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_ Tribute to Terry

Terry Fox was born in Winni-
peg in 1958. AGCKAGes Shop icteiwas
discovered that he had a_malig-
nant tumor resulting in his leg
being amputated six inches above
the knee.

On April 12, 1980 Terry Fox
began his Marathon of Hope from
St. John's Newfoundland. Through
Six provinces Terry averaged 26
miles a day. After running for
144 days and covéring 3,339 miles
upon reaching Thunder Bay, Ontar-
io, Terry was forced to stop.

Terry's cancer had spread to
his lungs. In a state of shock
Terry was carried in a stretcher
and flown home ina private jet
to Port Coquitlam, B.C.

Terry

later
coma and died on
He was almost 23
Terry's hope of
raising $1 for every Canadian to
fight. cancer became a reality for

Ten months
slipped into a
June 28, 1981.
years of age.

him. Canada's population of 24.1
million people was matched by the
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Fund
totalling $24.17 million.

: Every year since 1981 the
Terry Fox run has taken place
annually raising more and more
money towards cancer research.
Last year was the best and
biggest Terry Fox. Run ever
raising $5.5 million from 2,400

‘run sites around the world.

Cassi ar Courier

the Voice of Cassiar Country |
October 1989

Page 6

Harcourt Visits

Harcourt
blew into town recently as part
of his itinerary for a look at
the north. Speaking to a small
group of followers after a short
tour of the mine site, Harcourt
predicted a win in the recent
Cariboo by-election and stated
that he was ready to meet Vander
Zalm or his successor in the next
election. Harcourt and member: for
the riding, Larry Guno, answered
a number of questions and spoke
briefly regarding the changes
brought about by the recent en-
largement of this northern
riding.

Cassiar, Telegraph Creek,
Dease Lake and Good Hope were
visited on the tour that included
most other communities in this

A confident Mike

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