Terry Fox's idol was Steve Fonyo, a Canadian who had also lost a leg to cancer and undertook a journey across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Terry was inspired by Fonyo's determination and his ability to turn personal tragedy into a mission for a greater cause. This inspired Fox to embark on his own Marathon of Hope in 1980, aiming to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
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