 Introduction
There are some moments in time that ignite the passion
and interest of the world. In the spring of 1987, Rick Hansen created
one of those moments when he completed the Man In Motion World Tour,
wheeling 40,000 km around the world, to raise awareness of the potential
of people with disabilities. He broke down barriers and changed people's
perceptions about what is possible for anyone who dreams big dreams
and has the determination to see them through. That remarkable journey
continues today, fueled by the hope that a cure for spinal cord injury
is possible. (Source)
Online Resources
Official
web site of the Rick Hansen Foundation: “There are some moments
in time that ignite the passion and interest of the world. In
the spring of 1987, Rick Hansen created one of those moments
when he completed the Man In Motion World Tour, wheeling 40,000
km around the world, to raise awareness of the potential of people
with disabilities. He broke down barriers and changed people's
perceptions about what is possible for anyone who dreams big
dreams and has the determination to see them through. That remarkable
journey continues today, fueled by the hope that a cure for spinal
cord injury is possible. We invite you to travel with us.”
Personal
web site dedicated to Rick Hansen.
Official
web site of My Hero, a not for profit educational web project that
celebrates the best of humanity. Our mission is to enlighten and
inspire people of all ages with an ever-growing internet archive
of hero stories from around the world. MY HERO uses current web
technologies to provide a unique educational experience that promotes
literacy and cross cultural communication.
Biographical
information on Rick Hansen, linked to the Canada’s Digital Collections.
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