TORONTO – Launched as part of the year-long celebration marking the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, a new book brings his extraordinary dream to life for young readers, one letter at a time.
Written by Denise Dias and illustrated by Noémie Gionet Landry, T is for Terry captures the essence of Terry’s inspiring journey through a heartfelt and hopeful alphabet.
“Each year, more than 10,000 schools across Canada participate in the Terry Fox Run, demonstrating just how deeply Terry’s story continues to resonate with young Canadians,” said Jessie Alder, Terry’s niece, in a press release.
“With T is for Terry, we’re excited to offer families another meaningful way to share his legacy and to foster a spirit of courage and generosity from an early age.”
Readers will learn how the loss of Fox’s leg became the spark for his mission to help others, the unwavering love and support he received from family, friends, and Canadians across the country, and the unforgettable symbols of his journey – the van, his iconic shoes, and his unshakable determination.
“Writing this book gave me the opportunity to reflect deeply on Terry’s legacy and the values he stood for,” said Dias.
“My hope is that as young readers explore Terry’s story through letters of the alphabet, they’ll feel inspired and understand that they too can make a difference in the world.”
Already selected as an official ‘Heather’s Pick’ at Indigo, T is for Terry: An ABC of Courage is available in both English and French, at terryfox.org, book retailers and e-tailers across the country.
All royalties will be directly donated to the Terry Fox Foundation, supporting ground-breaking cancer research in Canada to help finish the marathon against cancer that Terry started.
Visit terryfox.org for more information, to purchase a copy of the book or make a donation in support of leading cancer research in Canada.
