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Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)Terry & Me: Inside the Marathon of HopeA twenty-two-year-old cancer survivor and amputee, Terry set out from St. John’s Newfoundland in April 1980, aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. His first months on the road in Atlantic Canada and Quebec were not only physically taxing—he ran the equivalent of a marathon a day—but frustrating as Canadians were slow to recognize and support his endeavor. That all changed when he met a young man named Bill Vigars, who on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society led a campaign to ensure that every person in Canada knew the story of this outstanding young...
2025-08-2933 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastRemembering Bill Vigars: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1563In this 1563rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, we remember Bill Vigars, who has passed away. Bill was a friend and confidante of Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope, and an FOTM.
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2024-10-1156 min
The Chat Room at Tyrant StudiosEpisode 5 - author Bill Vigars, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, and George Chayka Senior VP B.C. LionsOn this episode: authour Bill Vigars, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, and George Chayka Senior VP B.C. Lions
2024-05-271h 16
brioux.tv: the podcastBill Vigars on Terry Fox 44 Years LaterSend us a textTerry Fox dipped his toe into the Atlantic off the coast of St. John's, Newfoundland, on April 12, 1980. And so began his historic crusade against cancer, the Marathon of Hope.Forty-four years later, nearly a billion dollars has been raised to help people with cancer around the world in Terry's name. On this podcast, the man who ran with him halfway across Canada and who helped organize Fox's fundraiser, Bill Vigars, shares many first hand stories about this great Canadian hero.You'll find even more of them in his bestselling book, "Terry...
2024-04-0856 minbrioux.tv: the podcastBill Vigars on Terry Fox 44 Years LaterSend us a textTerry Fox dipped his toe into the Atlantic off the coast of St. John's, Newfoundland, on April 12, 1980. And so began his historic crusade against cancer, the Marathon of Hope.Forty-four years later, nearly a billion dollars has been raised to help people with cancer around the world in Terry's name. On this podcast, the man who ran with him halfway across Canada and who helped organize Fox's fundraiser, Bill Vigars, shares many first hand stories about this great Canadian hero.You'll find even more of them in his bestselling book, "Terry...
2024-04-0856 min
Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)Terry & Me: Inside the Marathon of HopeLarry Ostola talks to Bill Vigars about his book, Terry & Me: Inside the Marathon of Hope.
A twenty-two-year-old cancer survivor and amputee, Terry set out from St. John’s Newfoundland in April 1980, aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. His first months on the road in Atlantic Canada and Quebec were not only physically taxing—he ran the equivalent of a marathon a day—but frustrating as Canadians were slow to recognize and support his endeavor. That all changed when he met a young man named Bill Vigars, who on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society led a...
2024-04-0133 min
Martha Runs the World PodcastBill Vigars - Terry & Me - All About Terry Fox!Send us a text#246 - Terry Fox is a legend in not only the running world, he stands tall as Canada's greatest hero, perhaps one of the greatest heroes in the fight against cancer and a champion in the world of para-sports. In his short life, Terry Fox showed the world that anything is possible. My guest today, Bill Vigars knew Terry personally and helped Terry on his legendary Marathon of Hope, which was to be Terry's run across Canada. Bill has just released a book about his experience with Terry and his fabled run "Terry & Me"...
2023-10-0345 min
This Matters‘If I can finish it, I will’: the inside story of Terry Fox’s runGuest: Bill Vigars, author of “Terry & Me” It was 43 years ago when Terry Fox dipped his leg in the Atlantic Ocean and embarked on a run across the country to raise money for cancer research. He ran 5,373 kilometres in 143 days before his cancer would return and end his run in Thunder Bay, Ont. Fox’s dream of raising $1 for every Canadian would be realized, though. Canadians and others around the world run annually in his place and have raised over $850 million dollars for critical research. Bill Vigars, one of the people closest to Fox, is the author of the...
2023-09-1523 minToronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastBill Vigars: Toronto Mike'd #1324In this 1324th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bill Vigars, friend and confidante of Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope. Bill's new book Terry and Me: The Inside Story of the Marathon of Hope gives great insight into the man Terry was and how his legacy was furnished. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Pumpkins After Dark, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.
2023-09-1357 min
Ted Woloshyn PodcastSeason 2-Episode 52 - Terry Fox - Bill VigarsAuthor Bill Vigars, who travelled with Terry, talks about his book ‘Terry and Me’. ‘The Inside Story of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. Website: https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TedWoloshyn Twitter: https://twitter.com/TedWoloshyn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-woloshyn Produced by Gatt Broadcast Services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-3156 min
Full CommentThe amazing story of Terry Fox you haven’t heardBill Vigars was starting a new gig at the Canadian Cancer Society when he flew to the East Coast to check out an unknown kid with one leg planning to run a personal marathon a day across Canada for cancer research. Before he knew it, Vigars was helping Terry Fox make the Marathon of Hope a national phenomenon that’s kept Terry’s legacy alive for decades, with nearly a billion dollars since raised in his name. Vigars joins host Brian Lilley this week to talk about his new book, Terry and Me, and to share some never-before-told stories behi...
2023-08-2850 min
Run for It with Frontrunners#10 "Terry & Me" Author Bill VigarsBill Vigars, the author of `Terry & Me`, joins us in the studio to talk about his experience with Terry Fox in the 'Marathon Of Hope' and some of the heartwarming details you can find in his book. Bill was one of the Cancer Society representatives who joined Terry in the run.
2023-08-0331 min
brioux.tv: the podcastPublicity legend Bill VigarsSend us a textAs a newspaper boy, Bill Vigars once almost set a school on fire -- which, in a bizarre way, eventually led to him running half-way across Canada with Terry Fox.That's just one of the amazing true tales you'll hear from a master storyteller who truly has a million of 'em. When I first met Bill, in the late '80s, he was the publicist for Night Heat, a CTV cop show that shot on an overnight schedule. It starred Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott and was a rare, early example o...
2021-11-291h 26brioux.tv: the podcastPublicity legend Bill VigarsSend us a textAs a newspaper boy, Bill Vigars once almost set a school on fire -- which, in a bizarre way, eventually led to him running half-way across Canada with Terry Fox.That's just one of the amazing true tales you'll hear from a master storyteller who truly has a million of 'em. When I first met Bill, in the late '80s, he was the publicist for Night Heat, a CTV cop show that shot on an overnight schedule. It starred Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott and was a rare, early example o...
2021-11-291h 26
Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring MindsBill Vigars - On the road with Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope!In 1980, Canada was introduced to one of its greatest Canadians when Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope run across Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer research.After 143 days and over 5,000 kilometres (all on one leg), the journey abruptly ended when Terry's cancer returned. Terry was forced to return to his home in British Columbia, Canada, and sadly was never able to complete the journey.Since then, the story has been told in countless movies, books, articles, and documentaries around the globe. Every year, people pay tribute to his legacy through...
2020-09-161h 42
Scott Radley ShowCan we simplify recycling? Why does the government always grow and never shrink? What was it like on Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope?A survey of Hamiltonians on our recycling practices had some interesting findings. Is recycling really that confusing and why does some recyclable material still end up in landfills?
Guest: Angela Storey, Director of Recycling and Waste Disposal, City of Hamilton
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The government seems to grow and grow and grow but have we ever seen it shrink? No matter what party is in power, the government seems to keep growing. Why is that?
Guest: John Robson, Columnist, National Post
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This week is the 40th anniversary of...
2020-09-031h 01
Canadian History EhxA Great Moment In Our History: The Marathon Of HopeIt was 40 years ago this year that Terry Fox first set out his Marathon of Hope. While he had to end it near Thunder Bay, his legend has only grown in Canada. Today, I speak with Bill Vigars and Gail Harvey, who were on the Marathon with Terry, as well as Darryl Sittler, about the amazing time in Canada's history.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxMerch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehxDonate: buymeacoffee.com/craiguDonate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)E-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com...
2020-05-161h 28