The purpose of this literature review is to explore and challenge the concepts in the case of The Terry Fox Foundation through different models of help. Exploration of the foundation is done through various books, research reports, news articles, and media coverage of the organization. The aim of this literature review is to critically analyze the material and recount what the literature is addressing in the context of help represented by the case.
Firstly, in the book Terry Fox and His Marathon of Hope, Douglas Coupland discusses the impact that The Terry Fox Foundation has had on cancer research and how much the foundation has helped others suffering with the same disease. In the book, Coupland states “more than three million students and educators have taken part in National School Run Day in honor of Terry, raising more than $45 million dollars as a result” (Coupland, 2005, p.43). Coupland further states that Terry Fox is one of Canada’s greatest heroes and his story deserves to be known by all Canadians as an important part of our nation’s history. Throughout the years, Terry …show more content…
After reading the literature there are questions that are still present in my understanding of the Terry Fox case. These inquiries include: What makes people think that this charity is more ‘worthy’ of societies help? Does privilege come from the fact that Terry Fox was a white male? Could racism be a factor as to why the Terry Fox story has been funded so well within Canadian society, when other organizations are not? Many have written about Fox’s life, about his cancer research legacy, or about his disability. Ultimately, we need to learn more about how this organization has been privileged in relation to other charities, shaped and
Firstly, in the book Terry Fox and His Marathon of Hope, Douglas Coupland discusses the impact that The Terry Fox Foundation has had on cancer research and how much the foundation has helped others suffering with the same disease. In the book, Coupland states “more than three million students and educators have taken part in National School Run Day in honor of Terry, raising more than $45 million dollars as a result” (Coupland, 2005, p.43). Coupland further states that Terry Fox is one of Canada’s greatest heroes and his story deserves to be known by all Canadians as an important part of our nation’s history. Throughout the years, Terry …show more content…
After reading the literature there are questions that are still present in my understanding of the Terry Fox case. These inquiries include: What makes people think that this charity is more ‘worthy’ of societies help? Does privilege come from the fact that Terry Fox was a white male? Could racism be a factor as to why the Terry Fox story has been funded so well within Canadian society, when other organizations are not? Many have written about Fox’s life, about his cancer research legacy, or about his disability. Ultimately, we need to learn more about how this organization has been privileged in relation to other charities, shaped and