~Miscellany Stuff~

Rick Hansen

by Sarah Robinson

Note from me:  Rick Hansen is an inspiration.  He is from the Vancouver Lower Mainland area and I read his book (very inspiring) and it was very interesting and enjoyable.  He is an example to everyone.  He has perseverance, stamina and courage.  He could have chose to be down and lock himself up and be mad at the world but he chose to get out there and made a world of difference and and has raised so much for charity - it's unbelievable!

If today's world is more cynical, stressed and apathetic than it was 25 years ago, Rick Hansen just doesn't see it. For the Man in Motion, optimism isn't about improving his own state of mind, it's about enlightening others'.

It's been 25 years since Hansen wheeled through 34 countries in 26 months on his famous Man in Motion World Tour and unified millions of onlookers across the globe in hope and inspiration. Now he's participating in a cross-Canada relay in honour of the tour's 25^th anniversary, but this time, it's the onlookers that are coming together to create the journey.