“I guess that one of the most important things I've learned is that nothing is ever completely bad. Even cancer. It has made me a better person. It has given me courage and a sense of purpose I never had before. But you don't have to do like I did...wait until you lose a leg or get some awful disease, before you take the time to find out what kind of stuff you're really made of. You can start now. Anybody can.”
Quote by Terry Fox
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Terry Fox
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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