A twenty-year-old cancer survivor and amputee, Terry set out from St. John’s in April, 1980, aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Canadians were slow to recognize and support his endeavour until Bill Vigars, on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, led a campaign to ensure every one in Canada knew Terry’s story. Vigars tells the inside story of the Marathon of Hope – the logistical nightmares, boardroom battles, and moments of magic – in this portrait of one of the greatest Canadians who ever lived.
