2005 Uncirculated TERRY FOX $1. COIN

This coin was taken from a mint roll.

On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out to make his dream of

a cancer-free tomorrow come true. After losing his leg to cancer at the age of 18,

Terry Fox developed a deep desire to do his part to help end the suffering of Canadians

with cancer. His Marathon of Hope was the culmination of that desire.

And while Terry’s plan to run across Canada was tragically cut short,

the momentum of his Marathon continues. To date, over $350 million dollars have been

raised for cancer research through related initiatives.

Now, on the 25th anniversary of the start of the Marathon of Hope,

the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to honour a Canadian hero, Terry Fox.

While Terry is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in Terry Fox Runs held

around the world every year.