Darrell Fox, brother of the late Terry Fox, is leading the National Ride of Hope, a cycling journey from Vancouver to St. John's, aiming to raise $1 million for cancer research. The team stopped in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the Terry Fox National Historic Monument, a significant location where Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ended due to his cancer spreading. The ride has already raised over $950,000 and continues to gather support and stories from cancer survivors and those inspired by Terry's legacy.
Led by Terry Fox's brother, cyclists stop in Thunder Bay, Ont., on National Ride of Hope
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Darrell Fox, brother of the late Terry Fox, is leading the National Ride of Hope, a cycling journey from Vancouver to St. John's, aiming to raise $1 million for cancer research. The team stopped in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the Terry Fox National Historic Monument, a significant location where Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ended due to his cancer spreading. The ride has already raised over $950,000 and continues to gather support and stories from cancer survivors and those inspired by Terry's legacy.
Trending- 1 1977: Terry Fox diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma.
- 2 April 1980: Terry Fox began Marathon of Hope.
- 3 June 1981: Terry Fox died.
- 4 June 9 (current year): National Ride of Hope began in Vancouver.
- 5 Monday (current year): Cyclists stopped in Thunder Bay.
- 6 July 10 (current year): National Ride of Hope planned to end in St. John's.
- 7 To date: Over $900 million raised in Terry's name through annual Terry Fox Run.
- Over $950,000 raised for cancer research
- Continued awareness for cancer research
- Inspiration for cancer survivors and the public
What: Darrell Fox and seven other cyclists are undertaking the National Ride of Hope across Canada to raise $1 million for cancer research in memory of Terry Fox.
When: Began June 9 (Vancouver), Monday (stopped in Thunder Bay), Planned to end July 10 (St. John's); Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope began April 1980, ended June 1981 (died).
Where: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; Vancouver, British Columbia; St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador; Red Rock, Ontario.
Why: To honor Terry Fox's legacy, raise money for cancer research, and inspire hope for cancer survivors.
How: Darrell Fox and a team of seven cyclists are riding across Canada, visiting communities, and collecting donations and stories.