Rick Hansen Foundation

Rick Hansen Announced as Final Torchbearer in Richmond BC!

January 27th 2010

We are excited to announce that the Rick was selected to be the final torchbearer in his hometown of Richmond, BC! The community celebration will take place Tuesday, February 9th, 2010.

The Olympic Torch Relay will arrive in Richmond in the late afternoon on February 9th. It will travel throughout the community before arriving at Minoru Park for the community celebration and cauldron lighting.

"Rick is both an international hero and a tireless community volunteer," said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. "We're proud to have him represent Richmond by carrying the torch and lighting the cauldron during our community celebration. It will not only celebrate the imminent opening of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, it will be a fitting tribute to the 25th anniversary of Rick's incredible Man In Motion World Tour."

"I am humbled and honoured to have been invited to carry the Olympic Torch in my hometown of Richmond, B.C.," said Rick Hansen. "It brings me great pride to not only join our community in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, but to also participate as a Canadian in the historic journey of the Olympic flame."

We hope you’ll be able to come out with friends and family to cheer Rick on and catch some Olympic spirit!

Check here for more details and information about the torch relay, or visit here for info about many other exciting events taking place in Richmond throughout the Games!

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