Terry Fox

Health : None | Medical diagnosis 9 March 1977 (Malignant tumor in leg) | Social : None | Great Publicity 12 April 1980 in St. John's, Newfoundland (Began run to raise money for cancer research) | Work : None | Prize 18 September 1980 in Port Coquitlam, BC (Companion of the Order of Canada) | Work : None | Prize 21 October 1980 (The Order of the Dogwood) | Work : None | Prize 22 November 1980 (The Sword of Hope) | Traits : Body | Hair (Curly) | Traits : Personality | Active | Traits : Personality | Courageous | Traits : Personality | Personality robust | Traits : Personality | Stubborn/ Steadfast | Diagnoses : Major Diseases | Cancer (Terminal) | Diagnoses : Body Part Problems | Legs (Amputated right leg above knee) | Lifestyle : Financial | Philanthropist (Raised money for the Marathon of Hope, cancer foundation) | Lifestyle : Social Life | Groups (The Order of Canada) | Personal : Death | Short Life less than 29 Yrs (Age 22 and 11 months) | Vocation : Sports | Track and Field (Marathons) | Notable : Awards | Medals (The Sword of Hope)