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Rick Hansen Institute

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The Rick Hansen Institute is, the former SCI Solutions Network. The name was changed effective January 1, 2010 to acknowledge Rick Hansen's dedication to the SCI cause. The organization is a Canada-wide collaboration of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) , researchers and service providers, along with their respective organizations, all committed to addressing priority needs and generating solutions for Canadians with SCI.

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Maximum Impact

B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, RHI Board Chair Daryl Rock and Rick Hansen touring the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre during the official launch of the 25th anniversary of the Man in Motion world tour. On March 21, Rick Hansen officially kicked off the 25th anniversary celebration of his Man In Motion world tour. Both Prime Minister Stephen Harper and B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell attended the event, held at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre in Vancouver. The two leaders announced a total of $38.5 million in support of Hansen’s two-year quest to raise an additional $200 million for spinal cord injury (SCI) research and innovations. May 2010


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The Journey Continues

Daryl Rock (right) and Rick Hansen believe SCI research should be a worldwide priority. December 2010


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