Doug awkward terry fox biography

Narrator: It’s April 1972 and young Terry Fox is shooting hoops with his best friend Doug Alward. 

Doug: For a guy who is good at so many sports.

You’re pretty bad at this one, Terry.

Terry: But I’m getting better, right? 

Doug: A bit, well, maybe. 

Narrator: Terry and Doug went on to star in several sports including basketball, soccer and track and field.

They even shared the school award for Athlete of the Year.

Doug awkward terry fox biography

In 1977, Terry attended Simon Fraser University. He tried to focus on his studies, but his right knee started to bother him. The pain wouldn’t go away. Eventually, he and his parents consulted a doctor and received terrible news. 

Doctor: If we act quickly, I think we can stop the cancer from spreading, but we’ll have to remove the lower part of the leg. 

Narrator: After Terry’s surgery, he begins the long road to recovery.

Slowly, he learns how to walk and even to run. During his recovery, he meets other cancer patien