iRun iRun all the livelong day – Pierre Saint-Laurent, Québec
iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun away from the negative and towards the positive – Teri Lepard, Alberta
iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter, Clearwater , BC
iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris, Winnipeg, MB
iRun iRun for the challenge and to remember to fully live – Pascale Synnott, Québec
iRun iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun iRun to challenge my mind, body and soul – Sonia Mendes, Ontario
iRun iRun because somebody once told me I couldn't – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh, Nottingham, UK
iRun iRun to feel great – Kathryn Rachar, Saskatchewan
iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
iRun iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun iRun to maintain a strong physical and mental state – Tammy Rainville, Ontario
iRun iRun for the individual pursuit – Robert Pelletier, New Brunswick
iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun because I want to live to be 100! – Colette DeJean, Ontario
iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil, Lombardy, ON
iRun iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun because it has saved my life – John Marshall, Alberta
iRun iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario
iRun for the moment when both feet are off the ground – Catherine Anderson, British Columbia
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Carlene Paquette, Carp, ON
iRun iRun because it's better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friend – Nathalie Joncas-Caissie, St-Antoine, NB
iRun iRun to inspire my children! – Wendy Bowen, Manitoba
iRun because it gives my day a boost of energy – Sara Campbell, Nova Scotia
iRun because it’s a great way to see the world – Sherry Mahoney, British Columbia
iRun iRun to challenge my perceived limitations – Cassandra Williams, Ontario
iRun for the cool t-shirts! – Pina Bevilacqua, Ontario
iRun so my daughters know that they can, too – Shelley Kirkpatrick, New Brunswick
iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker, Etobicoke, ON
iRun iRun for me! – Judi Wearing, Saskatchewan
iRun iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin – Charlyn McGregor, Saskatchewan
iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt, Halifax, NS
iRun iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley, Stittsville, ON
iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch, Ottawa, ON
iRun because I get foot rubs afterward – Kate Howerton, British Columbia
iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham, Avonmore, ON
iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk, Vancouver, BC
iRun iRun for my heart, so it runs for me! – Cathy Brzoza, British Columbia
iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve, Ottawa, ON
iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling, Ottawa , ON
iRun to inspire my kids to try – Glen Johnston, Nunavut
iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario
iRun iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier, Gatineau, QC
iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heart – Christine Gracel, Calgary, AB
iRun and run, and run, and run, and nobody can stop me – Andrei Lucaciu, Ontario
iRun because I want to be a role model for our six kids – Catherine Empey, British Columbia
iRun iRun because i love to – Mirella Petriello, Ontario
iRun whenever I feel the need to escape – Iona Hillis, Ontario
iRun because food tastes better afterwards – Patrick Houston, Alberta
iRun so I don’t say never ever again – Linda Klaric, Manitoba
iRun because there is no finish line – Claire Kilgour, Ontario
iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun iRun to kickstart my day – Sharon Strueby, Saskatchewan
iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava, Calgary, AB
iRun iRun because walking is too slow – Barry Knapp, Ontario
iRun iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn't – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun because I can’t dance – Mario Javier, Ontario
iRun because I am not as clumsy I thought I was – Hanna Baer, Quebec
iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua, Caledon, ON
iRun to my happy place and some days it’s very – Doreen May, Alberta
iRun see where my feet will take me today – Megan Dolinskas, New York
iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishment – Helen Kolodziejzyk, Calgary, AB
iRun because it’s like flying, only lower – Glenn Johnson, Ontario
iRun iRun away from the abyss – Charlene Thomas, Ontario
iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan, Brampton, ON
iRun because it makes me whole – Denis Ladouceur, Quebec
iRun iRun because it helps me see things more clearly – Jennifer Pitts, Ontario
iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn’t – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun so I can eat ice cream – Sandy Bolan, Ontario
iRun because I live – Georges Schneller, Laval, QC
iRun iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
iRun iRun to correct years of sedentary living! – Mike Scott, Ontario
iRun because my heart tells me to – William Martin, Manitoba
iRun iRun because it's cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun to stay ahead of the weight gain – Myra Abstreiter, Alberta
iRun because I love the solitude – Janene Tailleur, British Columbia
iRun because the wall is meant to be broken – Jonathan Bird, Ontario
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Sarah Kallaghan, Alberta
iRun because I’ve lost 80 lbs and running has become fun – Cheryl Kelly, Ontario
iRun for health, iRun for life – Pat Cheung, British Columbia
iRun because somebody once told me I couldn’t – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun iRun to eat more, especially sweet potatoe fries – Joanna Skomra, Ontario
iRun because running is like breathing to – Stephanie McEvoy, Ontario
iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun to prove to them that iCan – Catherine Smith, Manitoba
iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun because it’s fun when it’s done – Sue Matte, Ontario
iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw, New Westminister, BC
iRun iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun because it gets my husband out there – Tricia LaLonde, Alberta
iRun because it reminds me of how strong I can be – Monique Lavoie, Ontario
iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre, Ottawa, ON
iRun because it’s cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun iRun because I like to be healthy – Melanie Oickle, New Brunswick
iRun for the challenge to go faster and farther – Steven Matejka, Alberta
iRun iRun because it's a great stress release – Brooke McKenzie, Yukon
iRun to someday win the race – Lindy Dunlop, Yukon
iRun because it’s better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun to get to know myself, my strength and my spirit – Lisa Groulx, Ontario
iRun iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge – Tim Nixon, British Columbia
iRun because otherwise I’m grumpy – Alexandre Charest, Quebec
iRun iRun so that I can live longer and stronger – Derek MacPhail, Ontario
iRun because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan, Ottawa, ON
iRun iRun to eat – Maureen Tritscher, Alberta
iRun iRun because it sure beats the bus – Robin Robbins, Alberta
iRun iRun because I love the sense of accomplishment – Amber Moase, Nova Scotia
iRun for me – Kiza Francis, Ottawa,ON
iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan, Brampton, ON
iRun because not everyone can – Olivia Harvey, New Brunswick
iRun because iLoves my man – Beverly Huang, Alberta

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18: Age of Terry
Fox when he was diagnosed with bone cancer in 1977.
15: Number of centimetres above the right knee that his leg was amputated.
3:09 Terry Fox's finishing time in a 17-mile race in Prince George, BC in 1979, in which he finished last but was cheered by most of the other participants who waited
for him at the finish line.
101: Consecutive days in 1979 that Terry Fox trained before taking Christmas Day off as a present to his mother.
5,083: Number of kilometres Terry Fox ran in training for the Marathon of Hope.
5,373: Number of kilometres he ran during the Marathon of Hope.
17.7: Number of kilometres Terry ran on the first day of the Marathon of Hope.
73: Number of days Terry ran at the start of the Marathon of Hope before taking a day off.
143: Number of days the Marathon of Hope lasted.
5: Number of days Terry went without a shower while running in Quebec because neither he nor his supporters could speak French.
8: Number of shoes Terry used on his left foot during the Marathon of Hope.
1: Number of shoes Terry used on his prosthetic right foot.
10,000: Number of people who welcomed Terry to Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.
$100,000: Amount of money Terry raised in one day in Toronto.
$12.70: Amount Terry spent on "sunburn lotion" on July 4, 1980.
$1: Fundraising goal, per Canadian, of the Marathon of Hope.
32: Number of kilometres Terry ran on August 30, 1980.
18: Number of kilometres Terry ran on August 31, 1980.
21: Number of kilometres Terry ran on the morning of September 1, 1980.
9: Approximate number of kilometres Terry ran on the afternoon of September 1, before asking to be taken to the hospital, ending the Marathon of Hope.
$10,500,000: Amount raised in a telethon on CTV just six days after the end of the Marathon of Hope.
24,100,000: Population of Canada in 1981.
3,339: Number of times Jody Wright of Ancaster, Ontario wrote "I love you, Terry. Smile!" in a letter, one for each mile of the Marathon of Hope.
$24,170,000: Amount raised by the Marathon of Hope as of February 1, 1981, at which point Terry's goal of $1 for every Canadian had been achieved.
22: Age at which Terry Fox became a Companion of the Order of Canada, the youngest ever.
22: Age of Terry Fox when he died on June 28, 1981.
2,639: Height, in metres, of Mount Terry Fox in the Rocky Mountains.
83: Length, in kilometres, of the Terry Fox Courage Highway, a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon, Ontario.
100,000: Estimated number of participants in Canada in the Terry Fox Run in 2007.
900: Approximate number of Canadian sites for the Terry Fox Run.
49: Number of other countries that hold Terry Fox Runs.
1,900,000: Number of people reported to have participated in the Terry Fox Run in Cuba in 2004.
$400,000,000: Amount raised to date by the Terry Fox Run.
3,000,000: Number of students, from more than 9,000 schools, who participated in the first Terry Fox National School Run Day in September 2005.
$1: Amount Terry Fox said you could give in order to be part of the Marathon of Hope.
$0: Entry fee for the Terry Fox Run on September 14, 2008.
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