Wow, that was emotional for me and I'm not even Canadian. Thank you for sharing the story. Happy Remembrance Day and thank you for also reacting to the Star Spangled Banner for our Veterans Day. It's important to understand that's why we don't allow our flag to touch or drag on the ground. 🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦
DANIEL! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Our mouths dropped when we saw this pop up 🤯 ! It was amazing to witness such heroics in those videos - and you just provided some of your own! We're going to pay this generosity forward ourselves by donating to a local cause. THANK YOU for supporting strong values!
HOLY! I AM Canadian... This blows me away ❤ There are many contenders, but Terry Fox is likely the greatest Canadian of all time. I thank you for such a generous gift in his name Edit: Thinking of an American flag lying on the ground makes me very uncomfortable. That's just not a thing I can stand around and watch 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇲
I am an American, and I had no idea who Terry Fox was until one drizzly morning nearly 40 years ago in the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia. I was out for a long run myself, in the vicinity of BC Place Stadium. As I circled the stadium I came upon something that both broke and warmed my heart in a way I will never forget. It was a statue and memorial to Terry, with a plaque that told the story of his heroic journey across Canada to raise money for cancer research. As I stood there in the softly falling rain with tears streaming down my face, i was deeply touched and humbled by the courage, strength and determination he displayed in the face of what for most of us would be overwhelming tragedy. I've never forgotten that moment, and what it taught me has inspired me to face and overcome adversity in my own life that would have otherwise defeated and destroyed me. God bless you, Terry. I have no doubt that you are peacefully resting in the highest of heavens, in the loving company of the greatest and most noble souls mankind has been blessed to have as our brother and friend. 🇨🇦♥️🙏🕉️♥️🇺🇸
AWESOME...Firstly I didn't realize you guys were Canadian. As a fellow Canadian I couldn't be prouder of you guys for doing this tribute to the greatest Canadian hero we have ever had. He was an ordinary Canadian who represents all that it is to be a Canadian and a great human being. In my youth I rode a 10 speed bike from Toronto to Newfoundl;and and I can't tell you how hard it was to do that so imagine doing it on one leg !!! A marathon a day and all unselfishly to help others. I have gone on his annual run now for the last 25 years and feel honored that I can contribute to his legacy in that small way. Once again thanks and R.I.P. Terry ...you will never be forgotten.
Thanks so much Phil and Samantha for honouring one of Canada's most remarkable citizens. I'm 71 years old and I've seen this short film (and several others) about Terry's incredible sacrifice and courage and each time I watch it still makes me teary eyed. I remember my two sons fundraising each year for the Terry Fox run when they were in public school, they didn't quite understand everything they were doing but were proud nonetheless. It warms my heart to think that Terry's outstanding accomplishments had such a positive impact for cancer research and that it continues to this day not just in Canada but around the world. Cheers from southern Ontario!
I remember watching the HBO movie about Terry Fox in 1983. His drive to do that run everyday was incredible. I also remember another Canadian in 1987, Rick Hanson that did the Man in Motion Tour. Two very determined individuals.
@@barsandbarbells2022 thanks. on a different note, you should watch anything from in living color, especially their skits on the dating game, football, cooking, exercising, etc. they will DEFINITELY put a laugh on your face
Had to do a book report on "The Terry Fox Story" in High School and I have forgotten so much about him. This was a great choice for today on your part. Thanks.
I live in Thunder Bay, so it's nice to be able to go to the monument every now and then and just pay respect. He made it close to halfway. I have no doubt that if the cancer hadn't of come back he would of kept going all the way to Vancouver no matter how much pain he was in.
Each and every time I have seen Terry announcing that his cancer had spread to his lungs and that he had hope of continuing his run, from the day of his interview to seeing your reaction video today, I have had to reach for the box of tissues. It hurts more when they announce that he died 9 months after this interview. Terry was around my age and I've always admired his courage and determination and that he is so real and likeable.
I don't really want to finish the video at halfway through, why? It really hurts to watch considering the subject, but what an incredible human being And I will finish it, Thank you
It sounds horrible to say but, I think that if Terry had completed his run, it would have had a lesser impact on cancer research and funding. His ultimate sacrifice led to a greater, response the world over. He’s not just Canada’s greatest hero. He has made a huge impact around the globe. R.I.P. Terry!
I was thinking the same thing. He'd have been celebrated for sure for doing something so ' impossible ' however once the attention died down and the media found something else to focus on, probably would have just been cast back into the shadows. Or possibly not as much awareness as it has now. The fact he wasn't able to finish his run, allowed the collective conscious to grasp ahold to finish the run for Terry. So that the people who Terry influenced could show, that they'll take it from here, so his message and inspiration is never ever lost to the shadows again. As an American I knew of him, as another poster said probably due to an HBO movie about him. Though I'd not even remembered him until your video. Great video selection, great message.
Yes, he was a martyr. But not in the traditional meaning. He died trying to bring awareness and help to others. I'm sure that if the Pope tried he could find enough miracles to anoint him a saint. Saint Terry, the patron saint of Canada.
I don't think so... I inversion it would continue as a yearly telethon reminding everyone that we are so close to winning the race against Cancer with Terry starring in a 24 hours televised fundraiser to beat Cancer and bringing aboard hockey players, signers other celebrities like: Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, Keanu Reeves, Connor McDavid, Christine Sinclair, Penny Oleksiak, Céline Dion, Avril Lavigne and Bryan Adams asking for donations and telling stories about a sister, or cousin who fought or is fighting cancer.. Plus Terry giving motivational talks and a donation a portion of that money to cancer research..
I so remember The Run! The evening news would plot it on the map after the press got a hold of it. It took a while before he was noticed by the mainstream. We all knew he was going to make it. Nothing would stop him. His strength of will and character was so obvious. You saw his pain at having to quit. Not physical pain, but emotional. He said he'd be back and continue, and we believed him. This is a happy story, despite the streams of tears coming from my eyes right now. Thanks Sam and Phil.
Can you imagine the quality of the technology of the prosthetics in the 70s? (looks like the 70s) compared to today and the pain he must have endured while running? I've never heard of this person. Thanks for sharing.
That was an amazing story! I was 12 in 1980 and I sadly don't remember hearing anything about this young man where I live just a couple hundred miles south of your border. Don't feel too bad though, I never learned about our National Anthem either until a couple years ago watching a reaction channel!! Thanks public school systems. Back to Terry. WOW! What a truly inspiring story. Not just because of what he did, but also because of what you all have done since then. It warmed my heart to see all those kids writing Terry's name in chalk across the nation. I saw in a comment down below that there isn't a national holiday in his honor??? Tragedy! Come on, Justin. Get with the program!!! Take some time off from ruining your country and make something right for once.
What a great choice for Remembrance Day! I lived in Indonesia for 7 years (working for NGOs) and was based in Jakarta, an extremely (air) polluted city. Every Sunday, Jalan Sudirman (one of many main "drags" in a city of 11 million) is blocked off to vehicle traffic which allows people to run, bike or just mosey along. (Jalan Sudirman is 6 lanes wide and is 4 km long.) Every year, the Canadian Embassy hosts a Terry Fox Run along Jalan Sudirman which is well-attended by both Canadian expats and local school kids. I'm sure Canadian Embassies in other countries do the same, which is more important than some bureaucrat's decision about passport graphics!
I don't think they mentioned it or if they did not enough. 143 straight days. He ran a marathon a day, every day, for 143 straight days, on 1 leg, with active stage 4 cancer
Next up Rick Hansen, who wheelchaired across 5 continents , 40,000kms, or 25,000 miles, on his "Man In Motion" Tour. A hit song with the same name was made as his anthem, and then became the theme song for the Movie St. Elmo's Fire. So the two of you can do a double. Learn about his tour around the World, and also review the song.
Wow, that was emotional for me and I'm not even Canadian. Thank you for sharing the story. Happy Remembrance Day and thank you for also reacting to the Star Spangled Banner for our Veterans Day. It's important to understand that's why we don't allow our flag to touch or drag on the ground. 🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦
DANIEL! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Our mouths dropped when we saw this pop up 🤯 ! It was amazing to witness such heroics in those videos - and you just provided some of your own! We're going to pay this generosity forward ourselves by donating to a local cause. THANK YOU for supporting strong values!
HOLY! I AM Canadian... This blows me away ❤
There are many contenders, but Terry Fox is likely the greatest Canadian of all time. I thank you for such a generous gift in his name
Edit: Thinking of an American flag lying on the ground makes me very uncomfortable. That's just not a thing I can stand around and watch 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇲
He is still running in the hearts of all Canadians. Never forgotten..pride of Canada
Terry Fox Day should be a national holiday in Canada. It’s a travesty that it is not.
Agreed!
A strong opinion, but not without merit.
Our narcissistic leader removed him from our passport. Terry will never die for us Canadians
Please. As a Canadian, he shouldn’t be a national hero. He did a lot for cancer but there are a lot of Canadian heroes that don’t get the recognition.
"Lest ye break faith"
It doesn't matter how many times ! have watched this video it still makes me cry!
I am an American, and I had no idea who Terry Fox was until one drizzly morning nearly 40 years ago in the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia. I was out for a long run myself, in the vicinity of BC Place Stadium. As I circled the stadium I came upon something that both broke and warmed my heart in a way I will never forget. It was a statue and memorial to Terry, with a plaque that told the story of his heroic journey across Canada to raise money for cancer research. As I stood there in the softly falling rain with tears streaming down my face, i was deeply touched and humbled by the courage, strength and determination he displayed in the face of what for most of us would be overwhelming tragedy. I've never forgotten that moment, and what it taught me has inspired me to face and overcome adversity in my own life that would have otherwise defeated and destroyed me. God bless you, Terry. I have no doubt that you are peacefully resting in the highest of heavens, in the loving company of the greatest and most noble souls mankind has been blessed to have as our brother and friend. 🇨🇦♥️🙏🕉️♥️🇺🇸
AWESOME...Firstly I didn't realize you guys were Canadian. As a fellow Canadian I couldn't be prouder of you guys for doing this tribute to the greatest Canadian hero we have ever had. He was an ordinary Canadian who represents all that it is to be a Canadian and a great human being. In my youth I rode a 10 speed bike from Toronto to Newfoundl;and and I can't tell you how hard it was to do that so imagine doing it on one leg !!! A marathon a day and all unselfishly to help others. I have gone on his annual run now for the last 25 years and feel honored that I can contribute to his legacy in that small way. Once again thanks and R.I.P. Terry ...you will never be forgotten.
Wow. What an inspiration!
A holiday would be appropriate. Saint Terry, the patron saint of Canada, should be his remembrance.
Im Canadian and im always speechless after seeing this!! Hes a hero!! 🥹
I watched the news every day to see his progress back then. Doesnt matter how many documentaries I see, l always get chocked up.
Thanks so much Phil and Samantha for honouring one of Canada's most remarkable citizens. I'm 71 years old and I've seen this short film (and several others) about Terry's incredible sacrifice and courage and each time I watch it still makes me teary eyed. I remember my two sons fundraising each year for the Terry Fox run when they were in public school, they didn't quite understand everything they were doing but were proud nonetheless. It warms my heart to think that Terry's outstanding accomplishments had such a positive impact for cancer research and that it continues to this day not just in Canada but around the world. Cheers from southern Ontario!
I remember watching the HBO movie about Terry Fox in 1983. His drive to do that run everyday was incredible.
I also remember another Canadian in 1987, Rick Hanson that did the Man in Motion Tour. Two very determined individuals.
I remember seeing the Terry Fox story movie so many years ago. What a great guy and truly such a great Canadian.
Terry Fox is a true hero and he should never have been removed from our passport! I totally agree with you Phil 👍
It's up to 850 million dollars raised so far
i'm a cancer survivor and i cried so much watching this. this man IS A HERO and was taken way too soon.
🙏🙌
@@barsandbarbells2022 thanks. on a different note, you should watch anything from in living color, especially their skits on the dating game, football, cooking, exercising, etc. they will DEFINITELY put a laugh on your face
Imagine how bad those Prosthetics were back then... I can't even imagine the pain
Love that you did the terry fox video!! thanks :D
This was very moving. I made a donation,
Had to do a book report on "The Terry Fox Story" in High School and I have forgotten so much about him. This was a great choice for today on your part. Thanks.
I live in Thunder Bay, so it's nice to be able to go to the monument every now and then and just pay respect. He made it close to halfway. I have no doubt that if the cancer hadn't of come back he would of kept going all the way to Vancouver no matter how much pain he was in.
There is the Terry Fox Memorial Statue located outside of Thunder Bay along highway 17.
Rod Stewart has a song dedicated to Terry Fox "Never Give Up On A Dream" Well worth a listen.
Big Rod Stewart Fan here. It was being a Rod Stewart fan that I first learned about Terry Fox
Each and every time I have seen Terry announcing that his cancer had spread to his lungs and that he had hope of continuing his run, from the day of his interview to seeing your reaction video today, I have had to reach for the box of tissues. It hurts more when they announce that he died 9 months after this interview. Terry was around my age and I've always admired his courage and determination and that he is so real and likeable.
From a fellow Canadian, thanks so much for reacting to this.
I don't really want to finish the video at halfway through, why? It really hurts to watch considering the subject, but what an incredible human being
And I will finish it,
Thank you
It sounds horrible to say but, I think that if Terry had completed his run, it would have had a lesser impact on cancer research and funding. His ultimate sacrifice led to a greater, response the world over. He’s not just Canada’s greatest hero. He has made a huge impact around the globe. R.I.P. Terry!
I was thinking the same thing. He'd have been celebrated for sure for doing something so ' impossible ' however once the attention died down and the media found something else to focus on, probably would have just been cast back into the shadows. Or possibly not as much awareness as it has now.
The fact he wasn't able to finish his run, allowed the collective conscious to grasp ahold to finish the run for Terry. So that the people who Terry influenced could show, that they'll take it from here, so his message and inspiration is never ever lost to the shadows again.
As an American I knew of him, as another poster said probably due to an HBO movie about him. Though I'd not even remembered him until your video. Great video selection, great message.
Yes, he was a martyr. But not in the traditional meaning. He died trying to bring awareness and help to others. I'm sure that if the Pope tried he could find enough miracles to anoint him a saint. Saint Terry, the patron saint of Canada.
I don't think so... I inversion it would continue as a yearly telethon reminding everyone that we are so close to winning the race against Cancer with Terry starring in a 24 hours televised fundraiser to beat Cancer and bringing aboard hockey players, signers other celebrities like: Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, Keanu Reeves, Connor McDavid, Christine Sinclair, Penny Oleksiak, Céline Dion, Avril Lavigne and Bryan Adams asking for donations and telling stories about a sister, or cousin who fought or is fighting cancer..
Plus Terry giving motivational talks and a donation a portion of that money to cancer research..
I so remember The Run! The evening news would plot it on the map after the press got a hold of it. It took a while before he was noticed by the mainstream. We all knew he was going to make it. Nothing would stop him. His strength of will and character was so obvious. You saw his pain at having to quit. Not physical pain, but emotional. He said he'd be back and continue, and we believed him. This is a happy story, despite the streams of tears coming from my eyes right now. Thanks Sam and Phil.
Can you imagine the quality of the technology of the prosthetics in the 70s? (looks like the 70s) compared to today and the pain he must have endured while running? I've never heard of this person. Thanks for sharing.
I traveled from manitoba to toronto this summer and stopped at the terry fox look out just outside of thunder bay, seeing the ships on lake superior
That was an amazing story! I was 12 in 1980 and I sadly don't remember hearing anything about this young man where I live just a couple hundred miles south of your border. Don't feel too bad though, I never learned about our National Anthem either until a couple years ago watching a reaction channel!! Thanks public school systems. Back to Terry. WOW! What a truly inspiring story. Not just because of what he did, but also because of what you all have done since then. It warmed my heart to see all those kids writing Terry's name in chalk across the nation.
I saw in a comment down below that there isn't a national holiday in his honor??? Tragedy! Come on, Justin. Get with the program!!! Take some time off from ruining your country and make something right for once.
You never fail to bring the most beautiful music thanks to you both 👍
What a great choice for Remembrance Day!
I lived in Indonesia for 7 years (working for NGOs) and was based in Jakarta, an extremely (air) polluted city. Every Sunday, Jalan Sudirman (one of many main "drags" in a city of 11 million) is blocked off to vehicle traffic which allows people to run, bike or just mosey along. (Jalan Sudirman is 6 lanes wide and is 4 km long.)
Every year, the Canadian Embassy hosts a Terry Fox Run along Jalan Sudirman which is well-attended by both Canadian expats and local school kids. I'm sure Canadian Embassies in other countries do the same, which is more important than some bureaucrat's decision about passport graphics!
Hansen and Downie are no slouches, but Terry Fox is easily the greatest Canadian of all time
You need to listen to Rod Stewarts Never Give Up On A Dream. He made it as a tribute to Terry when he had to stop his run.
Big Rod Stewart Fan here. It was being a Rod Stewart fan that I first learned about Terry Fox.
I don't think they mentioned it or if they did not enough. 143 straight days. He ran a marathon a day, every day, for 143 straight days, on 1 leg, with active stage 4 cancer
This was an inspirational story. Weren't there fundraisers for Cancer Research prior to this in Canada?
Next up Rick Hansen, who wheelchaired across 5 continents , 40,000kms, or 25,000 miles, on his "Man In Motion" Tour. A hit song with the same name was made as his anthem, and then became the theme song for the Movie St. Elmo's Fire.
So the two of you can do a double. Learn about his tour around the World, and also review the song.
Can't forget Steve Fonyo either, who finished Terry's run.
Removing Terry Fox from the passport was a terrible decision.
How could they