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Canadian runner and athlete, Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope Run in St. John's, NF

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Terry Fox

Canadian athlete (1958–1981)

Terrance Stanley Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, having had one leg amputated due to cancer, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has…
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Capital and largest city of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

St. John's is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. The city spans 446.04 km2 (172.22 sq mi) and is the easternmost city in North America. The…
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April 12

Day of the year

April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 263 days remain until the end of the year.
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