Terry Fox was 21 years old when he started his Marathon of Hope run across Canada.

Quick Scoop

  • He was born on July 28, 1958.
  • His cross‑country run began on April 12, 1980 , in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
  • That means he was still 21 (not yet 22) on the first day of the Marathon of Hope.

Mini timeline for context

  • Age 18 : Diagnosed with osteosarcoma and had his right leg amputated above the knee in 1977.
  • Age 19–21 : Trained intensely and ran thousands of kilometers to prepare for the Marathon of Hope.
  • Age 21 : Started the run in April 1980, becoming a national symbol of courage and perseverance.

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