Steve Fonyo
Canadian fundraiser for cancer and runner with an artificial leg (1965–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen Charles Fonyo Jr. (June 29, 1965 – February 18, 2022) was a Canadian runner with an artificial leg who was a nationally renowned fundraiser for cancer research and treatment, and a former Member of the Order of Canada.
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Born | Stephen Charles Fonyo (1965-06-29)June 29, 1965 |
Died | February 18, 2022(2022-02-18) (aged 56) Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
Education | Immaculate Conception School, Delta, British Columbia (to grade 10) |
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Known for | Journey for Lives |
Criminal charges | See text |
Spouse | Lisa Greenwood-Fonyo (married 2010–2014) |
Awards | Member of the Order of Canada (revoked)[1][2] |
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