Port Coquitlam, BC – March 19, 2025… The City of Port Coquitlam is excited to announce the grand opening of the “Terry Fox: Inspiring Local Champions” exhibit on April 12, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the commencement of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope.
This powerful exhibit at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) celebrates Terry Fox as a hometown hero, embodying resilience, determination, and unwavering community spirit, while also highlighting Port Coquitlam’s rich history of local champions and community builders. Featuring interactive displays and treasured artifacts, the exhibit aims to provide an immersive and engaging experience.
“Terry Fox is more than just a name, he is a symbol of hope, courage and perseverance that resonates deeply with our community and well beyond,” said Mayor Brad West. “This exhibit serves as a reminder of his incredible journey and the lasting impact he has had on our city and across Canada. We are proud to showcase the connection between Terry’s early life in Port Coquitlam and his later achievements. Additionally, the new street banners and immersive interactive elements of the exhibit will further celebrate our city's athletic legacy. I invite everyone to join us on April 12 to celebrate Terry’s legacy and be inspired by the stories of local champions who are making a difference.”
The exhibit, in collaboration with the Fox family and the Terry Fox Centre will showcase treasured Terry Fox artifacts, including his spare prosthetic leg, an adidas running shoe, and a Marathon of Hope t-shirt, along with items from his high school years, like his PoCo Ravens athletic jacket. In addition to these historical artifacts, visitors can also engage with an interactive Terry Fox timeline on the lobby’s feature wall, exploring his early years in Port Coquitlam through photos and content activated by a slider screen.
"We believe that Terry's personal and Marathon of Hope memorabilia will be able to communicate Terry's story of hope, courage and determination while inspiring future generations to chase and capture their goals and dreams" said Darrell Fox on behalf of the Terry Fox Family and Terry Fox Centre. "We are both proud and thankful that the City of Port Coquitlam has recognized our brother and uncle in this meaningful way."
In addition to the exhibit, new street banners will be installed in downtown Port Coquitlam and throughout the community in late March, creating vibrant City streets. These banners, inspired by the exhibit’s design, will celebrate PoCo Sport Hall of Fame athletes featuring Chris Rinke, Dan Payne, Michelle Bowyer, Tina Racine Connelly, and Mary-Anne Walz, alongside an image of Terry Fox. A total of 290 banners will be installed for a one-year period, promoting both the “Inspiring Local Champions” exhibit and the City’s sporting heritage.
“The PCCC exhibit and the banners throughout the city embodies the spirit of community that Terry Fox championed,” said Cllr. Nancy McCurrach, council designate for arts and culture and heritage. “We are excited to share these stories with residents and visitors alike, and to provide an interactive and engaging experience that truly celebrates the spirit of Port Coquitlam.”
Event Details
Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend the unveiling at 11:00 a.m. on April 12, 2025 at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC Lobby) at 2150 Wilson Avenue.
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
City staff will provide exhibit tours for residents and visitors.
For more details visit portcoquitlam.ca/inspiring.
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