Hey everyone! I’m super excited to share my thoughts on three amazing Canadians I found really inspiring: Terry Fox, Viola Desmond, and David Suzuki. Out of these, I have to say Terry Fox stands out the most for me!
So why is Terry so inspiring? First, he was just a regular guy who faced cancer and decided to do something huge: he ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research! Can you imagine running a marathon every day? He did that for 143 days before his cancer returned. Even though he didn’t finish his run, he raised millions and inspired so many people!
What I love most is how he turned his struggle into something that changed lives forever. We still have the Terry Fox Run every year, bringing communities together and showing the power of hope and perseverance. He proved that one person can make a difference, and that’s something I admire a lot!
While Viola and David are also super inspiring—Viola for fighting racial discrimination and David for his environmental work—Terry’s message of hope and determination really resonates with me the most! Thanks for listening, and I hope you check out these amazing Canadians!