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Ron McKinnon

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • Liberal
  • Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam
  • British Columbia
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $132,686.42

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Context: House Hansard - 100 - Sep/22/22
Mr. Ron McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, Lib.)
  • Sep/22/22 2:07:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today let us once again recognize the legacy of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s greatest heroes and certainly Port Coquitlam’s hometown hero. At the age of 18, Terry lost his leg to cancer, and after 16 months in and out of cancer wards, he decided he could not ignore the suffering that he saw. In 1980, Terry began his Marathon of Hope. In 143 days he ran more than 5,300 kilometres and raised millions of dollars for cancer research. In his name, Terry's Marathon of Hope continues today, and Canadians have raised more than $850 million to find a cure. His story inspires everyone. His dedication and courage remind us what we can accomplish. As Canadians across the country participate in Terry Fox runs, Terry’s memory will lead us all forward, and together we will end cancer once and for all.
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