Ron Calhoun

Ronald George Calhoun (24 June 1933 – 7 February 2020), born in Byron, Ontario, was a Canadian non-profit executive.[1][2]

Career

Calhoun was the National Co-ordinator for the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, working with Fox to organize the original run in 1980. He coined the phrase "Marathon of Hope" for the event.[3][4]

Calhoun has served in numerous other positions in charitable and educational organizations, including:

Recognition

References

  1. Lumley, Elizabeth, ed. (2004). "Calhoun, Ronald George". Canadian Who's Who 2004. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-8020-8892-5. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  2. Paparella, Nick (7 February 2020). "Ron Calhoun, man behind Marathon of Hope, passes away". CTV News.
  3. "The Terry Fox Run". London Free Press. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  4. "The Dream is Born". Jesse's Journey: A Canadian Story. White Rock, BC: Timberholme Books Ltd. 2002. ISBN 978-1-894254-09-0. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
  5. Travis, Heather (17 June 2011). "Calhoun: Seize the 'power of one'". Western News.
  6. "Ronald G. Calhoun Science Ambassador Award". Partners in Research.
  7. "Diamond Jubilee honourees". London Community News. 25 August 2012.
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