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Welcome to our Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) Blog. We are excited about the opportunity to bring you current, up-to-date stories and information about our new programs and initiatives, as well as the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary activities.

 

Apr
12
2011

Rick returns to the Great Wall of China for the 25th Anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour

It has been exactly 25 years to the day since Rick first wheeled the Great Wall and he wanted to check out the progress that has been made in accessibility and inspire the next generation of Difference Makers with a symbolic relay. [Read More...]



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Mar
18
2011

1986 Flashback: China - Wheeling the Great Wall

Rick landed in Beijing with one thing on his mind - tackling the Great Wall of China. He had no illusions about how tough it would be, and wondered, if perhaps it was going to be too tough? [Read More...]



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Mar
14
2011

Rick's Weekend in Prince Rupert

Rick checks out a brand new accessible playground and attends the Prince Rupert Community Foundation Dinner hosted by Gloria Macarenko. [Read More...]



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Feb
21
2011

Australia - Halfway Around the World: Today and 25 Years Ago

It’s been 25 years since the Man In Motion World Tour made its way across Australia. Rick reflects back on hitting the halfway point in Melbourne and heads down under to celebrate the great strides Australia has made in accessibility awareness and spinal cord injury research. [Read More...]



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Feb
18
2011

Rick visits Australia to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour

Watch Rick's daily video blogs to find out his impressions of Australia 25 years later. [Read More...]



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Jan
31
2011

New Zealand, New Crew Members and New Milestones

Rick and the team kicked off 1986 and the second year of the Man In Motion World Tour by getting robbed in New Zealand. [Read More...]



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Dec
16
2010

Greece, the Middle East and Christmas Down Under

Flashback - December 1985: The Man In Motion World Tour wraps up Europe and the Middle East before heading to New Zealand for a quick Christmas break and the start of the South Pacific wheel. [Read More...]



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Nov
26
2010

1985 Flashback: A Date with the Pope

Rick reflects on his time in Italy and Yugoslavia during the Man In Motion World Tour. [Read More...]



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Oct
29
2010

Mediterranean Mishaps and Milestones

Rick and the team travel through France, Spain and Portugal during the the fall of 1985 on the Man In Motion World Tour. [Read More...]



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Oct
20
2010

Rick Adopts a Fish in the Fraser River Sturgeon Series

Adopted in honour of his daughters, Rick hopes to introduce future grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the fish through the ongoing monitoring program at the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society. [Read More...]



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