Calgary student awarded 2023 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award scholarship yyc
Rhea Bhalla is the sole local recipient of the award, valued at up to $28,000, which recognizes young students who’ve faced and overcome obstacles and positively impacted an area of critical need in society while excelling in their academic and athletic ventures.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“In bringing awareness to the disabled community while facing immense challenges, Terry Fox redefined societal views on persons with disabilities. His achievements set the foundation for many others to break down the social and institutional barriers limiting persons with disabilities. By following in the footsteps of Terry Fox, I hope to continue the work so vital to helping our community flourish.
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program was created to commemorate Fox’s life, and the program’s head says each of the 15 recipients resembles the spirit of his actions in some way.
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