Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:activities wheelchair journey
gptkbp:advocated_for accessible environments
gptkbp:celebrates 25th anniversary in 2012
gptkbp:charity over $26 million
gptkbp:collaborated_with various organizations
gptkbp:created lasting partnerships with sponsors
gptkbp:distance over 40,000 kilometers
gptkbp:encouraged adaptive sports participation
gptkbp:ended gptkb:1987
gptkb:Toronto,_Canada
gptkbp:featured_in various media outlets
Rick Hansen as a speaker
gptkbp:highlights the importance of research funding
gptkbp:historical_achievement athletes with disabilities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:disability_rights_movement
policies on disability rights
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:Rick_Hansen
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Man_in_Motion_documentary
future athletes with disabilities
the Rick Hansen Relay
gptkbp:involved over 7,000 volunteers
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of human spirit and resilience
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for advocating for change
gptkbp:is_a_showcase_of athleticism and courage
gptkbp:is_a_source_of inspiration for many
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of perseverance and determination
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for communities worldwide
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:television_special
in books and articles
gptkbp:is_explored_in connected people across cultures.
self-discovery for Rick Hansen
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:government_officials
gptkbp:led_to the establishment of accessibility standards
gptkbp:legacy increased awareness of disability issues
gptkbp:notable_achievement inspired the Rick Hansen Foundation
gptkbp:notable_event Canadian history
the 1980s
gptkbp:promoted community involvement
gptkbp:purpose raise awareness for spinal cord injuries
gptkbp:received numerous awards
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Guinness_World_Records
gptkbp:started_in gptkb:1985
gptkb:Vancouver,_Canada
gptkbp:supported research on spinal cord injuries
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:34
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for global conversations on disability
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of the power of community support
gptkbp:was_a_pioneering_effort_in disability advocacy
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for disability awareness in Canada
gptkbp:was_part_of Rick Hansen's personal journey
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