British Reaction To The Story Of TERRY FOX 

We Canadians do not call many people "heroes". He is one.

If your from Canada, you have run for cancer, you have run for terry. He stopped his run outside my hometown of Thunder Bay and there is a monument there for him.

The real magic of Terry is that he galvanized a country, and when he could not finish his run, the whole country decided to help finish it for him. And they keep running every year. His impact on the country (and the world) continues to this day. I remember following Terry's journey daily and the shock of his illness retuning (and eventual death) impacted me tremendously as a kid. While Terry's death was a national sorrow, the celebration of his life and message far outweighs that. Very few Canadians are held in such high esteem across the country as Terry and he is considered one of the greatest Canadians in the history of our country. All this from an ordinary kid faced with unforgiving challenges doing the unimaginable. Who needs made up superheroes when you can just point to Terry?

43 years later and I still get tears when I see these documentaries, and every year he is remembered by the annual Terry Fox run. He did something very few have ever done, he united an entire country in a common goal. His run made it possible for so much more research to be done, and people saved. Hero is an understatement when it comes to Terry Fox.

Terry is National Hero. The Terry Fox run is now held in over 70 countries in his honour. Steve Fonyo, another Canadian cancer amputee, would finish Terry's run in his honour. Steve passed in Feb 2022. Another Heroic Canadian you might be interested in looking into is Rick Hansen, "The Man in Motion", who wheeled across Canada and the world to raise money and awareness for spinal injury. He and Terry were friends.

No one has forgotten and no one will ever forget Terry Fox. That's how important he is to every Canadian. We owe him a debt we can never repay.

I am quite sure there is not a person in Canada over the age of 6 who doesn't know the name Terry Fox. This video is about the school runs every September, but communities all across Canada also have runs (and I understand a number around the world now as well). I still do the Terry Fox Run (Walk 🙂) every year with my now 85 year old mother. This video still makes me tear up.

Terry Fox is a Canadian legend. There was a national competition to name the greatest Canadian of all time in 2004, Terry finished in 2nd place. 1st place was Tommy Douglas, the politician that introduced universal health care to Canada. Terry lost the competition to the person that ensured that he and his family would not be financially devastated by his illness.

When I was 13, Terry ran through my town of Whitby in the province of Ontario. I met him and wished him well on his journey across Canada. I've never forgotten that day. He's been my hero ever since.

Just don’t have the words to describe how Canadians feel about Terry Fox. A legend, a hero, he has inspired every generation and will do so for the remainder of time. My heart swells every time I see this video. Tk you for sharing this!!!

Ayrshire born, Emigrated and raised in Canada. I had the privilege of watching Terry run through our hometown. Little did I know, his fundraising just a few short years later would help hubby and I get our toddler through 3 1/2 years of chemo. She’s 30 now and raises funds herself. Terry still inspires us all! Thanks for sharing this! Our other hero Rick Hansen “The Man in Motion” is also an amazing story!

When people make fun of Canada, this story reminds me as a Canadian how proud I am - and how many people don't realize our strength!

Terry died a decade before I was born, but every child in Canada grows up learning about Terry Fox and has run in the Terry Fox run. A Canadian hero, probably more beloved than any other Canadian in history!

Canadian dictionaries have a picture of Terry Fox under the definition of the word hero. Because he is the definition of a true hero. We learn about Terry Fox in elementary school as we rightfully should. Terry Fox is MY hero.

He is truly our most cherished hero in Canada. He will never be forgotten.

Terry Fox and Michael J Fox were probably the two most indelible celebrity influences of my 1980s Canadian childhood. It's kind of amazing that Michael has also, through his own circumstances, become an important figure in raising awareness and funds to cure a degenerative disease.

Terry Fox is the definition of Canadian. He deserves to be on our money. I was 8 years old when he began his Marathon of Hope, and he's the first person I looked at as a hero, and the fact that he was Canadian (and so was I) meant so much to me. I ran in the very first Terry Fox Run. I have tears in my eyes typing this, he's still a national hero.

He saved MILLIONS of lives. His impact made Canada one of the leading cancer researchers in the world.

I'm a Canadian who was diagnosed with cancer last year --- a complete surprise, as I had gone in for a minor ailment. I received swift and effective treatment in Toronto, in state-of-the-art facilities that probably wouldn't exist if it weren't for Terry. Damn right he's still a national hero. Every few years, some news service or national polling company asks Canadians who they think the greatest Canadian was. Terry Fox ALWAYS ends up on top of the list, even half a century after his run. Canadians usually feel that Terry embodied our values.

I can't watch a Terry Fox documentary without crying. He was a hero and a legend. I think that's the one thing all Canadians can agree on. I was a little kid on the west coast when he did his run and he never made it back home. Years later in my early 20s I was living in London (UK, not Ontario lol) and I was so homesick. I remember walking down a street somewhere in the city in September and seeing a little handmade sign for the London Terry Fox run. I had no idea there was a run in London but it made me feel like there was a little piece of home in the city. And it made me happy that even so far away, people were still carrying on his legacy.

As a Canadian, I love and appreciate how much you respect and honor our country and people. To know people around the world can understand how much impact a single person can have on an entire nation is so heartwarming. Thank you.

Being alive at the time of Terry’s run was an absolute privilege. We were watching a true hero in action, a selfless and humble, courageous young man. We were excited in Winnipeg anticipating the day that he would eventually be here. The day they announced his death, we were truly devastated. In Winnipeg that night a huge vigil was held in our Assiniboine Park. There was not a dry eye in the crowd. My oldest son was only a few years younger than Terry. Losing Terry was like losing one of your own children. He was like a son and a brother to so many Canadians. R.I.P. Terryi

Terry is a hero in every sense. Everyone knows Terry. Just talking about it brings tears. We love Terry and cherish his memory

Terry is a national hero and one of the greatest athletes of all time. Imagine running a 42 km marathon every single day for over 150 straight days. On a prosthetic leg. Absolutely incredible. The world cannot thank Terry enough for what he did. ❤

I believe Terry Fox to be the most iconic Canadian hero. I followed his journey and cried when he passed. These videos still bring a tear, the most determined, purest of heart, dedicated and caring human I know...RIP Terry

My husband grew up with the Fox kids. Terry’s mum & dad, Betty & Roly were such lovely people. Terry holds a very special place in the hearts of all Canadians-he is Canada’s son. We love him & continue to be inspired & moved by him. He I’m turn inspired Rick Hansen, a paraplegic athlete who wheeled around the world, raising awareness for spinal cord research. He is also a national hero.

The greatest Canadian can be one of over a dozen people. I believe it is Terry. I think Terry would be on every Canadians short list of the greatest Canadian. Every child in Canada runs the Terry Fox Run. It is run every year. I cry every time I see this story. There is a giant monument in a beautiful park where Terry stopped. The monument is of Terry looking West to Victoria. It is both beautiful and sad.

Born in '75...I clearly remember *and* will never forget this! Life-changing nation-wide! I'm not the *proudest* Canadian...but *extremely* proud of Terry!

Every year in school we would do a terry fox run to honor his legacy.

Canadian Icon - World Class Hero - forever in the hearts of Canadians - brings tears to my eyes everytime I see this video and I watch it every single time in quiet reverence.

Could you, even if you are a young, healthy athlete, with two working legs, get up one morning and run a marathon, then get up the next morning and run ANOTHER marathon? Could you get up again the following morning and run yet another marathon--42 kms.--and the next day again and run another marathon? Terry did this. A step and a hop on his good leg, to one step on his primitive prosthetic leg. That prosthetic leg ground away at his stump, changing the actual shape of it. Terry Fox is the actual definition of the word: COURAGE.

Absolute LEGEND in canada! My mom is currently fighting breast cancer, we recently found out its a very aggressive type. Your reaction to this is just what i needed right now, thank you!

We had Terry Fox runs every year we were in Afghanistan. Soldiers from other nations eagerly joined in.

One of the slogans I saw for the Terry Fox foundation was “the day he stopped was the day we started” and every single time I remember that line it brings tears to my eyes. My kids went all through elementary and high school with a Terry Fox run every fall. It continues to this day.

Terry Fox was voted The Greatest Canadian who ever lived in a nation vote. He has been immortalized on a coin. He is the best of us all.

He's considered one of the greatest Canadians. It's not just schools who participate in the Terry Fox Run, a number of businesses and charities like the Y are involved too.

One frame of Terry Fox running gets me crying. I think it is a common reaction especially for those of us who remember him running. Such a sweet young man.

Canada's, no the world's, greatest athlete- Terry Fox

I was born in 1989 near his hometown of Vancouver, long after he passed. But his story didn't lose any of its impact since then. He really is a Canadian icon. And continues to be so, due in part to what you saw about schools all across Canada hosting the Terry Fox run every single year, raising funds. If you think about it, 8500 schools. Each school has somewhere between 200-3000 students, and new students every year. We ALL learn about Terry Fox, we ALL do the Terry Fox run, all of our years going through school. His story is ingrained in our minds as Canadians, and inspires lots of young children every year to find worthy causes and start their own fundraisers. He really created a ripple of positive influence that cannot be understated.

I'm a tough guy but I can't watch Terry Fox without tears flowing. A true Canadian hero and legend.

Terry Fox is absolutely a Canadian hero. He was an extraordinary young man. I was 23 when Terry started his run. My grandchildren know who Terry Fox is, what he did and that he is a hero.

I drove across Canada 🇨🇦 in 1985, and I made a point to stop at the Terry Fox statue near Thunder Bay, and I cried and thanked Terry Fox , and prayed 🙏 for a cure for cancer. I am crying 😢 listening to this story again. Terry Fox is a Canadian 🇨🇦 Hero !❤️

Terry is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian, of what it means to be a hero. He is a unique and inspiring person for the world.

I do believe he is most beloved National Hero..... what a guy, We all love him, very much.

SickKids came up in this video. For those not familiar, this is the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto Ontario a world renowned pediatric teaching hospital.

He is a hero to all Canadians! We have a Terry Fox Day, and my son in particular really cares about this. He cares about Terry Fox and his accomplishment.

I know it's been said many times, but Terry Fox is really such a integral part of who we are as Canadians. If you were to ask many Canadians who the greatest Canadian to ever live is, it would be him. He represents the best of what we aspire to be. 43 years later, and his story still evokes so much grief and incredible incredible pride.

As a cancer survivor myself, I can definitely relate with Terry Fox. Unfortunately he didn’t survive but he was such an inspiration and a hope for people around the world.😢

I was a very shy teen when he came through my town he reached out and said hi first. I never forgotten his generosity. He is still one of our biggest hero in Canada today.

When I became a nurse in 1970 kids who came in with leukemia basically had death sentences. Not now thanks to what Terry did.

The fact his legacy continues more than four decades after his passing makes him timeless. He has been gone much longer than he was here. Many people have run under the banner of his name and many grew up inspired to join the field of research. The foundation that bears his name will continue for a very long time.

When Terry Fox was running, his prosthetic was made of wood (the socket around the stump) and steel. The wooden socket was state-of-the=art then, but it injured him daily, and this was true for mist prosthetic wearers at the time. After Terry passed away, a lot of companies that made prosthetics basically said "we must do better", and when I got my leg in 2007, it was custom-molded plastic that fits very well, and a foot of carbon fiber so it works well and gives back energy. I, and many like me, owe our ability to walk and stand and run with ease to Terry Fox's run. Fun fact: My current prosthetic leg was made by a guy who worked on Terry's, back in 1980.

He was always downplaying his efforts, always keeping the focus on the Cancer research. When local schools do their Terry Fox run every year, many neighbourhood residents will step outside their homes to cheer the kids on. Terry touched so many, the entire country was behind him, and still love and honour him to this day. ❤

Coming from Montreal we did the Terry Fox run every year in school,he wasn't only a hero he changed the path for cancer research and taught the world that cancer wasn't to be a hidden sickness ,it had to be recognized and we had to fight,he's responsible for saving more lives than we can count,God bless his beautiful soul,we love you Terry ❤xo

I remember him running through my hometown of Brantford, Ontario. The streets were packed. I live in England now, but I still donate every year to his fund. A true Canadian Hero....

As of 04 Dec 2023, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised over $850 million for cancer research in Terry's name through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and around the world.

Terry needs to be on our money

Being Canadian, I have participated in the Terry Fox Run many times when I was in school. I have always been proud to play a small part in this. He is still, in my mind, one of the most important Canadians to have ever lived.

Terry Fox is a Canadian hero. We all love him

What really struck me about this video (besides what a true hero he was) was how mature and wise he was for that young age. Especially what he told his brother when he was diagnosed. He was definitely a special person and should never be forgotten!

To me the greatest thing about Terry Fox was how regular he was. Great sense of humour, loving family, lots of friends. He wasn’t an outsider he was always someone you could imagine you’d gone to school with. He has always optimized what I see as the best of Canada.

When Terry Fox started his run, cancer was considered a death sentence. No one talked about it in public; and the first question when diagnosed wasn't "will I live?", but rather "how long do I have?" It was considered in incurable disease; and who would throw away precious medical research dollars searching for a way to cure the incurable? Terry ran his Marathon of Hope to change that. His slogan was "Cancer can be beaten!" He was living proof that some people did survive cancer; and that medical research had made some progress. He believed SO strongly that cancer could be beaten that he was willing to run a marathon, on one leg, ever single day to prove to Canadians he was right. And all he asked in return was one dollar; from each Canadian; because $25 million dollars was enough money to start do so some serious cancer research. He is one of nations greatest heroes. He was the best of what it is to be Canadian.

People run for all kinds of fundraising and awareness now. But this was completely novel at the time. Canadians were heartbroken at the return of his cancer, his dashed dream, and his death. I was just 10 and remember. But so selfless and inspirational. Some people do so much with the short time they are given. Every year after we participated in fundraising in school.

My children all ran in Terry Fox Memorial Runs in school. I am now 71, and am still moved by Terry's fearless heart. God blessed us with Terry Fox.

Often people will refer to sports stars as heroes but this is one athlete that deserves the term hero. What he did was amazing and every Canadian that is old enough to remember his historic journey is very proud of him. When Canada found out he had passed it was a very sad day for us. Such a courageous and important figure in Canadian history. "Run Terry Run" people would stand by the road saying that to inspire him and was even featured in commercials. He was a very special gift not only to Canada but to the world. Thank you for spreading his story

He has raised many, many millions of dollars for cancer research as his family carried on in his name still makes me cry. Every September there is a Terry Fox run their is still money raised in his name

It is almost impossible to overstate the impact of Terry Fox in Canada Evert Canadian knows who he was and what he accomplished in his short, but remarkable life. Every Canadian has either participated in the Marathon of Hope at some point or donated to it. He is a legend and a hero to us all. ❤️ 🇨🇦

Many countries have their stories of heroes. Canada is no exception. Terry built a legacy that not only lives in our hearts and memories but is part of our daily lives.

Hello from Nova Scotia (New Scotland), Canada. Enjoying your videos. I remember the day of Terry’s funeral, Canadians were asked to sound their car horns at a specific hour. I still tear up thinking of the sounds of thousands of horns that rose up to the heavens in my small town and across the country.

Terry changed Canada he's our heart. I remember when he ran through my city as a kid. Every kid in Canada knows about the Terry Fox run. So nice to see this video.

Terry is THE Canadian hero. My wife ran with terry when he came through Peterborough Ontario.

I was born in 82 and grew up hearing about him. We did the Terry Fox run every year in school. The man is a fucking legend!

Terry Fox is a Cansdian hero. To this day millions of dollars are raised every year in Terry Fox runs across Canada. This continues to be a major fundraiser for cancer research. ❤️ ❤️

The Greatest Canadian Athlete of All Time. Terry Fox, nothing short of legendary.

I wasn't alive when he made his run, but I have many memories of doing the Terry Fox Run with my schoolmates. He's definitely a national hero.

There's now a permanent monument commemorating him near the place where he dipped his foot into the ocean in St. John's. He's a Canadian icon; EVERYONE knows who he is. So this video was fascinating to watch someone who's never heard of him react to his story. Thanks for posting! ❤

Terry is a total legend. I remember when he passed away. I was in High School. He is still a legend in Canada.

All the way through school 2004-2018 we had a Terry Fox run every year and raised tens of thousands of dollars each year. Along with pretty much every other school in Canada, the Terry Fox Foundation has donated over 750 Million dollars through his name.

Wow, I’m Canadian and was a kid in school when Terry Fox started and ended his run. He still has the love and respect of every Canadian. Every September we still have Terry Fox Run’s literally all across the country from sea to sea. He’s a hero and always will be.

Terry Fox is Iconic here, you are taught about him quite early in school and participate in a lot of fun events for all ages

A true hero to all Canadians. Of interest: Presently, a Terry Fox Run is held annually in 30 countries around the world.

All these years and I still cry. There are Terry Fox runs throughout Canada every year. He is one of our true heroes.

I am not proud to be a Canadian because of genetic birth lottery , I am proud to be a Canadian because of people like this !! ❤❤

Let me tell you first hand just how much this man raised awareness for cancer and cancer research in this country. As a child in the 90s, every September we would do fundraising and a charity run called "The Terry Fox Run". The Fundraising and run were great, but they also taught us at a young age the dangers. But more importantly, They showed us just how precious life is. That has stuck with me until this day. As someone who's Family has been greatly affected by cancer since my childhood, I can very much say I appreciate everything Terry did for this county and the Human race in general.

Terry was a special person. To date, the total raised is now $850 million.

The Terry Fox Run is a staple of Canadian childhood in the 21st century

Terry Fox is a Canadian National Hero. 43 years on, his legacy continues to inspire everyone in Canada. If it weren't for Terry, we would not be as aware as we are today. I've learned a lot about him back when I was in school, and we did the Terry Fox Runs every September to raise money for cancer research. This also hits home personally, especially recently as two of my relatives were diagnosed with cancer. They have since gone in for treatment and are fighting it. Directly, or indirectly, cancer affects everybody, and a cure must be found once and for all.

I am a Canadian and I remember this very well. Truly, Terry wasn't just an icon for Canada but he was a symbol of hope, love and the best humanity can offer. Just watching your video chokes me up and brings more than one year to my eye. I remember his death too. About 15 years after his death, I was in Guatemala City and I saw posters around the city with Terry's image and how Guatemala was to have a Terry Fox run. ❤

Terry Fox is the greatest Canadian. Period

There is a beautiful memorial in Thunder Bay Ontario, his last stop on his run. 💞

The day that Terry Fox arrived in Toronto, Ontario, was Saturday July 12, 1980. I will never forget it because that was my wedding day. Like every Canadian I followed Terry's story from the very beginning until he had to stop running. Then there was the Canada-wide telethon that raised more than Terry's goal, while Terry was in the hospital. I remember when the Terry Fox runs started all over Canada. Back then it was an "in" thing to do, and young and old alike ran in the Terry Fox run. It shocked the whole nation when he died and his funeral was televised from coast to coast. For many years afterwards we heard about the Terry Fox run until it eventually involved mostly school children.

I was 16 years old when this happened. I am beyond proud that my two daughters still look up to him (as do I). In these times of "Beliebers" etc. My family still admires Terry Fox. What more could a father ask for? I miss you Terry and still think of you often.

Terry Fox is hands down the one representative of Canada I would elect forever onwards. A beautiful powerful soul.

As a Canadian when someone asks the greatest Canadian ever, people (non Canadian) might think a Canadian will say Wayne Gretzky or any other hockey player. However, I bet 9 out of 10 would say Terry Fox without hesitation. We have schools named after him, sports fields named after him, street names after him, etc. I was only 1 or 2 years old when he did this so obviously I do not remember any of it. One interesting fact is that police car behind him had pulled over to talk to Terry Fox and to tell him to get off the road. After Terry explained what he was doing, that was when the media attention started to take off. The police officer radioed it to dispatch and they called the radio stations about this. Don’t forget, media in the early 80s isn’t like today.

Ive known this story since it happened, and to this day, Terry's courage still amazes and inspires me. He is the best in all of us.

Terry Fox is a Canadian hero. He had a very constructive, inspirational impact on many Canadians and especially those, like me, who were young when he did his run. I remember the events of his run. I have tears in my eyes watching this video after all these years. Thank you for reminding us of his huge contribution to the beterment of every Canadian - and people worldwide.

Terry Fox will always be our Canadian hero and a source of national pride! Today coast to coast we celebrate The Terry Fox run and the amount of money raised in his name is over $850 000 000! Terry Fox will NEVER be forgotten!

His legacy has literally saved millions of lives from the research done with the funds raised every year ever since he started running over 42 years ago. True Hero.

Terry Fox was voted as the greatest Canadian in a vote around 15 years ago.

The Terry Fox run happens internationally these days. I pushed my sister (who had MS) in her wheelchair around Stanley Park in the first Vancouver Terry Fox Run, and remember being so proud to be there.