標題: Terry Fox Foundation fabricates names in fundraising stories [打印本頁] 作者: tiffiant 時間: 2011-9-14 06:46 標題: Terry Fox Foundation fabricates names in fundraising stories
Terry Fox Foundation fabricates names in fundraising stories
Says he was asked to create a series of tales
Mike Lloyd/Canadian Press Sep 14, 2011 07:23:47 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Terry Fox's story has inspired millions of people around the world to help in the fight against cancer. But you might not know the story of Rodney from Saskatoon or James from Yorkton and their efforts. That's because they're made up.
A former employee of the Terry Fox Foundation in Saskatchewan says he was forced to fabricate fundraising stories in a booklet for donors. Gregory Procknow quit his summer job, saying he was asked to do a series of short stories about creative ways donors had made money.
There was "Norma Rae" who canned jellies and jams and put Terry Fox stickers on them, suggesting people to leave donations and take away a lovely autumn treat. Fictitious "James from Yorkton" quit smoking and turned his smoke-free days into a fundraiser, while "Rodney" held private auctions for things like dates with bachelorettes.
The head of the Saskatchewan office says the ideas are based on real events and it was an error in judgement to attach fake names to them.
The annual Terry Fox Run is this Sunday.作者: tiffiant 時間: 2011-9-14 06:47
