National Terry Fox
Centre Project
Mr. Speaker, this year is the 30th
Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope.
This year, the Government of Canada has taken
significant steps to commemorate this important and historic
milestone.
A memorial park will be constructed at Mile 0
in St. John’s Newfoundland with a statue of Terry.
A nation-wide appeal to our youth is underway
for help with the inscription and design.
Thirty years later, Terry connects with our youth in ways
he could not have even imagined.
Now, the National
Terry Fox Centre Project aims to capture his incredible legacy
for future generations.
The Centre, to be located in Vancouver, will be a
home where people will experience Terry's values of courage,
determination and humility; values that define us as Canadians.
It will document and celebrate Terry’s life
and the Marathon of Hope.
It will bring artifacts and memorabilia and
include displays and lab space,
to inform the public about cancer research in Canada.
Once this remarkable facility is completed, I
encourage every Canadian to undertake their own Marathon of
Hope, visit the facility and honour Terry’s legacy.
