Terry Fox

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkb:Athlete
gptkb:Human
gptkbp:advocated_for gptkb:healthcare_access
patient support services
cancer research funding
mental health support for patients
early cancer detection
gptkbp:age_at_diagnosis gptkb:18
gptkbp:aimed_to_raise money for cancer research
gptkbp:amputated right leg
gptkbp:annual_event gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:associated_with charity events
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:the_Order_of_Canada
gptkb:Order_of_Canada
numerous honors posthumously
numerous posthumous awards
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Canadian_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Order_of_Canada
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Humanitarian_Award
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Award
him
his humanitarian efforts
gptkbp:began_his_run_in April 1980
gptkbp:biography gptkb:The_Terry_Fox_Story
Terry Fox: His Story
gptkbp:born July 28, 1958
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Winnipeg,_Manitoba
gptkb:Manitoba
gptkbp:born_on July 28, 1958
gptkbp:cancer_type osteosarcoma
gptkbp:cause_of_death gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:Terry_Fox_Day
gptkb:annual_events
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Run
gptkb:statues
Canadian currency
annual runs
annual runs worldwide
gptkbp:covered_distance 3,339 miles
gptkbp:cultural_symbol hope and perseverance
gptkbp:death_date gptkb:22
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:Oncology
osteosarcoma
cancer at age 18
gptkbp:died June 28, 1981
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:1981
gptkbp:died_on June 28, 1981
gptkbp:education gptkb:Simon_Fraser_University
gptkbp:encouraged gptkb:scientific_research
community involvement
youth activism
donations to research
family involvement in fundraising
gptkbp:events gptkb:annual_Terry_Fox_Run
gptkbp:famous_for running across Canada
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Thunder_Bay,_Ontario
gptkb:House_of_Commons
in Ottawa
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:film gptkb:Terry
gptkbp:film_appearance gptkb:The_Terry_Fox_Story
gptkb:Terry
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Terry_Fox_Foundation
gptkbp:goal raise awareness for cancer research
gptkbp:had_amputation right leg
gptkbp:had_cancer_type osteosarcoma
gptkbp:had_condition osteosarcoma
gptkbp:has_a dream to run across Canada
prosthetic leg
gptkbp:has_a_day_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Day
gptkbp:has_a_film_adaptation_titled gptkb:The_Terry_Fox_Story
gptkbp:has_a_research_fund_named gptkb:Terry_Fox_Research_Institute
gptkbp:has_a_research_grant_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Research_Institute
gptkbp:has_a_scholarship_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Scholarship
gptkbp:has_a_school_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Secondary_School
gptkbp:has_a_street_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Way
gptkbp:has_aannual_event_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Run
gptkbp:has_abiography_written_by various authors
gptkbp:has_abook_written_about his life and journey
gptkbp:has_aday_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Day
gptkbp:has_aday_of_action gptkb:Terry_Fox_Run
gptkbp:has_aday_of_remembrance Terry Fox Run Day
gptkbp:has_afilm_about_his_life gptkb:The_Terry_Fox_Story
gptkbp:has_afoundation_named gptkb:Terry_Fox_Foundation
gptkbp:has_afoundation_that_supports cancer research initiatives
gptkbp:has_alegacy_in sports and charity
gptkbp:has_alegacy_of inspiration for athletes
hope and perseverance
gptkbp:has_apark_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Park
gptkbp:has_astreet_named_after_him_in many cities in Canada
gptkbp:has_avenue_named_after_him gptkb:Terry_Fox_Drive
gptkbp:has_awebsite_dedicated_to his legacy
gptkbp:has_biographical_film gptkb:Terry
gptkbp:has_biopic_film gptkb:Terry
gptkbp:has_film Terry Fox: His Story
gptkbp:has_impact_on cancer research funding.
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:volunteerism
charity events
community service projects
youth activism
public health policies
fundraising initiatives
sportsmanship values
cancer awareness campaigns
gptkbp:has_influenced gptkb:athletes
charity events
youth programs
public health initiatives
sports culture
community service initiatives
youth activism
many athletes
medical research funding
fundraising strategies
volunteerism.
many cancer survivors
charity events worldwide
gptkbp:has_inspired gptkb:artwork
research advancements
countless individuals
many charitable events
gptkbp:has_inspired_a_generation_of young athletes
gptkbp:has_inspired_annual_runs gptkb:Terry_Fox_Run
gptkbp:has_legacy community involvement
awareness campaigns
cancer research
cancer research funding
fundraising for cancer research
charitable events
inspiration for athletes
inspiring others
hope and courage
sports and health advocacy
sports and philanthropy
inspire fundraising efforts
in sports and charity
gptkbp:has_lore gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:has_memorial_events_in various cities
gptkbp:has_memorial_run gptkb:Terry_Fox_Run
gptkbp:has_quote perseverance
" I just wish people would realize that anything is possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try."
" I just want to set an example"
gptkbp:has_role people facing adversity
gptkbp:has_scholarships_named_after him
gptkbp:has_street_named_after gptkb:Terry_Fox_Drive
him
gptkbp:has_student_body gptkb:Simon_Fraser_University
gptkbp:has_style gptkb:Thunder_Bay,_Ontario
gptkb:Ottawa,_Ontario
gptkbp:honorary_title gptkb:Simon_Fraser_University
from Simon Fraser University
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Terry Fox
gptkbp:impact increased public awareness of cancer
gptkbp:influence cancer research funding
gptkbp:influenced cancer research
young athletes
public health policies
charity runs
research methodologies
public perception of cancer
cancer treatment advancements
cancer research priorities
gptkbp:inspiration for cancer survivors
cancer research fundraising
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Terry_Fox_Foundation
gptkb:educational_programs
gptkb:artwork
biographies
cancer research funding
cancer research initiatives
memorial events
numerous documentaries
cancer awareness
cancer survivors
annual Terry Fox Runs
the annual Terry Fox Run
sports events for charity
international cancer research initiatives
cancer awareness initiatives
films about his life
annual runs for cancer research
cancer research fundraising
many cancer survivors
global cancer awareness campaigns
gptkbp:international_recognition his contributions to cancer research
gptkbp:is_a role model
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for gptkb:1988
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Foundation
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the cross-country team
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of numerous books
biographies and films
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of national pride
courage and determination
hope and perseverance
hope and courage
gptkbp:is_active_in the 1980s
gptkbp:is_associated_with cancer research funding
cancer awareness
the fight against cancer
gptkbp:is_canadian gptkb:true
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Terry_Fox_Runs
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Day
gptkb:annual_events
gptkb:Canada
schools
various organizations
schools across Canada
annual runs
communities across Canada
April 12, his birthday
gptkbp:is_considered gptkb:treasure_hunting
a national hero
a national hero in Canada
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:textbooks
school programs
documentaries and films
numerous documentaries
documentaries and books
Canadian currency
gptkbp:is_from gptkb:Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada
gptkbp:is_inspired_by his own cancer diagnosis
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Marathon_of_Hope
gptkbp:is_motivated_by his own cancer diagnosis
his brother's cancer battle
gptkbp:is_often_quoted_for_his famous saying about hope
gptkbp:is_part_of Canadian culture
Canadian history
cultural discussions
school curricula
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:films
various actors in films
actor Eric Mc Cormack
gptkbp:is_recognized_as Canadian hero
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Canadian_government
gptkb:the_Order_of_Canada
gptkb:the_United_Nations
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Foundation
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Run
gptkb:the_Canadian_Cancer_Society
various organizations
numerous awards
statues and plaques
schools and institutions
the Canadian government
gptkbp:is_recognized_for humanitarian efforts
his courage
his impact on society
leadership in fundraising
gptkbp:is_remembered_for gptkb:Terry_Fox_Day
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Foundation
a symbol of hope
selflessness
his determination
cancer awareness
courage and determination
millions of Canadians
his courage
his selflessness
his spirit of giving
his marathon run
April 12, his anniversary of the Marathon of Hope
a pioneer in fundraising
gptkbp:is_supported_by volunteers
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of hope and perseverance
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Marathon_of_Hope
gptkbp:legacy international recognition
fundraising for cancer research
symbol of hope
inspiration for athletes
promoting physical fitness
increased awareness of cancer
advocacy for cancer patients
cultural icon in Canada
influence on youth activism
increased awareness of cancer research
inspiration for cancer awareness campaigns
annual events in his honor
gptkbp:lost_his_leg_to gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Terry_Fox_statue
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Research_Institute
gptkb:Terry_Fox_Run
gptkb:St._John's,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
various locations
numerous statues
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Betty_Fox
gptkbp:named_after Canadian of the Year
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Canadian
gptkbp:notable_athletes gptkb:basketball
gptkb:high_school
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:the_Canadian_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Athlete
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Rolly_Fox
gptkb:Betty_Fox
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:the_Order_of_Canada
gptkb:the_Canadian_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
gptkbp:promoted gptkb:collaboration
awareness campaigns
community health initiatives
physical fitness
teamwork in fundraising
gptkbp:raised_over $24 million
gptkbp:raises_funds_for gptkb:Port_Coquitlam,_British_Columbia
cancer research
over $24 million
gptkbp:ran_a_distance_of 5,373 kilometers
gptkbp:ran_a_total_of 3,339 miles
gptkbp:ran_across gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:ran_approximately 143 days
gptkbp:received numerous awards
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Canadian_government
international organizations
local communities
gptkbp:runs_through 143 days
over 3,339 miles
gptkbp:sibling gptkb:Fred_Fox
Judith Fox
Darryl Fox
gptkbp:sound gptkb:Terry_Fox_Foundation
gptkbp:sport gptkb:basketball
track and field
gptkbp:started_his_marathon_in gptkb:St._John's,_Newfoundland
gptkbp:started_his_run_in April 1980
gptkbp:started_in April 12, 1980
Marathon of Hope in 1980
gptkbp:started_marathon April 12, 1980
gptkbp:started_marathon_of_hope April 12, 1980
gptkbp:started_the_marathon_of_hope to raise money for cancer research
gptkbp:supported clinical trials
research grants
survivorship programs
patient care initiatives
educational scholarships.
gptkbp:used_prosthetic_leg during his run
gptkbp:vision a world without cancer
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:Athlete
gptkb:Public_figure
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:Philanthropist
gptkb:treasure_hunting
gptkb:humanitarian_aid
symbol of hope
symbol of perseverance
role model
inspiration for many
sports figure
hero to many
cross-country runner
advocate for cancer awareness
cancer awareness advocate
student at Simon Fraser University
cancer activist
gptkbp:was_a_motivational_speaker before his death
gptkbp:was_awarded_the_order_of_canada posthumously
gptkbp:was_diagnosed_at age 18
gptkbp:was_diagnosed_at_age gptkb:18
gptkbp:was_diagnosed_in gptkb:1977
gptkbp:was_forced_to_stop_running_due_to cancer spreading
gptkbp:was_honored_with_a_postage_stamp in Canada
gptkbp:was_influenced_by his own battle with cancer
his mother, Betty Fox
his mother's cancer experience
gptkbp:was_known_for determination
perseverance
running on one leg
gptkbp:was_supported_by gptkb:celebrities
volunteers
family and friends
his family
Canadian public
the Canadian public
his brother, Darrell Fox
many volunteers during his run
gptkbp:writer his life
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Order_of_Canada
gptkb:Order_of_Canada
gptkb:Calgary
gptkb:neurodegenerative_diseases
gptkb:F_Cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4