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Case Study: The Terry Fox Foundation

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The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) is an organization founded in 1980 after Terry Fox, a 20-year old patient with bone cancer, ran his Marathon of Hope 5300 km across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research. Terry ran “simply to remind Canadians of the importance of finding a cure” (The Terry Fox Foundation ) The TFF holds an annual run in Terry’s name to fundraise for cancer research and bring the visions/values of their organization to life. The TFF believes it is important to tell Terry’s story, and show how one hard working Canadian can make a difference by standing up and doing what they believe in. Since 1980, the TFF has raised over $700 million in Terry’s name and has generously donated it all to cancer research. The Terry Fox Foundation respects Terry’s mission to find a cure and will not rest until it is realized and fulfilled, as Terry never gave up, considering his odds. Terry Fox’s legacy is represented by Canadians and citizens of many countries all around the world who continue to run for his Marathon of Hope, and support his cause. The Terry Fox Foundation will continue to work hard and do whatever it takes to make Terry’s dreams become a …show more content…

Their mission is “ To maintain the vision and principles of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through the annual Terry Fox Run, Terry Fox School Run, as well as via Memoriam donations and

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