Man in Motion World Tour

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:covered_distance 40,000 kilometers
gptkbp:ended gptkb:1987
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:March
gptkb:fundraising_events
gptkbp:goal raise awareness for spinal cord injuries
fund research for spinal cord injury rehabilitation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Man in Motion World Tour
gptkbp:impact encouraged policy changes
changed perceptions of disability
raised millions for research
gptkbp:influenced sports for athletes with disabilities
community support for people with disabilities
public policy on accessibility
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:Rick_Hansen
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Rick_Hansen_Foundation
future generations
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:legacy influenced disability rights movements
inspired future athletes with disabilities
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:television_special
news articles
gptkbp:notable_achievement inspired the creation of the Rick Hansen Foundation
increased accessibility awareness
promoted inclusivity for people with disabilities
gptkbp:raises_awareness_about spinal cord injuries
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Canadian_government
international organizations
disability advocacy groups
gptkbp:rick_hansen's_achievement set a world record
increased funding for spinal cord injury research
first person to travel around the world in a wheelchair
gptkbp:rick_hansen's_role gptkb:activists
participant
fundraiser
gptkbp:route across Australia
across Europe
across North America
across Asia
gptkbp:started_in gptkb:1985
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:34
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rick_Hansen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5