Museum developing Terry Fox exhibition, seeks original photos

October 2, 2013

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

For immediate release

Gatineau, Quebec, October 2, 2013 — During his Marathon of Hope in 1980, Terry Fox was likely the most photographed person in Canada. Did you see Terry on his run between St. John’s and Thunder Bay? Did you take a photo of him — or do you know someone who did? The Canadian Museum of Civilization is looking for digital copies of those images, along with stories that describe the encounters with Terry.

Some of the images and stories we receive will be featured in an exhibition the Museum will present in 2015 to mark the 35th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. All the materials will be added to the Museum’s National Collection, helping to preserve this singular event in Canadian history for future generations.

The Museum is looking for original images from individuals only (you may keep newspaper and magazine clippings for your personal album). The images and stories will be used to compile a day-by-day timeline of the Marathon of Hope, detailing the places Terry visited, the people he encountered, the miles he ran and the public affection he aroused. The quality of an image is less important than what it depicts and what it meant to the photographer or submitter.

Please note that all materials must be given freely to the Museum without restriction as to their use.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Canadian history and to honour the memory of a true Canadian hero.

Please visit www.historymuseum.ca/terryfox for all the details, and to send your digital images and stories.

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Media Contacts:

Patricia   Lynch
Manager, Media Relations
Partnerships and Special Events
Telephone:   819-776-7167
patricia.lynch@historymuseum.ca
Stéphanie Verner
Media Relations Officer
Telephone:   819-776-7169
stephanie.verner@historymuseum.ca