Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 18. Despite his diagnosis, he continued to compete in sports and was even named the Canadian Athlete of the Year in 1977. In 1980, Fox embarked on a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research, which he called the Marathon of Hope. He ran for 143 days before being forced to stop due to the spread of his cancer. Fox died in 1981, but his legacy lives on. The Terry Fox Foundation has raised over $750 million for cancer research and his story continues to inspire people all over the world.