His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, though he continued to run using an artificial leg. He also played wheelchair basketball in Vancouver, winning three national championships. In 1980, he began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research.He hoped to raise one dollar from each of Canada's 24 million people. He began with little fanfare from St. John's, Newfoundland in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day.is right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, though he continued to run using an artificial leg. He also played wheelchair basketball in Vancouver, winning three national championships. In 1980, he began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research.
The infection is contagious until the bumps are gone. The time from exposure to the virus until the bumps appear usually is 2 to 7 weeks, but it can take up to 6 months. To prevent molluscum contagiosum from spreading: 1  Try not to scratch.2  Put a piece of tape or a bandage over the bumps.3  Do not share towels or washcloths. 4  If the bumps are on your face, don't shave.he time from exposure to the virus until the bumps appear usually is 2 to 7 weeks, but it can take up to 6 months. To prevent molluscum contagiosum from spreading: 1  Try not to scratch. 2  Put a piece of tape or a bandage over the bumps. 3  Do not share towels or washcloths.
Facts about the Molluscum Contagiosum Virus. MCV is the virus that causes molluscum contagiosum. It belongs to poxvirus family that causes pox diseases like small pox. MCV thrives in warm and humid environments and exclusively affects the outer layer of the skin.his is the reason why molluscum contagiosum is more common in people with compromised or weakened immune systems. This group includes: 1  Children between 1 and 10 years old. 2  HIV patients. 3  Cancer patients (who are receiving chemo treatment).