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When one is asked to name their idea of a true hero, their response will undoubtedly be T erry .Fox. After 18 months and running over 5,000 kilometres (3,107 tniles) to prepare, Terry started his run in St. Johns, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 with littlefanfare. Although it was difficult to gamer attention in the beginning, enthusiasm soon grew, and the money collected along his route began to mount. He ran 42 kilometres (26 miles) a day through Canada's Atlantic provinces, Quebec and Ontario. It was a journey that Canadians never forgot. However, on September 1st, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 miles), Terry was forced to stop running outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario because cancer bad appeared in his lungs. An entire nation was stunned and saddened. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981 at age 22. Although it has been 26 years since Terry was forced to leave his run, his memory continues to grow brighter each year. His run takes place in countries all over the world and has raised over $400 million dollars towards cancer research. Each year CCI pays tribllte to this courageous young man by hosting their own run. Special thanks toMr. Coukell for his annual dedication to this cause.