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About Terry Fox National Historic Monument Lookout

The Terry Fox National Historic Monument lookout is a scenic spot near Thunder Bay, Ontario, that offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings. From the lookout, you can see the vast Lake Superior, the majestic Sleeping Giant rock formation, and the city of Thunder Bay. The lookout also features a bronze statue of Terry Fox, a Canadian hero who ran across the country for cancer research. In 1977 Terry Fox lost his leg to bone cancer at the age of 18. During his time at the hospital he was overwhelmed by the other cancer patients suffering and vowed to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He started the Marathon of Hope in 1980 in St. John’s Newfoundland. He ran about 26 miles (42 kms) every day until reaching just outside Thunder Bay, after 143 days, when cancer had reappeared in his lungs. Sadly he succumb to the disease on June 28, 1981 at the young age of 22. This Canadian hero’s legacy lives on with an annual Terry Fox Run held in over 60 countries that has raised over $750 million for cancer research.

The statue, created by sculptor Manfred Pervich, stands on a granite base with amethysts. The site has an information centre, a memorial for Aboriginal veterans, and a garden. This is a place to appreciate the natural beauty of the region, and to remember Terry’s courage and legacy.

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