Yesterday I was involved in an interesting conversation about heroes. It had a particular aspect that specifically caught my attention. We discussed how we often consider athletes “heroes”, but should they be given this accolade. It is true that athletes are often seen as role models to many different people who aspire to be like them, but are they heroes?
Terry Fox is easily my favorite hero. Coincidentally, he happens to be an athlete as well. Terry Fox has raised cancer awareness to people all over Canada before and after his death. He is seen below.
Should athletes be considered heroes? Why or why not?
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