Terry Fox Day Timeline

1992

The run goes global

After its success in Canada, the Terry Fox Run launches around the world in the following countries: Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, USA, and Zimbabwe.

May 26, 1988

The Terry Fox Run becomes official

The Terry Fox Run becomes a Trust under the organization name, The Terry Fox Foundation

February 1979

Let the training begin

The training for his Marathon of Hope—a run across Canada with the hopes of raising money for cancer research and awareness—begins.

March 9, 1977

Terry discovers his tumor

Terry is diagnosed with a malignant tumour in his right leg. The leg is amputated 15 centimeters above the knee.

July 28, 1958

The world welcomes Terry Fox

Terry Fox is born in Winnipeg, Manitoba as Terrance Stanley Fox.