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Terry Fox
Terry Fox diagnosed with bone cancer at 18 and had leg
amputated above the knee He decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research (Marathon
of Hope)
Ran from St. John’s Nfld. For 143 days to Thunder Bay, Ont. When
cancer reappeared in his lungs
He died less than a year later
More than 500 million has been raised in his name
David Suzuki
Scientist committed to the environment
Interned during World War II
While in Slocan Valley became a naturist
Contributes to the awareness of the environment through books and radio programs
Became a spokesman for children’s rights in 1995 at the age of 12
Children helping children from poverty and exploitation
Now an international organization in 35 countries
Constructed 375 primary schools
Rick Hanson
In a car crash at the age of 15 that left him paraplegic paralyzed from the waist down
Competed in the 1984 Olympics games for Canada in wheelchair marathons
1985 he wheeled around the world to raise money for spinal cord injuries
Man in Motion World Tour
He completed it in two years raising 26 million dollars for spinal cord research, rehabilitation and wheelchair sport, and heightened worldwide awareness of the potential of people with disabilities
Summary
All of these men have effected Canada and so many people in countless ways. Being national heros and working to raise money for Cancer research, creating awareness of the environment, being an activist for the rights of children and raised money for spinal cord research, rehabilitation and wheelchair sport, and heightened worldwide awareness of the potential of people with disabilities. All of the heros have the respect of all Canadians for the things they have done and they will always be remembered.