Terry Fox Booth at the Farmer's Market

Scope and Content: Mike Fox (L) and his brother Bran (R) eagerly wait to greet preople at the Farmer's Market. The brothers are second cousins to Terry Fox, who ran across Canada to raise funds for cancer research in 1980.

History Biographical: Terry Fox, who had lost a leg to cancer, committed to running the length of a marathon (42.2 km or 26.2 miles) every day until he crossed Canada with the aim of raising funds for cancer research and raising awareness of the disease that affected people everywhere. The Marathon of Hope began in Newfoundland on April 12, 1980. Sadly, at the beginning of September 1980, the cancer had come out of remission and was affecting his lungs. He was forced to pause his Marathon of Hope. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981.The first Terry Fox Fundraising Run was held in Lethbridge on September 14, 1980. After 40 years, Lethbridge residents continue to organize and participate in runs to raise funds. Terry requested that all funds raised through these runs go towards cancer research, thus the runs are organized by local volunteers. As of 2020 Lethbridge run, organizers and participants have raised $470,850.

Scope and Content: Mike Fox (L) and his brother Bran (R) eagerly wait to greet preople at the Farmer's Market. The brothers are second cousins to Terry Fox, who ran across Canada to raise funds for cancer research in 1980.

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