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Terry Fox: A Story of Hope
From the time he was very young, Terry Fox liked to finish what he started and tried to do his very best. When his right leg was amputated at the age of eighteen, he worked hard to recover. He was determined to beat cancer, and to help all the children he had met while fighting the disease with his dream to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research.
Having become a Canadian icon synonymous with integrity, determination, and hope, Terry Fox's legacy abounds and his story continues to inspire millions of people around the world every year. A perfect tool for teachers and parents to educate about the life and impact of one of Canada's greatest heroes, Terry Fox features dozens of colour photographs and simple text that highlights his story from his early years through his cancer treatment and his historic run to raise money for research.