About the Show

From the time 21 year old Terry Fox embarked from St. John's Newfoundland, in the early hours of April 12, 1980, he never lost sight of his goal - to run 26 miles a day, everyday, accross Canada.

With the unwavering support of his best friend Doug Alward, his younger brother Darrell and a savvy PR guy named Bill Vigars, Terry ran 3,339 miles in 143 days until cancer returned and forced him to stop.

Based on journals Terry kept during Marathon of Hope and drawing from extensive interviews with family and friends, TERRY presents a dramatic and surprising look at a dynamic young man whose fierce determination earned him the respect, admiration and love of all Canadians.

Playing Terry Fox is one of Canada's bright new stars Shawn Ashmore, who gives an outstanding performance, as he embraces the spirit and character of a Canadian hero.