Terrey Stanley "Terry" Fox (July 28, 1958 - June 28, 1981) is an athlete athlete, researcher in humanity, and Canadian cancer researcher. In 1980, with one leg amputated, he embarked on an eastern route to western Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometers (3,339 mi), and ultimately sacrificed his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting world heritage. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in more than 60 countries and is now the world's largest single-day fundraiser for cancer research; more than C $ 750 million has been raised on its behalf, in January 2018.
Fox is a long-distance runner and basketball player for Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, high school and Simon Fraser University. Her right leg was amputated in 1977 after she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, though she continued to run on artificial legs. He also played wheelchair basketball in Vancouver, winning three national championships.
In 1980, he started the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. He hopes to collect one dollar out of every 24 million Canadians. He started with a little fanfare from St. John's, Newfoundland, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. Fox had become a national star by the time he arrived in Ontario; he made many public appearances with businessmen, athletes, and politicians in his quest to raise money. She was forced to end her flight outside Thunder Bay when the cancer spread to her lungs. His hopes for coping with the disease and completing his marathon ended when he died nine months later.
In addition to being the youngest person ever named Canadian Order Companions, Fox won the 1980 Lou Marsh Award as the best sportsman and was named Newsmaker of the Year Canada in 1980 and 1981. Considered a national hero, he possesses many buildings, sculptures, streets and parks named in his honor across the country.
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Early life and cancer
Terry Fox was born on July 28, 1958, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Rolland and Betty Fox. Rolland is a diversion for Canada's National Railway. Terry has an older brother, Fred, a younger brother, Darrell, and a younger sister, Judith. Terry's maternal grandmother is MÃÆ'Ã… © tis and Terry's younger brother, Darrell, has Más official status.
His family moved to Surrey, British Columbia, in 1966, then settled in Port Coquitlam, in 1968. His parents were dedicated to their family, and his mother was very protective of his children; Through him, Fox developed his harsh dedication to whatever task he did. His father remembers that he is very competitive, noting that Terry hates losing so much that he will continue to do any activities until he succeeds.
He is an enthusiastic athlete, playing soccer, rugby and baseball as a child. His passion was for basketball and although he stood only five feet and was a poor player at the time, Fox was trying to get his school team in the eighth grade. Bob McGill, physical education teacher and Terry basketball coach at Mary Hill Junior High School, felt he was more suited to being a long-distance runner and encouraging him to join the sport. Fox does not want to run cross country, but takes it because he respects and wants to please his coach. He is determined to continue playing basketball, even if he is the last replacement player on the team. Fox only played a minute in the eighth grade of the season but dedicated his summer to improve his game. He became a regular player in the ninth grade and earned his starting position in the tenth grade. In grade 12, he won his high school athlete from the year award along with his best friend Doug Alward.
Although at first he was not sure if he wanted to go to university, Fox's mother convinced him to enroll in Simon Fraser University, where he studied kinesiology as a springboard to become a physical education teacher. He tries for the university junior basketball team, earning a place in front of more talented players due to his determination.
On November 12, 1976, when Fox was driving to a family home on Morrill Street in Port Coquitlam, he became troubled by the construction of a nearby bridge, and crashed into the back of the pickup truck. While his car was left unplugged, Fox appeared with only his right knee hurting. He again felt sick in December, but chose to ignore it until the end of the basketball season. In March 1977, his pain increased and eventually he went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of cancer that often begins near the knee. Fox believes his car accident weakened his knee and made him vulnerable to the disease, even though his doctor thought it had nothing to do. He was told that his legs had to be amputated, he would need chemotherapy treatment, and that recent medical advances meant he had a 50 percent chance of survival. Fox knew that two years earlier, the figure was only 15 percent; an impressive increase in survival rates on her cancer research scores.
With the help of artificial legs, Fox runs three weeks after amputation. He then flourished to play golf with his father. The doctor was impressed with Fox's positive outlook, stating it contributed to his rapid recovery. She underwent sixteen months of chemotherapy and found the time she spent at the British Cancer Cancer Control Agency facility when she watched fellow cancer patients suffer and died of the disease. Fox ends his treatment with a new goal: he feels he owes his survival for medical advancement and wants to live his life in a way that will help others find courage.
In the summer of 1977, Rick Hansen, in collaboration with the Canadian Seat Sports Association, invited Fox to try his wheelchair basketball team. Although he was undergoing chemotherapy treatment at the time, Fox's energy impressed Hansen. Less than two months after learning how to play sports, Fox was named team members for the national championships in Edmonton. He won three national titles with the team, and was named the all star by the North American Wheelchair Basketball Association in 1980.
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Marathon of Hope
The night before his cancer surgery, Fox was given an article about Dick Traum, the first person to be amputated to complete the New York City Marathon. The article inspired him; he started a 14-month training program, telling his family that he planned to compete in his own marathon. Personally, he devised a broader plan. His hospital experience has made Fox angry at how little money is dedicated to cancer research. He intends to run Canada long in hopes of raising awareness of cancer, a goal he originally revealed to his friend, Douglas Alward.
Fox ran with an unusual gait, for he had to jump on a good foot because the extra spring time on his imitation foot needed to be reset after each step. He found the training painful because of the extra pressure he had to give on both his good legs and his stump causing bruises on bones, blisters and severe pain. Fox found that after about 20 minutes each run, he crossed the line of pain and ran easier.
On September 2, 1979, Fox competed in a 17-mile road race in Prince George, British Columbia. He finished in last place, ten minutes behind his closest competitor, but his effort was greeted with tears and applause from other participants. After the marathon, he revealed his complete plan to his family. Her mother discouraged her, angering Fox, though she later came to support the project. She remembered, "She said, 'I think you'll be one of the first to believe me.' And I do not. I was the first to disappoint him. "Fox initially hoped to raise $ 1 million, then $ 10 million, but then tried to raise $ 1 for every 24 million Canadians.
Get started
On October 15, 1979, Fox sent a letter to the Canadian Cancer Society where he announced his intent and asked for funds. He declared that he would "conquer" his disability, and promised to complete his journey, even if he had to "crawl every last mile". Explaining why he wanted to raise money for research, Fox outlined his personal experience about cancer treatment:
I soon realized that it was only half of my search, because when I underwent a 16 month ordeal that physically and emotionally drained chemotherapy, I was rudely awakened by the feeling that surrounded and flowed through the cancer clinic. There was a face with a brave smile, and the people who had given up smiled. There was a feeling of hopeless denial, and a feeling of despair. My search will not be selfish. I can not go away knowing these faces and feelings will remain, even though I will be released from me. Somewhere the pain must stop.... and I am determined to take myself to the limit for this purpose.
Fox did not promise that his efforts would lead to cancer healing, but he closed his letter with the statement: "We need your help.People at cancer clinics around the world need people who believe in miracles.I am not a dreamer, and I do not say that this will start any kind of definitive answer or a cure for cancer.I believe in miracles I have to. "The Cancer Society was skeptical of his dedication but agreed to support Fox after he got a sponsor and asked him to get a medical certificate from a cardiologist declared that he was fit to try to run. Fox was diagnosed with left ventricular hypertrophy - an enlarged heart - a condition usually associated with athletes. Doctors warned Fox about the potential risks he faced, although they did not consider his condition a significant problem. They support her participation when she promises that she will soon stop if she starts having heart problems.
The second letter was sent to several companies seeking donations for vehicles, running shoes, and to cover other running expenses. Fox sent another letter asking for funds to buy the running legs. He observed that when he was grateful to live after his cancer treatment, "I remember promising myself that, if I lived, I would rise to face a new challenge [fundraising for cancer research] directly and prove myself worthy of life, something that too many people take it for granted. "Ford Motor Company donated a camper van, while Imperial Oil donated fuel, and Adidas his running shoes. Fox turned every company who asked him to validate their product and refused any donations that brought the terms, because he insisted that no one would benefit from running.
Tracks across Canada
The Marathon began on April 12, 1980, when Fox dipped his right foot in the Atlantic Ocean near St. John's. John's, Newfoundland, and fill two large bottles with sea water. He intends to save one as a souvenir and pour the other into the Pacific Ocean after completing his journey in Victoria, British Columbia. Fox is supported by Doug Alward, who drives a van and cooks food.
Fox met with strong winds, heavy rain and snowstorms in his first few days. He was initially disappointed by the reception he received, but was heartened after arriving in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, where the city's 10,000 residents presented him with a donation of more than $ 10,000. During the trip, Fox often expresses his anger and frustration to the people he sees as a running barrier, and he often fights with Alward. By the time they reached Nova Scotia, they barely spoke, and it was arranged for brother Fox Darrell, then 17, to join them as a buffer. Fox left the Maritimes on June 10 and faces a new challenge of entering Quebec due to his group's inability to speak French and drivers who continue to force it out of the way. Fox arrived in Montreal on June 22, a third of a journey through a journey of 8,000 kilometers (5,000 mi), after collecting more than $ 200,000 in donations. Around this time, Terry Fox escaped the attention of Isadore Sharp who was the founder and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - and who had lost a son to melanoma in 1978 just a year after Terry's diagnosis. Sharp is interested in the story of a one-legged boy "trying to do the impossible" and running across the country; so she offers food and accommodation at her hotel on the way. When Terry was discouraged because so few people donated, Sharp promised $ 2 miles [to run] and persuaded nearly 1,000 other companies to do the same. Sharp's drive convinces Terry to continue with Marathon of Hope. Convinced by the Canadian Cancer Society that arriving in Ottawa for Canada Day will help fundraising efforts, he remains in Montreal for a few extra days.
Fox crossed into Ontario in the town of Hawkesbury on the last Saturday of June. He was met by a brass band and thousands of residents lined the streets to comfort him, while Ontario Provincial Police gave him a companion throughout the province. Despite the scorching summer heat, he continued to run 26 miles (42 km) per day. Upon arriving in Ottawa, Fox met with Governor-General Ed Schreyer and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and honored guests at various sporting events in the city. In front of 16,000 fans, he performed the opening ceremony in the Canadian Football League match and was given a standing ovation. The Fox journal reflects his growing joy at the acceptance he receives as he begins to understand how deeply the Canadian movement is by his efforts.
On July 11, a crowd of 10,000 people met Fox in Toronto, where he was honored at Nathan Phillips Square. As he ran into the square, he joined the streets by many, including National Hockey League star Darryl Sittler, who presented Fox with his 1980 All-Star Game jersey. The Cancer Society estimates to collect $ 100,000 in donations on that day alone. As he continued through southern Ontario, he was greeted by Hockey Hall of Fame Bobby Orr who gave him a check for $ 25,000. Fox considers Orr's meetings in the spotlight on his journey.
As Fox's fame grows, the Cancer Institute schedules it to attend more functions and deliver more speeches. Fox is trying to accommodate any request he believes will raise money, no matter how far he takes it. But he is angry, what he feels is a media intrusion in his personal life, for example when the Toronto Star reported that he went on a date. Fox was not sure who he could trust in the media after negative articles began to appear, including one by Globe and Mail that characterized him as a "tyranny brother" who verbally abused Darrell and claimed he ran because he held a grudge against a doctor who had misdiagnosed his condition, the charge he called "junk".
Physical demands ran a marathon every day carrying casualties on Fox's body. Apart from the days of rest in Montreal taken at the request of the Cancer Society, he refused to take time off, even on his 22nd birthday. He often suffers from inflamed shin splints and knees. He developed a cyst on his stump and experienced a spell dizzy. At one point, he suffered pain in his ankle that did not want to leave. Although she was afraid she had developed a stress fracture, she ran for three more days before seeking medical attention, and was then relieved to know that it was tendonitis and could be treated with painkillers. Fox refused a call for him to seek a routine medical examination, and refused advice he was risking his future health.
Despite his remarkable healing capacity, Fox discovered that at the end of August he was exhausted before starting the day. On September 1, outside Thunder Bay, he was forced to pause after he suffered a strong cough and felt a pain in his chest. Not sure what to do, he ran back as the crowds on the highway shouted their support. A few miles later, short of breath and with continuing chest pain, she asks Alward to drive her to the hospital. He immediately feared that he had run his last kilometer. The next day, Fox held a crying news conference where he announced that his cancer had returned and spread to his lungs. He was forced to terminate operations after 143 days and 5,373 kilometers (3,339 mi). Fox declined an offer to complete the run as his successor, stating that he wanted to complete his own marathon.
National response
Fox has raised $ 1.7 million by the time he is forced to leave Marathon. He realized that the nation would see the consequences of the disease, and hoped that this might lead to greater generosity. A week after his journey ended, CTV Television Network organized a national telethon to support the Fox and the Canadian Cancer Society. Supported by Canadian and international celebrities, the five-hour event generated $ 10.5 million. Among the donations are $ 1 million each by the governments of British Columbia and Ontario, the first to create a new research institute to be established in the name of Fox, and the latter a donation given to the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation. Donations continued throughout the winter, and by next April, more than $ 23 million had been raised.
Good supporters and sympathizers from around the world flooded Fox with letters and signs of support. At one point, he received more letters than any other combined Port Coquitlam. Such was his fame that a letter intended only for "Terry Fox, Canada" was successfully delivered.
In September 1980, he invested in a special ceremony as a Friend of the Order of Canada; he is the youngest person who is honored. The British Columbia Lieutenant Governor named him at the Dogwood Order, the provincial highest honor. The Canada Sports Hall of Fame commissioned a permanent exhibition, and Fox was named the Lou Marsh Prize winner for 1980 as the nation's top athlete. He was named 1980 Newsmaker of the Year Canada. The Ottawa Citizen describes the national response to its marathon as "one of the most powerful outpourings of emotion and generosity in Canadian history".
Death
In the following months, Fox received several chemotherapy treatments; However, the disease continues to spread. As his condition deteriorated, the Canadians wished for miracles and Pope John Paul II sent a telegram saying he was praying for Fox. Doctors turn to experimental interferon treatment, although their effectiveness against osteogenic sarcoma is unknown. He suffered an adverse reaction to his first treatment, but continued the program after the break.
Fox was again treated at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster on June 19, 1981, with chest congestion and developing pneumonia. He fell into a coma and died at 4:35 am PDT on June 28, 1981, with his family at his side. The Canadian government ordered flags across the country descended into half-masts, an unprecedented honors normally reserved for statesmen. Overcoming House of Commons, Trudeau said, "It is very rare in the life of a nation that the courageous spirit of one person unites everyone in the celebration of his life and in mourning for his death... We do not think of him as being defeated by misfortune but as a person which inspires us with the example of the triumph of human spirit over adversity. "
His funeral in Port Coquitlam was attended by 40 brothers and 200 guests, and aired on national television; hundreds of communities in Canada also hold funerals, public memorials are held at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and Canada again floods the offices of the Cancer Society with donations.
Legacy
Fox remains a prominent figure in Canadian folklore. His determination to unite the nation; people from all walks of life give their support to run and their memories inspire pride in all areas of the country. A 1999 national survey referred to him as Canada's greatest hero, and he came second after Tommy Douglas in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 2004
In September 2013, Dr. Jay Wunder, a sarcoma specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, notes that the survival rate for osteosarcoma has increased dramatically since Fox's death. Most patients "undergo limb or extremity surgery." Now the cure rate is almost 80 percent in younger patients, and in older patients it is more like 70 percent... So that's a big change in the couple decades. "This progress in treatment may be partly due to the $ 750 million raised since Terry Fox started the Marathon of Hope, in January 2018.
Attitude to disability
Fox expresses a strong attitude to the situation: he refuses to consider himself disabled, and will not allow anyone to pity her, told Toronto radio station that she found a more "useful and challenging" life because she lost her leg. His accomplishments helped redefine Canada's view of disability and the inclusion of disabled people in society. Fox's actions increase the visibility of persons with disabilities, and otherwise affect the attitudes of persons with disabilities, by showing their inability to be portrayed in a positive light. Rick Hansen commented that it was challenging the public to focus on abilities rather than disabilities. "What counts as limitation becomes a great opportunity, people with disabilities start seeing things differently, they come with great pride," he wrote.
In contrast, the narrative surrounding Fox has been criticized as describing the media's focus on stereotypical depictions of the heroic and extraordinary attainment of persons with disabilities, rather than more worldly achievements. Actor Alan Toy said, "Sure, he raised money for cancer research and believes it shows human capacity for achievement, but many people with disabilities are made to feel like failure if they do not do something extraordinary They may be bankers or factories workers - its usefulness to the public Do we have to be 'supercrip' to be valid? And if we're not super, are we invalid? "The media's idealization of Fox has also been criticized for emphasizing an individualistic approach to disease and disability, where the body is the machine to be mastered , rather than the social model of disability, in which social attitudes and barriers to inclusion play an important role in determining who is disabled.
Terry Fox Run
One of the early proponents of Fox is Isadore Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels. Sharp has lost his own son to cancer and offers Fox and his friends free accommodation at his hotel. He donated $ 10,000 and challenged 999 other businesses to do the same. Sharp also proposed an annual fundraiser in the Fox name. Fox agrees, but insists that his path is not competitive. There are no winners or losers, and anyone who participates can run, walk or ride. Sharp faced opposition to the project. The Cancer Society is afraid that the fall will reduce traditional April campaigns, while other charities believe that additional fundraisers will leave less money for their purposes. Sharp survived, and he, the Four Seasons Hotel and the Fox family organized the first Terry Fox Run on September 13, 1981.
Over 300,000 people took part and raised $ 3.5 million in the first Terry Fox Run. Canadian schools were urged to join the second race, which was held on September 19, 1982. School participation has continued since then, evolving into National School Run Day. The track, which raised more than $ 20 million in its first six years, grew into an international event because more than a million people in 60 countries took part in 1999, collecting $ 15 million that year alone. On the 25th anniversary of Terry Fox Run, over three million people take part every year. The grant from the Terry Fox Foundation, which regulates its course, has helped Canadian scientists make a lot of progress in cancer research. Terry Fox Run is the largest one-day fundraiser in the world for cancer research, and over $ 750 million has been raised on its behalf, in January 2018. Terry Fox Run's 30th held on September 19, 2010.
Awards
Physical alerts in Canada named after Fox include:
- Around 32 roads and roads, including Terry Fox's Courage Tenderness near Thunder Bay, near where Fox ended his journey and where the statue was erected as a monument;
- 14 schools, including a new school in a suburb of Montreal renamed Terry Fox Elementary School shortly after his death, and Port Coquitlam secondary school, from which he graduated, was renamed Terry Fox Secondary School on January 18, 1986;
- 14 other buildings, including many athletic centers and the Terry Fox Research Institute in Vancouver;
- Seven statues, including the Terry Fox Monument in Ottawa, which is the origin of The Path of Heroes, a federal government initiative that seeks to honor the people who make up the nation;
- Nine fitness paths;
- The previously unnamed mountain in the Canadian Rockies in the Selwyn ranks, named Mount Terry Fox by the British Columbia government; the surrounding area is now known as Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park;
- The Terry Fox Fountain of Hope was installed in 1982 on the basis of Rideau Hall;
- The Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker CCGS Terry Fox , which was commissioned in 1983;
- In 2011, a series of moving bronze Fox figurines, designed by writer Douglas Coupland and describing Fox running towards the Pacific Ocean, was unveiled outside BC Place in downtown Vancouver.
- In 2012, Fox was incorporated into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in the Builder category in recognition of his public services on behalf of research fundraising.
Shortly after his death, Fox was named Newsmaker of the Year for 1981, and the Canada Post announced the production of a warning seal in 1981, passing through a traditionally held position that stamps honoring people should not be made until ten years after their death. British rock star Rod Stewart was so touched by Marathon Hope that he was inspired to write and dedicate the song "Never Give Up on a Dream" Ã, - found on his 1981 album Tonight I'm Respectful Ã, - to Fox. Stewart also called his 1981-1982 tour in Canada as "Terry Fox Tour".
The Terry Fox Hall of Fame was founded in 1994 to recognize individuals who have made contributions that improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. The Terry Fox Laboratory research center was established in Vancouver to conduct leading-edge research on the causes and potential for healing for cancer.
Royal Canadian Mint produced a special dollar coin in 2005 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. It was their first regular circulation coin to feature Canadians.
In 2008, Terry Fox was named Canada National Historice, a recognition given by the Canadian government to people who are considered to have played a significant national role in the country's history. Fox's appointment was due to his status as an "eternal icon", his personal qualities, and for the manner in which the Marathan Hope had captivated the country and resonated deeply with the Canadians.
Fox's mother, Betty Fox, was one of eight people who brought the Olympic Flag to BC Place Stadium at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The game sees the Terry Fox Award awarded to Olympic athletes who embody the character of Fox's determination and humility in the face of adversity.
Starting in 2015 Manitoba set the first Monday of August, formerly known as Civic Holiday, as Terry Fox Day.
Movies
Fox's story was dramatized in the 1983 biopic The Terry Fox Story . Produced by the Home Box Office, the film is aired as a television movie in the United States and has a theater show in Canada. The film stars actor Eric Fryer and Robert Duvall, and is the first film made specifically for pay television. The film received mixed reviews but was generally positive. However, it was criticized by Fox's family about how it describes his patience. The Terry Fox Story was nominated for eight Genie Awards, and won five, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
The second film, titled Terry , which focuses on Marathon Harapan, was produced by the CTV Television Network in 2005. Fox is played by Shawn Ashmore. He is not amputated; Digital editing is used to place outside the prosthesis on its original foot. The film is supported by the Fox family, and describes her attitude more positively than the first film. The Canadian National Basketball Association star Steve Nash, who he inspired by Fox when he was a child, directed a 2010 Into the Wind documentary, which aired on ESPN as part of 30 to 30 > series.
Steve Fonyo and Rick Hansen
Terry Fox was not the first to try to run across Canada. Mark Kent crossed the country in 1974 as he raised money for the Canadian team at the 1976 Summer Olympics. When he stayed, Fox refused to let anyone finish the Marathon of Hope, having promised to finish it himself as soon as he recovered. Steve Fonyo, an 18-year-old boy who had the same cancer and who also had his leg amputated, was wanted in 1984 to emulate Fox's release, calling his effort "Journey for Lives". After leaving St. John's on March 31, Fonyo reached the point where Fox was forced to end his marathon in late November, and complete a continental run on May 29, 1985. Journey for Lives raised more than $ 13 million for cancer research.
Canadian Paralympic Athlete Rick Hansen, who recruited Fox to play in his wheelchair basketball team in 1977, was also inspired by Marathon Harapan. Hansen, who first considered going around the world in his wheelchair in 1974, started Man in Motion World Tour in 1985 with the goal of collecting $ 10 million for spinal cord research. As Fonyo had done, Hansen stopped at Fox's ending place in honor of a late runner. Hansen completed his world tour in May 1987 after 792 days and 40,073 kilometers (24,900 mi); he traveled through 34 countries and raised more than $ 26 million.
See also
- Terry (book)
References
Foot Records
Bibliography
External links
- The Terry Fox Foundation
- CBC Digital Archive - Terry Fox 25: Reviving Marathon of Hope
- BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
- Canadian Encyclopedia, Courage Terry Fox
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