News & Media

May 06 2010

25 Years Ago, Rick was Seven Weeks into his Mission...

Find out how Rick felt leaving Oakridge Mall and starting the Man In Motion World Tour on March 21, 1985, and some of what he experienced for the next seven weeks. [Read More...]



Categories: General Releases

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Apr 30 2010

The Rick Hansen Institute Announces First International Partnership

It was an exciting day at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre today as Premier Anna Bligh of Queensland, Australia committed $1million to a Brisbane research group, establishing Australia as the first global partner of the Rick Hansen Institute, and Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital as the first international site of the Rick Hansen SCI Registry. [Read More...]



Categories: From Rick

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Apr 27 2010

Gala Celebration Raises $1.8 Million for Spinal Cord Research

On April 25, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, a sold-out gala celebration in honour of Dr. Phil Switzer raised $1.8 million for spinal cord research. [Read More...]



Categories: General Releases

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Mar 22 2010

Rick Hansen Celebrates Beginning of the 25th Anniversary of his Man In Motion World Tour

Yesterday, March 21, 2010, marked the 25th anniversary of the day that Rick and his team departed Oakridge Mall on the Man In Motion World Tour. [Read More...]



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Mar 12 2010

Rick Hansen Interview with Scholastic Kids Press Corp

Rick sat down with US student reporter Daniel Wetter from Scholastic Kids Press Corp during the Olympic Games, to talk about how youth can make a difference in the world. [Read More...]



Categories: 2010 Games

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Mar 12 2010

Canada’s Man In Motion Inspires the World at 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremonies

Rick Hansen bridges Olympic, Paralympic Games to Help Everyone Believe in Their Dreams [Read More...]



Categories: 2010 Games

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Mar 06 2010

Rick Participates in Paralympic Torch Relay

On Saturday March 6th, Rick was honoured to participate in the 10-day journey of the Paralympic Torch Relay, in Victoria, BC [Read More...]



Categories: 2010 Games

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Mar 05 2010

Rick Hansen Honoured to Participate in the Ongoing Journey of the Paralympic Torch

Rick to join Paralympic Torch Relay in Victoria, BC, on Saturday March 6th, 2010! [Read More...]



Categories: 2010 Games

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Mar 04 2010

Rick Hansen Foundation Commends Federal Contributions In 2010 Budget

Foundation receives funding to continue ongoing leadership in the field of spinal cord injury research and the search for a cure [Read More...]



Categories: From Rick

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Feb 26 2010

Rick Hansen and Richard Branson

One of many outstanding folks Rick has met during the 2010 Games. [Read More...]



Categories: 2010 Games

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