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British Columbia Commits $15 Million To Rick Hansen Foundation
Posted on Sunday 16 April @ 03:11:49
Health Buy Medical Insurance Plan OnlineVANCOUVER – The provincial government is making a $15-million contribution to the Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation to help improve the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries, fulfilling a commitment made in this year’s throne speech, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.



“In large part due to the work of Rick Hansen and his foundation over the 20 years since his amazing journey around the globe, B.C. has become a true leader in advancing research and solutions to support those living with spinal cord injuries,” said Campbell. “I challenge the other provinces and the federal government to join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Man In Motion tour by matching B.C.’s donation and supporting the work and legacy of a true Canadian hero.”



Twenty years ago today, Hansen arrived at the Great Wall of China on his Man In Motion World Tour and a personal turning point in his resolve to raise funds and awareness of spinal cord disabilities. Since then, the Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation has raised $178 million to support people with spinal cord and related disabilities through education and skills development, assistive devices, sports, accessibility, integration programs and research.


“I want to thank the B.C. government and the people of British Columbia for their generosity, their confidence in the foundation and their commitment to bringing about positive change in the lives of people with disabilities,” Hansen said, noting the money will go a long way to support programs throughout the province to improve the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities. “Premier Campbell’s idea of a challenge is one that we really welcome.”


“This contribution highlights the province’s leadership in improving the lives of people with disabilities everywhere,” said Claude Richmond, Minister of Employment and Income Assistance. “Our government has made building the best system of supports in Canada for people with disabilities one of its five great goals for a golden decade and it’s one we are determined to achieve.”


The Province has previously supported spinal cord research by contributing $12.9 million to help establish the Centre for International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) in Vancouver, and by contributing $2.5 million to the B.C. Leadership Chair in Spinal Cord Research at the Rick Hansen Institute at UBC. The $15 million in new funding has been made available through the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance.

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Media Mike Morton Richard Chambers
contact: Press Secretary Ministry of Employment
Office of the Premier and Income Assistance
250 213-8218 250 387-6489


For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province’s news feeds using RSS, visit the Province’s website at http://www.gov.bc.ca.


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