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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
National Ride of Hope arrives in the Sault
The 7,000-kilometre bike trek being completed by Darrell Fox, Terry's brother, has arrived in the Sault on the 45th anniversary of Terry's famous cross-Canada trek.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
CTV National News: Building on the legacy left by Terry Fox
Watch Nearly 50 years since Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ended in Thunder Bay, Ont., his younger brother Darrell is building on his legacy. Abigail Bimman has more.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Terry Fox's brother in northern Ontario on cross-country bike ride
Terry Fox's brother Darrell, seen here in Thunder Bay, is continuing the late runner's marathon legacy with the National Ride of Hope cycling team on a cross-country journey. Terry Fox's brother Darrell is continuing the late runner's marathon legacy with the National Ride of Hope cycling team on a cross-country journey. The team of eight stopped in northern Ontario at the Terry Fox Monument in Thunder Bay on Monday, where the beloved Canadian athlete and amputee had to stop his run 45 years ago. Darrell Fox3 Darrell Fox's team of eight stopped in northern Ontario at the Terry Fox Monument in Thunder Bay on Monday, where the beloved Canadian athlete and amputee had to stop his run 45 years ago. (Photo from OPP screen grab) The Ride for Hope is on Highway 17 headed for Terrace Bay on the northern part of Lake Superior on Tuesday. Averaging 225.5 km per day, it started in Vancouver 15 days ago. The 32-day trek is all in support of life-saving cancer research. 'The ride will not be impossible. The ride will be 'Terry Fox' hard and will hurt. Bring it on,' Darrell said on his fundraising page. 'Terry's goal was simple: raise more money, fund more research, save and extend more lives. We invite you to join us either as we traverse the county and/or by donating.' Terry Fox Terry Fox was forced to end his cross-Canada run 45 years ago when his cancer returned. (Supplied) To date, Darrell has raised more than $97,500 with a national goal to raise $1 million to pay tribute to his brother. More northern Ont. stops On Wednesday, the team is stopping in Wawa and will be in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, where CTV News Northern Ontario hopes to catch up with them for an in-person interview. Tuesday afternoon, the cycling team's speed was 114.4 km/h with an average moving speed of 27.1 km/h. Track the Ride for Hope On Friday, the team will stop in Little Current on Manitoulin Island and take the ferry from Lake Huron to Tobermory. The final destination is St. John's, N.L.
CBC
5 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Led by Terry Fox's brother, cyclists stop in Thunder Bay, Ont., on National Ride of Hope
As the cyclists came to a halt in front of the Terry Fox National Historic Monument in Thunder Bay, Ont., the sound of cheers subsided into a moment of silence. Then came the tears. It's been 27 years since Darrell Fox last stood beneath his older brother's statue. Terry Fox was 18 when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, known as bone cancer, in 1977. His right leg was amputated just above his knee. In April 1980, he dipped his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean and began his trek across the country to raise money for cancer research. However, his Marathon of Hope was cut short just outside of Thunder Bay, when his cancer spread to his lungs. Terry Fox died in June 1981 when he was 22 years old. Now, 45 years after he began his journey across the country, his younger brother Darrell Fox and seven other cyclists are riding from Vancouver to St. John's in his memory, with the goal of raising $1 million this summer. To date, more than $900 million has been raised in Terry's name through the annual Terry Fox Run. "I thought he was invincible. I didn't think anything could stop Terry Fox. He ran 42 kilometres every day on an artificial leg," Darrell Fox told CBC News during Monday's visit in the northwestern Ontario city. "It took a long time, a decade where I was running away from the Marathon of Hope instead of accepting it and embracing it." The National Ride of Hope began on June 9 in Vancouver and has already raised more than $950,000. The cyclists have been visiting communities along the way to hear the stories of those touched by Terry Fox's journey. "I never tire of them," Darrell Fox said. "I've been absorbing Terry Fox stories of those that not only have been inspired by Terry but have gone through cancer and [are] on the other side, and feel thankful because of the investment we've made in cancer research." 'I was empowered by Terry today' Dozens of people flocked to the monument to meet Darrell Fox and his team, including Gloria Nacinovic. She remembers when Terry Fox passed through Red Rock after she'd just finished her cancer treatment for lymphoma, and brought a poster signed by him to Monday's gathering. "I went up, introduced myself and said, 'I get why you're doing this and thank you,'" she recalled. "He was most gracious and his entourage was most gracious." Seeing Darrell Fox and his team in Thunder Bay "is a real testament to Terry and the people that are around Terry, and to other survivors." "It's just amazing to see this marathon continue," Nacinovic said. Before arriving at the monument, the cyclists rode beneath an archway of pink paddles, held up by members of the Dragons of Hope. The team of breast cancer survivors paddle to raise awareness about breast cancer and provide support to survivors. "We call this the best little team you never want to join," said member Robyn Czerwinski, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. "I was nine years old when Terry didn't make it to Thunder Bay. I was a school child who was waiting to get on a school bus to come out to the highway, to be on the side of the road to cheer him on, and that didn't happen — and it's a core memory," she shared. Being able to meet Darrell Fox in such a special place was an honour, she said, especially as the need for cancer research continues. Thunder Bay city councillor Dominic Pasqualino has lost two sisters to cancer. One died at age 26 to breast cancer, and another beat breast cancer but was later diagnosed with a sarcoma and died at 58. "I have two relatives locally that are battling cancer right now, and it's tough," Pasqualino said. "I have two grandkids. I'd like to see them be able to be alive and say, 'yeah, cancer is beat.'" Addressing the crowd at the monument, Darrell Fox admitted he wasn't sure he would be able to continue the trek beyond Thunder Bay, where his brother was forced to end his journey. But just before Monday's ride began, the thunderstorm that had threatened their progress disappeared. "That was Terry's message for us to keep going and keep strong," Darrell Fox said. "I was empowered by Terry today I'm ready to find my way to St. John's." The National Ride of Hope is planned to end on July 10 in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Cross-country Ride of Hope reaches Winnipeg, over $900K raised so far
The National Ride of Hope reached Winnipeg with a police escort on June 19, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) A cross-country cycling trip to raise funds for cancer research reached Winnipeg on Thursday—having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way. The National Ride of Hope commemorates the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation to support life-saving cancer research. Led by Darrell Fox, Terry's younger brother, the group of eight cyclists left Vancouver, B.C. on June 9 and intends to ride roughly 7,000 kilometres over 32 days to St. John's, N.L. Darrell, who grew up in Winnipeg, said that it's exciting and a tad emotional to return to his hometown, speaking to CTV News at Assiniboine Park. 'To make it here and to get this warm reception here is absolutely wonderful,' he said. Darrell said the bike ride is 'easy' compared to his brother's marathon by foot, but added that there's still work do to in the fight against cancer. Darrell Fox Darrell Fox, the younger brother of Terry Fox, said cancer research has come a long way since the 1980 Marathon of Hope. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) As of Thursday, the National Ride of Hope has raised over $900,000, nearing in on the goal of raising $1 million. The Marathon of Hope began in 1980 after Terry was diagnosed with bone cancer and decided to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. Terry ran from St. John's, N.L. on an artificial leg to just outside Thunder Bay, Ont., where he was forced to stop after cancer appeared in his lungs. He passed away from cancer nine months later on June 28, 1981. 'We've come a long way in the last 45 years in terms of finding the answers to the disease that is cancer,' said Darrell. 'If Terry was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma today, he'd likely live. That can't change history for me, but it's certainly changing what could happen in the future, and that's what Terry wanted us to do.' On July 10, the group plans to arrive in St. John's, N.L. where Terry began his marathon by dipping his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean. The Terry Fox Foundation has since raised more than $900 million and funded 1,300 innovative cancer research projects, according to a media release. Donations to the National Ride of Hope in support of cancer research can be made online.
