Terry Fox Humanitarian Award student with ADHD says initial struggle is ‘impetus for change’
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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award student with ADHD says initial struggle is ‘impetus for change’
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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award student with ADHD says initial struggle is ‘impetus for change’
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June 6, 2024
Alexandra Elmslie, a student at Western University in London, Ont., was named as one of the 14 recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. Elmslie is being recognized for her work to support and advocate those with ADHD and other invisible disabilities, which she says she is honoured to receive. “The initial struggle, instead of being a limiting barrier, has become an impetus for change and for creating a community of people,” she said.
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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award student with ADHD says initial struggle is ‘impetus for change’05:04 | June 6, 2024 -
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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award student with ADHD says initial struggle is ‘impetus for change’05:04 | June 6, 2024
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Global News at 6 Calgary: May 714:31 | 2 hours ago
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Description
June 6, 2024
Alexandra Elmslie, a student at Western University in London, Ont., was named as one of the 14 recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. Elmslie is being recognized for her work to support and advocate those with ADHD and other invisible disabilities, which she says she is honoured to receive. “The initial struggle, instead of being a limiting barrier, has become an impetus for change and for creating a community of people,” she said.
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