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this guy
ran this far
with one fucking leg
why? because he wanted to find a cure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Fox
http://www.terryfox.org/TerryFox/Facts.html
he has been an international inspiration for 3 decades. let's remember him today.
brikhouse2
Canada is taking over the motha fuckin' front page!!!
pontiacgirl75
And the Newfies were the first to give big ass donations to his cause, and they were the poorest province too.
yeehawbuckaroo
He did more for his cause in half a year than most of us could even hope to accomplish in a lifetime. Thank you, Terry.
julesderamablam
As a Canadian originally from Ottawa, Terry Fox Drive was part of my daily commute. Super proud.
AwesomeCanuck
One of the greatest Canadians ever!! I remember when he came through my town! Such a hero. Thanks OP!
SaskatchewanSon
He is the reason why I don't buy the "let's justify what Lance Armstrong did act. Terry Fox raised millions with heart and soul not steroids
Thecolourblue
There is a 30 for 30 Documentary by ESPN about Terry Fox. Go check it out, it is fantastic.
iamthisguy247
Directed by Steve Nash.
gohomeloretta
Canada is not sorry for this one!
punkandpissedoff
Blows my mind that some people don't know him. Being Canadian. We celebrated every September in school.
Rhadamanthus
Nothing witty, just mad respect. +1
MrHood
"I just kept running".
HollaWeWantPrenup
that gave me the tingles
BillJacob
This must have given the writers of Forrest Gump some sort of inspiration.
berrypickerbill
As a Canadian, no apologies for Terry Fox's badassery
Skarlottt
I recall hearing on the radio that he had died. I cried my eyes out. I was 9
icouldntthinkofsomethingwittier
He actually stopped right outside of my home town. We have a statue and a look out over Lake Superior where he stopped dedicated to him :)
SillyCircuits
I am so proud to be Canadian! Also - I'm honored to have the same birthday as him!
ladygoodman
Terry Fox Day! Run around the track, then eat some bbq. Canadian elementary school tradition.
ChungNorris
We had a run through our neighbourhood. More fun.
Rhymo
yup, also watch a quick documentary about him.
IamTheRaptorJesus
For those that don't know, he only stopped where he did because his cancer finally won :( he wanted to go all the way across Canada
eati
That makes the map sad.
somethingveryfunnyyetquitesophisticated
I adore your wording, my friend
Gurrr18
Oh Cancer, that makes sense. I thought he was looking for a cure for his missing leg.
wrwight
Nah, but that is how you end up a super villain.
wrests
Glad I'm not the only one who thought the same thing...
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
Never heard of him, now will never forget him
FinnishFlash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPcXMg3E9KQ a true legend here in Canada
jamweasel
Canadian Hero
GetOffMyLawnYa
Yes, and Human Hero.
odoylerules89
Just teared up from the wikipedia page...
Attwarnerm
Every year in school, grade primary to 12, we would do a school wide terry fox run.
citoyenne
I grew up in Singapore and we used to do a Terry Fox Run there too. He inspired people all around the world.
AsACanadianGirl
Same here! I think every school in Canada has it. It's awesome.
Rhymo
I'm pretty sure most schools in Canada do this. Which is really awesome to think about.
ThatJohnDenverIsFullOfShitMan
Damn, I just walked 37 kms with 2 legs and whinged all night about it. Now I feel ashamed. Good guy Terry Fox.
grishnakah
He actually ran across an ocean? This guy is hardcore as fuck!
softballguy
ESPN did a 30-for-30 on him. I cried like leetle gurl.
raveyk
that must have been so painful back then, with that type of prosthetic....
Rhymo
As a canadian, in school we had to watch a documentary about him. it mentions how his stub would be bruised and bloodied. 1/2
Rhymo
2/2 along with his other foot because it would have to carry almost all his weight.
BaronBloodfart
That's not a prosthetic, that's a 2x4 with a trainer nailed to it. Must have been in so much pain the entire time.
CoeusDarksoul
The look on his face would seem to confirm this =\
IAmAtWorkRightNow
That's the face I make when I'm running with two legs.
Omny
For a moment I thought his shirt said "Marathon of Hop", which would make this picture darkly humorous.
DualWieldingNESZappers
Marathon of Hip was supposed to meet the Marathon of Hop halfway through Canada. This is why the prairies don't produce any good rap today.
soob
Oh god, that was a dark laugh I just had. Thanks.
alskdjfh10293847
mother. fucking. badass.
OhhCanada
I agree with the above, thank you for sharing this. A story that should be known to everyone.
mindolluin
in the truest sense of the word...the pain in his face just shatters me, but he kept going
identicalWorlds
Let's sign people up for Fox Facts instead of Cat Facts.
4ever
I had a poster of Terry Fox when I was a kid! I remember when he died I was really sad... yeah I'm old...
MartieMcFly
Thank you for sharing this!
Silenceisbliss
As a Canadian: Fuck yeah, Terry Fox!
MissSwat
+1 for Canadian pride!
CanadianRedneck
My hero!
CoeusDarksoul
Isn't this the point where you guys normally apologize for the profanity?
HiddenSanity
Nah, not apologizing for Terry Fox.
CoeusDarksoul
Didn't say for him, he's a badass
Silenceisbliss
In most cases, yes. I make exceptions for epic people. Not sure why you're downvoted :P
CoeusDarksoul
*shrug* Imgur's been tone-deaf to Sarcasm for a while now. Que sera sera :)
DualWieldingNESZappers
We take Terry Fox seriously. That'd be like shit talking Wayne Gretzky - only TF put his life out on the line. Downvote deserved!
evohans
as an american...who the fuck else haven't i heard of. This is inspirational!
obviouslythisisntmyrealnamewhatwereyouthinking
Have you heard of Rick Hansen? Similar story, different cause though and he is still alive and in a wheel chair.
evohans
See, this is what i'm saying. I like learning things. These stories make me feel happy.
alskdjfh10293847
do some research on Canadian History. we have a history full of amazing stories (both good and bad) and it happened just upstairs from you!
evohans
woh, how did you know where i was. stalker.
alskdjfh10293847
see your "as an american..." comment
djv2448
Rick Hansen doesnt get the recognition he deserves though...the dude went around the world in a Wheelchair!
IAmTheRainsDownInAfrica
AND I WOULD WALK FIVE HUNDRED MILES, AND I WOULD WALK FIVE HUNDRED MORE
puffthemagicbeardeddragon
Oh god, this played every year as we would do the walk in school. I will never not think of Terry when I here this song.
alskdjfh10293847
♪ he ain't heavy, he's my brother ♪ when dude is carrying him over the hill at the end. i cry every. single. time.
puffthemagicbeardeddragon
So many tears.
lucylane
As a Simon Fraser University alumni, YEAH BUDDY!
CptTightPants
SFU! I'm going to transfer there in a year or so.
lucylane
It's awesome. I loved it! Was an English exchange student
CptTightPants
Cool! What did you study?
lucylane
I do American and Canadian studies here in England so I did any module related to canada! what do you study?
CptTightPants
Sociology =)