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CBC
11-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Terry Fox's brother finishes cross-country bike ride, at same place where Marathon of Hope started
A group of cyclists led by Darrell Fox left Stanley Park in Vancouver in early June to honour the 45th anniversary of his brother's attempt to cross Canada on foot to raise money for cancer research. On Thursday, Darrell rolled his way to the end of his journey — the monument where Terry began his Marathon of Hope in St. John's. The CBC's Jeremy Eaton was there.
CTV News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Adidas rereleasing Terry Fox running shoes to mark Marathon of Hope anniversary
Terry Fox runs during his "Marathon of Hope" in 1981. THE CANADIAN PRESS This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's 'Marathon of Hope' and, to honour the Canadian icon, Adidas is releasing a limited-edition replica of his famous running shoes. The Adidas Orion shoe, worn by Fox during his historic 1980 run, will soon be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting cancer research. This re-release is a product 20 years in the making. 'It was actually 2005 when the shoe was released,' says Martha McClew, chief operating officer of the Terry Fox Foundation. 'It was quite amazing to think what powered the man across Canada had never really been noticed or seen.' Back then, Adidas agreed to make a limited number of pairs, which sold out in stores in a single day. 'Which sounds like a long time, except back then you had to go to the store to buy it,' McClew notes. Adidas This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's "Marathon of Hope" and, to honour the Canadian icon, Adidas is releasing a limited-edition replica of his famous running shoes. Colin McQuade, co-founder of the Greater Moncton Running Club, is excited about the release. 'I think they're iconic,' he says. 'Everything about them has that special meaning. When you look at Terry Fox running, I wonder what it would be like to have run in those shoes.' The Terry Fox Foundation emphasizes that one doesn't need to be a runner to find inspiration in the shoes. 'But I think that there's something about that shoe that represents absolute perseverance, determination, sheer force of will. Whether you're an athlete or not, that's kind of what we all need in our lives,' McClew explains. 'It could not represent the man more… humble and absolutely determined to take himself to the limit for this cause.' Whatever you're struggling with, McClew says Terry Fox reminds us we just need to take the next step forward. 'That's literally what you can do with these shoes,' he said. The Terry Fox shoes go on sale Thursday morning on the Adidas website, with all proceeds going toward cancer research.
CTV News
25-06-2025
- 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
24-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Terry Fox's replica three-stripe runners worn in his 1980 ‘Marathon of Hope' to be released
The classic three-stripe Adidas runners that Terry Fox wore during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. (Terry Fox Exhibit) In 1980, a 21-year-old from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia set out on one of the most courageous journeys in Canadian history. With one prosthetic leg, an inspiring mission, and a pair of Adidas Orion running shoes, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope. After losing his right leg to cancer at age 18, Terry set out from St. Johns Newfoundland, on April 12, 1980 to tackle 5,373 kilometres in just 143 days. Now, 45 years later, that legacy continues. To mark the anniversary of the Canadian inspiration, a global leader in the sporting goods industry, Adidas is re-releasing the same iconic running shoe Terry wore during his nationwide telethon: the Adidas Orion. Terry Fox runs through northern Ontario Terry Fox runs through northern Ontario on Aug. 13, 1980. (Dennis Robinson/The Globe and Mail via CP) The symbolic shoe features a navy blue and white design, accented with gold 'Terry Fox' lettering and commemorative shoelaces - nearly similar to the pair Terry wore. 'It's heart-warming to see Canadians across the country continue to resonate with Terry's legacy more than 45 years later,' said Fred Fox, Terry's older brother. 'We hope that these shoes will serve as an inspirational reminder that it's up to all of us to finish the marathon against cancer that Terry started.' The sneaker will be available for purchase at starting July 3. All proceeds will go directly towards supporting life-changing cancer research across the nation, according to Adidas, a global leader in the sporting goods industry. The Orion was last re-released in 2020 for the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, it quickly became one of Adidas Canada's most celebrated product launches. (Adidas Canada) On July 3, adidas Canada will re-release a limited number of the classic three-stripe runners that Terry Fox wore during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. (Adidas Canada) The return of the shoe is expected to be just as impactful not just as a collector's item, but as a symbol of resilience and unity. On September 14, the 45th annual Terry Fox Run kicks off across the country. Participants who register and secure 45 sponsors will be entered into a draw to win a pair of the limited-edition shoes. Promoting the Terry Fox spirit all year long, is a local Barrie charity organization, to 'team up for Terry' and embark on the run which takes place annually in our region, click here. People around the world of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities have been inspired by Terry's enduring legacy. Through the generous support, the Terry Fox Foundation says they have raised more than $950 million and funded over 1,300 innovative cancer research projects, bringing hope to millions of Canadians.
CBC
24-06-2025
- 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.
