At just 21 years old, Terry Fox set out to do something no one had ever dared — run across Canada, a marathon a day on a prosthetic leg, to raise money and awareness for cancer research. 💔🇨🇦

He had lost part of his leg to cancer, but not his spirit. Every morning, he rose before dawn, running through rain, wind, and pain, covering 3,339 miles (5,373 km) in 143 days. 🌧️🔥
He ran not for fame, but for others — for those still fighting, for those he could not save, and for the dream that one day, no one would suffer the way he did. ❤️‍🩹

When the cancer returned, spreading to his lungs, Terry was forced to stop — just miles short of his goal. A year later, at 22, he passed away. 🕊️
But his dream didn’t die with him — it grew. 🌈

Today, the Terry Fox Run continues every year around the world, raising over $850 million for cancer research. 🌍💪
Schools, cities, and nations still run in his name — not just to honor his courage, but to continue his mission. 🏅✨

Because Terry Fox didn’t just run across a country — he ran into the heart of humanity. ❤️
A reminder that hope can outlast pain, and that one person’s determination can inspire millions to keep moving forward. 🌅💫