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Terry Fox: Canada's Unifying Thread
Terry Fox's 1980 run became a national symbol of unity during Canada's political divisions.
In brief
Terry Fox's 1980 run became a national symbol of unity during Canada's political divisions. Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope run united Canadians during a period of national division. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Terry Fox's 1980 run
Terry Fox ran through Canadian towns during the 1980 Quebec referendum period.
“Terry Fox was running during the first Quebec referendum”
Marathon of Hope
Fox's run raised cancer research funds and became a national symbol of unity.
“Fox was focused on raising money for cancer research”
Historic Footage
Archival footage from Fox's 1980 and 1981 runs was discovered recently.
“Somehow lost over the decades, the footage was discovered only a few years ago”
Cultural Impact
Fox's run united Canadians during a period of national division and inspired national pride.
“Canada exists as a bond stretching across a vastness; the Marathon of Hope was the 1980 equivalent to the Canadian Pacific Railway”
The short version
Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope run united Canadians during a period of national division.
