Give it at least 500 years: By then Terry Fox will have become a mythological hero to the region of Canada akin to Theseus in Athens or Herakles in Sparta.
I was in grade 5 when Terry Fox ran through Parry Sound, Ontario. The schools were closed that day so we could watch him pass. I remember my mother giving me $5 to put in to the donation cans they carried with him, and him smiling at me as he went by. This has impacted my adult life. Everyone needs heroes.
I’m a Mexican kid from California who was born in 1976 and I grew up knowing about Terry Fox. My dad who was a runner and someone who was born and raised in Mexico and didn’t speak English and had limited understanding of English told me about this guy named Terry Fox. He said he was the most inspirational persons he ever heard about. My father used to tell me when he didn’t want to running he’d think of terry and it made him go running. Terry is a true hero from Canada all the way down to here in California and even further in Mexico. Love you Terry. You will never be forgotten. PS Terry: we are overcoming this cancer battle.
I am a 61-year-old man and still cry every time I see or read about Terry. Now either I'm one foolish old man or Terry sure did capture my heart and soul with what he did!
My grandmother is buried right next to him. When I pay my respects I always stop and look at his headstone. Very understated, probably the way he would have wanted it. A real hero for sure.
Terry Fox is my hero. When I first heard about him I was in Grade 1 and thought of him as this older man. Now, more than twice his age, I can't believe he was only 18 when he put his plan together to run across Canada and raise funds for the faces he couldn't forget.
I teach 10th grade World History in an affluent area of Orange County CA. I show the 30 for 30 Episode "Into the Wind" every year. I feel it's very important to show my students how lucky and blessed they are and for them to see what true hero looks like.
It is very heartwarming to know that Terry is not only a monumental "Canadian Hero" but one which is recognized world wide as the charity run in his name is run in many countries around the world. Thank you dearly for honoring his memory in your class, very decent and noble of you, he was a hero of mine all my life. last August I lost my father to cancer, taking part in Terry's run for cancer this weekend will have a whole new meaning for me.
No matter where you are in Canada, no matter what language you speak, no matter what your political views might be, this is someone we can all be proud of!!
i just cried infront of my computer watching this video when his mom told the story about the christmas presents in 1980.. oh my god, what a guy. today i gain some faith in humanity back
Este joven fue un gran ejemplo para el mundo. Lo admiro mucho. Fue un gran ejemplo de tenacidad, de inspiración y de amor a los demás. Saludos para todo el pueblo canadiense que fue donde nació este gran joven.
thanks to Steve Nash for keeping Terry's memory alive with the younger people.. for us of Terry's age we will always remember that spirit and determination.. can't think of a bigger hero in my lifetime...
i love this man. whenever im down or feel hopeless...I look to him. he always reminds me that we can do so much more as humans...and makes me so incredibly proud to be a canadian. we as canadians come from a long line of explorers, pioneers and hockey players - we can do anything.
He seemed so much older when I was a little kid, but knowing that he was even younger than I am now (23). I can't even put into words how amazing he is. He did this at 21??? A great Canadian!
I'm new to Vancouver, but I felt such awe for what this young man was able to accomplish. He is an incredible human being, inspiration and personal hero. We should all strive for that pure inner strength and integrity Terry had.
My Dad met Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope when Terry came through our home town of Petitcodiac,NB.My Dad organised a reception for Terry on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society and had him over at the house.Years later,I met Terry's parents,Betty and Rollie in Toronto when they retraced Terry's run.Terry was and always will be one of Canada's greatest heroes,one who's memory will never fade...."Somewhere,the hurting must stop." (Terry Fox 1958-1981)
Hi Ron! My name is Cami, and I'm a reporter with CTV Atlantic. I'd love to talk to you about your family's connection to Terry! Would it be alright if I could ask you a few questions? You can reach me at Cami.Kepke@Bellmedia.ca !
His is probably the purest canadian story we will ever see, we will never forget him, in my opinion his story is a national treasure. Terry fox is evidence that god not only gifts individuals but entire nations too, god bless him and all those who have and are suffering From cancer.
As the sayings goes from one of my fav movies "The Sandlot" : "Heroes get remembered,but legends never die" Terry was both. And so much more, words cant describe. As an American I salute you with honors Terry.
Wow. Terry Fox was and still is an inspiration to all who know his story. I will forever remember what he has done for not only cancer research, but in showing love to others he did not even know. Thank you, Terry!
Trust me after seeing it tonight on ESPN I will NEVER forget about him...there are some ppl in this world who are just special and Terry Fox truly was one of them. In-cre-di-ble.
I was six years and living in Ontario when Terry began his run home. His actions not only moved me as a child, but help mold me into the man I am today. A Canadian hero is almost an understatement of what he is. Thank you Terry for teaching the world to simply, never give up and fight for what you believe in. I know I am forever grateful.
Thank you for posting this and thank you to ESPN for making it. Terry Fox is the greatest Canadian that ever lived. I cried the day he died and his memory still makes me cry today.
Terry Fox will always be one my personal heroes. Even more so after watching this video! I'm well proud that I'm able to take part in the Terry Fox runs here (3rd year in a row!) and help spread the word! It's 2012, it's time we beat cancer's bloody bum! R.I.P. Terry Fox! Had you in mind today!
I was 7 years old when this happened I still remember it......still brings tears to my eyes .... I aso remember when Steve Fonyo finished the run .......I respect both men but I definitely think the run was different thru Terry's eyes....I will never forget....
This is an excellent video about an amazing man. Terry Fox is an inspiration to us all. What a guy! He has my eternal respect and admiration....thank you and God bless you Terry
I survived cancer almost 10 years ago, and I believe that it was partly because of Terry Fox. But more than that, Terry was able to do what only a small few can: he inspired us. I wonder if we will ever see the likes of him again.
As sad as it is in terms of the cause he was fighting for, dying when and how he did was the best that could have happened for it. In the middle of the run so that in a way the marathon of hope is never over, and we are finishing it for him each year
I read the comments before I watched the vid. I definetly didnt think I would tear up but then again that was before I watched the vid... We have the olympics on our door step and hero's like this throughout our country. I AM PROUD TO BE CANADIAN!
Awesome guy, running and never stopping. It gives us a lesson no matter what don't let anything stop you from running to what you want and never give up. Though he knew it was inevitable to survive his cancer, he still raised more than what he wanted to. 1 million to 12 million. Pretty awesome leap.
A true Canadian icon. an inspirational and motivator. it goes to show you if one men can do it on one leg and with an illness. imagine what a two legged g healthy person can do.
God does this man make me proud!What an inspiration to us all.I remember Terry Fox from an episode of "Real People" in I think 1980.A man I wish I could be more like.May God hold you in his arms Terry!Thank you for everything you did.You still inspire me to this day.
I was three years old at the time and remember him well. A true Canadian hero. Too bad there aren't more Terry Fox's in the world. It would be a better place if there was. Gone but never forgotten.
He was a super human . Having cancer myself and watching this make me so proud of him and how strong he was . This day today he would have been 60 years old. A man to look up to is an understatement. He died way to young ... How I hate cancer . My hero he will ever be. Thanks for all of your strength and determination Terry Fox. Truly an Inspiration to Canada and the world.
Many of my fellow Americans recognized Terry from the two posters I drew (gasp!) in 1981 and 1984. I think it's time to draw Terry again, this time with the new technology. My rendition of Terry in a headshot lacks any details, which came off a newspaper picture back in 1981. Now I can draw him with so many details, especially his nice set of freckles. Anyway, I did raise awareness, and I cited You Tube, the CBC broadcast, and my own site. Terry remains my first hero born after me.
Really inspired for Terry fox story. I have changed in life to watch Terry fox life. He is a very strong person. Salute to Terry fox. Everyone one to watch fox story.
Proud to call myself a human being. This man is the embodiment of everything we should strive to be. Terry was not without his flaws, as are none of us of course, but what he gave to this world in his all too short life stays and enriches and inspires forever. What a gorgeous and amazing man.
Wanna know why he's unique?
He's the only Canadian every Canadian agrees about
Give it at least 500 years: By then Terry Fox will have become a mythological hero to the region of Canada akin to Theseus in Athens or Herakles in Sparta.
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He shows us to never give up
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True! New Canada, old Canada, young Canada, Lib, Con, green, All Canadians
I was in grade 5 when Terry Fox ran through Parry Sound, Ontario. The schools were closed that day so we could watch him pass. I remember my mother giving me $5 to put in to the donation cans they carried with him, and him smiling at me as he went by. This has impacted my adult life. Everyone needs heroes.
When you are tired, remember Terry's strength, his innocence, and fight on, no matter your battle, OK?
Jason Hamlin thank you for that wake-up call
I promise I will
greatest canadian of all time... not a hockey player, not a politician nor tv personality. this guy. and it's not even close
true jb sucks
The Amusement Park Kid 45 I’d still smash
I’m a Mexican kid from California who was born in 1976 and I grew up knowing about Terry Fox.
My dad who was a runner and someone who was born and raised in Mexico and didn’t speak English and had limited understanding of English told me about this guy named Terry Fox. He said he was the most inspirational persons he ever heard about. My father used to tell me when he didn’t want to running he’d think of terry and it made him go running.
Terry is a true hero from Canada all the way down to here in California and even further in Mexico. Love you Terry. You will never be forgotten.
PS Terry: we are overcoming this cancer battle.
Terry Fox has been my hero for almost fifty years. I remember the day he died. :(
@@MarcosA2976 Thank you for the wonderful story.
I am a 61-year-old man and still cry every time I see or read about Terry. Now either I'm one foolish old man or Terry sure did capture my heart and soul with what he did!
Terry might be the most special kid in Canadian history. A true hero
I'm fifty eight and i'm the same way. He started in my home city when I was 15.
It is hard to believe he was only 18. What courage, commitment and maturity....I probably watch this video at least twice a year...
im from holland even in holland we have the terry fox run. amazing
RobSpartanR16 Nice!
Canada loves you people from holland!
My grandmother is buried right next to him. When I pay my respects I always stop and look at his headstone. Very understated, probably the way he would have wanted it.
A real hero for sure.
Terry Fox is my hero. When I first heard about him I was in Grade 1 and thought of him as this older man. Now, more than twice his age, I can't believe he was only 18 when he put his plan together to run across Canada and raise funds for the faces he couldn't forget.
I teach 10th grade World History in an affluent area of Orange County CA. I show the 30 for 30 Episode "Into the Wind" every year. I feel it's very important to show my students how lucky and blessed they are and for them to see what true hero looks like.
It is very heartwarming to know that Terry is not only a monumental "Canadian Hero" but one which is recognized world wide as the charity run in his name is run in many countries around the world. Thank you dearly for honoring his memory in your class, very decent and noble of you, he was a hero of mine all my life. last August I lost my father to cancer, taking part in Terry's run for cancer this weekend will have a whole new meaning for me.
You are a hero as well....thank you for that.
as a Canadian much respect to you
No matter where you are in Canada, no matter what language you speak, no matter what your political views might be, this is someone we can all be proud of!!
All these years later, I can't even think of Terry without tears rolling down my face.
No matter how many times I watch this, it's so hard not to cry because of how inspirational he was and proud this makes me to be Canadian.
At such a young age & he has experienced life far greater than most ever will
i just cried infront of my computer watching this video when his mom told the story about the christmas presents in 1980.. oh my god, what a guy. today i gain some faith in humanity back
Terry Fox .You are an Inspiration for all Mankind.You will never be forgotten.
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Praveen Anto truer words have never been said. Bless you, Praveen.
One of the most inspirational courageous human beings thats ever graced this world !!
I just had my leg amputated and I needed some inspiration. Thank you Terry.
Este joven fue un gran ejemplo para el mundo. Lo admiro mucho. Fue un gran ejemplo de tenacidad, de inspiración y de amor a los demás. Saludos para todo el pueblo canadiense que fue donde nació este gran joven.
I don't think "Like" does this ESPN piece justice. I absolutely LOVE this!!! Such a remarkable individual, a true hero to any nation!
thanks to Steve Nash for keeping Terry's memory alive with the younger people.. for us of Terry's age we will always remember that spirit and determination..
can't think of a bigger hero in my lifetime...
i love this man. whenever im down or feel hopeless...I look to him. he always reminds me that we can do so much more as humans...and makes me so incredibly proud to be a canadian. we as canadians come from a long line of explorers, pioneers and hockey players - we can do anything.
The will of a warrior, heart of a champion. I Have stopped by his memorial site outside Thunder Bay a couple times. A legendary Canadian.
He seemed so much older when I was a little kid, but knowing that he was even younger than I am now (23). I can't even put into words how amazing he is. He did this at 21??? A great Canadian!
R.I.P We all love Terry Fox
I'm new to Vancouver, but I felt such awe for what this young man was able to accomplish. He is an incredible human being, inspiration and personal hero. We should all strive for that pure inner strength and integrity Terry had.
My Dad met Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope when Terry came through our home town of Petitcodiac,NB.My Dad organised a reception for Terry on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society and had him over at the house.Years later,I met Terry's parents,Betty and Rollie in Toronto when they retraced Terry's run.Terry was and always will be one of Canada's greatest heroes,one who's memory will never fade...."Somewhere,the hurting must stop." (Terry Fox 1958-1981)
Hi Ron! My name is Cami, and I'm a reporter with CTV Atlantic. I'd love to talk to you about your family's connection to Terry! Would it be alright if I could ask you a few questions? You can reach me at Cami.Kepke@Bellmedia.ca !
This Cami girl looks legit Ron. You should reply.
Hope it works out.
Did it work out Cami and ron
His is probably the purest canadian story we will ever see, we will never forget him, in my opinion his story is a national treasure. Terry fox is evidence that god not only gifts individuals but entire nations too, god bless him and all those who have and are suffering
From cancer.
Been 40 years now since Terry's run. He will always be my hero !!
Came for Danny, stayed for the amazing Terry. Can’t believe I didn’t know about him until now. What an amazing story and cause. 💙
"What we do in life, echoes in eternity".
Respect from a fellow 21 year old young adult. I only hope and pray to become half of the man Terry Fox was.
I learned about him last year from ESPN 30 for 30
Only person who I felt inspired by.
As the sayings goes from one of my fav movies "The Sandlot" :
"Heroes get remembered,but legends never die" Terry was both. And so much more, words cant describe. As an American I salute you with honors Terry.
God Bless Terry Fox And His Family!!
Terry Fox Is A True Hero!!
R.I.P Terry Forever!!
I am whatcing from Laos 🇱🇦, today I give up when I see this video. I think he is my inspiration.
Wow. Terry Fox was and still is an inspiration to all who know his story. I will forever remember what he has done for not only cancer research, but in showing love to others he did not even know. Thank you, Terry!
Saludos desde Chile. Terry Fox desde que conocí su historia, ya hace muchos años, ha sido siempre una gran inspiración para mi vida.
The greatest Canadian
Absolutely
i so agree with you i am so sad he died i really wanted to meet him
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True
The greatest human. It figures the greatest human HAD to be Canadian!
Trust me after seeing it tonight on ESPN I will NEVER forget about him...there are some ppl in this world who are just special and Terry Fox truly was one of them. In-cre-di-ble.
i still can't believe how 58 people disliked this, terry fox you are the greates canadian
one of the most inspiring things ive ever seen... this should somehow motivate everyone on this earth to not give up in life
I can only hope that there's a little bit of this brave, selfless hero in all of us... RIP x
Never will a man mean so much to mankind than Terry Fox did.
I was six years and living in Ontario when Terry began his run home. His actions not only moved me as a child, but help mold me into the man I am today. A Canadian hero is almost an understatement of what he is. Thank you Terry for teaching the world to simply, never give up and fight for what you believe in. I know I am forever grateful.
A great Canadian, a great human being!!..Canadians will never, ever forget him. He still inspires 30 years later!
43 years later too!
Thank you for posting this and thank you to ESPN for making it. Terry Fox is the greatest Canadian that ever lived. I cried the day he died and his memory still makes me cry today.
I LOVE TERRY FOX! He represents Canada!!! Long live terry!
even after all this time, this story is still heart warming, and heart breaking... What a beautiful human being. God Bless Terry Fox.
Who agree Terry Fox is a Canadian Hero
I agree
He was voted for greatest Canadian.
You don't get to hog him, Terry's story turned my whole life around. One day I will pay my respects to him at his funeral site
The bigger question is who thinks that he isn't a Canadian Hero.
Yes he is the biggest hero for helping cancer
Terry Fox will always be one my personal heroes. Even more so after watching this video! I'm well proud that I'm able to take part in the Terry Fox runs here (3rd year in a row!) and help spread the word! It's 2012, it's time we beat cancer's bloody bum! R.I.P. Terry Fox! Had you in mind today!
I was 7 years old when this happened I still remember it......still brings tears to my eyes .... I aso remember when Steve Fonyo finished the run .......I respect both men but I definitely think the run was different thru Terry's eyes....I will never forget....
True respect!!! He is so inspirational...
An absolute warrior of a man. God rest your soul Terry, you didn’t deserve that mate ❤️
Terry Fox was amazing, I was very young. He inspired me . He lives on in our hearts . I live 30 seconds from Terry fox drive . ❤️👍👍 forever
This is an excellent video about an amazing man. Terry Fox is an inspiration to us all. What a guy! He has my eternal respect and admiration....thank you and God bless you Terry
Whenever I feel there is no good in the world anymore, I watch this and my faith in humanity is restored
Thank you to Terry's mom and dad for raising such a great human being. His name and legacey will live on forever. RIP.
I agree! Thanks so much! There will never be another hero like Terry.
Legend..He's a inspiraton to alot of people and will always be.
a lot*
I survived cancer almost 10 years ago, and I believe that it was partly because of Terry Fox. But more than that, Terry was able to do what only a small few can: he inspired us. I wonder if we will ever see the likes of him again.
As sad as it is in terms of the cause he was fighting for, dying when and how he did was the best that could have happened for it. In the middle of the run so that in a way the marathon of hope is never over, and we are finishing it for him each year
I read the comments before I watched the vid. I definetly didnt think I would tear up but then again that was before I watched the vid...
We have the olympics on our door step and hero's like this throughout our country. I AM PROUD TO BE CANADIAN!
Terry Fox is a "ICON!" "Run Terry Run!"
The feels......:(, today we have the ice bucket challenge but nothing will ever compare to the Terry Fox challenge
Awesome guy, running and never stopping. It gives us a lesson no matter what don't let anything stop you from running to what you want and never give up. Though he knew it was inevitable to survive his cancer, he still raised more than what he wanted to. 1 million to 12 million. Pretty awesome leap.
A true Canadian icon. an inspirational and motivator. it goes to show you if one men can do it on one leg and with an illness. imagine what a two legged g healthy person can do.
What a great legacy ... I am thankful for him and his story
Dan Avidan sent me, I hadn't known about this amazing human before and what he did was absolutely incredible, strong, and inspiring. rip
God does this man make me proud!What an inspiration to us all.I remember Terry Fox from an episode of "Real People" in I think 1980.A man I wish I could be more like.May God hold you in his arms Terry!Thank you for everything you did.You still inspire me to this day.
What kind of degenerate goes THUMBS DOWN on Terry Fox?
They are the opposite of Terry.
I was three years old at the time and remember him well. A true Canadian hero. Too bad there aren't more Terry Fox's in the world. It would be a better place if there was. Gone but never forgotten.
I wish I had the courage and strength that he had. God, please bless people out there like people in Terry's position, show them the way
He was a super human . Having cancer myself and watching this make me so proud of him and how strong he was . This day today he would have been 60 years old. A man to look up to is an understatement. He died way to young ... How I hate cancer . My hero he will ever be. Thanks for all of your strength and determination Terry Fox. Truly an Inspiration to Canada and the world.
EVERY MAN DIES! NOT EVERY MAN TRULY LIVES! TERRY LIVED MORE THEN MOST! MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT PEOPLE!!!
Terry Fox is the true definition of a hero. Nothing. Is. Impossible.
He's so amazing and inspiring
En verdad una verdadera inspiración para todos los que peleamos una lucha contra esta enfermedad, QDEP
so inspiring im in tears... Terry fox will forever be remembered. RIP
You are a hero to we love you very much💕
Incredible
Many of my fellow Americans recognized Terry from the two posters I drew (gasp!) in 1981 and 1984. I think it's time to draw Terry again, this time with the new technology. My rendition of Terry in a headshot lacks any details, which came off a newspaper picture back in 1981. Now I can draw him with so many details, especially his nice set of freckles.
Anyway, I did raise awareness, and I cited You Tube, the CBC broadcast, and my own site. Terry remains my first hero born after me.
A Real Angel on Earth and GOD took him with HIM to rest for ever.
am completely speechless at this true giant of a man immense doesnt do him justice !!
When you had no idea who terry fox was and then you come across this and get kicked right in the feels :'(
Greatest Canadian ever. Lost generation for sure today
Makes us all proud to be Canadian!!!!
We should never forget Terry Fox!!!!! Seattle Wa
Amazing truly amazing I wish I could have the courage 2 be like him
Really inspired for Terry fox story. I have changed in life to watch Terry fox life. He is a very strong person. Salute to Terry fox. Everyone one to watch fox story.
RIP Terry Fox you are a hero
I didn't think I'd be crying this morning but here we are.
Terry Fox is a Canadian icon, one that died far too young but his memory lives and will forever be remembered by me and my kids as a great person.
an incredible Human Being & Canadian. God Bless his heart & soul...
One of the greatest people who ever lived.
No one will ever forget him
what a beautiful man
The greatest athlete of all time. No millions of dollars, no self promoting on instagram. Thank you Terry
Goosebumps achieved.
Terry Fox is an inspiration and a true hero to the world.
Proud to call myself a human being. This man is the embodiment of everything we should strive to be. Terry was not without his flaws, as are none of us of course, but what he gave to this world in his all too short life stays and enriches and inspires forever. What a gorgeous and amazing man.
Makes me proud to be a Canadian. If I could accomplish 1/100 of what Terry did, I'd die a happy man.