The Razorback Who Conquered Cancer And Inspired Millions: Bob Dorsey

Webby february 1, 1981 his goal of raising $1 for cancer research for every canadian was surpassed, when the marathon of hope fund reached $24. 17 million.

Webterry fox started his marathon of hope in april 1980 to raise money for cancer research.

Webin 1981, just months before he passed away, terry realized his goal of raising a dollar for every canadian to fight cancer, as the terry fox marathon of hope fund.

Weban active teenager involved in many sports, terry was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg.

Webwhen he learned he had cancer and would lose his leg, he resolved to do something to help other cancer victims.

He had to stop his run, just outside thunder bay, ont. , in sept.

Webinspired by the cancer patients he met while undergoing 16 months of chemotherapy, fox vowed to run across canada to raise money for cancer research.