Schools In Motion
Aluki Chupik-Hall
Six-year-old Aluki Chupik-Hall has severe scoliosis, an often-painful condition that requires her to wear a back brace for up to 23 hours a day and, when she is older, possibly having to undergo surgery to fuse her spine.
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–Rick Hansen
Help make your community more accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities by organizing a Schools In Motion Event at any time during the school year. Events emphasize awareness and fun, and include a range of possible activities where students can learn about:
- Rick Hansen’s story, and the Man In Motion World Tour
- Spinal cord injury, and the need for research and quality of life initiatives
- The value of giving back to the community, and making a difference in the lives of others
- Leadership and team-building skills
Consider inviting a Rick Hansen Foundation Ambassador to be a part of your Schools In Motion event, or to speak at your school at anytime during the school year. Ambassadors are volunteer speakers with spinal cord injury who share their stories in order to spread the message that any obstacle can be overcome by hard work and determination.
Register now
To learn more download the Schools In Motion How-To Booklet or contact:
Nathalie Earley
Manager, Rick Hansen School Program
Direct: 778-296-1513
Toll Free: 1-800-213-2131
“Rick Hansen somehow empowers us to succeed … we have embraced his dream and made it ours as well.” – Nancy Deakin, Point Claire, QC
“Rick’s an inspiration to me definitely because his motto is never give up and that’s so important in today’s world, in school and in business, in everything that relates to the world … he inspires me to be better. Our entire school got involved. Everyone was very enthusiastic. Local businesses stepped up big-time.” – Josh Prashad, Abbotsford, BC
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We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Alberta for making this program possible.
