Terry Fox

Twenty-five years ago, in 1980, when Terry Fox ran a marathon a day for 143 days, it seemed improbable. I remember the time. In July of 1980 I joined the staff of the University of Manitoba and the Health Sciences Centre to look after children with blood problems and cancer and to do research and teaching. Dramatic improvements were occurring in the treatment of children with cancer, but much more research was clearly needed, and still is. Today, at the start of the Terry Fox run in Assiniboine Park, the photo shows Gail Pierce telling her personal story and talking about the importance of the efforts of Terry Fox. Goldie and the Jazz Junction are behind Gail. Just to the left of the photo, members of Terry Fox's family looked on.