It's been 37 years since Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean, beginning his Marathon of Hope. On average, Fox would run about 42 km a day (roughly a marathon) through the Atlantic Provinces, Québec and Ontario. By September he was forced to stop the run, as cancer had invaded his lungs. Terry Fox remains an inspiration - millions of people in Canada and around the world participate every year in the Terry Fox Run. Have you seen the Terry Fox Heritage Minute? | Historica Can

11K views · 76 reactions | Terry Fox was in Ottawa, Ontario 45 years ago today during his Marathon of Hope. Here is the story of that day. | Old Canada Series | Facebook