The Terry Fox Runs originated with Terry Fox in Canada and 2001 marks the 21st anniversary of his death from cancer . Terry Fox Runs have taken place in Ireland since 1993 and presently take place in 55 countries worldwide. In 2000, Ireland was Number 2 in the world with 81 runs, and Number 6 with 9,500 participants taking part. In eight years, the Irish Cancer Society has raised over 1 million from the runs. Last year the Society raised a record 180,000.
All funds raised in Ireland go to research in Ireland.