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When Rick Hansen finished his Man in Motion World Tour he was greeted with the words, “The end is just the beginning.” He said he didn’t believe it; he was finished and done, but on stage at the University of Northern British Columbia marking the 25th anniversary of his tour he said he believes it more than ever now. “My best work is in front of me,” Hansen said. “When I had my injury I probably would have sold my soul for the use of my legs but not now. It was a hard journey but more rewarding.” Since the original tour $245 million has been raised for spinal-cord research, rehabilitation and quality of life initiative. There is also a 70 per cent chance of some varying degree of recovery for individuals in Canada with a spinal-cord injury. Hansen said the purpose of his tour was never to raise money but awareness. He said today the differences can be seen in communities all over and it’s partially due to “difference makers.” The 25th Anniversary Relay, Many in Motion, recognizes 7,000 “difference makers” across Canada. These are individuals who have made their communities better and healthier places to live. They will also be relaying the Rick Hansen Medal across Canada. Hansen said the biggest improvement over the past 25 years is seeing how quickly people are treated after receiving an injury. Quicker treatment leads to a higher chance of recovery. At the time of his accident he sat for hours before being seen and days before an operation. He believes if he had been seen immediately he might have had a strong recovery. He said he is proud of the improvements he has seen and he believes in the science to make spinal injuries a thing of the past. “I believe one day the wheelchair will be something you see in
Natalie CA MER ON/Free Press
Man in Motion Rick Hansen speaks to an appreciative crowd at UNBC Monday.
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