Description
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian who ran the Marathon of Hope. Terry loved every sport under the sun. He was training to become a sports teacher when he received
the cancer diagnosis that meant that his leg would have to be amputated. Owing to his experiences as a patient, Terry decided that he
had to do something to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He embarked upon an incredible feat, the
Marathon of Hope, in which
he ran for 143 days, travelling the equivalent of a single marathon every day, and
raised millions of dollars for his fellow Canadians. This inspiring book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and
extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the legendary Canadian her
