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HonoursCompanion of the Order of CanadaSeptember 18, 1980 – Governor-General Edward Schreyer presented Terry Fox with the Companion of the Order of Canada for outstanding contribution to the cause of cancer research. He was the youngest recipient of the award. Order of the DogwoodOctober 21, 1980 – Premier Bill Bennett presented British Columbia’s highest civilian award to Terry Fox. The Sword of HopeNovember 22, 1980 – The American Cancer Society's highest honour was awarded to Terry Fox in absentia. The Lou Marsh AwardDecember 18, 1980 – Sports editors from across Canada presented Terry with this award for his outstanding athletic accomplishment. Canadian of the YearDecember 23, 1980 – The editors of Canadian Press member newspapers and the radio and television stations serviced by Broadcast News voted Terry Fox, Canadian of the Year. Terry received this honour again in 1981 after his death in June. Simon Fraser Gold MedalJune 6, 1981 – Simon Fraser University awarded Terry Fox the first annual Terry Fox Gold Medal. This medal is awarded annually to a student showing courage in the face of adversity, as exemplified by Terry Fox, a former student of the university. Mount Terry FoxJuly 17, 1981 – British Columbia designated a 2,639-metre (8,658 foot) peak in the Rocky Mountains, 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Jasper, Alberta, as a lasting symbol of Terry's courage. Terry Fox Courage HighwayJuly 30, 1981 – The 83-kilometre (52 mile) section of the Trans-Canada Highway, between Thunder Bay and Nipigon where Terry was forced to end his run, was re-named in his honour. Terry Fox Humanitarian AwardJuly 30, 1981 – The Canadian government created a $5 million endowment fund to provide scholarships each year in honour of Terry Fox. The scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship and humanitarian service while in pursuit of excellence in their academic, sport, and community service endeavours. Canadian Sports Hall of FameAugust 29, 1981 – Terry Fox was posthumously inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Terry Fox StampApril 13, 1982 – A Terry Fox Stamp was issued by Canada Post; prior to this, no commemorative stamp had been issued until 10 years after the death of the honouree. January 17, 2000 – Terry is once again immortalized on a Canadian postage stamp. This time he is part of the prestigious Millennium Collection of influential and distinguished Canadians. Thunder Bay MonumentJune 26, 1982 – A 2.7-metre (9 foot) bronze statue of Terry Fox was unveiled at Terry Fox Lookout, a site just off the Terry Fox Courage Highway, east of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The site overlooks Lake Superior, close to where he ended his run on September 1, 1980. Canada's Greatest HeroJune 30, 1999 – Terry Fox is voted Canada's Greatest Hero in a national survey conducted by the Dominion Institute and the Council for Canadian Unity. January 27, 2003 - Time Magazine includes Terry in a feature story called Canada’s Best. In 2005, an estimated 6 million people ran in the 2005 Terry Fox Run. October 29, 2007 - The Terry Fox Research Institute is launched, combining the clinical knowledge of cancer physicians with advanced laboratory expertise of scientific researchers, overcoming barriers of discipline and geography. - There are 14 schools and 15 roads in Canada named after Terry. - Every year, millions of people in close to 40 countries participate in The National School Run Day, The Terry Fox Run, and Terry Fox fundraising events. |