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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.

 

Oct
14
2010

Calvin Higano – A Tribute to a Great Friend and Fellow Conservationist

Sadly, dear friend and fellow founding Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society Board Member, Calvin Higano, passed away in the early hours of October 12 after an aggressive battle with cancer. [Read More...]



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Oct
13
2010

Sleepless in Switzerland: Rick and the Team Traverse the Austrian and Swiss Alps

Back in the fall of 1985, Rick and the team set their sights on the intimidating inclines in Austria and Switzerland on the Man In Motion World Tour. [Read More...]



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Sep
29
2010

1985 Flashback: Where There's Smoke, There's Fire!

Amanda and Rick landed in Gdansk, Poland in mid-September to meet the rest of the team who had taken the ferry over from Helsinki. After their quick side trip to Russia, Rick was ready to put the Man back into Motion. [Read More...]



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Sep
23
2010

Remembering Terry Fox

Rick reflects on his friendship with Terry Fox, on the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. [Read More...]



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Sep
10
2010

Rick Honoured with Man In Motion Day at Expo 2010's Canadian Pavilion in Shanghai

Rick travels to China to discuss accessibility and the globalization of spinal cord injury research. [Read More...]



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Sep
09
2010

Labour Day in Moscow - 1985 Flashback

Rick and Amanda took a quick Man In Motion World Tour side trip to Russia to check out the country's spinal cord injury rehabilitation programs. [Read More...]



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Sep
01
2010

Emma Hansen Welcomes Fall in the September issue of Vogue

Rick's daughter models for Vancouver clothing designer Kersh. [Read More...]



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Aug
30
2010

Ricks Lands a Big One in Rivers Inlet

Rick reels in a 60.5 lb Chinook salmon with Chief Ted Walkus of the Wuikinuxv First Nations. [Read More...]



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Aug
19
2010

A Tribute to Robin Lee Gibson – Cousin, Friend and Cook In Motion

The sudden passing of Rick's cousin, Robin Lee Gibson, has come as a shock to both his family and his extended Man In Motion World Tour circle of friends. [Read More...]



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Aug
11
2010

August 1985 Flashback: A Scandinavian Milestone

Rick and the team wheeled through Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland to cap off the summer of 1985. [Read More...]



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