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WENDY ELLIOTT: Fred Fox visits the Annapolis Valley

Generations of Canadians from coast to coast know the iconic story of the late Terry Fox, the young man who ran till he couldn’t anymore and started a legend that continues today.

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Terry had one leg amputated in 1980 due to cancer, but that did not stop him from embarking on his cross-Canada run, the Marathon of Hope, in order to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He did his best to run while wearing an artificial leg.

Terry died in June of 1981 at the young age of 22, but his heroic efforts continue to be remembered every year, so his impact still touches many lives.

Fred Fox, a year older than Terry, continues to keep his brother’s legacy alive today. Last week, he toured the Annapolis Valley, stopping at schools in West Hants and near Kentville before heading west. On May 25, Soups and Side in Wolfville hosted him. Generally, he visits 100-130 schools annually.

Fred told those gathered that most everyone is touched by cancer.

“It’s so important we continue what Terry wanted,” he said. “Somewhere the hurting must stop.”

He read from the journal his brother kept that noted........

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