Twenty-five years ago, with drive and determination, Rick Hansen wheeled through 34 countries in 26 months to complete his now-famous Man In Motion World Tour. His incredible worldwide journey inspired and electrified an entire nation to believe that anything is possible and moved thousands of people to make a difference in their communities.

That same drive and determination has been embraced by the Rick Hansen Foundation— a registered charity established in 1988—to raise awareness of the potential of people with disabilities, accelerate progress in building inclusive communities and achieve breakthroughs in spinal cord injury (SCI) research.

Together, we have a far greater impact than any one person or group could do alone.

Taking a collaborative approach, the Rick Hansen Foundation unifies organizations and leaders to work in partnership towards positive change for a healthy and inclusive world, with a key focus to improving the lives of those with spinal cord injuries.

Through Rick's leadership, the Foundation has leveraged the $26 million raised during the original Tour to more than $245 million in leveraged investments toward SCI research, rehabilitation and quality of life initiatives.

In this section you'll find more about our initiatives and our approach to the work we do.

At the heart of our work is the belief that all of us can make a difference. Join us on our journey as we strive to make the world a healthier and more inclusive place.