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“It snowed all day long, fortunately it didn't stay on the road. It was very, very cold today. Fortunately, the wind was at my back. The terrain was rolly but not big hills. The first miles were like usual tough, but I felt quite good from there till the end of 10 miles.”

Quote by Terry Fox

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Terry Fox, born on July 28, 1958, and passed away on June 28, 1981, was a renowned Canadian long-distance runner. In 1980, he initiated and completed the 'Marathon of Hope' charity run to raise funds for cancer research. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 17, Fox embarked on this journey to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Despite his own battle with the disease, he overcame immense physical pain, but was forced to end the run due to his deteriorating health. more

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