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Task 1: Ground BreakerTask 1: Ground Breaker

Group Index : YJ045Group Index : YJ045

Group Members:

Daryl Chee

Ma Aye Saw Thi

Tan Jian Hao

Yip JiaJie

Overview of presentation

• Overview on Terry Fox

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• Reasons for Choice

• Contributions of Terry Fox

• Impacts of Contributions

• Events Proposed

• Conclusion

Overview on Terry Fox

• Terrence Stanley Fox (Terry Fox) was a Canadian athlete

• Famous for running on a prosthetic leg

• Considered to be one of the greatest hero in Canada

• Started ‘Marathon of Hope’ to raise funds for cancer research

• Raised about $3.5million for cancer research

• Gave up the Run as cancer cells spread into his lungs

Reasons for Choice of Groundbreaker

• Until now, there is no cure for cancer

• A need to create awareness about cancer

• By featuring Terry Fox, may reap benefits

• Increase in donations and prioritize cancer research

Reasons for Choice of Groundbreaker

• Chosen Terry Fox because of his immerse contributions

• By featuring Terry Fox, people able to know his efforts

• Contributed himself immensely to the society

• Handicapped, but he made a difference

• Started the Run to give hope to cancer patients

• Annual Terry Fox Run in many countries

• Role model to many

ContributionsContributions

Terry's run, the Marathon of HopeTerry's run, the Marathon of Hope

• Raised $23.4 million for the cause of cancer researchRaised $23.4 million for the cause of cancer research

• Raised much awareness in cancerRaised much awareness in cancer

• Changed the lives of many cancer patientsChanged the lives of many cancer patients

• This led to the annual Terry Fox Run around the worldThis led to the annual Terry Fox Run around the world

ContributionsContributions

Second contribution: The Terry Fox FoundationSecond contribution: The Terry Fox Foundation

• Spread the heroic effort and integrity of TerrySpread the heroic effort and integrity of Terry

• Terry Fox Run has become a worldwide eventTerry Fox Run has become a worldwide event

• Do donate at other times of the year to the FoundationDo donate at other times of the year to the Foundation

Evaluation of contributionsEvaluation of contributions

• Terry Fox brought new hope to cancer patientsTerry Fox brought new hope to cancer patients

• Cancer patients themselves could relate to Terry Fox Cancer patients themselves could relate to Terry Fox

• It gave the courage for cancer patients to continue striving It gave the courage for cancer patients to continue striving

• Many followed in Terry's foot steps, and ran for the cause.Many followed in Terry's foot steps, and ran for the cause.

ImpactsImpacts

• First Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000 participantsFirst Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000 participants

• Raised $3.5 million.Raised $3.5 million.

• To date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwideTo date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwide

• Excellent person and a role model to manyExcellent person and a role model to many

• Numerous honours :Numerous honours :► Order of CanadaOrder of Canada► Canada Sports hall of FameCanada Sports hall of Fame► Canada's Greatest Hero in 1999Canada's Greatest Hero in 1999

• Support the research for cancer and funds for cancer Support the research for cancer and funds for cancer patientspatients

Impact on peopleImpact on people

• Inspired the public to participate activelyInspired the public to participate actively

• Serves as a role model for the disabled.Serves as a role model for the disabled.

• Cancer patients too were inspired by his selflessnessCancer patients too were inspired by his selflessness

• Motivated people to strive for a global causeMotivated people to strive for a global cause

EvaluationEvaluation

If Terry did not start his runIf Terry did not start his run

• The foundation would not have been set upThe foundation would not have been set up

• Huge amount of money might not been raised for cancer Huge amount of money might not been raised for cancer researchresearch

Proposed EventsProposed Events

•Main Objectives:

• Educate people on Terry Fox

• Raise awareness in cancer

• Rally support for cancer research

• Proposed Event 1-Video

• Proposed Event 2-Exhibition

Event 1-VideoEvent 1-Video

Video includes:

• Life of Terry Fox

• His contributions and the impacts of them

• Causes and consequences of cancer

• Interviews with cancer patients

• Tips on healthy lifestyle

Duration: about 1/2 hours

Event1-VideoEvent1-Video

Pros:Pros:

• Conveys ideas effectivelyConveys ideas effectively

• Screen content captures audience's attentionScreen content captures audience's attention

Cons:Cons:

• CostlyCostly

Ways of broadcastingWays of broadcasting

1.Broadcasting in schools

• Screened during assemblies

• Short speech before screening

• Inform them about our objectives

2.Broadcasting through the Internet media

• Upload onto popular video hosting sites

• For example: Youtube

• Enables global viewing

3.Broadcasting during annual “Run for Hope”

Start Point

Running Path

Warming Up Area

Seats

Stage

Screen

Plan for Event1-showcasing during “Run for Hope”

• Video broadcasted before start of run

• Participants know more about run and founder

Ways of broadcasting(cont'd)Ways of broadcasting(cont'd)

Event 2-ExhibitionEvent 2-Exhibition

ORCHARD MRT STATION

Wisma Atria

Takashimaya

Pedestrian Walkway

Orchard Road

Exhibition Booth for Terry Fox

• Done before annual Terry Fox Run

• Proposed location: Orchard Road

• More accessible

• Interactive games to educate people on cancer

• People encouraged to take part in RunPlan for exhibition at

Orchard Road

Event 2-ExhibitionEvent 2-Exhibition

ProsPros::

• More interactiveMore interactive

ConsCons::

• CostlyCostly

• Finding a suitable location might be difficultFinding a suitable location might be difficult

Conclusion on eventsConclusion on events

• Showcase his life story and contributionsShowcase his life story and contributions

• To raise the awareness of the cancerTo raise the awareness of the cancer

• To educate the publicTo educate the public

• Are planned with the consideration of the economic aspect and Are planned with the consideration of the economic aspect and educational aspecteducational aspect

Conclusion of Terry FoxConclusion of Terry Fox

• Also known as “Angel Hero” Also known as “Angel Hero”

• Diagnosed with bone cancerDiagnosed with bone cancer

• Run the “Marathon of Hope” in CanadaRun the “Marathon of Hope” in Canada

• Raised funds for cancer researchRaised funds for cancer research

• Founder of Terry Fox cancer research foundationFounder of Terry Fox cancer research foundation

• Was named after himWas named after him

Conclusion on impactsConclusion on impacts

• Contributions have impacted Contributions have impacted on the societyon the society

• Have attracted more people Have attracted more people to participate in the runto participate in the run

• Inspire the publicInspire the public

• Motivated people to dare to Motivated people to dare to dream dream

E.g. Rick Hansen (wheelchair E.g. Rick Hansen (wheelchair athlete) athlete)

References and Data GatheringReferences and Data Gathering

Information sourcingInformation sourcing• Website such as Website such as

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/11270803191127080319 404_42/?hub=CTVNewsAt11404_42/?hub=CTVNewsAt11http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/home/default.asp?s=1http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/home/default.asp?s=1

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/fox_terry/http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/fox_terry/ http://www.runforhopesingapore.org/http://www.runforhopesingapore.org/ • BooksBooks

• Survey resultsSurvey results

Food for ThoughtFood for Thought

• Could find a cure for the Could find a cure for the cancercancer

• Thanks to Terry Fox if cure Thanks to Terry Fox if cure for cancer is foundfor cancer is found

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• His spirit would never be His spirit would never be forgottenforgotten

• His legacy would continueHis legacy would continue

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