Terry Fox Statue, Expo Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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BUSA 3105 - Leadership 1 - People Skills - Set 7H - Group 3 (James, Charles, Gloria, Mohammed)
What type of leadership is present in the community?
Community
How is this art specifically seen in the community?
The Terry Fox statue located near the BC Place Stadium is a monument representing Terry Fox, a Canadian athelete, humanitarian, and cancer research activity. He embarked on a run from east coast to west coast, after having a leg amputated due to cancer, to raise awareness for cancer research. Fox left a legacy, uniting people from many different walks of life and no letting himself be pitied due to being disabled. It signifies how an ordinary person can accomplish remarkable feats. Fox is heralded as a national hero.
How do you think the art has made meaning in the community?
The art stands to remind and emphasize Fox’s qualities as cherished Canadian values, such as compassion, commitment and perseverance. His accomplishment helped with inclusion of disabled people in society by emphasizing a person’s ability instead, proving this by completing his nation wide run.