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One hero makes many
It was 30 years ago Canadian hero, Terry Fox began his incredible journey, the Marathon of Hope.
He was victim of cancer, but he didn’t let anything stand in the way of his dream of a cure.
He walked across Canada and inspired Canadians to fight for a cure right along with him.
To date over half a billion has been raised for research because of what he started.
Terry is not the only one who has inspired millions to become heros themselves.
In the coming months over two thousand Islanders will participate in the Relay for Life.
The relay began in the US with the inspiration of one man, Dr Gordy Klatt, who raised money for the local cancer society.
Now millions of people world-wide participate every year.
There are six relays being held this year one of which is on June 18 in Montague.
Teams will gather to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back in the hope of finding a cure.
By Charlotte MacAulay