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Terry

Starring Shawn Ashmore (X-Men), this made-for-TV movie is based on journals kept by Terry Fox during the Marathon of Hope and draw from extensive interviews with family and friends. Terry presents a dramatic and surprising look at a dynamic young man whose fierce determination has earned the respect, admiration and love of all Canadians.

On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out on the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research; by the end of the run he managed to raise the spirit of an entire nation. This is his story. Canadian Broadcaster is CTV. Distributed worldwide by (excluding Canada) by ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment.

Year of Production – 2005

Shawn Ashmore plays "Terry Fox".
Photo by Steve Wilkie

Shawn Ashmore plays "Terry Fox".
Photo by Steve Wilkie

Shawn Ashmore plays "Terry Fox".
Photo by Steve Wilkie

"Terry Fox" (Shawn Ashmore) receives an official escort on the Marathon of hope.
Photo by Steve Wilkie

"Terry Fox" (Shawn Ashmore) runs down University Avenue.
Photo by Steve Wilkie

"Terry Fox" (Shawn Ashmore), "Doug Alward" (Ryan McDonald) "Darrell Fox" (Noah Reid) take a break while Terry readjusts his prosthetic leg.
Photo by Steve Wilkie