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Terry's Legacy of HopeFor millions of people worldwide Terry Fox is the face of cancer research. His Marathon of Hope inspired a country and The Terry Fox Run, now in its fourth decade, continues to motivate people here in Canada and around the world. To date, over $550 million has been raised in support of Terry's cause. Terry's vision and courage have helped to change and reshape Canada in many ways. Importantly, it transformed cancer research here - establishing a new attitude and threshold regarding what kind of investment was necessary to support cancer research. The Terry Fox Foundation ("TFF") continues to be a leading national investor in cancer research. TFF remains true to Terry's wishes today by directing all funds raised in his name to cancer research. For more than 31 years, funds have been provided to support cure-oriented, biomedical cancer research around the globe. In 2007, the Foundation created The Terry Fox Research Institute ("TFRI"), with a mandate to conduct translational research to significantly improve outcomes for patients. In the previous fiscal year (ending March 31, 2011), TFF directed $30 million to its cancer research programs. Terry Fox Researchers in the NewsWe are so proud of the accomplishments made by past and present Terry Fox researchers who work tirelessly in pursuit of Terry's dream of a world free of cancer. Take a moment to share in some recent discoveries/advances outlined by TFF-funded cancer researchers:
"Finding suggests cancer needs a rethink: researcher" "Single Mutation Spurs Ovarian, Uterine and Testicular Cancer"
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