LOCAL HISTORY

After completing his run through Paris, Terry was driven back to the Holiday Inn in Brantford for a well-deserved reception and presentation in his honour

"Today was again a very difficult day. I ran hard and fast but was tired and drained. The only thing that kept me going was the fact that the people of Brantford were waiting for me and I made it here! It was Darrell's birthday today, what a way to spend it!”

Terry travelled back and forth between communities, and was adamant about marking the exact spot where he stopped running the day before Doug left a pile of rocks off the highway and Terry always started from behind the rocks. Terry said,

“I’m running every single foot of the way. If I ever missed some of it, nobody could ever trust me.”

The following day, on July 16th, he resumed his journey, steadfast in his resolve to cover 30 miles each day with the support of his loyal friends Doug and Daryl Alward, who accompanied him in a van along the route

Despite his fame and the widespread admiration he garnered, Terry remained focused on his mission, urging supporters not to interrupt his concentration as he continued his marathon. His dedication and selflessness inspired a nation and left a lasting impression on the landscape of cancer research and advocacy in Canada. Terry Fox's legacy continues to resonate, serving as a testament to the power of one individual's unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others

July15,1980–TerrybeinginterviewedbyCKPCBrantford RadioattheHolidayInninBrantford,ON

July 28, 2024 would have been Terry’s 66th birthday. Honour his legacy and continue his dream by joining us for this year’s #TerryFoxRun on September 15th , at 10am, run starts at 11am at Paris High School. You can walk, run or roll. Register online today.