The van Terry Fox used on his Marathon of Hope in 1980 is going on display in the Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park, to promote the annual run raising funds to fight cancer.
The vehicle will be at Heritage Park for 143 days — the same amount of time Fox was on the road before his osteosarcoma cancer forced him to stop.“It’s a story of Canadian perseverance and character,” Aldrich said. “I think Terry personified that.”
The van goes on display Saturday, Sept. 9 — just a few days before the annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 17. Calgary organizers are hoping it will help build support for the event, which raises money for cancer research in Canada. “He’s a big part of Canadian history and it’s an exciting opportunity for Calgarians to get to go and see it,” said Christie Krawchuk, the manager of community events for the Terry Fox Foundation in Alberta.
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