Terry Fox’s Van On Display
After 5,373 inspiring kilometres across the country, years in London, Ontario, and even a stint with a Vancouver heavy-metal band, the 1980 Ford Econoline van that accompanied Terry Fox on his epic Marathon of Hope will be on display at the 2010 Vancouver International Auto Show.
The van has become an iconic vehicle in the hearts of generations of Canadians. It was used during the marathon to monitor Fox’s mileage, carry supplies, collect donations and slow down traffic. Now restored, thanks to more than 1,000 man hours, and with a subsequent trip across the country logged on its odometer, the van will serve as a tool for Show visitors to re-live the emotions present throughout Fox’s historic Marathon of Hope, a 143-day journey designed to raise funds for cancer research.
Olympic Gold Medalist Jon Montgomery Visits the Show
Finally, Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery will visit the show on Sunday, April 4. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. fans and supporters will have a rare opportunity to meet him at the Chevrolet Display.
A sales consultant and automobile auctioneer by day, Montgomery began skeleton racing in 2002, while living in Calgary, after watching a race with his parents at Canada Olympic Park. He was hooked, and immediately began to race, beginning by participating in a Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton Talent ID Camp.
By 2007/2008, Montgomery put himself on the international skeleton map, winning silver at the World Championships in Altenberg, Germany and four World Cup podium finishes. Montgomery is also a four time Canadian Champion, recently winning the Canadian national title for the second year in a row. He was ranked second internationally by the sport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing (FIBT).
Montgomery went on to compete at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games where he became the second Canadian in a row to win gold in the men’s event and the first Canadian to win a gold medal in Whistler at the 2010 Olympics, one of his biggest life achievements.
After 5,373 inspiring kilometres across the country, years in London, Ontario, and even a stint with a Vancouver heavy-metal band, the 1980 Ford Econoline van that accompanied Terry Fox on his epic Marathon of Hope will be on display at the 2010 Vancouver International Auto Show.
The van has become an iconic vehicle in the hearts of generations of Canadians. It was used during the marathon to monitor Fox’s mileage, carry supplies, collect donations and slow down traffic. Now restored, thanks to more than 1,000 man hours, and with a subsequent trip across the country logged on its odometer, the van will serve as a tool for Show visitors to re-live the emotions present throughout Fox’s historic Marathon of Hope, a 143-day journey designed to raise funds for cancer research.
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| The 1980 Ford Econoline van that accompanied Terry Fox on his epic Marathon of Hope.(Photo: Vancouver International Auto Show) |
Olympic Gold Medalist Jon Montgomery Visits the Show
Finally, Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery will visit the show on Sunday, April 4. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. fans and supporters will have a rare opportunity to meet him at the Chevrolet Display.
A sales consultant and automobile auctioneer by day, Montgomery began skeleton racing in 2002, while living in Calgary, after watching a race with his parents at Canada Olympic Park. He was hooked, and immediately began to race, beginning by participating in a Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton Talent ID Camp.
By 2007/2008, Montgomery put himself on the international skeleton map, winning silver at the World Championships in Altenberg, Germany and four World Cup podium finishes. Montgomery is also a four time Canadian Champion, recently winning the Canadian national title for the second year in a row. He was ranked second internationally by the sport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing (FIBT).
Montgomery went on to compete at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games where he became the second Canadian in a row to win gold in the men’s event and the first Canadian to win a gold medal in Whistler at the 2010 Olympics, one of his biggest life achievements.
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