The Terry Fox Foundation has raised over $300 million for cancer research since 1981. Every September, the Terry Fox Run is staged around the world. This is the largest, single-day fundraising event for cancer in the world. Please either participate in the Terry Fox Run nearst to you, or donate to the Terry Fox Foundation.

In 1980, Terry Fox inspired the nation by attempting to run across Canada on an artificial leg. He called this quest the Marathon of Hope. Its mission was to raise money and awareness for cancer research in Canada.

With little fanfare, Terry started his journey in St. John’s, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980. Although it was difficult to garner attention in the beginning, enthusiasm soon grew, and the money collected along his route began to mount. He ran 42 kilometres a day through Canada's Atlantic provinces, Quebec and Ontario.

It was a journey that Canadians never forgot.

However, on September 1st, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres, Terry was forced to stop his Run outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario because the cancer had reappeared in his lungs. An entire nation was stunned and saddened. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981 at age 22.

The heroic Canadian was gone, but his legacy was just beginning.

To date, $300 million worldwide has been raised for cancer research in Terry's name.

For cancer research in the United States, Eric's family suggests that you donate to St. Jude Children Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. PLease donate in Eric's name.

In the United Kingdom, the largest cancer research organization is Cancer Reseach UK.

All of the above organizatioins will be happy to receive your donation (at any amount). For conveinience, all of them take online payments.