I worked in healthcare for 20+years, over that time we say a marked decrease in cancer deaths through an increase in continued treatments of those cancer survivors. This type of noteable progression is because of Terry Fox and all the youth/people he inspired. There are many heroes in the fight against cancer, but Terry Fox, is dearest to our hearts and will be remembered forever. Thank You Terry!
Yes I agree. Some progress, but not a 💯 % cure , which is being withheld. Not even the medical system knows about it. Check out Dr. Makis here in Canada. Thank you.
"Toonies for Terry" is what our community does. I am 37 years old, my daughters are 11 and 12 now, enrolled at the same elementary school I went to. Every year we raise funds for Terry Fox run. Each of us get a sticker saying "I am running for ........." Absolutely our beacon of light and hope......our hero.
Watching documentaries on Terry Fox makes me cry because of the immense heroism he has. We learned about Terry Fox at a young age and that never left us in our being.
Terry Fox was the best of us. God bless him and may he rest easy. ❤ I was 8 years old when he started. I remembered crying whenhe died. I still cry when i think of his bravery.
As a born Canadian I often forget there are those who never heard of Terry. He is my hero. An amazing man who's short time here made such a big difference.
Terry Fox is a Canadian legend. My son’s hero. He’s the reason my son wants to get into building robotic prosthetics. We look forward to the Terry Fox run every year. ❤️
I'm an immigrant from India. I live in Ottawa and saw his statue in front of Parliament. For those who do not know his story, I suggest the following video. It will move you to tears. It's The Terry Fox Story from Terry Fox Foundation.
I’m in tears…. “We must keep going”. Terry is such an inspiration to all of us. I help every year in our local Terry Fox run, letting his dream live on and his memory be passed on from generation to generation.
When i moved from ontario to alberta i stopped at the terry fox monument in nothern ontario and paid respects for his incredible courage and dedication to the cause
I met him in my home town, in Ontario Canada 🍁. ❤❤he stopped to speak to everyone. Very special person. I thought his dad drove with him?rip Terry 🦊 fox
What always gets me is that he’s not celebrated because he succeeded, he’s celebrated because of what he tried to accomplish. I’ve seen the place where he started and where he was supposed to finish. There’s statues of him in both places.
@marisagettas The statue in Thunder Bay is stunning!!! Even the beads of sweat are part of the image!!! A place to cry, to honour what he tried to do, and how much more he achieved!!❤
I was born in Canada and have lived my entire life here, in the same city Terry was born in. He is a true Canadian hero. He is respected and honoured from coast to coast. Every Canadian knows Terry's story.
All Canadians grow up learning about Terry’s incredible story. He really is woven into our fabric here. And even so, I still cried my eyes out watching this. He was incredible and his strength never ceases to blow my mind. You are exactly right, he was superhuman.
Obviously I know that people outside Canada aren't as familiar with our heroes, but it's still so strange to watch someone hear his story for the first time. I honestly can't remember the first time I learned about him, I was so young. And of course, even though I've heard his story a million times, I am still BAWLING!
I bumped into your channel while sitting on my a** recovering from my third cancer surgery. I am now two half lungs and half a bowel lighter and still recovering from chemo. More than 40 years after his passing, the science still lags on many cancer fronts and my chances for a long life are not that great. So much more work to be done. But every day I still find something to be happy about. And today I'm happy that I watched your videos. And I'm making plans to return to running through this year's TF Run in September. Peace!
Indigenous Canadian here, we learned about him at the time, we watched his progress in class on the news, the teacher would roll in a tv so we could see it. We would raise money through these campaigns, we would get people in our cirlces to sponsor us per lap we would run. Its definately a core memory.
Thank you for showing Terry the respect he deserves. I don’t know if it’s possible to convey how much Terry Fox is loved and admired in our country. Most of us consider him to be our greatest national hero. His world-wide legend may have faded some in four decades, but there was a time when Terry Fox runs were held all over the world. In Canada, it’s not just school children, but people of all ages who run for Terry and cancer research every year in communities across the country. Terry’s humble selflessness, quiet courage, and dogged determination resonates deeply with Canadian values and identity, making him a powerful icon we all admire. The money he raised, and continues to raise for cancer research has not only saved Canadian lives, but helped Vancouver, for example, become one of the leading centres for cancer research in the world. Thanks to Terry, research done here has helped lengthen and save lives around the world. I’ve seen several of your videos; I like what you do. Your open-minded curiosity and friendly, respectful attitude is a wonderful way to maintain and grow the powerful friendship between our two nations. Well done! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
what? he watched a video that was put together by someone WHO respected Terry. Full stop, he watched a video HE didnt put the video together my goodness.
@@tas22222 Nobody said he put the video together? They are praising how respectful he is while watching the video, and how his commentary recognizes what a phenomenal, inspirational person Terry was. Not a single time in there did they say he MADE the video he’s watching. My goodness.
This was wild to see someone learn about Terry Fox for the first time. As a Canadian i learned about him when i was in Kindergarten and he was taught every year of my schooling. The Terry Fox Run was one of the best days of the year. It gave us a chance every year to talk about those we love that were affected by Cancer. it helped me a lot when my mother was diagnosed.
I saw Terry in our area of Ontario at that time my nephew had just passed at the age of 4 from Cancer. I had to pull off the road and cried at seeing him so strong and determined. I still see him in my mind running. It was several weeks later that he had to stop his run. A true hero.
Every country should know him and his story. A young man facing an incredible health obstacle without new world technological prosthesis, without social media, with limited TV channels available too. Despite this, he pioneered or at least inspired others to raise funds for causes. I’m truly in amazed by his strength and mental fortitude. I’m not sure exact dollars he’s raised for cancer year after year, but I would assume his foundation has donated the most monetary donations towards Canada. Canada will never forget, but I hope that videos like this will inspire our allied countries and the world to participate. Maybe Tyler’s channel will inspire other nations to and people to join in our annual race/fundraiser. He should be recognized as a world wide hero.
The story definitely hits harder as an adult. Understanding what he went through, the sacrifices he made, facing your own mortality, and still being selfless enough to attempt it knowing your chances are slim. He died at 22 accomplishing more than almost anyone will every accomplish in their lives. A true Canadian hero.
You said exactly what I was thinking! I know the story, heard about him all my life but now I’m almost double his age when he died, it just moved me to hear it again. Thanks for reacting Tyler!!
Hearing about Terry's story ALWAYS causes me many manly tears . He was a giant in this struggle. Terry is the Canadian people's National hero. Deeds speak!
Terry Fox is one of our hero’s. Young kids in September run to raise money for his foundation. They have raised over $850million dollars for cancer research plus a whole bunch of organizations that are connected with cancer receive money from the foundation. You have to remember Terry Fox did this run in the 80’s but his legend cares on today. Kids in school today are taught about his Bravery about his cancer and how he chose to run across Canada and make money for cancer research. He really is a true hero.
Me too! I remember when he got to Toronto and what a huge inspiration he and his family are. And we still raise money to this day for his charity which his parents started after his death which has helped millions of people with cancer! He’s a true hero and a wonderful man!
I also think that he deserves a permanent spot on the currency. There was a Lonnie in 2005 to celebrate the 25th marathon of hope that had Terry Fox on it.
Probably correct to as that research funded through the Terry Fox runs has benefited other peoples besides Canadians. Looking at it this way Terry Fox is a World Hero,.
As an American living in Canada in the early 80’s, Terry Fox showed incredible courage and inspired everyone with his run across that beautiful country.
Tyler, Thank you for showing Terry’s story so respectfully. I cried through the whole video. I believe like myself, a lot of Canadians remember where they were, when his death was broadcast. In my city ( Winnipeg ) they announced a vigil would be held in Assiniboine Park ( our city’s largest park ) . I went, it was very moving, there wasn’t a dry eye anywhere, even grown men couldn’t hold back the tears. Not only was he a Canadian hero……he was beloved, courageous, humble……he was our son …our brother…..he was family. Rest In Peace dear Terry.
Yes Tyler. Thank you very much for this reminder of how great this young man was, and how an indomitable spirit can move medical mountains. Very well done. Cheers.
I cried through the entire video, too. I was in my 30’s then, living in the Vancouver area, and all the memories are just as vivid now, as though no time has passed.
I too have tears in my eyes from this very moving clip about Terry. I saw him running along the Transcanada about 50 km east of Quebec City near St Vallier. We were heading east at the time. Its as clear today as it was back then.
I'm actually surprised they don't teach about Terry Fox in other countries, he is one of the greatest if not the greatest athlete of our time! His story is just so inspiring
@mehchocolate12 Yikes! Lol. I saw him in Barrie when he came through. I got a pic of him running. When my son started participating in the Terry Fox run at school, I showed him the pic, and he was absolutely amazed. I was 9 yrs old and understood what Terry was doing. When we learned he had passed, I was gutted. When I watched this video, I cried like a baby but was so proud to be Canadian and to have had the chance to see this hero in action.
Terry Fox ran through my city when I was in Grade 11. He passed away the weekend I graduated. He has always been my hero. I am so glad you are learning about my hero, he was a selfless man who did the unimaginable to bring attention to people with cancer. Through his foundation, cures for many different cancers have been developed with more to come. He was a young man who made a real difference in the lives of so many people throughout the world. He was so young, and admirable, he really was a great Canadian! He rests in peace while living on in the hearts of many!
I'm Canadian and I want to thank you for taking your time to learn about our Canadian hero Terry Fox. Your commentary about him was so respectful 🙏 thank you 😊 ❤
There was an exhibit about him in the Ottawa Museum about 5 years ago where they displayed his journal entries and in them, it said that the prosthetic he was wearing at the time caused him pain *each* *step* *of* *the* *way*. He deserves every praise, honour, AND MORE!
I grew up in Thunder Bay and my Dad was in hospital battling cancer when Terry had to end his run. It broke our hearts because he was such a beacon of hope to all the cancer patients
We went on a trip to Sudbury (my stepdads hometown) we travelled from MB and I remember seeing the terry fox statue in Thunder Bay! I loved it, at least I think it was Thunder Bay?
The Terry fox statue is one of the most famous parts of the city. In high school the track team I was on that year made the run from the statue all the way back to school
Why am I crying? I know this story, grew up in the 80's; I was just looking in to see an American reaction and what an excellent reminder of what I felt watching Terry as a child. Legend. Thank you for the memories.
I also was a child during the 80’s & remember that Summer very well. As I’ve said to US Friends of mine when telling them Terry’s Story, “Look at that face & just how brightly his Spirit blazed. No wonder Canada fell head over heels for him!!” That’s never changed. Even all these years later. I always get emotional when it comes to Terry & always will.
Same here. By the time Terry had to stop the OPP had provided an escort across Ontario. At the news conference where he announced he had to stop the cops involved were lining the hallway outside and I still remember that every one of them was balling his eyes out. This was the early 80’s when cops didn’t cry in public.
In 1980 my mom was diagnosed with a very rare cancer in her lymph nodes under her ear. This heroic event with Terry happened during my moms long ordeal and it was a ‘glued to the TV’ event that effected my childhood. Watching you learn brought me instantly to overwhelming emotional tears rolling down my cheeks. I’m so very proud to have lived at a time that this amazing young man touched the collective Canadian heart. Oh jeez so emotional. EDIT: In November 2022, my mom celebrated her 81st birthday.
Thank you for being a good and open-minded person. We need more people like you in the world. As a Canadian, I thank you for recognizing the culture, the lives, and more of those within Canada.
For those who just want a quick summary: Terry Fox got cancer in his leg and had to get it amputated, he used to be a very great basketball player, after a lot of mental struggle he decided to run across Canada with one leg. He did gruelling training until he was bleeding from his leg, getting injured, getting cuts. He ran through pain, he ran until his leg bled from the stump repeatedly hitting his body. The doctors told him to stop, but he never did. Terry ended up running across half of Canada, 5,373 km over 143 days, at the beginning people didn’t notice, but once they did, it took off. People started donating so much money, and would track where Terry was going. My mom told me about when Terry passed their school, and all the kids ran behind him. They ran with him, going until they couldn’t anymore. Unfortunately, Terry didn’t make it. One day, his body couldn’t take it anymore and he collapsed. He had ignored his medical appointments to do the run, and they discovered cancer had made it to his lungs. He died June 28th, 1981. Every Canadian has immense respect for that young man, may he rest in peace in heaven.
As a Canadian like others here. It is a shock to see people first learning about the all time Canadian kids hero. Terry Fox was such a great man for his time. Running/Jogging across Canada at the time with his condition was a hard task. Yet he did not fault, he couldn't and kept going until he couldn't continue sadly. He is still my hero to this day. Gosh, I'm in tears just talking about him XD That's how much he means to us Canadians
A full marathon every day, 7 days a week, for months. After losing my own leg I really appreciate his feat and dedication even more. An amazing human and a true hero.
in Sault Ste. Marie, i walked the 180 yards down to the Trans Canada Highway to see this amazing man. He was FAST!! by the time he got up Finn Hill, i was just back at the house on Capp Avenue. Humbles everyone who learns about him.
There is no superhero in holiday that could compare to the strength, courage, determination and heart that Terry had. Not to mention how much he and his cause have raised to help cure cancer. I had read once that the type of cancer that Terry died from now has a survival rate of 95%. He literally turned the tables on cancer. One incredible young man that has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. He was a one in a million kid!
Back then it was closer to 50/50 odds you would survive the cancer he had in his leg and his prosthetic leg was a walking leg so he was in constant pain
as a Canadian, you learn and hear about this guy every year, but as a kid, you don't understand the scope of what he actually did and what it meant, watching this again, man, this guy is amazning
It's true, you do the run every year as a kid and know and respect the name and story. But it wasn't until I was an adult till i realized how incredible it is what he did. Almost unbelievable.
My brother battled Leukemia for 18 years. Thanks to what Terry started, after many years of treatment and study, they were able to beat that disease into remission. He hasn't had to take his cancer meds for just about a year now and said to me a few days ago that he hasn't felt this good for many years. Thank you Terry for what you started and for what you accomplished. You helped save the lives of my brother and hundreds of thousands of others. Terry you really are a hero who will be remembered for a very long time
I was driving home from work when I heard Terry telling everyone he had to end his run because his cancer had come back. I cried the whole way home. All Canadian kids know about Terry Fox. A true Canadian hero.
All Canadians know the Terry Fox story. Even so, I could not watch this video without crying. Terry was not only a role model and a great human being, he brought the country together. Each year hundreds of races are held throughout the country and the fundraising goes on and on. That is his legacy and we will never forget his bravery. R.I.P. Terry knowing that millions are raised every year for cancer research in your name. Thank you for everything you did. ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
I’m recovering from my second cancer and watching this today through tears of hope. I was 11 years old when Terry Fox did his marathon of hope and I remember admiring him like a superhero. My cancer is in my foot and doing rehab for the last 5 months so I can relearn to walk and go back to work as a nurse. And you know what? I think this will be my goal for 2023: to be able to participate in a cancer research marathon even if it’s just 5 km of walking. Thank you Terry ❤❤❤
I think it's wonderful you're so jazzed about us Canadians, and it's beyond wonderful that you've helped to memorialize a truly great Canadian, Terry Fox.
Check out Terry’s friend, Rick Hansen for an equally impressive journey. He ran through my town, Gravenhurst Ontario on his birthday. The town threw him a party. There is a federal prison here, and inmates contributed to his MarThon of Hope
I met Rick Hansen, he came through my town (Beaverdell, BC), and I got to shake his hand. It's a moment I'll never forget. I wish I could have met Terry as well. ❤️
It's weird. As a kid in school, we had to do a "Terry Fox Run" every year. Usually not more than 4-6 kilometres. And we all knew of him and his story but like, almost none of us really cared. Just another hour or so we didn't have to be in class once a year. After graduating, I barely think about him or his impact. And it wasn't until this year, for whatever reason, I just happened to run into a decent amount of media about him, and God damn. He was a fucking hero. Actually superhuman. And it's only now that I'm realising I've outlived him, and that's terrifying. Barely an adult, and still doing the things he did, to raise awareness and money for a cause he truly believed in.
where I’m from we did the run every year, but we also watched the movie about him several times while I was in school. I don’t think anyone could have avoided seeing it before the start of high school. I think because they showed us the movie to build up to it, even when we were younger people took it relatively seriously. kids of every age knew it was good. A day to slack off, for sure, but also a day where there was this weird pressure to uphold something important.
My son will be 21 in a few days. He's only a year younger than Terry was when he lost his battle with cancer. It's not something we really think about as kids when we participate in the run at school. I know I certainly didn't. As parent to a boy close to Terry's age, I understand what his family lost. The fact that they didn't let their grief destroy them and instead used it to continue Terry's mission is nothing short of inspiring. They are living proof of what it means to be strong.
I’m a disabled Canadian. I think learning about Terry as a kid helped me have a positive outlook when my health started to fail in my teens. I always knew I could do whatever I wanted to. He’s incredible.
I don’t think I really cared as a kid also, I always got donations and did the walk but now I realize how special he really was and I now think if his as the true face of what it is to be Canadian
I was a member of the Swedish team for the 2010 Paralympics in Vancouver. His parents lit the fire at the opening ceremony and the atmosphere in the arena as they walked up towards where the fire was to be lit was amazing 🥲
That is super cool congrats on making it to the olympics and so amazing that people from other countries can literally feel the impact Terry had on the country
As a 51 year old Canadian I remember when this was happening. What an inspiration. This video still made me cry though. I’m so happy that his legacy lives on. My kids,now in their 20’s know all about him because every September from kindergarten to grade 12 they did the Terry Fox run in all schools.
Terry was born 3 weeks after I was. When his run began, I was working in a large window manufacturing company in Langley, BC. At shift change, the plant manager addressed around 100 of us and talked about what Terry was doing. The company matched our donations. Terry was on the news every night and he was in the newspapers every day. There were donation tallies constantly. What started out small, grew exponentially. There are Terry Fox runs outside of Canada as well.
My son was 1 year old when Terry ran through our city, Kitchener Ontario. He'll be 44 in May.We went downtown to watch him. It was strange and wonderful all rolled into one. My 2 kids did the runs every year in school AND now my grandsons, 9 and 13, do the run every year. Terry is a Canadian icon and hero and is set in the Canadian spirit. I'm so glad you shone a light on Terry and his courage and spirit. He is much loved.
I was in tears watching this video. I remember this like it was yesterday. Terry was just a few months older than me. I don't remember how, but I caught on to his story early on in his journey, before the media caught on. There was not much coverage when he got to where I lived (Montreal), but you can see the coverage growing every day. I was devastated when he announced his cancer had spread to his lungs. Today there is not one Canadian, young or old, that has not heard of Terry Fox. There are streets, schools, and monuments across the country that are named after him. Every elementary school kid across the country participates in the annual Terry Fox runs.
Yes I saw him running along the Transcanada near St Vallier east of Quebec City. I was heading to Riviere cu Loup. He was totally alone running along the highway. I turned to my father and said, “ There’s Terry Fox!”.
I was pretty young when he came though NS but I remember my parents driving us to Truro (about 30 min away) to go see Terry. They just knew he was some young man running with one leg for cancer. I didn't realise his significance until years later doing the Terry Fox run in school and then even more as I became an adult. Incredible Person
I was a teacher for 33 years, starting in 1981, and saw the entire development of the Terry Fox initiative in the schools. Beyond inspiring, and whenever I showed videos about him to my grade 6 and 7 students, I made sure to stand at the back of the the classroom so they wouldn’t see the tears running down my face. Ironically, my teaching career was cut short at age 58 in 2013 because I developed the same cancer that Terry had in my right leg. Thanks to the progress in cancer treatment, I am now on my 9th year after all the treatments and 3 operations, and although I no longer have a fibula in my right leg, after two years of physiotherapy, I’m able to walk again and no longer need a wheelchair, a walker or a cane. So far, cancer free and eternally grateful to Terry Fox for shining such a powerful light on the need for cancer research. Of course, living in Vancouver has made the story even more relevant and also despite all those years of operations, medications, equipment and therapy with a team of specialists, and ongoing check ups with the cancer centre of British Columbia, my out of pocket costs since 2013 have been less than $2000. O Canada indeed🇨🇦. I was actually waiting for you to watch something about Terry Fox, and once again, you’ve shown great understanding about a uniquely Canadian hero who should be much more recognized globally.
The interrelationship between your story and Terry Fox's story is so touching. To think that all those students that were introduced to Terry through you, helped raise money for the research that you have benefited from, is truly a lesson in the circle of life. So happy to hear that you are cancer free. Thank you for sharing your story and for teaching thousands of children about this inspirational Canadian hero. ♥
I'm so happy to hear it hasn't cost you much out of pocket. I'm canadain so I know how it works but I was never entirely sure how much of cancer costs were truly covered. Truly blessed to live in this country. Glad to hear your walking again.
I’m a 48 year old man from BC and can’t hold back my tears. Watched him run on the news at 6 years old, and remember it like yesterday. Watching him as an adult I cannot believe the level of maturity and class. It’s unmatched. Yes definitely a Canadian legend that will never be forgotten.
I was born shortly after his Death and He was inspiration to my mother who had me while fighting Cancer and fought Cancer for years after and would tell me stories about Terry and how to never give up and even when you are sick to always look up. Later on Cancer came back and was worse then before for My mother but because of the research and modern medicine as well as hope to live each day to the fullest. Now I have children and she tells them about Terry and how without the ground work he started she may not be alive today. So Terry fox is a true Hero in our family
Terry Fox is an absolute Canadian Icon. Thank you for taking the time to learn about his story. Pretty much every Canadian adult would know who he was and his legacy lives on in the annual Terry Fox Run so even children are taught about this incredible young man. I don't mind saying I do get emotional every time I hear about his story.
@@Jay-vr9ir ok because they werent nice to him in to 70's mean I cannot respect the guy. I wasnt even born when this happened so I will not bear anything they might have done. I answer to my actions only, other can do their thing.
@@doubleddbeat3418 I am not blaming you , but people in Quebec only gave $35 , tossed garbage at him and tried to run him off the road , after all his last name is English .Attitudes , have not changed in Quebec , last week at Mc Donald's a lady ordered a hot chocolate in English and was refused service , a while ago people were speaking English in their driveway and a man became angry with them , because they were not speaking French. Quebec is Canada's most nasty province ,sad, but so true .
@@Jay-vr9ir do you know that up until to 1970 church put pressure on women to birth child. Im 37 and know ladys that gave birth up to 28 childs most of them die before hitting 50. Quebec was abused to the bones in those yrs, if you wanna keep the wheel of hatred rolling its up to you, i prefere forgive and go forward
@@Jay-vr9ir and by the way i lived everywhore from Nova scotia to BC, in alberta tgere is no way i could have order anything in french, so how was is Alberta. In Ontario after hearing me speaking in french an ontario waiter couldnt understand me saying Pop. So who is bad, uebec for ignoring english or the others 10 provinces for ignoring french.......please answer me
I drove two days, from south western Ontario, to north western Ontario, to visit his monument the year it was erected! I had, and have, immense respect for Terry Fox, my fellow Canadian! We were exactly the same age! I was in awe of him!
Terry Fox is another reason I'm proud to be Canadian! I remember when he came through my town when I was 9 yrs old. The awe and love there was for him as he ran through... Thank you for taking the time to learn about one of our greatest and heroic people. I cried watching this much like I did 40+ yrs ago as a young girl when Canada learned Terry passed away.
I remember when Terry was running through our city. They let us out of school to line the streets to cheer him on. What a hero. It is always so emotional remembering. Thank you for watching and sharing this. His story deserves to be known by the world.
I live less than 1km from Terry Fox Drive in Ottawa and vividly remember him running through our town when he was doing his run. A true hero. RIP Terry Fox.
I have to admit that watching this brought a tear to my eye and took me back to the day I heard the news of Terry Fox's death. It was as devastating as hearing that a member of one's own family had died, and I think that that was probably true of many, many Canadians at the time. I can't think of too many other individuals who touched as many hearts and elevated as many souls in Canada as did Terry Fox. He is truly worthy of all the accolades that have been bestowed upon him over the years, and eminently deserving of his place in Canadian history. The fact that Terry Fox remains an iconic figure in Canada more than four decades after his Marathon of Hope and his subsequent untimely death is a testament to the profound impact he had on Canadians and Canadian society. But he was not just an exceptional Canadian; he was an exceptional human being, period. He remains a prime example of the sort of person we should all strive to be, because he was the sort of individual who selflessly strove to make the world a better place despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles before him. When he began his run his goals were modest and he had not expectations of personal reward, and it is perhaps that that above all else places him in the pantheon of truly heroic human beings. Every year Terry Fox runs are held across Canada and throughout the world. They are not only a means by which to raise money for cancer research, but also a reminder to us of how a single individual can help to make the world a better place to live in. It is a lesson that reaches far beyond cancer, instilling in us all the importance of caring about this unique and fragile planet we live on and which we share with billions of other humans and a plethora of other life.
Every Canadian loves Terry, in school for Terry Fox day we all run on the highschool tracks as fast as we can, and at my highschool had a points system. The more spirit you showed, the more points. Kids did backflips, the worm, summersaults lol. I often forget that not many non-Canadians know about Terry, everyone in Canada deeply respects him. We also read books a lot on it, I practically know every word of the Terry Fox biography lol, he’s an inspiration.
Terry was from my neighbourhood. I remember when he started his run, two DJ's were on the radio laughing at the one legged guy running across the country. They didn't laugh for long. He was so unique in his maturity and selflessness. His mother, Betty (the silver haired lady at the award ceremony) was instrumental in getting the Terry Fox Run started. Like his run, the annual Terry Fox run started small, but grew quickly. Betty died in 2011. She is also remembered for her devotion and selfless service for Canadians.
I remember that too. The media started out making fun of him. I was heart broken when he stopped running in ThunderBay and told us he had lung cancer. We all knew that was a death sentence in the eighties.
As a Proud Canadian i am, Terry Fox was a one of a kind. He died from cancer in Thunder Bay while trying to run across Canada, and he is known as "The Canadian Hope". And we are inspired by his dream and work, we in Canada once a year. Run around our Town to respect Terry and his work and now Terry flew back to his home town and died there with his family. There is a marker somewhere in Thunder Bay that shows you how far he ran.Terry fox who participated in "The Canadian Marathon of Hope".
As a Canadian I cannot believe that he isn't well known in other countries. He his one of the greatest, possibly the greatest hero in Canadian history.
Thank you for doing this story. As a Canadian, I have placed judgment that most Americans do not have critical thinking skills. I am absolutely wrong. You are intelligent and funny. I enjoy your videos.
The irony is this: the advancements we have on prosthetics today have a large part to do with Terry. A very unbelievably beautiful person, an inspiration.
We we were so privileged to see Terry when he ran through downtown Toronto, Ontario. We went to see him on our lunch break and office workers were coming out of office buildings in droves, pulling out their wallets and handing Terry and his team handfuls of money. It was so inspiring. You couldn't hear yourself talk over the clapping and cheering.
I was working day shift in TGH’s ER when Terry ran on University Avenue. Couldn’t leave the department, but was able to see him as he ran by. Can’t even describe that heart wrenching event. Terry’s a true Canadian hero! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
I was there along with you…aged 8. My mom used to work for Simpsons…so she left early for lunch and I played hooky that day and she and I watched him in total awe. I’m now 50 and a cancer/terminal CRPS survivor and I’m still teary eyed thinking about him. I gave him 6.00 that was in my piggy bank..along with so many others who emptied coin purses and wallets…and now I give rolls of toonies to my kids for terry fox runs 💕 Glad we share such a beautiful memory
@@Momcat_maggiefelinefan I went for you ((hugs)) aged 8 and for all the others who couldn’t that day. Your hospital was the place I had to let go of my wonderful fiancée in 2005 after he died from complications from a lung transplant done at TGH (he had cystic fibrosis and got a mrsa infection during the operation) ty for your selfless service to people like Matthew and our family.You are an ANGEL xx
@@MamaStyles Thank you. One frequently hears the negative experiences with and comments about the medical profession and its providers. Good comments are few and seldom acknowledged.
Growing up as a kid, the Terry Fox run was a critical part of every school year. He was definitely someone who impacted Canada in a way beyond words, and certainly beyond his expectations. I don't think he would imagine the Canadian icon that he would become today.
Proud Canadian here. 57 years old. I remember this happening. Sometimes I am bothered when there are too many pauses. This time, I needed the pauses to wipe away tears. Canada has been tasked with finishing what Terry started.
I was 8 years old at that time , my mom would watch the news every day, not much they could do about Cancer back then my Grandmother passed in 81 from lung Cancer and there was nothing that could be done , so much has progressed since then better care , cures , stem cell transplants , surgeries , im a survivor...thanks Terry fox for bring awarness
He is regularly voted either the #1 or #2 most admired Canadian by Canadians. He is known and loved in this country by adults and children alike. He is a true hero!
I went to live in Cuba for a year or so and I didn't know until I got there but they host the second largest terry fox run annually. Cuba and Canada have been close friends for a while and i was genuinely so happy that they knew about and respect terry alot.
I grew up with the Terry Fox runs and fundraisers in school not knowing I'd one day be thankful for them. I had an emergency heart surgery back in February when it was found I had a tumor. If it wasn't for Terry, I would not be here right now. I did sob like a big ol' baby watching this as well lol. Glad you got to know him, too 💖
There are many Canadians who get caught somewhere between anger and laughter when we hear that Michael Jordan or Tom Brady are the "greatest athletes of all time". I don't think there is a single person alive who could hold a candle to Terry. In Thunder Bay Ontario there is a beautiful memorial to Terry, every time Ive stopped there it puts a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. Thanks for helping to bring awareness to such an amazing soul.
When many of us Canadians think of a hero, Terry Fox comes to mind! Legend is an understatement, and yes, Canadian or otherwise - a legend for humanity! Our kids learn about him every September, and I am forever grateful that his legacy lives on! I still contribute to cancer research in his name (and so many others that have come after him). Thanks for checking out his story!
I remember watching Terry Fox on the news during his run. I have no words to express how remarkable he was, if there was ever an iconic Canadian, Terry Fox would be just that person.
Terry Fox is a Canadian legend and runs take place every September in his honour. I still get misty when I think about this wonderful young man who did so much to help cure cancer. He makes me even a prouder Canadian.❤
I can’t believe how emotional I am watching this. I absolutely adore this man and his legacy. No one in Canada can compare to this man in terms of heroism
Thanks so very much for covering this. I would give it a million likes if I could. I can't put into words how much Terry Fox, and his legacy, means to me. Thank you.
I worked in healthcare for 20+years, over that time we say a marked decrease in cancer deaths through an increase in continued treatments of those cancer survivors. This type of noteable progression is because of Terry Fox and all the youth/people he inspired. There are many heroes in the fight against cancer, but Terry Fox, is dearest to our hearts and will be remembered forever. Thank You Terry!
The Terry Fox runis international run...I remember watching nuns in Ireland ran to raise money for cancer
Yes I agree. Some progress, but not a 💯 % cure , which is being withheld. Not even the medical system knows about it. Check out Dr. Makis here in Canada. Thank you.
Terry isn't just a national hero...
He's our national treasure.
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yep he is out treasure
Agreed.
He sure is!❤❤
He's our hero? NO!
He's our legend? NO!
He's our TREASURE!
"Toonies for Terry" is what our community does.
I am 37 years old, my daughters are 11 and 12 now, enrolled at the same elementary school I went to. Every year we raise funds for Terry Fox run. Each of us get a sticker saying "I am running for ........."
Absolutely our beacon of light and hope......our hero.
Please read my post. Thank you.
My school also did that (and still does)
Terry is so important to us that his mother, Betty, was one of the people who carried the Olympic flag in the opening ceremonies in Vancouver in 2010.
Amazing!
That's right! I had forgotten about that. I had the honour of hearing her speak in the late 90s at our school. She was wonderful.
i watched that lol
Hi mme Baillie I go to monck p7blic school as a well
@@deanna6812 I am now a grown adult but I was actually I her class
Watching documentaries on Terry Fox makes me cry because of the immense heroism he has. We learned about Terry Fox at a young age and that never left us in our being.
Terry Fox was the best of us. God bless him and may he rest easy. ❤ I was 8 years old when he started. I remembered crying whenhe died. I still cry when i think of his bravery.
With you on both ... not a Canadian hero, the Canadian hero.
As a born Canadian I often forget there are those who never heard of Terry. He is my hero. An amazing man who's short time here made such a big difference.
This Video made me realize that aswell, I often forget my German and American friends haven't heard of him. The things we take for granted eh?
Yea
YEAH, it really surprised me I’m glad more people are learning!
Same
yeah it surprising to me that they don’t teach kids about it in the US. I knew about Terry’s story by the time I was 5 years old.
Terry Fox is a Canadian legend. My son’s hero. He’s the reason my son wants to get into building robotic prosthetics. We look forward to the Terry Fox run every year. ❤️
How wonderful! I hope your son’s dreams come true ! 🎉🦾🦿
Your son is a legend
Legend!! !!
there is a video on Integza's channel where he 3d prints and assembles a prosthetic leg for a guy he's never met
googling 'integza leg' gets the video
@@LoPhatKao I will look into that!
I'm an immigrant from India. I live in Ottawa and saw his statue in front of Parliament.
For those who do not know his story, I suggest the following video. It will move you to tears.
It's The Terry Fox Story from Terry Fox Foundation.
Terry Fox is a Canadian hero, we watched him run across Canada and cried with him when he had to stop. All of Canada grieved his passing ❤🇨🇦
I’m in tears…. “We must keep going”. Terry is such an inspiration to all of us. I help every year in our local Terry Fox run, letting his dream live on and his memory be passed on from generation to generation.
Tried and failed to run across the country*
When i moved from ontario to alberta i stopped at the terry fox monument in nothern ontario and paid respects for his incredible courage and dedication to the cause
I met him in my home town, in Ontario Canada 🍁. ❤❤he stopped to speak to everyone. Very special person. I thought his dad drove with him?rip Terry 🦊 fox
What always gets me is that he’s not celebrated because he succeeded, he’s celebrated because of what he tried to accomplish. I’ve seen the place where he started and where he was supposed to finish. There’s statues of him in both places.
There’s also a statue in Thunder Bay, where Terry had to stop his journey
I think it’s amazing that Terry refused sponsorships. He said companies can donate to help, not to have logos on his van
@marisagettas The statue in Thunder Bay is stunning!!! Even the beads of sweat are part of the image!!!
A place to cry, to honour what he tried to do, and how much more he achieved!!❤
I was born in Canada and have lived my entire life here, in the same city Terry was born in. He is a true Canadian hero. He is respected and honoured from coast to coast. Every Canadian knows Terry's story.
That the gov wants to erase.
@@annsumner8570what how?
I went to the same elementary school as him (not at the same time though)
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Me too!
All Canadians grow up learning about Terry’s incredible story. He really is woven into our fabric here. And even so, I still cried my eyes out watching this. He was incredible and his strength never ceases to blow my mind. You are exactly right, he was superhuman.
Yes! We learned about him all through school! He was an inspiration for sure! Everyone should know his story in my opinion
Am only a few minutes into this video and my eyes are already watering up.
I cried too; a never to be forgotten hero. RIP Terry Fox.
I still cry every time I hear Terry’s story. So incredible
Same. His story is incredible and inspirational. I well up every time I hear/watch his story.
Obviously I know that people outside Canada aren't as familiar with our heroes, but it's still so strange to watch someone hear his story for the first time. I honestly can't remember the first time I learned about him, I was so young. And of course, even though I've heard his story a million times, I am still BAWLING!
Me too! I wept as I watched this!
Same 😭
The first time I heard about him was in kindergarten
He was running across Canada when I was in elementary
I'm not crying; you're crying.
I bumped into your channel while sitting on my a** recovering from my third cancer surgery. I am now two half lungs and half a bowel lighter and still recovering from chemo. More than 40 years after his passing, the science still lags on many cancer fronts and my chances for a long life are not that great. So much more work to be done. But every day I still find something to be happy about. And today I'm happy that I watched your videos. And I'm making plans to return to running through this year's TF Run in September. Peace!
Indigenous Canadian here, we learned about him at the time, we watched his progress in class on the news, the teacher would roll in a tv so we could see it. We would raise money through these campaigns, we would get people in our cirlces to sponsor us per lap we would run. Its definately a core memory.
Thank you for showing Terry the respect he deserves. I don’t know if it’s possible to convey how much Terry Fox is loved and admired in our country. Most of us consider him to be our greatest national hero. His world-wide legend may have faded some in four decades, but there was a time when Terry Fox runs were held all over the world. In Canada, it’s not just school children, but people of all ages who run for Terry and cancer research every year in communities across the country. Terry’s humble selflessness, quiet courage, and dogged determination resonates deeply with Canadian values and identity, making him a powerful icon we all admire. The money he raised, and continues to raise for cancer research has not only saved Canadian lives, but helped Vancouver, for example, become one of the leading centres for cancer research in the world. Thanks to Terry, research done here has helped lengthen and save lives around the world.
I’ve seen several of your videos; I like what you do. Your open-minded curiosity and friendly, respectful attitude is a wonderful way to maintain and grow the powerful friendship between our two nations. Well done! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Excellent post. That you for taking the time to write it. I’m late to the party!
Apparently the Terry Fox Run is still big in Australia.
So well said
Terry Fox is a Canadian hero, may he rest in peace now.
what? he watched a video that was put together by someone WHO respected Terry. Full stop, he watched a video HE didnt put the video together my goodness.
@@tas22222 Nobody said he put the video together? They are praising how respectful he is while watching the video, and how his commentary recognizes what a phenomenal, inspirational person Terry was. Not a single time in there did they say he MADE the video he’s watching. My goodness.
The guy ran over 3,300 miles with one leg and lung cancer. That has to be one of the most superhuman feats ever. ❤
This was wild to see someone learn about Terry Fox for the first time. As a Canadian i learned about him when i was in Kindergarten and he was taught every year of my schooling. The Terry Fox Run was one of the best days of the year. It gave us a chance every year to talk about those we love that were affected by Cancer. it helped me a lot when my mother was diagnosed.
i loved the terry fox run always so fun!
Same here!
I hated the terry fox run Because I had to run
@@monicatruong1223 lol
in grade one everyone would lie abt it lmao
I saw Terry in our area of Ontario at that time my nephew had just passed at the age of 4 from Cancer. I had to pull off the road and cried at seeing him so strong and determined. I still see him in my mind running. It was several weeks later that he had to stop his run. A true hero.
Every country should know him and his story. A young man facing an incredible health obstacle without new world technological prosthesis, without social media, with limited TV channels available too. Despite this, he pioneered or at least inspired others to raise funds for causes. I’m truly in amazed by his strength and mental fortitude. I’m not sure exact dollars he’s raised for cancer year after year, but I would assume his foundation has donated the most monetary donations towards Canada. Canada will never forget, but I hope that videos like this will inspire our allied countries and the world to participate. Maybe Tyler’s channel will inspire other nations to and people to join in our annual race/fundraiser. He should be recognized as a world wide hero.
As a Canadian Cancer survivor, I'm glad you shared this story. What an inspiration he was.
I'm happy to hear that you survived.
MY RESPECT to Terry and I'm happy you're a survivor 😎
I’m Canadian and survived cancer too. It’s been 5 years since diagnosed
sometimes it takes an American to remind some of us.
I too are a survivor. Thanks Terry.
The story definitely hits harder as an adult. Understanding what he went through, the sacrifices he made, facing your own mortality, and still being selfless enough to attempt it knowing your chances are slim. He died at 22 accomplishing more than almost anyone will every accomplish in their lives. A true Canadian hero.
You said exactly what I was thinking! I know the story, heard about him all my life but now I’m almost double his age when he died, it just moved me to hear it again. Thanks for reacting Tyler!!
Awesome thank you.
So so so true, well said
Terry fox is mentally one of the most gangster humans alive. Makes someone like David goggins look like nothing
Hearing about Terry's story ALWAYS causes me many manly tears .
He was a giant in this struggle. Terry is the Canadian people's
National hero. Deeds speak!
Terry Fox is one of our hero’s. Young kids in September run to raise money for his foundation. They have raised over $850million dollars for cancer research plus a whole bunch of organizations that are connected with cancer receive money from the foundation.
You have to remember Terry Fox did this run in the 80’s but his legend cares on today. Kids in school today are taught about his Bravery about his cancer and how he chose to run across Canada and make money for cancer research. He really is a true hero.
Its been over 40 years and I still cry like a baby hearing his story. He will always be a Canadian legend and makes us all proud 🇨🇦
Me too! I remember when he got to Toronto and what a huge inspiration he and his family are. And we still raise money to this day for his charity which his parents started after his death which has helped millions of people with cancer! He’s a true hero and a wonderful man!
Me too
@@Pinkgirl13 A national treasure !
Same.
same, he was a great kid and leave us with a great heritage
Terry Fox deserves a spot on the money
I also think that he deserves a permanent spot on the currency. There was a Lonnie in 2005 to celebrate the 25th marathon of hope that had Terry Fox on it.
Hopefully, he'll get the spot on the newly designed $5.
He used to be on the inside of Canadian passports. But that image has since been replaced with a picture of Justin Trudeau as a child.
@@oliver9089 that is vomit worthy🤮 Absolute polar opposite. An Angel and a Devil. How far Canada has declined 😭
Probably correct to as that research funded through the Terry Fox runs has benefited other peoples besides Canadians. Looking at it this way Terry Fox is a World Hero,.
As an American living in Canada in the early 80’s, Terry Fox showed incredible courage and inspired everyone with his run across that beautiful country.
Tyler, Thank you for showing Terry’s story so respectfully. I cried through the whole video. I believe like myself, a lot of Canadians remember where they were, when his death was broadcast. In my city ( Winnipeg ) they announced a vigil would be held in Assiniboine Park ( our city’s largest park ) . I went, it was very moving, there wasn’t a dry eye anywhere, even grown men couldn’t hold back the tears. Not only was he a Canadian hero……he was beloved, courageous, humble……he was our son …our brother…..he was family. Rest In Peace dear Terry.
Very well said.
I remember
So so sad!
Yes Tyler. Thank you very much for this reminder of how great this young man was, and how an indomitable spirit can move medical mountains. Very well done. Cheers.
I cried through the entire video, too. I was in my 30’s then, living in the Vancouver area, and all the memories are just as vivid now, as though no time has passed.
I too have tears in my eyes from this very moving clip about Terry. I saw him running along the Transcanada about 50 km east of Quebec City near St Vallier. We were heading east at the time. Its as clear today as it was back then.
I'm actually surprised they don't teach about Terry Fox in other countries, he is one of the greatest if not the greatest athlete of our time! His story is just so inspiring
Unfortunately, many people in other countries don't know much about our wonderful country. Still hear the odd, we live in igloos year round "joke".
@@Fyrn33 I saw him in Hawkesbury when I was 5 years old and my parents almost hit him with our car
@mehchocolate12 Yikes! Lol. I saw him in Barrie when he came through. I got a pic of him running. When my son started participating in the Terry Fox run at school, I showed him the pic, and he was absolutely amazed. I was 9 yrs old and understood what Terry was doing. When we learned he had passed, I was gutted. When I watched this video, I cried like a baby but was so proud to be Canadian and to have had the chance to see this hero in action.
@@Fyrn33 we were just inches away from him
@@mehchocolate1257 oh wow so you guys were just inches away from being Canada's Anti Hero!? Canada's greatest super villains!? 🤣
Terry Fox ran through my city when I was in Grade 11. He passed away the weekend I graduated. He has always been my hero. I am so glad you are learning about my hero, he was a selfless man who did the unimaginable to bring attention to people with cancer. Through his foundation, cures for many different cancers have been developed with more to come. He was a young man who made a real difference in the lives of so many people throughout the world. He was so young, and admirable, he really was a great Canadian! He rests in peace while living on in the hearts of many!
Canadian here, this guy has a road named after him in almost every major city. He is indeed a legend.
He has a monument where he stopped too.
@@North862 Same in our city
And schools, often that specialize in helping people with physical disabilities.
@@North862 And where his run was meant to end in Victoria BC
I'm Canadian and I want to thank you for taking your time to learn about our Canadian hero Terry Fox. Your commentary about him was so respectful 🙏 thank you 😊 ❤
There was an exhibit about him in the Ottawa Museum about 5 years ago where they displayed his journal entries and in them, it said that the prosthetic he was wearing at the time caused him pain *each* *step* *of* *the* *way*. He deserves every praise, honour, AND MORE!
I grew up in Thunder Bay and my Dad was in hospital battling cancer when Terry had to end his run. It broke our hearts because he was such a beacon of hope to all the cancer patients
We went on a trip to Sudbury (my stepdads hometown) we travelled from MB and I remember seeing the terry fox statue in Thunder Bay! I loved it, at least I think it was Thunder Bay?
The memorial there is just beautiful
@@taylerrenee9710 Yes, it is in Thunder Bay.
@@nursemarn Yes, it is beautiful and I get a catch in my throat every time I see it
The Terry fox statue is one of the most famous parts of the city. In high school the track team I was on that year made the run from the statue all the way back to school
Why am I crying? I know this story, grew up in the 80's; I was just looking in to see an American reaction and what an excellent reminder of what I felt watching Terry as a child. Legend. Thank you for the memories.
Me too! 🥹
Same here. Just came to see his reaction. But this video unlocks so many deep memories about him
I also was a child during the 80’s & remember that Summer very well. As I’ve said to US Friends of mine when telling them Terry’s Story, “Look at that face & just how brightly his Spirit blazed. No wonder Canada fell head over heels for him!!” That’s never changed. Even all these years later. I always get emotional when it comes to Terry & always will.
I can't stop crying! I'm so glad an American looked up the story of Terry because he 100% deserves it!
Same here. By the time Terry had to stop the OPP had provided an escort across Ontario. At the news conference where he announced he had to stop the cops involved were lining the hallway outside and I still remember that every one of them was balling his eyes out. This was the early 80’s when cops didn’t cry in public.
Terry lived in our neighborhood and was a true inspiration and hero.
Terrance Stanley Fox
July 28, 1958
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
In 1980 my mom was diagnosed with a very rare cancer in her lymph nodes under her ear. This heroic event with Terry happened during my moms long ordeal and it was a ‘glued to the TV’ event that effected my childhood. Watching you learn brought me instantly to overwhelming emotional tears rolling down my cheeks. I’m so very proud to have lived at a time that this amazing young man touched the collective Canadian heart. Oh jeez so emotional. EDIT: In November 2022, my mom celebrated her 81st birthday.
I am so happy for your mom!!!
Blessings to you and your Sweet Mother
Happy late birthday to your mom!
Wow! Glad she's doing well.
Thank you for being a good and open-minded person. We need more people like you in the world. As a Canadian, I thank you for recognizing the culture, the lives, and more of those within Canada.
For those who just want a quick summary: Terry Fox got cancer in his leg and had to get it amputated, he used to be a very great basketball player, after a lot of mental struggle he decided to run across Canada with one leg. He did gruelling training until he was bleeding from his leg, getting injured, getting cuts. He ran through pain, he ran until his leg bled from the stump repeatedly hitting his body. The doctors told him to stop, but he never did.
Terry ended up running across half of Canada, 5,373 km over 143 days, at the beginning people didn’t notice, but once they did, it took off. People started donating so much money, and would track where Terry was going. My mom told me about when Terry passed their school, and all the kids ran behind him. They ran with him, going until they couldn’t anymore.
Unfortunately, Terry didn’t make it. One day, his body couldn’t take it anymore and he collapsed. He had ignored his medical appointments to do the run, and they discovered cancer had made it to his lungs. He died June 28th, 1981. Every Canadian has immense respect for that young man, may he rest in peace in heaven.
As a Canadian like others here. It is a shock to see people first learning about the all time Canadian kids hero. Terry Fox was such a great man for his time. Running/Jogging across Canada at the time with his condition was a hard task. Yet he did not fault, he couldn't and kept going until he couldn't continue sadly. He is still my hero to this day. Gosh, I'm in tears just talking about him XD
That's how much he means to us Canadians
A full marathon every day, 7 days a week, for months. After losing my own leg I really appreciate his feat and dedication even more. An amazing human and a true hero.
Foot, not feet. One went with his leg.
@@stupidas9466 No, "feat", as in accomplishment.
in Sault Ste. Marie, i walked the 180 yards down to the Trans Canada Highway to see this amazing man. He was FAST!! by the time he got up Finn Hill, i was just back at the house on Capp Avenue. Humbles everyone who learns about him.
There is no superhero in holiday that could compare to the strength, courage, determination and heart that Terry had. Not to mention how much he and his cause have raised to help cure cancer. I had read once that the type of cancer that Terry died from now has a survival rate of 95%. He literally turned the tables on cancer. One incredible young man that has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. He was a one in a million kid!
Back then it was closer to 50/50 odds you would survive the cancer he had in his leg and his prosthetic leg was a walking leg so he was in constant pain
as a Canadian, you learn and hear about this guy every year, but as a kid, you don't understand the scope of what he actually did and what it meant, watching this again, man, this guy is amazning
Well said 👍
It's true, you do the run every year as a kid and know and respect the name and story. But it wasn't until I was an adult till i realized how incredible it is what he did. Almost unbelievable.
My brother battled Leukemia for 18 years. Thanks to what Terry started, after many years of treatment and study, they were able to beat that disease into remission. He hasn't had to take his cancer meds for just about a year now and said to me a few days ago that he hasn't felt this good for many years. Thank you Terry for what you started and for what you accomplished. You helped save the lives of my brother and hundreds of thousands of others. Terry you really are a hero who will be remembered for a very long time
As a Canadian, it’s impossible to overstate the impact this hero had on our country. He is a role model of the highest order.
Most Famous and loved Canadian of all time. CANADIAN LEGEND 🇨🇦 Canada loves Terry!🤗
I was driving home from work when I heard Terry telling everyone he had to end his run because his cancer had come back. I cried the whole way home. All Canadian kids know about Terry Fox. A true Canadian hero.
All Canadians know the Terry Fox story. Even so, I could not watch this video without crying. Terry was not only a role model and a great human being, he brought the country together. Each year hundreds of races are held throughout the country and the fundraising goes on and on. That is his legacy and we will never forget his bravery. R.I.P. Terry knowing that millions are raised every year for cancer research in your name. Thank you for everything you did. ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
I’m recovering from my second cancer and watching this today through tears of hope. I was 11 years old when Terry Fox did his marathon of hope and I remember admiring him like a superhero. My cancer is in my foot and doing rehab for the last 5 months so I can relearn to walk and go back to work as a nurse. And you know what? I think this will be my goal for 2023: to be able to participate in a cancer research marathon even if it’s just 5 km of walking. Thank you Terry ❤❤❤
Praying for you 🙏🙏
Alkaline your body. 99% of all diseases can not exist in an alkaline environment. In luring cancer.
Bonne chance, Dominique (M. Jolin Franco-Ontarien)
Bless you and continue to fight.
@@shoknifeman2mikado135merci! J’ai grandi à Ottawa! 😊
I think it's wonderful you're so jazzed about us Canadians, and it's beyond wonderful that you've helped to memorialize a truly great Canadian, Terry Fox.
Check out Terry’s friend, Rick Hansen for an equally impressive journey. He ran through my town, Gravenhurst Ontario on his birthday. The town threw him a party. There is a federal prison here, and inmates contributed to his MarThon of Hope
I met Rick Hansen, he came through my town (Beaverdell, BC), and I got to shake his hand. It's a moment I'll never forget. I wish I could have met Terry as well. ❤️
Rick Hanson was in a wheel chair...Steve fonyo was the one who ran and finished the marathon of hope!!
Thank you sweetie...Happy New Year to you and yours.
I would agree.
I was just in Gravenhurst earlier today haha
It's weird. As a kid in school, we had to do a "Terry Fox Run" every year. Usually not more than 4-6 kilometres. And we all knew of him and his story but like, almost none of us really cared.
Just another hour or so we didn't have to be in class once a year.
After graduating, I barely think about him or his impact.
And it wasn't until this year, for whatever reason, I just happened to run into a decent amount of media about him, and God damn. He was a fucking hero. Actually superhuman. And it's only now that I'm realising I've outlived him, and that's terrifying. Barely an adult, and still doing the things he did, to raise awareness and money for a cause he truly believed in.
where I’m from we did the run every year, but we also watched the movie about him several times while I was in school. I don’t think anyone could have avoided seeing it before the start of high school. I think because they showed us the movie to build up to it, even when we were younger people took it relatively seriously. kids of every age knew it was good. A day to slack off, for sure, but also a day where there was this weird pressure to uphold something important.
My son will be 21 in a few days.
He's only a year younger than Terry was when he lost his battle with cancer.
It's not something we really think about as kids when we participate in the run at school. I know I certainly didn't.
As parent to a boy close to Terry's age, I understand what his family lost. The fact that they didn't let their grief destroy them and instead used it to continue Terry's mission is nothing short of inspiring.
They are living proof of what it means to be strong.
I’m a disabled Canadian. I think learning about Terry as a kid helped me have a positive outlook when my health started to fail in my teens. I always knew I could do whatever I wanted to. He’s incredible.
I don’t think I really cared as a kid also, I always got donations and did the walk but now I realize how special he really was and I now think if his as the true face of what it is to be Canadian
Thank you for your honesty. I can say the same thing. Shows us, as kids, we truly were little shits.
Terry Fox did this all before social media. I was a kid when I saw him on his journey and couldn’t believe how selfless and brave he was. 💕🇨🇦
I was a member of the Swedish team for the 2010 Paralympics in Vancouver. His parents lit the fire at the opening ceremony and the atmosphere in the arena as they walked up towards where the fire was to be lit was amazing 🥲
That is super cool congrats on making it to the olympics and so amazing that people from other countries can literally feel the impact Terry had on the country
awesome!
I was just there recently and took pictures with the statue of him. I'm from his home town, i don't think we even have a statue of him here.
I was one of the choir singers who performed at that same opening! It was so amazing to see them there! I remember crying.
@@Sparky16 Nice seeing you again then 😆
As a 51 year old Canadian I remember when this was happening. What an inspiration. This video still made me cry though. I’m so happy that his legacy lives on. My kids,now in their 20’s know all about him because every September from kindergarten to grade 12 they did the Terry Fox run in all schools.
Terry was born 3 weeks after I was. When his run began, I was working in a large window manufacturing company in Langley, BC. At shift change, the plant manager addressed around 100 of us and talked about what Terry was doing. The company matched our donations. Terry was on the news every night and he was in the newspapers every day. There were donation tallies constantly. What started out small, grew exponentially. There are Terry Fox runs outside of Canada as well.
My son was 1 year old when Terry ran through our city, Kitchener Ontario. He'll be 44 in May.We went downtown to watch him. It was strange and wonderful all rolled into one. My 2 kids did the runs every year in school AND now my grandsons, 9 and 13, do the run every year. Terry is a Canadian icon and hero and is set in the Canadian spirit. I'm so glad you shone a light on Terry and his courage and spirit. He is much loved.
I saw him just up the road in Ancaster.
@@CraftAero as did I, in my little town, right on my front door. I'm in the province of Québec.
I wasn't alive yet when he made the run, but I'm from Kitchener too (currently living in Waterloo). Hi neighbour! I do the run every year too!
I was there when he ran through Cobourg.
Thanks for making me feel old lol i was born in 89. Thats still 10 years ago in my mind
I was in tears watching this video. I remember this like it was yesterday. Terry was just a few months older than me. I don't remember how, but I caught on to his story early on in his journey, before the media caught on. There was not much coverage when he got to where I lived (Montreal), but you can see the coverage growing every day. I was devastated when he announced his cancer had spread to his lungs. Today there is not one Canadian, young or old, that has not heard of Terry Fox. There are streets, schools, and monuments across the country that are named after him. Every elementary school kid across the country participates in the annual Terry Fox runs.
So so true!
Yes I saw him running along the Transcanada near St Vallier east of Quebec City. I was heading to Riviere cu Loup. He was totally alone running along the highway. I turned to my father and said, “ There’s Terry Fox!”.
I was pretty young when he came though NS but I remember my parents driving us to Truro (about 30 min away) to go see Terry. They just knew he was some young man running with one leg for cancer. I didn't realise his significance until years later doing the Terry Fox run in school and then even more as I became an adult. Incredible Person
Terry Fox is a Canadian hero and legend. As a Canadian he will live forever in our hearts.
His foundation saved my life ❤️. Terry Fox is a huge part of Canadian history and we miss him
If it wasn't for his foundation my father wouldn't have been able to afford his cancer surgery and wouldn't be here today.
I was a teacher for 33 years, starting in 1981, and saw the entire development of the Terry Fox initiative in the schools. Beyond inspiring, and whenever I showed videos about him to my grade 6 and 7 students, I made sure to stand at the back of the the classroom so they wouldn’t see the tears running down my face. Ironically, my teaching career was cut short at age 58 in 2013 because I developed the same cancer that Terry had in my right leg. Thanks to the progress in cancer treatment, I am now on my 9th year after all the treatments and 3 operations, and although I no longer have a fibula in my right leg, after two years of physiotherapy, I’m able to walk again and no longer need a wheelchair, a walker or a cane. So far, cancer free and eternally grateful to Terry Fox for shining such a powerful light on the need for cancer research. Of course, living in Vancouver has made the story even more relevant and also despite all those years of operations, medications, equipment and therapy with a team of specialists, and ongoing check ups with the cancer centre of British Columbia, my out of pocket costs since 2013 have been less than $2000. O Canada indeed🇨🇦. I was actually waiting for you to watch something about Terry Fox, and once again, you’ve shown great understanding about a uniquely Canadian hero who should be much more recognized globally.
The interrelationship between your story and Terry Fox's story is so touching. To think that all those students that were introduced to Terry through you, helped raise money for the research that you have benefited from, is truly a lesson in the circle of life. So happy to hear that you are cancer free. Thank you for sharing your story and for teaching thousands of children about this inspirational Canadian hero. ♥
There is a movie about him to
It's very touching
I'm so happy to hear it hasn't cost you much out of pocket. I'm canadain so I know how it works but I was never entirely sure how much of cancer costs were truly covered. Truly blessed to live in this country. Glad to hear your walking again.
How quintessentially Canadian to apologize for failing us. Terry was NEVER a failure to Canadians
I’m a 48 year old man from BC and can’t hold back my tears. Watched him run on the news at 6 years old, and remember it like yesterday. Watching him as an adult I cannot believe the level of maturity and class. It’s unmatched. Yes definitely a Canadian legend that will never be forgotten.
Same! 52 f here in Ontario. This vid made me cry like a blubbering baby like it it did the day Terry passed.
Bawling in Edm
I was born shortly after his Death and He was inspiration to my mother who had me while fighting Cancer and fought Cancer for years after and would tell me stories about Terry and how to never give up and even when you are sick to always look up. Later on Cancer came back and was worse then before for My mother but because of the research and modern medicine as well as hope to live each day to the fullest. Now I have children and she tells them about Terry and how without the ground work he started she may not be alive today. So Terry fox is a true Hero in our family
@@jamesanyang2980 That is awesome! That's exactly why Terry did what he did!! ❤️
One of the greatest Canadians ever. And greatest athlete of all time.
Terry Fox is an absolute Canadian Icon. Thank you for taking the time to learn about his story.
Pretty much every Canadian adult would know who he was and his legacy lives on in the annual Terry Fox Run so even children are taught about this incredible young man. I don't mind saying I do get emotional every time I hear about his story.
I've been hearing this story for 36 years and still every time it makes me cry. He's truly such a inspiration to Canadians ❤
I was in Toronto when Terry Fox ran through, I remember cheering him on as he ran by. Every Canadian was and is proud of Terry.
As a Canadian Cancer survivor who had the same cancer Terry had thank you for sharing his story for others ❤
I am glad you are here with us. ❤
This guy is crazy, the amount of pain he endure is unbeleivable.
Damn it was impossible, big love from Quebec
Sorry but Quebec was not kind to Terry Fox .
@@Jay-vr9ir ok because they werent nice to him in to 70's mean I cannot respect the guy.
I wasnt even born when this happened so I will not bear anything they might have done.
I answer to my actions only, other can do their thing.
@@doubleddbeat3418 I am not blaming you , but people in Quebec only gave $35 , tossed garbage at him and tried to run him off the road , after all his last name is English .Attitudes , have not changed in Quebec , last week at Mc Donald's a lady ordered a hot chocolate in English and was refused service , a while ago people were speaking English in their driveway and a man became angry with them , because they were not speaking French. Quebec is Canada's most nasty province ,sad, but so true .
@@Jay-vr9ir do you know that up until to 1970 church put pressure on women to birth child.
Im 37 and know ladys that gave birth up to 28 childs most of them die before hitting 50.
Quebec was abused to the bones in those yrs, if you wanna keep the wheel of hatred rolling its up to you, i prefere forgive and go forward
@@Jay-vr9ir and by the way i lived everywhore from Nova scotia to BC, in alberta tgere is no way i could have order anything in french, so how was is Alberta.
In Ontario after hearing me speaking in french an ontario waiter couldnt understand me saying Pop.
So who is bad, uebec for ignoring english or the others 10 provinces for ignoring french.......please answer me
I drove two days, from south western Ontario, to north western Ontario, to visit his monument the year it was erected! I had, and have, immense respect for Terry Fox, my fellow Canadian! We were exactly the same age! I was in awe of him!
There's a statue of Terry Fox in Ottawa. It's in a place of honour right across from Parliament Hill.
I visited the mile zero monument in St John's this year. It's very nice. I wish I could share pictures here. People are still leaving flowers
He happened to run by my school and they let all of us go out to cheer him on, it was memorable
Terry Fox is another reason I'm proud to be Canadian! I remember when he came through my town when I was 9 yrs old. The awe and love there was for him as he ran through... Thank you for taking the time to learn about one of our greatest and heroic people. I cried watching this much like I did 40+ yrs ago as a young girl when Canada learned Terry passed away.
I remember when Terry was running through our city. They let us out of school to line the streets to cheer him on. What a hero. It is always so emotional remembering. Thank you for watching and sharing this. His story deserves to be known by the world.
I live less than 1km from Terry Fox Drive in Ottawa and vividly remember him running through our town when he was doing his run. A true hero. RIP Terry Fox.
I have to admit that watching this brought a tear to my eye and took me back to the day I heard the news of Terry Fox's death. It was as devastating as hearing that a member of one's own family had died, and I think that that was probably true of many, many Canadians at the time. I can't think of too many other individuals who touched as many hearts and elevated as many souls in Canada as did Terry Fox. He is truly worthy of all the accolades that have been bestowed upon him over the years, and eminently deserving of his place in Canadian history.
The fact that Terry Fox remains an iconic figure in Canada more than four decades after his Marathon of Hope and his subsequent untimely death is a testament to the profound impact he had on Canadians and Canadian society. But he was not just an exceptional Canadian; he was an exceptional human being, period. He remains a prime example of the sort of person we should all strive to be, because he was the sort of individual who selflessly strove to make the world a better place despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles before him. When he began his run his goals were modest and he had not expectations of personal reward, and it is perhaps that that above all else places him in the pantheon of truly heroic human beings.
Every year Terry Fox runs are held across Canada and throughout the world. They are not only a means by which to raise money for cancer research, but also a reminder to us of how a single individual can help to make the world a better place to live in. It is a lesson that reaches far beyond cancer, instilling in us all the importance of caring about this unique and fragile planet we live on and which we share with billions of other humans and a plethora of other life.
Beautifully said.
Can you Imagine someone like him today? It seems like everyone puts all their effort into hating and complaining these days.
What an eloquent and beautiful piece you have written.
Being Canadian; I look up so much to Terry. He changed a lot of things for Canada. I'm so glad his name is being seen across the world now.
Every Canadian loves Terry, in school for Terry Fox day we all run on the highschool tracks as fast as we can, and at my highschool had a points system. The more spirit you showed, the more points. Kids did backflips, the worm, summersaults lol. I often forget that not many non-Canadians know about Terry, everyone in Canada deeply respects him.
We also read books a lot on it, I practically know every word of the Terry Fox biography lol, he’s an inspiration.
I am Canadian ! Terry fox will never be forgotten! Thank you for raising awareness in the US
Terry was from my neighbourhood. I remember when he started his run, two DJ's were on the radio laughing at the one legged guy running across the country. They didn't laugh for long. He was so unique in his maturity and selflessness. His mother, Betty (the silver haired lady at the award ceremony) was instrumental in getting the Terry Fox Run started. Like his run, the annual Terry Fox run started small, but grew quickly. Betty died in 2011. She is also remembered for her devotion and selfless service for Canadians.
That is so sad that they laughed at him. Thank you for sharing your story
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I remember that too. The media started out making fun of him. I was heart broken when he stopped running in ThunderBay and told us he had lung cancer. We all knew that was a death sentence in the eighties.
As a Proud Canadian i am, Terry Fox was a one of a kind. He died from cancer in Thunder Bay while trying to run across Canada, and he is known as "The Canadian Hope". And we are inspired by his dream and work, we in Canada once a year. Run around our Town to respect Terry and his work and now Terry flew back to his home town and died there with his family. There is a marker somewhere in Thunder Bay that shows you how far he ran.Terry fox who participated in "The Canadian Marathon of Hope".
As a Canadian I cannot believe that he isn't well known in other countries. He his one of the greatest, possibly the greatest hero in Canadian history.
Thank you for doing this story. As a Canadian, I have placed judgment that most Americans do not have critical thinking skills. I am absolutely wrong. You are intelligent and funny. I enjoy your videos.
Had you met my relatives your faith (in our lack of thinking skills) would be restored. 🤣
@@Erin-Thor That's hilarious!
@@TheNewDawnLeadership - If only it was a joke it would be funny. 🙄
The irony is this: the advancements we have on prosthetics today have a large part to do with Terry. A very unbelievably beautiful person, an inspiration.
Even though I know this story, I still cried through this entire video!!
Me too. And I'm at work. Such an inspiration, and he was just a kid.
Me too
Me too.😭❤🇨🇦
Same here. Still wiping my eyes.
We we were so privileged to see Terry when he ran through downtown Toronto, Ontario. We went to see him on our lunch break and office workers were coming out of office buildings in droves, pulling out their wallets and handing Terry and his team handfuls of money. It was so inspiring. You couldn't hear yourself talk over the clapping and cheering.
I was working day shift in TGH’s ER when Terry ran on University Avenue. Couldn’t leave the department, but was able to see him as he ran by. Can’t even describe that heart wrenching event. Terry’s a true Canadian hero! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
I was there along with you…aged 8. My mom used to work for Simpsons…so she left early for lunch and I played hooky that day and she and I watched him in total awe. I’m now 50 and a cancer/terminal CRPS survivor and I’m still teary eyed thinking about him. I gave him 6.00 that was in my piggy bank..along with so many others who emptied coin purses and wallets…and now I give rolls of toonies to my kids for terry fox runs 💕 Glad we share such a beautiful memory
@@Momcat_maggiefelinefan I went for you ((hugs)) aged 8 and for all the others who couldn’t that day. Your hospital was the place I had to let go of my wonderful fiancée in 2005 after he died from complications from a lung transplant done at TGH (he had cystic fibrosis and got a mrsa infection during the operation) ty for your selfless service to people like Matthew and our family.You are an ANGEL xx
@@MamaStyles Yes, a wonderful memory that I will never forget and one I share with others whenever I can.
@@MamaStyles Thank you. One frequently hears the negative experiences with and comments about the medical profession and its providers. Good comments are few and seldom acknowledged.
march 2023 my mother was diagnosed with lung and colon cancer. march 2024....she is in remission and is cancer free for now.....thank you Terry.
Growing up as a kid, the Terry Fox run was a critical part of every school year. He was definitely someone who impacted Canada in a way beyond words, and certainly beyond his expectations. I don't think he would imagine the Canadian icon that he would become today.
Proud Canadian here. 57 years old. I remember this happening. Sometimes I am bothered when there are too many pauses. This time, I needed the pauses to wipe away tears. Canada has been tasked with finishing what Terry started.
I was 8 years old at that time , my mom would watch the news every day, not much they could do about Cancer back then my Grandmother passed in 81 from lung Cancer and there was nothing that could be done , so much has progressed since then better care , cures , stem cell transplants , surgeries , im a survivor...thanks Terry fox for bring awarness
Finally! I was hoping you'd do this
Edit: I feel like a lot more people outside of Canada realize how great of a thing he did.
Same here!
The $750 million raised for research also helps people around the world because research results saves lives globally.
He is regularly voted either the #1 or #2 most admired Canadian by Canadians. He is known and loved in this country by adults and children alike. He is a true hero!
I went to live in Cuba for a year or so and I didn't know until I got there but they host the second largest terry fox run annually. Cuba and Canada have been close friends for a while and i was genuinely so happy that they knew about and respect terry alot.
I grew up with the Terry Fox runs and fundraisers in school not knowing I'd one day be thankful for them. I had an emergency heart surgery back in February when it was found I had a tumor. If it wasn't for Terry, I would not be here right now. I did sob like a big ol' baby watching this as well lol. Glad you got to know him, too 💖
sitting here bawling like I did when the bad news first broke 💔
we all loved and still love our dear Terry Fox
There are many Canadians who get caught somewhere between anger and laughter when we hear that Michael Jordan or Tom Brady are the "greatest athletes of all time". I don't think there is a single person alive who could hold a candle to Terry. In Thunder Bay Ontario there is a beautiful memorial to Terry, every time Ive stopped there it puts a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.
Thanks for helping to bring awareness to such an amazing soul.
Agreed. That monument is lovely up on the heights.
I got arrested at that monument lol
There are now Terry Fox Runs in 25 countries around the world. He message of strength and determination just keeps rolling
When many of us Canadians think of a hero, Terry Fox comes to mind! Legend is an understatement, and yes, Canadian or otherwise - a legend for humanity! Our kids learn about him every September, and I am forever grateful that his legacy lives on! I still contribute to cancer research in his name (and so many others that have come after him).
Thanks for checking out his story!
I remember watching Terry Fox on the news during his run. I have no words to express how remarkable he was, if there was ever an iconic Canadian, Terry Fox would be just that person.
Terry Fox is a Canadian legend and runs take place every September in his honour. I still get misty when I think about this wonderful young man who did so much to help cure cancer. He makes me even a prouder Canadian.❤
I can’t believe how emotional I am watching this. I absolutely adore this man and his legacy.
No one in Canada can compare to this man in terms of heroism
No one in “North America “ can compare
Maybe Rick Hansen with his man in motion wheel chair across the globe.
Can't believe it either, but here I am crying from the very beginning of the video. What a courageous young man Terry was.
Thanks so very much for covering this. I would give it a million likes if I could. I can't put into words how much Terry Fox, and his legacy, means to me. Thank you.