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Terry Fox ran the Marathon of Hope.
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He ran the Marathon of Hope.
Terry inspired many people.
On September 19, 1980, he was honoured.
He received the Companion of the Order of Canada.
This is the most important award in Canada.
Terry Fox was the youngest person to get this award.
Watch the news video of Terry receiving the award.
(Source: CBC Digital Archives)