“I’m not ready to leave this world.”

Or maybe you even participated in the Terry Fox run, which happens every September.

Terry Fox passed away in 1981 after doctors suddenly found cancer in his lungs.

Terry Fox is running with a prosthetic leg on a road, followed closely by a support vehicle in the background. He is wearing a "Marathon of Hope" T-shirt and shorts

1.Of course, running on an amputated leg takes so much strength as it is.

2.For his run, Terry asked for26 pairsof Adidas running shoes.

8.Terry Fox’s legendary story has inspired soooo many artists around the world.

Terry Fox, wearing a "Marathon of Hope" shirt, runs on a gravel road with a vehicle trailing behind him

Terry proceeded to start a food fight with it.

11.Terry Fox planned to do something very cool once he was finished his marathon.

12.Terry Fox Runs aren’t limited to Canada not by a long shot!

Terry Fox sitting in a van labeled "Marathon of Hope" with signs indicating a 5000-mile run across Canada. Other unidentified people are also present in the van

There have actually been Terry Fox Runs in more than60 countriesso far.

He said no to endorsing lots of products or allowing them to use the Marathon of Hope for advertising.

And by the way, this year’s Terry Fox run is scheduled for Sept. 15.

Terry Fox smiling while wearing a T-shirt with the word "Marathon" and a map design on it

It’s for an amazing cause, so you shouldcheck it out!

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A person with a prosthetic leg is sitting with their leg extended. The prosthetic foot touches the floor. The person is wearing a blue sandal on their other foot

Terry Fox, shirtless and wearing shorts, sits by a riverbank drying himself with a towel

A quiet rural road stretches into the distance, lined with trees and telephone poles, as the sun sets on the horizon

Terry Fox, wearing a Marathon of Hope shirt, is greeted warmly by a woman in a busy public setting. Fans and supporters are seen in the background

Terry Fox, wearing a prosthetic leg and sports attire, is accompanied by police officers and supporters during a public event

Terry Fox, wearing a marathon t-shirt, lies back with his hands behind his head while an unidentified man in a shirt and glasses assists him

Terry Fox, lying down and surrounded by microphones, speaks to reporters during an event. People around him are holding out microphones towards him

Rod Stewart performs on stage, wearing a shiny jacket and leopard print pants, while holding a microphone stand

Person with a single leg prosthesis running down a highway with rocky terrain in the background. The back of their shirt reads "Marathon of Hope - 1980."

A man with a prosthetic leg, wearing a t-shirt and shorts, leads a marathon run on a busy road, with supporters and cars following behind

Two individuals swimming in a lake, captured in a candid moment. The person with short hair is submerged up to their shoulders and smiling, the other wears a swim cap and a t-shirt

A large crowd gathers around a group of police officers and community leaders during a street event. Bystanders of various ages observe the scene keenly

Terry Fox running on a road wearing a white T-shirt, shorts, and a prosthetic leg, with a forested background

Terry Fox sits on a lakeshore, massaging his left foot, with a prosthetic leg, a pair of Adidas shoes, and some items placed on the sand beside him

A large crowd gathers at a 1980 event in Metropolitan Toronto for Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, with a banner welcoming him and a stage visible in the background

Terry Fox stands on a sandy shore with a prosthetic leg, wearing athletic shorts, a "Marathon of Hope" T-shirt, and sneakers, with a lake and forested hills behind him