Hope by Terry Fox

Barbara Adhiya, Barbara Adhiya

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ECW Press
24 September 2024

Biography: sport; Sports & outdoor recreation

“A masterful look into the character and life of Terry Fox, the human, as told by those closest to him.” — Rick Hansen, founder, Rick Hansen Foundation

Featuring excerpts from Terry’s very own Marathon of Hope journal, Hope by Terry Fox shares the untold story of a well known hero — the goofy, resilient, and courageous 21-year-old who rallied a nation behind his mission.

In 1976, when Terry Fox was just eighteen years old, he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and his right leg was amputated just above the knee. It quickly became his mission to help cure cancer so others would not have to endure what he had gone through. He dreamed up a Marathon of Hope — a fundraising run across Canada, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia. 5,300 miles.

When he set off on April 12, 1980, Canadians were dubious. But as he continued across the country, enthusiasm grew to a frenzy. Sadly, Terry’s cancer returned, and after 143 days and 3,339 miles, he was forced to stop his Marathon of Hope. He passed away in 1981, but the nation picked up his mission where he left off, and the annual Terry Fox Run has even spread to cities around the world, raising more than $850 million to date — well over Terry’s goal of one dollar for every Canadian.

After conducting over fifty interviews with people throughout Terry’s life — ranging from his siblings, nurses, and coaches to volunteers during the Marathon of Hope — editor Barbara Adhiya discovers how Terry was able to run a marathon a day. Through their stories, passages from Terry’s marathon journal, and over 200 photos and documents, Hope by Terry Fox shows that with enough resilience, determination, humility, and support, ordinary people can do impossible things.

By: Barbara Adhiya
Edited by: Barbara Adhiya
Imprint: ECW Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: No Edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 771g
ISBN: 9781770416819
ISBN 10: 1770416811
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 24 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Barbara Adhiya, in her twenty-year career as an editor with newswires CP/AP and Reuters, has never lost her hope and faith in humanity. She was an author of Making It in High Heels 3: Innovators and Trailblazers and an editor for Expect Miracles by Dr. Joe Vitale and Finding Happiness by J. Patricia Gileno. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Reviews for Hope by Terry Fox

"""This book shows why the Terry Fox story never fades. It's a real-life drama driven by a dream in a mission of hope. Canadian to its core."" -- Lloyd Robertson, Canadian national news anchor from 1970 to 2011 ""Hope by Terry Fox gives us a masterful look into the character and life of Terry Fox, the human. These personal stories of Terry, as told by those closest to him, will remind us that we can overcome obstacles, be the best we can be with what we have, and make a difference along the way. Terry's impact on my life was significant. My hope is that you'll see there is a bit of Terry Fox in all of us."" -- Rick Hansen, founder, Rick Hansen Foundation"