"I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definite cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to." That is the type of attitude that got Terry approximately half way across Canada. Because of this, his heroism has raised over three hundred sixty million dollars for cancer research and awareness. Clearly, Terry Fox, who ran over 42 km a day through wind and snow with an artificial leg, displayed the characteristics of a true hero who set a standard of excellence, raised money for cancer research, and most of all, inspired people to never give up their dreams or hopes.

With all his heroism, Terry Fox set a standard of excellence to all people across the nation. First of all, Terry Fox was very sympathetic of others who suffered from cancer or other illnesses. In 1977, after discovering he had been diagnosed...