New Terry Fox memorial unveiled outside BC Place

The new Terry Fox Memorial outside BC Place was unveiled this morning.

The new memorial was designed by renowned Vancouver artist and Fox family friend, Douglas Coupland.

The memorial is made up of four bronze statues symbolizing Terry’s distinctive running style. According to Coupland, the statues are “running” towards Stanley Park, where Fox intended to end his run in 1980.

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200 local school children attended the unveiling ceremony, along with Premier Christy Clark, Minister Pat Bell, Terry Fox’s father, Rolly Fox, his brothers and sisters; Fred, Darrell and Judy, and the artist, Douglas Coupland.

Fox embarked on cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research before he died. He ran 5,373 kilometres before his death on June 28, 1981.

The 31st annual Terry Fox Run takes place this Sunday.