Terry Fox
"Eighteen-year-old Terry Fox of Port Coquitlam, BC never saw himself as remarkable. Granted, he displayed an unusual determination to achieve the goals he set for himself but his orbit was local – family, school, sports and friends. But Terry’s cancer diagnosis of osteogenic sarcoma just above the knee, the subsequent amputation of his leg and experience in the cancer wards changed all that. A newly nurtured reservoir of compassion, combined with a fierce determination to bring an end to the suffering cancer causes, set Terry on a path that, quite simply, changed the world."
The above excerpt was taken from the Terry Fox website. He continues to inspire a nation.
Yes, we went for a walk on a warm, fall afternoon. But the reason for the walk must be at the forefront of our thoughts - cancer is insidious, cancer is pervasive, and cancer affects us all. Keep hope alive, support one another, and make sure that love leads the way.
Mrs. Ostrander