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How far across Canada did Terry Fox run?
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In 1980 Terry Fox ran for 5,373 kilometres over 143 days while one leg was amputated in his quest to raise awareness and money for cancer research. He began the marathon on April 12, 1980 near St. John’s, Newfoundland and his goal was to reach Victoria, British Columbia. Terry Fox’s last day on the marathon was September 1 near Thunder Bay, Ontario, and was forced to retire as his cancer had returned and spread to his lungs. During the marathon Terry Fox had raised $1.7 million.
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