In October 1986, Rick Hansen rolled into the National Capital Region on his Man in Motion World Tour—a 26-month, 40,000-kilometre journey around the world in his wheelchair. 🌍💪 His mission? To build a more accessible, inclusive world and fund research for a cure for paralysis. Learn more about his collection at the Museum. https://bit.ly/3WNv09g “I am driven by a deep passion and need to make a difference and leave this world a little better than when I arrived. That’s what keeps me going.” —
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In October 1986, Rick Hansen rolled into the National Capital Region on his Man in Motion World Tour—a 26-month, 40,000-kilometre journey around the world in his wheelchair. 🌍💪 His mission? To build a more accessible, inclusive world and fund research for a cure for paralysis. Learn more about his collection at the Museum. https://bit.ly/3WNv09g “I am driven by a deep passion and need to make a difference and leave this world a little better than when I arrived. That’s what keeps me going.” —
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He was known as the wheelchair warrior! 🚀 Rick Hansen, a Canadian athlete and paraplegic, wheeled over 40,000 km around the world in his Man in Motion tour to raise awareness and funds for spinal cord injury research. After becoming paralyzed at 15, he refused to let it define him—turning adversity into action. His journey through 34 countries inspired millions and raised over $26 million, proving that one person’s determination can move the world. 🌎 @rickhansenofficial #rickhansen #wheelchair
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He was known as the wheelchair warrior! 🚀 Rick Hansen, a Canadian athlete and paraplegic, wheeled over 40,000 km around the world in his Man in Motion tour to raise awareness and funds for spinal cord injury research. After becoming paralyzed at 15, he refused to let it define him—turning adversity into action. His journey through 34 countries inspired millions and raised over $26 million, proving that one person’s determination can move the world. 🌎 @rickhansenofficial #rickhansen #wheelchair
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On May 22, 1987, after wheeling 26 months and putting in over 40,000 KM through 34 countries Rick Hansen arrived back in #BritishColumbia and officially ended his Man in Motion World Tour that raised over $26 Million for spinal cord injury research. Rick Hansen recently visited one of the Humboldt bus tragedy survivors, Ryan Straschnitzk. Full story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/injured-bronco-hockey-player-straschnitzki-1.4671864 | CBC Sports
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On May 22, 1987, after wheeling 26 months and putting in over 40,000 KM through 34 countries Rick Hansen arrived back in #BritishColumbia and officially ended his Man in Motion World Tour that raised over $26 Million for spinal cord injury research. Rick Hansen recently visited one of the Humboldt bus tragedy survivors, Ryan Straschnitzk. Full story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/injured-bronco-hockey-player-straschnitzki-1.4671864 | CBC Sports
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Thirty years ago today, Rick Hansen finished his unprecedented Man in Motion world tour in Vancouver, B.C. He'd been on the road for more than two years. www.cbc.ca/1.4124902 | CBC Vancouver
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Thirty years ago today, Rick Hansen finished his unprecedented Man in Motion world tour in Vancouver, B.C. He'd been on the road for more than two years. www.cbc.ca/1.4124902 | CBC Vancouver
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Motivation - Rick Hansen Tribute
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It’s National AccessAbility Week and we're challenging all Canadians to celebrate people with disabilities for their leadership, impact and voice. Make a short video recognizing a Canadian with a disability – it could be a neighbour, friend, celebrity, social media creator, anyone! Celebrate them for all they do, big or small. Next, challenge that person to do the same and use the #NAAWChallenge hashtag to join the chain of recognition. To kick-start the event, our Founder Rick is celebrating Ca
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It’s National AccessAbility Week and we're challenging all Canadians to celebrate people with disabilities for their leadership, impact and voice. Make a short video recognizing a Canadian with a disability – it could be a neighbour, friend, celebrity, social media creator, anyone! Celebrate them for all they do, big or small. Next, challenge that person to do the same and use the #NAAWChallenge hashtag to join the chain of recognition. To kick-start the event, our Founder Rick is celebrating Ca
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March 21st 1985: 40 years ago today, Rick Hansen took the first push of the Man In Motion World Tour. Those first days were full of challenges- including a crash before they even left the parking lot at Oakridge Mall! Today, Rick reflects on the dream that drove him to set out on his historic journey around the world. Did you know the Man In Motion World Tour was… ✅ 2 years, 2 months and 1 day long ✅ 40,075 km – the circumference of the planet! ✅ Through 34 countries ✅ To raise awareness about t
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March 21st 1985: 40 years ago today, Rick Hansen took the first push of the Man In Motion World Tour. Those first days were full of challenges- including a crash before they even left the parking lot at Oakridge Mall! Today, Rick reflects on the dream that drove him to set out on his historic journey around the world. Did you know the Man In Motion World Tour was… ✅ 2 years, 2 months and 1 day long ✅ 40,075 km – the circumference of the planet! ✅ Through 34 countries ✅ To raise awareness about t
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Rick Hansen reflects on his life-altering accident, 50 years later
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Rick Hansen vows to keep pushing on 35th anniversary of Man in Motion Tour’s end
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Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour – A Look Back
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Rick Hansen shares the story of his secret audition for his role in the 2010 Winter Olympics. #lookback2010 | Global BC
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Rick Hansen, 2007 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his legendary Man in Motion World Tour this year! 🌍 He has inspired millions through his journey and ongoing advocacy, and at the same time, continues to draw his own inspiration from remarkable Canadian icons. 🔥 In this Candid Campfire, presented by Air Canada, discover whose courage and mentorship helped shape his mission to create a world without barriers.�� Rick Hansen, intronisé au Canada’s Walk of Fa
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Rick Hansen celebrates anniversary of Man In Motion fundraising tour
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Rick Hansen reflects on rehabilitation anniversary
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On this day in 1987, Rick Hansen completed his Man in Motion Tour 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 | CBC
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Rick Hansen’s I AM is a powerful call to action, encouraging us all to recognize everyone’s strength and potential. Rick’s vision goes beyond words—it's a call to break down barriers and celebrate our collective strengths. Let’s work together to create a future where everyone can thrive and contribute to spreading resilience, inclusivity and hope. Discover more about how you can get involved and #ShareYourIAM by visiting our website today. Your I AM has the ability to inspire! | Invictus Games V
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Rick Hansen leads Williams Lake Stampede Parade 50 years after life-changing crash
Jul 3, 2023
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May 22, 1987 Archive: The three things that kept Rick Hansen going
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Rick Hansen | Man in Motion | Keynote Speaker
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Rick Hansen: Creating a World Without Barriers for People with Disabilities
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Yesterday we welcomed Rick Hansen to the Museum! In May 2017, he donated his well-used gloves from the Man in Motion Tour to the Museum. The glove is displayed in the Canadian History Hall alongside an image from the Man in Motion Tour stop at the Great Wall of China. After an epic 26-month, 40,000 km journey around the world in his wheelchair, Rick Hansen completed his Man In Motion Tour in Vancouver on May 22, 1987, 37 years ago. The aim of the Tour was to change perceptions about people with
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Life Without Limits with Rick Hansen | The Moment That Changed Everything Podcast
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Rick Hansen: The Man in Motion
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Rick Hansen on Canada's challenge to be completely accessible by 2050 | Canada is ...
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Rick Hansen returning to hometown of Williams Lake for Man in Motion 50th anniversary
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Patrick Johnston: It's 'daddy time' for retired ex-Canuck Jannik Hansen, with no regrets
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Rick Hansen gives insight on disability and access in Canada
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Opinion: Canucks should bring Jannik Hansen back to Vancouver | Sports
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