The Story of Rick Hansen | Rick Hansen Foundation

The Story of Rick Hansen

This short biography of Rick Hansen provides students a basic overview of Rick’s remarkable story, covering his early life, university experience and athletic achievements, the Man in Motion World Tour, and the important work he’s been involved with since.

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