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ALS/MND Advocate Inducted Into Terry Fox Hall of Fame
Elizabeth Grandbois, an ALS/MND advocate living with the disease, will be inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame in recognition of her efforts to increase public awareness and improve quality of life for others afflicted by ALS.
“The induction into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame recognizes people who have made a difference and opened doors for people with disabilities. People who, like Terry Fox, are an inspiration to us all,” says Vim Kochhar, Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) chair.
Since her diagnosis in 1997, Grandbois has raised funds for research, treatment and awareness of ALS/MND.
In 2001, she founded Elizabeth’s Concert of Hope. After five successful years in Hamilton, Ontario, Grandbois took her concert on tour across Canada in 2006. The event has raised $2.5 million for ALS/MND research and patient services.
Grandbois has been featured in national publications and documentaries, including Elizabeth’s Hope, seen by more than 7,000 viewers internationally. She is also the author of In Dreams, a collection of poetry and prose published in 2002 to increase awareness and raise money for ALS/MND research.
In 2004, Grandbois received the Governor-General’s Meritorious Service Award for her contributions to ALS/MND fundraising and public awareness campaigns.
“Elizabeth’s passion and determination make her a relentless force for those silenced by ALS,” says Paddy Torsney, former Member of Parliament for Burlington.
The induction ceremony will occur November 5, 2007 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel at 11:45 a.m.
The Terry Fox Hall of Fame honors Canadians who have made significant contributions in assisting or enhancing the lives of the physically disabled. It was founded by the CFPDP and opened at Metro Hall in Toronto in 1994.