42 years now and I still cry as much for Terry as I do for my Mom.
@@aussietashreacts Of course it's okay. I was crying throughout the video as well. Sadly, the video didn't go into too much detail about how much he inspired his fellow Canadians.
Tash sweetheart, don't apologize for crying. I'm Canadian and I remember him well. Trust me, we are all crying with you. There is a Terry Fox foundation. We have runs in his honour every year. I live in Ottawa and that's where his statue is. Bless you. I really like you videos!
Exactly! The fact that you showed so much emotion on this video will almost 100% more emotionally connect you to most Canadians! I know know that's not why you did it, but I predict that the ultimate result will be a long those standards.
The clip of Terry on the stretcher is the hardest. He was struggling to breathe, not cry, be strong, and reassure everyone else at the same time. He was an incredible human being, but just a young guy too.
I agree. I was just getting out of the shower with my radio on when I heard of Terry's passing and I cried like a baby....He is so loved and respected here in Canada
Terry was voted the greatest Canadian that ever lived by the entire nation. Terry Fox Foundation is now over a billion and I think is the 2nd largest Cancer Foundation in the world.
I watched the run on TV every day until it had to come to a halt, and watched him go through mammoth crowds in Toronto. I've been to the final mile marker and statue near Thunder Bay. Most heroes live within their own generation. Today, long after he is gone, hundreds of schools across Canada hold Terry Fox Runs ever year to raise funds. There are many runs, also, in the US and elsewhere. Children hold him as dear to their hearts as old guys like me. He is the quintessential Canadian, representing the best of our hopes and dreams. I have seen documentaries like this many times. After all these years, I still cry. Bless you, young woman, for spreading his story, and thanks from my heart for your honest emotions. $500M and onwards to victory.
Every year hundred of schools across Canada take part in a run in his name and raise funds for cancer research. In the very little time that he did get to be a man, he was a star … true hero ❤
He did this on a walking leg too. They didn't have running legs back then. We watched Terry run down University Ave when he was in Toronto. Office workers were storming out of buildings and stuffing money into the hands of Terry and his team. People were screaming and cheering him on. I still get emotional when I think of it today.
it isn't even just the money that's been raised in his name, its the awareness and openness to the topic that his marathon brought. before this people wouldn't talk about cancer and didn't understand it.
As a Canadian we are proud of him. The most amazing thing is not only is the Terry Fox run his legacy but through the donations since his run took place the money put towards research, childhood leukemia rate of survival went from 5% to 80% all the children he helped save and not only Canadians bt around the world. Take care
During Terry's time with us, Childhood Leukemia had a 10% survival rate. Today it is 90% due to The Terry Fox Foundation and other organizations like it. Every September, Canadian schools from coast to coast take part in The Terry Fox Run raising awareness and funding for cancer research. ❤🩹Much love from Canada, eh.
Oh we Canadians are very proud of Terry. I had to drive from Toronto to Saskatoon last summer and for the first time, I saw the mile marker he got to in northern Ontario. Tears are not enough.
Things are named for Terry Fox all over Canada, but the three key statues to memorialize his run are in St. John's, NFLD at the start of his journey; near Thunder Bay, ON, where his marathon had to come to an end; and Victoria, BC, at the Mile Zero monument of the Trans-Canada Highway where he intended to end his run. There are so many more great Terry Fox videos out there if you want to see more. Always inspiring.
I'm Canadian from the maritimes where Terry Fox started his marathon and we were all praying and hoping he would get the chance to dip his leg in the Pacific Ocean and complete his journey. I visited the marker where he ended his run, a lonley stretch of woods where many people visited and left flowers in his memory. Never forgotten.
I tear up every time I watch a video on Terry, so don’t worry about the crying. It just shows your human and you have a good heart. His initial goal was 1 million dollars. He reset the goal to 1 dollar from every Canadian at the time( population was 24 million). With the cancer spreading, and Terry having to stop, a telethon was organized, where Canadians opened their wallets and made sure that Terry met his goal. He captured the hearts of Canadians and still does to this day! Stay safe, stay sane, stay strong Terry!
Terry is truly one of the most inspirational humans to ever live. What he did was nothing short of super human. over 850 million has been raised in his name to date.
There is a statue of him in Ottawa. Mount Terry Fox is along the highway of the Canadian Rockies in BC. We have runs for him each year. Every child learns about him in Canada in school straight from kindergarten and they participate in the races each year in his honour. Lovely video
A wonderfully sincere, emotional and heartfelt reaction AussieTash, I'm a 70 year old man and I find it difficult not to tear up when I see a video honouring this remarkable young man. Terry is undeniably a national hero in Canada and there are actually Terry Fox runs in many countries around the world. According to Wikipedia there was one in Brisbane that helped raise funds for cancer research. Each year in September our school children participate in Terry Fox runs and there are also adult runs (and walks) in cities all across Canada to honour his legacy and to help raise money for cancer research. This video must be a few years old because so far there has been more than a staggering $850 million raised since 1981 in Terry's name. Another nice bit of information, Terry originally had a goal of raising $1 million when he started his "Marathon of Hope" but the response from Canadians was so incredible as he gained notoriety. He changed his goal to $24 million, the equivalent of $1 for every Canadian in 1981 and he obviously eclipsed that goal many times over. What an incredible young man, so selfless, courageous and giving. This is relatively short video so if you're interested in a more in depth story there are plenty of others on TH-cam!
He was an incredible young man and I love how his memory and legacy still continues to this day in the running of the Marathon of Hope and the Terry Fox Run at schools :)
I cried along with you. Terry not only showed compassion for those around him, he taught us to be courageous and keep a positive attitude in any situation. He was able to bring Canadians together in such a positive way.
Our hero, with a lasting legacy. He ran on an old-style prosthetic leg that would've been painful and not suited to the exercise, as a custom prosthesis for running wasn't invented yet. His physical body died young, but he lives on in spirit, in all of the people he has inspired, the cancer research accomplished since, and every cancer survivor since.
I remember this like it was yesterday. I am from Thunder Bay, Ontario where unfortunately Terri had stopped his marathon Terri Fox was my very first crush I loved his curly blond hair. I was only 8 yrs old at the time, but I saw him as the biggest hero ever, and he was. After his death, they did put up a beautiful monument sculpture of him on the side of the highway, around where he ended his run, looking over lake superior. Years later they redid the monument and relocated it just across the highway up on a hill. They went as far as making it in to a visitor center, picnic area, scenic views of lake superior overlooking thunder bay, with washrooms and pathways etc. We call it The Terri Fox Lookout.
i had the privilege to see terry and cheer him on, as he ran by the end of our street at highway 69 in Ontario those many years ago.. he was still 11 hours (approx 1,000 K ) away from thunder bay. Still today that emotional day remains just as vivid as it was then.
Terry Fox, a Canadian hero..Always remembered,never forgotten..... Tash you are truly a kind compassionate person.. Keep those videos coming..Greetings
@@aussietashreactsIt'd be interesting if Your Son, would Show this at his School. It may Even Help OTHER Australian, learn About Terry For, to Help with more donations for Cancer research
Terry Fox was one of my very first memories of Canada. We'd just emigrated to Canada from the UK and just a few months later this guy started his Marathon of Hope. He really did captivate and inspire an entire nation. There are annual Terry Fox runs, not just in Canada, but 19 other countries around the world. Wikipedia says there's one in Brisbane, Australia. Cancer really is the worst. Sadly, I lost my dear Mum to cancer 2 months ago.
Oh I am so sorry for your loss, yes Cancer is the worst. I will see if Brisbane is hosting a Terry Fox Run in 2023. I will be doing a series in September on Terry Fox leading up the Marathon Of Hope and doing a live stream on 17th of September to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation xx
Whenever I see that video of Terry on the stretcher when he tells the Cameras that the cancer has spread but he'll get back out there if he can, I start to get tears in my eyes. Terry is the greatest
I remember this very well. I cry every year during the Terry Fox run. He is a true hero not just in Canada but on the planet. There is a park, a truly beautiful park outside Thunder Bay, to mark the place he stopped. There is a giant statue of Terry looking out over Canada. Have a look at The Terry Fox Run. A yearly event where kids, survivors, and everyone run for Terry to raise money for cancer research. Thank you for doing this video.
Aussie Tash…. You touched my heart with your tears & I was crying with you as you were watching this. I remember Terry’s run very well. I was in Toronto when he came through. My heart breaks everytime I watch this. What Terry Fox did for cancer research in Canada just by starting this run, is still happening today. We have had a Terry Fox Run in almost every city in Canada every single year since 1982 (except during COVID). 💕
I still tear up. His legacy is a run done across Canada every year , to raise money for cancer research, to this day. The guts and pure determination of this young man, awe inspiring !! I don't run, but I donate, as a proud Canadian !! Never forgotten !!
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Terry Fox was my very first Canadian hero. Whenever I feel I can't go on anymore, I think of him and feel embarrest. Then the miracle of hope just damn pops up! His legacy will never go away, I'm certain of that!
There's two movies based on Terry's life. The one from 1983 is incredible!! The guy that played Terry had the same leg amputated and actually looked a lot like Terry. Give it a watch and keep the tissues close by. Terry Fox should be on the 20$ bill in my opinion as he is one of the top Canadians of all time.
Actually, I was just talking to Bill Vigars today at a book signing event (Terry & Me, a new book about their cross country journey together). I asked him what he thought of the movie and he said that Terry was portrayed as a little too angry and surly. He was in fact fairly upbeat with a sense of humour and the only time he would get angry was if his oranges and water weren’t ready at the end of his runs. On those rare occasions ‘the crew’ were having a water fight and goofing around. After 5 minutes all was fine again. He told me to watch the Steve Nash documentary.
I am Canadian and cry everytime. He ran by my house so I got to shake his hand. I love your videos and appreciate your perspective on our country. Come and see us guarantee you will be welcome.
Hugs and love from canada. The story brings a tear to my eye every time so no need to apologize for an honest first time hearing. Terry Fox is remembered every year and his story taught across Canada. Most schools participate in a yearly Terry Fox run. Where I'm from you know three groups of kids are gonna be knocking on your door, girl scouts with cookies, hockey teams with phone books (though this one died out a couple years back), and kids looking for sponsors for their runs.
No one has ever said it, but I'm sure that running a 26 mile marathon every day contributed to the cancer spreading. He really sacrificed himself to help others! Almost Jesus-like. And I'm not religious. 😇
Terry Fox was and will always be a great Canadian hero. Don't apologize for your tears. I cried at the time, and still cry today when I see clips about Terry Fox From Montréal, Canada.
Terry’s legacy is that every year hundreds of runs are held in his honour and many, many millions continue to be raised for cancer research. He is a Canadian hero and a hero for every cancer patient in the world. R.I.P. Terry. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
Break out the tissues ive seen grown men tear up watching this..... Terry was a unique human being and such an inspiration as an above knee amputee i understand how hard what he did each day truly was and that was back when technology was crap for prosthetics,,,,,,, when im having a bad day and dont want to work out or put the leg on i have a picture of Terry and remember what he did and it helps me stop making excuses and get up to do the work.... years after his death he still inspires all Canadians
I will be doing a live Donation Stream on September 17th 2023, all money raised will be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation, be so proud of him and his legacy xx
Another inspirational story to look into is Rick Hanson’s Man in Motion World Tour. In March 1985, Rick set off from Vancouver to wheel 40,000 kilometres through 34 country his 26-month journey inspired an entire nation to believe anything is possible
Your reaction to Terry’s reaccurance of cancer is how we all felt when the news came out. It was so heartbreaking and real. Millions now run for him now, every year and over a billion raised for him.🇨🇦
As a child I remember when him came through Winnipeg. A highlight of my 48 years. I have taken part in the run for many years. I have family in Thunder Bay and have visit the memorial many times. Shed a tear ever time I go just like I am now watching this. He was a real true hero and should never be forgotten. Videos like this help to keep the name out there and for that I say thank you.
This is a short version of an incredible documentary about him. It has been over 40 years and I am with many Canadians who shed tears when we see this.
It's ok to cry and mourn him. He was an amazing guy. And his legacy lives on in Canada, and surprisingly, Cuba! Thousands of people every year run and fundraise in his honour. Fuck cancer! We ❤️ U Terry Fox!
He was doing it on a 1980's walking prosthetic. He didn't have the access to the blades that runners have today. When that dawned on me as an adult it blew my mind all over again.
I am a passionate person and have no problems having a cry or just letting it out. This story just broke me. Be so proud of that young man and his legacy xx
Never apologize for crying. We went through the emotions with Terry's story when it happened in the 80s, and it is still emotional today. I think whoever watches this, Terry's family would appreciate your contribution, and I think they want you to give to the cancer society in your own country. The Terry Fox run is in most schools across Canada every September, and he is a hero.
I’m crying right along with you. Thank you for sharing this amazing story. I was driving on the trans Canada highway and saw him running. I will never forget that sight.
Check out Rick Hanson as well!! He was in wheelchair and the song Saint Elmos Fire was written by David Foster for him. He wheeled for support for spinal cord injuries!!!He was inspired y Terry Fox!
From John Parr: 'St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)' is not actually about the movie (which I hadn't actually seen when I wrote the lyrics with David Foster), but is about a phenomenal Canadian athlete named Rick Hansen, who was paralysed from the waist down after a car crash when he was 15 yr old. On March 21st 1985 Hansen began his "Man In Motion" tour, travelling about 70 miles a day to raise money for spinal cord research. At first, Hansen had trouble getting media attention and donations, but when the song was released with the movie in June 1985, it became Rick's anthem, and as the song rose up the charts, interest in Hansen's journey grew. By the time the 'Man In Motion' World tour was completed on May 22nd, 1987, Rick had put over 40,000 Kilometres (24,856 miles) in his wheelchair in 34 countries on four continents, raising $26 million. He became a national hero in Canada, where he is closely associated with this song. Here's 'St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)' with footage of Rick's incredible 'Man In Motion' World Tour. Please like and share, and visit www.rickhansen.com to learn more about Rick and the Rick Hansen Foundation. Thanks! facebook.com/JohnParrOfficial/videos/rick-hansen-man-in-motion-world-tour/324068407938023/
Thank you for covering our Canadian Hero!! I lived in Calgary when Terry started his run of hope, and we watched his progress every night on the news and my family along with every other Canadian family cried on his last day. Hero is a word that get used a lot, and not always deserved, but Terry really is Our Canadian Hero. Since the day he started his solitary run 850 Million dollars has been raised for cancer research in his name. I, personally, was 16 years old when Terry started his run, since that time I have had children of my own who have all learned of Terry’s life and legacy in school. Every September school kids across Canada, in every big city, small town and everywhere in between holds a run in Terry’s honour and to raise funds for cancer research. I would guess more Canadians know who Terry Fox is than know who the Prime Minister is…..HA-ha
Tears are no worries I think if you don't tear up hearing this story there's not a good bone in your body I tear up to this day and we've been told about Terry fox since kindergarten
I got to watch Terry run, I didn’t know that just a few years later, my contribution along with so many others in Terry's name would save our own daughters life after 3+ years of chemo. Terry is an icon here!
In 2021,the CBC ran a special celebrating Terry. It started with Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane singing one of his hits, Life is a Highway. As he sang, Terry's image was projected onto various Canadian landmarks. Appropriate song since most of Terry's run was on the TransCanada highway. Near the end of the show, Tom told his Terry story that gave all the feels.
I love this story and I love that song. Will look for that special. Man as well as Bryan Adams, Tom Cochrane is also from Canada. I used to rock to both of them as a teenager in the 90's :)
My sister was born just hours after the news broke that Terry had passed away. Her middle name was my mom's way of honouring Terry's legacy if I recall correctly. But yeah, never apologize for crying. Terry's story resonates with all who hear about it.
I'm Canadian and every time I see someone React to this it makes me cry so hard For 2 reasons The first is because he's a hero and the second is because I remember watching this every time at school on the day of our Terry fox Runs!!! Also sorry about the bad grammar!!! 😭🥹🥲
Damn, Tash, I'd have warned you to grab a box of tissues if I'd known! No apologies needed, everyone watching is weepy too no matter how well we know the story. Partly because of the kids who were on the cancer ward with Terry, every year thousands of schools across the country fundraise by participating in the Terry Fox Run. And partly because of that, my dad's oncologist told him when he was diagnosed that they "don't exactly give patients a prognosis" any more because of the speed of research and development in the field. One thing that I think would have really delighted Terry: she reassured my dad by saying that another one of her leukemia patients had recently progressed to needing meds... but not only were they doing the job, the side effects were so mild that she was still going full steam ahead with her marathon training :)
Mate, I had no idea what I was about to watch or I would have had a truck load of tissues ready, I went in completely blind. What an incredible Man and its so incredible that his Marathon of Hope still continues every year. I just love learning more and more about how incredible this young man was :)
@@aussietashreacts Yes it's a hard one to watch and not be affected, I still remember when he had to stop in Thunder Bay and how I cried when he passed. This young man inspired millions and his run was the beginning of many runs, the Terry Fox Rin, Run for the cure etc. It's crossed the globe under different names but I believe it all originated with this beautiful soul, may he rest in peace
I cried when I saw him in London Ontario. I cried when he passed away. I cry whenever I see any videos of this super young man. Absolutely no shame to shed tears in this case.
I appreciate your sensitivity to this this story, I’m fro BC so I watched him from the beginning of his run & was overwhelmed when he had to stop😭 Watching this video with you again I also started to cry even though I knew what happened, he truly is a Canadian hero & runs in his name are held each year not only in Canada, but throughout the world🥹❤️
My wife ran with TERRY when he came through Peterborough ontario. I have an ongoing battle with skin cancer, just yesterday i had some removed from my ankel, foot. And my prostait has been removed becouse of cancer. But i"m still on this side of the grass, and that"s what matters EH?
Im so sorry to read of your battle with this horrible disease. Someday ,I hope in your lifetime ,that new cures will be made available. Sending you love,light and prayers❤👏.
The statue you're thinking of might have been the one in Ottawa, it's right outside the Parliament buildings. In 2005 they also put a coin into circulation with a carving of him on the front to honour his memory.
Dear Tash, don't worry about the crying... we're all in the same lot each and every time the story of Terry Fox comes up. The marathon of Hope takes place every year since that year. And yes, there is a foundation you can give money to, it's the Terry Fox Foundation! I remember that year very well, Terry even run by my house... And I found him admirable to do that, we were almost the same age him and I, and I honestly don't know if I'd been in his shoes, if I'd had that kind of courage and selfishness...
I loved the story and how inspirational he was. The Marathon Of Hope still continues to this day, I didn't know that. I am a very passionate person so the crying doesn't bother me. I just loved this video and will look into more so we can all share his journey together :)
Tasha, I'm happy that you ha e discovered Terry Fox. He is a Canadian hero. Every year in September we have Terry fox day, with 2 actual days, one for the adult run, and one other day for the school run. I always order my son the official shirt every year, so he can wear it on the schools terry fox run day. He was a strong, brave young man, who had a big heart to raise money for others like him.
What can't be conveyed in the video is how this was portrayed in the media. It started as a small human interest clip about the man with 1 leg running for cancer but as Terry's journey progressed it became a nightly news item tracking his progress. (no internet back then). They started showing the people waiting to greet him, showing video's of him running in horrible weather. When he had to stop it was so emotional because everyone was invested in his run. I once heard someone call his run a successful failure because he didn't finish, but I don't see the failure. He gave everything he had to raise awareness and money to help others. There are 2 members in my immediate family that have had cancer. I can't help but think his run started the groundswell of research that saved us. That's not just success, it's a miracle
A few years ago Terry came up in a conversation with my then 13 yr old son. Not only did he know who Terry was , but had learned his entire story in school. I was pretty impressed by that. He'll never be forgotten
This seems to be a shortened version of the video. One thing left out is that since this was 1980, prosthetics were less advanced, and his leg was never made for running. It caused constant pain and chaffing to his stump the entire time he was doing those runs. As word spread about what he was doing, people began making plans to meet him on the road, and doing local runs to raise money. I participated in our town's in 1980. The local paper used a photo of me since I had a broken leg and was in a wheelchair -- it was a bit embarassing since, if anything, I had it easy since if I got tired my father would push me. He went from doing this with zero advanced publicity to updates on his progress becoming a daily news event, so it hit everyone when he had to quit after reaching 5,373 km. I got to see his statue in Thunder Bay years later, lit up at night, and it was moving. Every year there are still Terry Fox runs that raise a lot of money for cancer reaserch.
Hugs from Canada.🇨🇦. I got emotional too, everytime I hear this story. I believe We still do the Terry Fox run every year and if I'm not mistaken I think other countries have picked it up as well. And if they haven't. They should.
I swear you’d make a wonderful Australian High Commissioner to Canada or a Canadian Tourism representative in Australia. You really care about the country of my birth and its people the way I care about Australia and Aussies🇦🇺🇨🇦. We’re all crying too 😭.
Terry is a National Hero. I still tear up when I watch his story too! Steve Fonyo, another Canadian cancer amputee, would finish Terry's marathon in his honour. Steve died in Feb 2022. Terry was awarded the Order of Canada before he died. It is one of the highest Civilian honours we give. He was also honoured with his own Canadian Heritage Minute. Another heroic Canadian that might interest you is Rick Hansen, "The Man in Motion", who wheeled across Canada and other countries around the world to raise money and awareness for spinal injuries.
@@aussietashreacts Forgot to respond to one of your questions. There are 2 statues erected in Terry's honour. One in Thunder Bay where his marathon came to an end and another in Ottawa near the parliament buildings.
Terry Fox had a big impact on me as a kid. I'd almost forgotten about him, and now, watching this, I too am in tears again. And yes, cancer is a horrible range of diseases. Pretty sure most of us have lost a family member, friend, or soulmate to cancer.
I always cry about Terry Fox stories and films these past 40+ years and the thing that does it is when I think of how easily people would have excused Terry from running across Canada on just one good leg, how nobody urged or forced him to do it, how he knew the risks but wanted to do it anyway for cancer research and persevered.
The most recent figure on how much has been raised in his name is $850 million. It really shows in cancer survival rates. I myself am a cancer survivor that likely wouldn't have survived if I had been diagnosed around Terry Fox's time... not that I was born yet but that's beside the point.
Don't ever apologize for crying, he was an amazing human being, selfless to the end. My mother passed away 10 years before the run, my sister a year ago. everytime I watch this I fall apart. Hugs from all of Canada to you.
I had the privilege of shaking terrys hand,he was running in a town south of me and it happened to be his birthday.they had a surprise birthday party for him at a facility there,so I walked up to him and gave him a check for 100.00.and I remember after he passed away I remember all the churches had a celebration of life,terry your a true Canadian hero.
I am from the place he stopped running. What they didn't tell you is that. The spot he stopped looks out over lake Superior. They have turned it into a monument and stop through with a giant statue. It's called the Terry Fox lookout.
The Terry fox run is international. I think to date the Terry fox foundation has raised over 800 million. I still cry when I watch anything on Terry fox❤😢
You have a heart that would fit right in over here sister. It's over 850 million now. Terry's life ment something and the money raised has led to breakthroughs.
My mom died of brain cancer in October of 1979 when I was 11 years old. Back then in rural southern Quebec where I grew up, there was so much shame and secrecy around cancer and it was a disease that you had to whisper when discussing. When Terry Fox started his run In 1980, six months after my mom died, he was viscously condemned by many in the media, and regular people including my own dad, saying he should not be showing his artificial leg, or be out in public. It wasn't until Terry Fox reached Ontario that Canadians started to turn against the media's portrayal of him and started coming out to publicly support Terry and the donations from all across Canada started rolling in. I religiously followed the Marathon of Hope in a magazine (I think it was the Reader's Digest, but I can't be sure) that used to have a a tiny bottom corner of a page buried deep in the magazine called "Where Is He Now?" and they would update his progress. To me, Terry Fox was also running for my mom even though she had passed away. I wanted him to succeed. I wanted him to reach his fundraising goals. I wanted his fundraising to find a cure for cancer. I wanted him to beat cancer that killed my mother.
Then one day I was bringing the cows into the barn in the afternoon to be milked and the radio was on and they announced that Terry Fox had died. It felt like a kick in the stomach and i started crying my eyes out. I was 13 years old and alone in the barn crying uncontrollably at the news. It felt like I had lost my mom a second time. In my young mind I was hoping Terry would beat cancer as a vengeance against the disease that killed my mom, and maybe bring her back.
I never met Terry Fox, but to me, he was fighting for my mom and I couldn't love him or thank him enough for it.
It's been 42 years now and I still cry as much for Terry as I do for my Mom.
No need to apologize. Terry is the heart of Canada. I cry even time I watch this.
I'm Canadian and Terry Fox is a hero. I cry every time I see this story, what an incredible man. Peace and Love from Canada
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He Is My Hero Now As Well, If That's Ok :)
He might be the greatest Canadian every, he gets my vote
@@aussietashreacts perfectly ok! cheers mate
@@aussietashreacts Of course it's okay. I was crying throughout the video as well. Sadly, the video didn't go into too much detail about how much he inspired his fellow Canadians.
Tash sweetheart, don't apologize for crying. I'm Canadian and I remember him well. Trust me, we are all crying with you. There is a Terry Fox foundation. We have runs in his honour every year. I live in Ottawa and that's where his statue is. Bless you. I really like you videos!
Cheers Mate :)
@@aussietashreacts there is a Terry Fox monument in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Exactly! The fact that you showed so much emotion on this video will almost 100% more emotionally connect you to most Canadians! I know know that's not why you did it, but I predict that the ultimate result will be a long those standards.
Uh....NO. He stopped just outside of Thunder Bay and there is a statue THERE for him, with an interpreter centre etc.
Actually, I believe there’s a statue of him all across Canada. We have one here in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
The clip of Terry on the stretcher is the hardest. He was struggling to breathe, not cry, be strong, and reassure everyone else at the same time. He was an incredible human being, but just a young guy too.
That stands out in my mind as well. It happened so quickly.
I agree. I was just getting out of the shower with my radio on when I heard of Terry's passing and I cried like a baby....He is so loved and respected here in Canada
The entire country was in shock when he had to stop his run.
Terry was voted the greatest Canadian that ever lived by the entire nation. Terry Fox Foundation is now over a billion and I think is the 2nd largest Cancer Foundation in the world.
Just to be accurate Tommy Douglas was voted the greatest Canada in that vote, Terry was 2nd
I watched the run on TV every day until it had to come to a halt, and watched him go through mammoth crowds in Toronto. I've been to the final mile marker and statue near Thunder Bay. Most heroes live within their own generation. Today, long after he is gone, hundreds of schools across Canada hold Terry Fox Runs ever year to raise funds. There are many runs, also, in the US and elsewhere. Children hold him as dear to their hearts as old guys like me. He is the quintessential Canadian, representing the best of our hopes and dreams. I have seen documentaries like this many times. After all these years, I still cry. Bless you, young woman, for spreading his story, and thanks from my heart for your honest emotions. $500M and onwards to victory.
He is now my hero :)
Every year hundred of schools across Canada take part in a run in his name and raise funds for cancer research. In the very little time that he did get to be a man, he was a star … true hero ❤
It’s crazy how far he ran. On one leg. The mental strength alone is amazing. Rip Terry
He did this on a walking leg too. They didn't have running legs back then. We watched Terry run down University Ave when he was in Toronto. Office workers were storming out of buildings and stuffing money into the hands of Terry and his team. People were screaming and cheering him on. I still get emotional when I think of it today.
it isn't even just the money that's been raised in his name, its the awareness and openness to the topic that his marathon brought. before this people wouldn't talk about cancer and didn't understand it.
Every Canadian that was brought up in Canada we all have supported him and yes I ball my eyes out every time .
As a Canadian we are proud of him. The most amazing thing is not only is the Terry Fox run his legacy but through the donations since his run took place the money put towards research, childhood leukemia rate of survival went from 5% to 80% all the children he helped save and not only Canadians bt around the world. Take care
As Canadians, we cry right along with you. And we celebrate him every year.
During Terry's time with us, Childhood Leukemia had a 10% survival rate. Today it is 90% due to The Terry Fox Foundation and other organizations like it. Every September, Canadian schools from coast to coast take part in The Terry Fox Run raising awareness and funding for cancer research. ❤🩹Much love from Canada, eh.
Oh we Canadians are very proud of Terry. I had to drive from Toronto to Saskatoon last summer and for the first time, I saw the mile marker he got to in northern Ontario. Tears are not enough.
Things are named for Terry Fox all over Canada, but the three key statues to memorialize his run are in St. John's, NFLD at the start of his journey; near Thunder Bay, ON, where his marathon had to come to an end; and Victoria, BC, at the Mile Zero monument of the Trans-Canada Highway where he intended to end his run.
There are so many more great Terry Fox videos out there if you want to see more. Always inspiring.
There's also one outside of Ottawa Parliament that is a smaller replica of the one in Thunder bay.
I'm Canadian from the maritimes where Terry Fox started his marathon and we were all praying and hoping he would get the chance to dip his leg in the Pacific Ocean and complete his journey. I visited the marker where he ended his run, a lonley stretch of woods where many people visited and left flowers in his memory. Never forgotten.
I tear up every time I watch a video on Terry, so don’t worry about the crying. It just shows your human and you have a good heart. His initial goal was 1 million dollars. He reset the goal to 1 dollar from every Canadian at the time( population was 24 million).
With the cancer spreading, and Terry having to stop, a telethon was organized, where Canadians opened their wallets and made sure that Terry met his goal.
He captured the hearts of Canadians and still does to this day!
Stay safe, stay sane, stay strong Terry!
WoW I just love hearing more and more about how inspirational Terry Fox was :)
Terry is truly one of the most inspirational humans to ever live. What he did was nothing short of super human. over 850 million has been raised in his name to date.
There is a statue of him in Ottawa. Mount Terry Fox is along the highway of the Canadian Rockies in BC. We have runs for him each year. Every child learns about him in Canada in school straight from kindergarten and they participate in the races each year in his honour. Lovely video
The greatest Canadian ever in my humble opinion.
A wonderfully sincere, emotional and heartfelt reaction AussieTash, I'm a 70 year old man and I find it difficult not to tear up when I see a video honouring this remarkable young man. Terry is undeniably a national hero in Canada and there are actually Terry Fox runs in many countries around the world. According to Wikipedia there was one in Brisbane that helped raise funds for cancer research. Each year in September our school children participate in Terry Fox runs and there are also adult runs (and walks) in cities all across Canada to honour his legacy and to help raise money for cancer research.
This video must be a few years old because so far there has been more than a staggering $850 million raised since 1981 in Terry's name. Another nice bit of information, Terry originally had a goal of raising $1 million when he started his "Marathon of Hope" but the response from Canadians was so incredible as he gained notoriety. He changed his goal to $24 million, the equivalent of $1 for every Canadian in 1981 and he obviously eclipsed that goal many times over. What an incredible young man, so selfless, courageous and giving. This is relatively short video so if you're interested in a more in depth story there are plenty of others on TH-cam!
He was an incredible young man and I love how his memory and legacy still continues to this day in the running of the Marathon of Hope and the Terry Fox Run at schools :)
I cried along with you. Terry not only showed compassion for those around him, he taught us to be courageous and keep a positive attitude in any situation. He was able to bring Canadians together in such a positive way.
Our hero, with a lasting legacy. He ran on an old-style prosthetic leg that would've been painful and not suited to the exercise, as a custom prosthesis for running wasn't invented yet. His physical body died young, but he lives on in spirit, in all of the people he has inspired, the cancer research accomplished since, and every cancer survivor since.
I remember this like it was yesterday. I am from Thunder Bay, Ontario where unfortunately Terri had stopped his marathon Terri Fox was my very first crush I loved his curly blond hair. I was only 8 yrs old at the time, but I saw him as the biggest hero ever, and he was. After his death, they did put up a beautiful monument sculpture of him on the side of the highway, around where he ended his run, looking over lake superior. Years later they redid the monument and relocated it just across the highway up on a hill. They went as far as making it in to a visitor center, picnic area, scenic views of lake superior overlooking thunder bay, with washrooms and pathways etc. We call it The Terri Fox Lookout.
I cant wait till September to celebrate his memory and legacy with you all xx
Terry. I hope we'll all see you in paradise.
i had the privilege to see terry and cheer him on, as he ran by the end of our street at highway 69 in Ontario those many years ago.. he was still 11 hours (approx 1,000 K ) away from thunder bay. Still today that emotional day remains just as vivid as it was then.
I'm Canadian, I grew up celebrating Terry Fox, and it still hits me like it does you, every time. I'll cry along with you today
I am a US citizen, I knew/know about Terry Fox. A true angel.
Terry Fox, a Canadian hero..Always remembered,never forgotten..... Tash you are truly a kind compassionate person.. Keep those videos coming..Greetings
I love Canada and am so proud of this channel and the community that we are all building together :)
@@aussietashreactsIt'd be interesting if Your Son, would Show this at his School. It may Even Help OTHER Australian, learn About Terry For, to Help with more donations for Cancer research
Terry Fox was one of my very first memories of Canada. We'd just emigrated to Canada from the UK and just a few months later this guy started his Marathon of Hope. He really did captivate and inspire an entire nation. There are annual Terry Fox runs, not just in Canada, but 19 other countries around the world. Wikipedia says there's one in Brisbane, Australia. Cancer really is the worst. Sadly, I lost my dear Mum to cancer 2 months ago.
Oh I am so sorry for your loss, yes Cancer is the worst. I will see if Brisbane is hosting a Terry Fox Run in 2023. I will be doing a series in September on Terry Fox leading up the Marathon Of Hope and doing a live stream on 17th of September to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation xx
@@aussietashreacts Thanks Tash. It's a blessing having kind, genuine, positive people around like yourself.
I was the first in the family to get cancer. I lost a kidney. Both my parents ended up dying of cancer a year apart.
Whenever I see that video of Terry on the stretcher when he tells the Cameras that the cancer has spread but he'll get back out there if he can, I start to get tears in my eyes. Terry is the greatest
I remember this very well. I cry every year during the Terry Fox run. He is a true hero not just in Canada but on the planet. There is a park, a truly beautiful park outside Thunder Bay, to mark the place he stopped. There is a giant statue of Terry looking out over Canada. Have a look at The Terry Fox Run. A yearly event where kids, survivors, and everyone run for Terry to raise money for cancer research. Thank you for doing this video.
Aussie Tash…. You touched my heart with your tears & I was crying with you as you were watching this. I remember Terry’s run very well. I was in Toronto when he came through. My heart breaks everytime I watch this. What Terry Fox did for cancer research in Canada just by starting this run, is still happening today. We have had a Terry Fox Run in almost every city in Canada every single year since 1982 (except during COVID). 💕
I still tear up. His legacy is a run done across Canada every year , to raise money for cancer research, to this day. The guts and pure determination of this young man, awe inspiring !! I don't run, but I donate, as a proud Canadian !! Never forgotten !!
Terry Fox was my very first Canadian hero.
Whenever I feel I can't go on anymore, I think of him and feel embarrest. Then the miracle of hope just damn pops up!
His legacy will never go away, I'm certain of that!
There's two movies based on Terry's life. The one from 1983 is incredible!! The guy that played Terry had the same leg amputated and actually looked a lot like Terry. Give it a watch and keep the tissues close by. Terry Fox should be on the 20$ bill in my opinion as he is one of the top Canadians of all time.
Cheers Mate I will give it a watch with a box of tissues with me xx
Actually, I was just talking to Bill Vigars today at a book signing event (Terry & Me, a new book about their cross country journey together). I asked him what he thought of the movie and he said that Terry was portrayed as a little too angry and surly. He was in fact fairly upbeat with a sense of humour and the only time he would get angry was if his oranges and water weren’t ready at the end of his runs. On those rare occasions ‘the crew’ were having a water fight and goofing around. After 5 minutes all was fine again. He told me to watch the Steve Nash documentary.
I am Canadian and cry everytime. He ran by my house so I got to shake his hand. I love your videos and appreciate your perspective on our country. Come and see us guarantee you will be welcome.
Hugs and love from canada. The story brings a tear to my eye every time so no need to apologize for an honest first time hearing. Terry Fox is remembered every year and his story taught across Canada. Most schools participate in a yearly Terry Fox run. Where I'm from you know three groups of kids are gonna be knocking on your door, girl scouts with cookies, hockey teams with phone books (though this one died out a couple years back), and kids looking for sponsors for their runs.
That's incredible, I will be doing a live stream on 17th of September 2023 to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation xx
@@aussietashreacts wonderful idea!
He was very brave, just imagine the pain he went through by running with this prosthetic leg.
No one has ever said it, but I'm sure that running a 26 mile marathon every day contributed to the cancer spreading. He really sacrificed himself to help others! Almost Jesus-like. And I'm not religious. 😇
Terry Fox was and will always be a great Canadian hero. Don't apologize for your tears. I cried at the time, and still cry today when I see clips about Terry Fox From Montréal, Canada.
Terry’s legacy is that every year hundreds of runs are held in his honour and many, many millions continue to be raised for cancer research. He is a Canadian hero and a hero for every cancer patient in the world. R.I.P. Terry. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
Break out the tissues ive seen grown men tear up watching this..... Terry was a unique human being and such an inspiration as an above knee amputee i understand how hard what he did each day truly was and that was back when technology was crap for prosthetics,,,,,,, when im having a bad day and dont want to work out or put the leg on i have a picture of Terry and remember what he did and it helps me stop making excuses and get up to do the work.... years after his death he still inspires all Canadians
Canadian hero it amazes me this legend doesn't get more credit outside of canada his story should be known worldwide
@Jesse Jee: the annual Terry Fox Run is run in about 20 countries around the world.
Yes I know guess it's more in the U.S but youd be surprised at how little is known across the border of him
I will be doing a live Donation Stream on September 17th 2023, all money raised will be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation, be so proud of him and his legacy xx
Another inspirational story to look into is Rick Hanson’s Man in Motion World Tour. In March 1985, Rick set off from Vancouver to wheel 40,000 kilometres through 34 country his 26-month journey inspired an entire nation to believe anything is possible
Your reaction to Terry’s reaccurance of cancer is how we all felt when the news came out. It was so heartbreaking and real. Millions now run for him now, every year and over a billion raised for him.🇨🇦
An extraordinary young man who still inspires millions to this day. What a legend!❤🇨🇦
As a child I remember when him came through Winnipeg. A highlight of my 48 years. I have taken part in the run for many years. I have family in Thunder Bay and have visit the memorial many times. Shed a tear ever time I go just like I am now watching this. He was a real true hero and should never be forgotten. Videos like this help to keep the name out there and for that I say thank you.
This is a short version of an incredible documentary about him. It has been over 40 years and I am with many Canadians who shed tears when we see this.
I remember his run, he headed to my city, Winnipeg Manitoba. He never made it to us. I think he is the epitome of the word hero.
Our Canadian hero. I saw him when he came to Toronto..... It's okay to cry.😘🇨🇦
Saw him in garden river First Nation I was 7
We were very lucky to have seen him in person. He will never be forgotten. A true Canadian hero 😘🇨🇦
I'm Canadian, I love Terry Fox, along with my parents Terry is my greatest hero. today and for all time even grown men will cry for Terry Fox.
Terry Fox was not only a hero to us but a LEGEND. This year will be the 43rd running of his marathon of HOPE. His light will always shine
It's ok to cry and mourn him. He was an amazing guy. And his legacy lives on in Canada, and surprisingly, Cuba! Thousands of people every year run and fundraise in his honour. Fuck cancer! We ❤️ U Terry Fox!
You really are such a sweetheart Tash. Right away, you felt something that all Canadians have felt at some point. ❤️
Love your reactions, dear.
Thank you so much!!
He was doing it on a 1980's walking prosthetic. He didn't have the access to the blades that runners have today. When that dawned on me as an adult it blew my mind all over again.
You're the most emotional I've seen someone react to the story of Terry and I love you for it ❤️
I am a passionate person and have no problems having a cry or just letting it out. This story just broke me. Be so proud of that young man and his legacy xx
Never apologize for crying. We went through the emotions with Terry's story when it happened in the 80s, and it is still emotional today. I think whoever watches this, Terry's family would appreciate your contribution, and I think they want you to give to the cancer society in your own country. The Terry Fox run is in most schools across Canada every September, and he is a hero.
So inspirational that the Terry Fox Run is in schools and still continues to this day, he is a hero and be proud of him and his legacy
I’m crying right along with you. Thank you for sharing this amazing story. I was driving on the trans Canada highway and saw him running. I will never forget that sight.
Check out Rick Hanson as well!! He was in wheelchair and the song Saint Elmos Fire was written by David Foster for him. He wheeled for support for spinal cord injuries!!!He was inspired y Terry Fox!
From John Parr: 'St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)' is not actually about the movie (which I hadn't actually seen when I wrote the lyrics with David Foster), but is about a phenomenal Canadian athlete named Rick Hansen, who was paralysed from the waist down after a car crash when he was 15 yr old. On March 21st 1985 Hansen began his "Man In Motion" tour, travelling about 70 miles a day to raise money for spinal cord research. At first, Hansen had trouble getting media attention and donations, but when the song was released with the movie in June 1985, it became Rick's anthem, and as the song rose up the charts, interest in Hansen's journey grew. By the time the 'Man In Motion' World tour was completed on May 22nd, 1987, Rick had put over 40,000 Kilometres (24,856 miles) in his wheelchair in 34 countries on four continents, raising $26 million. He became a national hero in Canada, where he is closely associated with this song. Here's 'St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)' with footage of Rick's incredible 'Man In Motion' World Tour. Please like and share, and visit www.rickhansen.com to learn more about Rick and the Rick Hansen Foundation. Thanks!
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@@gordonwaddington792 I’m so glad that you brought Rick Hansen’s story into this
Your so authentic I’m a Canadian and you brought me to tears again! He really was a very inspirational young man! Bless you for sharing🌹
Thank you for covering our Canadian Hero!! I lived in Calgary when Terry started his run of hope, and we watched his progress every night on the news and my family along with every other Canadian family cried on his last day. Hero is a word that get used a lot, and not always deserved, but Terry really is Our Canadian Hero. Since the day he started his solitary run 850 Million dollars has been raised for cancer research in his name. I, personally, was 16 years old when Terry started his run, since that time I have had children of my own who have all learned of Terry’s life and legacy in school. Every September school kids across Canada, in every big city, small town and everywhere in between holds a run in Terry’s honour and to raise funds for cancer research. I would guess more Canadians know who Terry Fox is than know who the Prime Minister is…..HA-ha
Tears are no worries I think if you don't tear up hearing this story there's not a good bone in your body I tear up to this day and we've been told about Terry fox since kindergarten
I cannot watch again....i have flooded my apartment with tears over our hero....Terry ....he was an amazing man...nobody like him ever!!!
I got to watch Terry run, I didn’t know that just a few years later, my contribution along with so many others in Terry's name would save our own daughters life after 3+ years of chemo. Terry is an icon here!
As a disabled man from Canada, Terry Fox is and will always be my hero.
In 2021,the CBC ran a special celebrating Terry. It started with Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane singing one of his hits, Life is a Highway. As he sang, Terry's image was projected onto various Canadian landmarks. Appropriate song since most of Terry's run was on the TransCanada highway. Near the end of the show, Tom told his Terry story that gave all the feels.
I love this story and I love that song. Will look for that special. Man as well as Bryan Adams, Tom Cochrane is also from Canada. I used to rock to both of them as a teenager in the 90's :)
My sister was born just hours after the news broke that Terry had passed away. Her middle name was my mom's way of honouring Terry's legacy if I recall correctly.
But yeah, never apologize for crying. Terry's story resonates with all who hear about it.
I'm Canadian and every time I see someone React to this it makes me cry so hard For 2 reasons The first is because he's a hero and the second is because I remember watching this every time at school on the day of our Terry fox Runs!!! Also sorry about the bad grammar!!! 😭🥹🥲
Damn, Tash, I'd have warned you to grab a box of tissues if I'd known! No apologies needed, everyone watching is weepy too no matter how well we know the story. Partly because of the kids who were on the cancer ward with Terry, every year thousands of schools across the country fundraise by participating in the Terry Fox Run. And partly because of that, my dad's oncologist told him when he was diagnosed that they "don't exactly give patients a prognosis" any more because of the speed of research and development in the field. One thing that I think would have really delighted Terry: she reassured my dad by saying that another one of her leukemia patients had recently progressed to needing meds... but not only were they doing the job, the side effects were so mild that she was still going full steam ahead with her marathon training :)
Mate, I had no idea what I was about to watch or I would have had a truck load of tissues ready, I went in completely blind. What an incredible Man and its so incredible that his Marathon of Hope still continues every year. I just love learning more and more about how incredible this young man was :)
@@aussietashreacts Yes it's a hard one to watch and not be affected, I still remember when he had to stop in Thunder Bay and how I cried when he passed. This young man inspired millions and his run was the beginning of many runs, the Terry Fox Rin, Run for the cure etc. It's crossed the globe under different names but I believe it all originated with this beautiful soul, may he rest in peace
I cried when I saw him in London Ontario. I cried when he passed away. I cry whenever I see any videos of this super young man. Absolutely no shame to shed tears in this case.
I appreciate your sensitivity to this this story, I’m fro BC so I watched him from the beginning of his run & was overwhelmed when he had to stop😭 Watching this video with you again I also started to cry even though I knew what happened, he truly is a Canadian hero & runs in his name are held each year not only in Canada, but throughout the world🥹❤️
I am a very passionate person and the Terry Fox Story is just incredible
My wife ran with TERRY when he came through Peterborough ontario. I have an ongoing battle with skin cancer, just yesterday i had some removed from my ankel, foot. And my prostait has been removed becouse of cancer. But i"m still on this side of the grass, and that"s what matters EH?
Stay Strong Mate xx
Im so sorry to read of your battle with this horrible disease. Someday ,I hope in your lifetime ,that new cures will be made available. Sending you love,light and prayers❤👏.
The statue you're thinking of might have been the one in Ottawa, it's right outside the Parliament buildings. In 2005 they also put a coin into circulation with a carving of him on the front to honour his memory.
Dear Tash, don't worry about the crying... we're all in the same lot each and every time the story of Terry Fox comes up. The marathon of Hope takes place every year since that year. And yes, there is a foundation you can give money to, it's the Terry Fox Foundation! I remember that year very well, Terry even run by my house... And I found him admirable to do that, we were almost the same age him and I, and I honestly don't know if I'd been in his shoes, if I'd had that kind of courage and selfishness...
I loved the story and how inspirational he was. The Marathon Of Hope still continues to this day, I didn't know that. I am a very passionate person so the crying doesn't bother me. I just loved this video and will look into more so we can all share his journey together :)
Tasha, I'm happy that you ha e discovered Terry Fox. He is a Canadian hero. Every year in September we have Terry fox day, with 2 actual days, one for the adult run, and one other day for the school run. I always order my son the official shirt every year, so he can wear it on the schools terry fox run day. He was a strong, brave young man, who had a big heart to raise money for others like him.
What can't be conveyed in the video is how this was portrayed in the media. It started as a small human interest clip about the man with 1 leg running for cancer but as Terry's journey progressed it became a nightly news item tracking his progress. (no internet back then). They started showing the people waiting to greet him, showing video's of him running in horrible weather. When he had to stop it was so emotional because everyone was invested in his run. I once heard someone call his run a successful failure because he didn't finish, but I don't see the failure. He gave everything he had to raise awareness and money to help others. There are 2 members in my immediate family that have had cancer. I can't help but think his run started the groundswell of research that saved us. That's not just success, it's a miracle
A few years ago Terry came up in a conversation with my then 13 yr old son. Not only did he know who Terry was , but had learned his entire story in school. I was pretty impressed by that.
He'll never be forgotten
A true hero. 🇨🇦
This seems to be a shortened version of the video. One thing left out is that since this was 1980, prosthetics were less advanced, and his leg was never made for running. It caused constant pain and chaffing to his stump the entire time he was doing those runs. As word spread about what he was doing, people began making plans to meet him on the road, and doing local runs to raise money. I participated in our town's in 1980. The local paper used a photo of me since I had a broken leg and was in a wheelchair -- it was a bit embarassing since, if anything, I had it easy since if I got tired my father would push me. He went from doing this with zero advanced publicity to updates on his progress becoming a daily news event, so it hit everyone when he had to quit after reaching 5,373 km. I got to see his statue in Thunder Bay years later, lit up at night, and it was moving. Every year there are still Terry Fox runs that raise a lot of money for cancer reaserch.
Forget politicians on our money we need heroes like Terry Fox on our money because he has done so much more for unity in Canada than any politician.
Hugs from Canada.🇨🇦. I got emotional too, everytime I hear this story. I believe We still do the Terry Fox run every year and if I'm not mistaken I think other countries have picked it up as well. And if they haven't. They should.
Also, (even still) EVERY year most schools in Canada hold a Terry Fox Cancer "Run or Walk" to raise money for cancer research.
I swear you’d make a wonderful Australian High Commissioner to Canada or a Canadian Tourism representative in Australia. You really care about the country of my birth and its people the way I care about Australia and Aussies🇦🇺🇨🇦. We’re all crying too 😭.
Terry is a National Hero. I still tear up when I watch his story too! Steve Fonyo, another Canadian cancer amputee, would finish Terry's marathon in his honour. Steve died in Feb 2022. Terry was awarded the Order of Canada before he died. It is one of the highest Civilian honours we give. He was also honoured with his own Canadian Heritage Minute. Another heroic Canadian that might interest you is Rick Hansen, "The Man in Motion", who wheeled across Canada and other countries around the world to raise money and awareness for spinal injuries.
Yes, I have had many comments to look into Rick Hansen, can't wait :)
@@aussietashreacts Forgot to respond to one of your questions. There are 2 statues erected in Terry's honour. One in Thunder Bay where his marathon came to an end and another in Ottawa near the parliament buildings.
Terry Fox had a big impact on me as a kid. I'd almost forgotten about him, and now, watching this, I too am in tears again. And yes, cancer is a horrible range of diseases. Pretty sure most of us have lost a family member, friend, or soulmate to cancer.
It really does surprise me how unknown Terry is outside of Canada. If there was ever someone who emulates what it means to be a Canadian, it's Terry.
Some countries dedicate a day to their military, others dedicate days to their superstitions.
And we in Canada, have the Terry Fox Run day.
I always cry about Terry Fox stories and films these past 40+ years and the thing that does it is when I think of how easily people would have excused Terry from running across Canada on just one good leg, how nobody urged or forced him to do it, how he knew the risks but wanted to do it anyway for cancer research and persevered.
The most recent figure on how much has been raised in his name is $850 million. It really shows in cancer survival rates. I myself am a cancer survivor that likely wouldn't have survived if I had been diagnosed around Terry Fox's time... not that I was born yet but that's beside the point.
Congratulations Eric, you are a brave and strong individual xx
Don't ever apologize for crying, he was an amazing human being, selfless to the end. My mother passed away 10 years before the run, my sister a year ago. everytime I watch this I fall apart. Hugs from all of Canada to you.
Cheers mate
What an amazing reaction. I got to see Terry as he ran through London, Ontario. Thank you.
We do the Terry Fox run every September. I live in Orillia and we start the run every year from Terry Fox Circle at Couchiching Beach Park
I had the privilege of shaking terrys hand,he was running in a town south of me and it happened to be his birthday.they had a surprise birthday party for him at a facility there,so I walked up to him and gave him a check for 100.00.and I remember after he passed away I remember all the churches had a celebration of life,terry your a true Canadian hero.
I am from the place he stopped running. What they didn't tell you is that. The spot he stopped looks out over lake Superior. They have turned it into a monument and stop through with a giant statue. It's called the Terry Fox lookout.
Amazing, I will look for a video on all the 4 Terry Fox Statues xx
The Terry fox run is international. I think to date the Terry fox foundation has raised over 800 million. I still cry when I watch anything on Terry fox❤😢
I forgot how young Terry Fox was. You have a heart of gold, Tash! 🥰
Stay strong Mate we are all thinking of you xx
I think Canada loves you. You have a good heart.
Mate we are all building this beautiful community together
I am a Canadian and a Queenslander (25 years) hugs Tash
I am Aussie, I live in Queensland but my heart belongs to NSW when State Of Origin comes around
You have a heart that would fit right in over here sister. It's over 850 million now. Terry's life ment something and the money raised has led to breakthroughs.