Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced the August Civic holiday will be renamed “Terry Fox Day” and a bill to be introduced in the fall session will honour the native Manitoban. Terry Fox inspired a generation of Canadians with his Marathon of Hope in 1981 as a way to raise awareness about cancer and fundraising millions of dollars for cancer research.
In a news release by Premier Selinger, he mentions “Terry Fox embodied hope, courage, commitment and strength in the face of adversity. Naming the civic holiday after him is a way for all Manitobans to honour this great Canadian for the hero he was.”
Today, the Terry Fox Run is held in over 60 countries and has raised over $600 million, making it the world’s largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research.
“Terry Fox did so much in the global fight against cancer. He was not only an inspiring individual but a true pioneer,” said Premier Selinger. “Now when people are enjoying a holiday with their friends and family, they will remember ?the amazing man who inspires so many.”
