Terry Fox
In the fall of 1979, 21-year-old Terry Fox began his quest to run across Canada. He had lost most of his right leg to cancer two years before. Fox sent letters to various companies soliciting their sponsorship. The final sentence of his letter was: "…I'm not saying that this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to."

Rick Hansen
In 1985, Rick Hansen pushed his wheelchair out of Vancouver, B.C. and set out on a journey that would make history. His legendary Man In Motion World Tour spanned more than 40,000 km through 34 countries; took over two years to complete; and raised more than $26 million for spinal cord injury. Rick’s incredible achievement became a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of teamwork. His courage and determination inspired us to believe in the possibility of a fully accessible and inclusive society, and a cure for spinal cord injury.

Ernest "Smokey" Smith
One of Canada's most famous soldiers, Ernest "Smokey" Smith saved untold lives in 1944 when he singlehandledly fought off German fighters in this little town in northern Italy. Smith survived the battle for Cesena, but 307 Canadian soldiers did not. His bravery, that has made him a legend in Canada, was honoured by the Italian government which unveiled a plaque on the Savio riverbank, where Smith's actions took place. On a rainy evening on Oct. 21, Smith, a 30-year-old private, faced grenade attacks when he crossed an open field with his anti-tank group. That same evening, Smith killed four German Panzergrenadier troops with his tommy gun from a distance of three metres. Smith managed to hold his position, firing at each German who approached him. Still facing enemy fire, Smith helped one of his men, Pte. Jimmy Tennant, who had been shot in the shoulder, make his way to a church, and placed him in the care of medics.

Chief Clarence Louie
Since 1985, when first becoming Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia, Clarence Louis has consistently emphasized economic development as the fundamental method for improving his people's standard of living. Under his direction, the Band has become a multi-faceted corporation that owns and manages numerous successful businesses.

"We are lucky to live in a country as rich as ours. To break it apart would be asinine in the highest degree." Barry Gerding

"I wouldn't let someone take my Canadian citizenship from me for anything." Jim Kale of the Guess Who

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