“Rick Hansen, who has wheeled through thirty-two countries and five continents for his Man in Motion World Tour to raise funds for spinal cord research, will wheel. past the University of Prince Edward Island on Friday, September 26 at approxi- mately 3 p.m.

Hansen began the Man in Motion World Tour because of his desire to eliminate the need for wheelchairs, braces, and other equipment used by people who have suffered spinal cord injuries. His goal was inspired by personal

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friend Terry Fox, who died of: cancer before completing his cross-Canada run to raise funds for cancer research.

The Man in Motion World Tour was begun with these goals in mind:

@ To create a world-wide awareness of the potential of disabled people.

To create an international legacy fund for spinal cord research, rehabilitation and wheelchair sport.

To demonstrate the tre- mendous value of sport and recreation as a form of rehabilitation.

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e@ Tocomplete an around-the- world wheelchair trek of 24,901 miles (the circum- ference of the globe).

In terms of financial goals, the Tour hopes to raise a total of $10 million worldwide.

The Prince Edward Island leg of the Tour began on Sept. 23rd, when Hansen was offi- cially welcome to the province at the terminal building in Wood Islands.

On Thursday, September 25th, Hansen will travel to various destinations in Kings County. On Friday, he will wheel into Charlottetown for

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ceremonies at City Hall and McDonalds Restaurant. As mentioned above, Rick’s route will take him past the Univer- sity Friday afternoon at ap- proximately 3 p.m. Saturday will find Rick wheeling into several communities in Prince County. (For a complete list- ing of Hansen’s P.E.I. desti- nations, refer to the schedule provided).

Frank MacIntyre, Organiz- ing Committee Chairman for the Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour in Prince Edward Island, affirmed, “The committee, which has been at work for about four months, has focused on aware- ness; Rick’s touring, we expect will generate the dollars.’’

Activities ranging from benefit dances to craft sales have been organized all across the Island. In addition, the van which follows Rick when he is on the road will be manned by a couple of volun- teers selling t-shirts, golf shirts and sweatshirts from the back ofthe van.

Finally, for the information of interested students, the UPEI Bookstore. will act as agent for the sale of Rick Hansen posters. There will be fifty posters available at a pur- chase price of $5.00.

All students -are urged to give whatever they can to this most worthy cause. Donations to the Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Teyr may be

The committee has the assistance of approximately forty-five volunteers. As well, many community groups and corporations are sponsoring and assisting in fund-raising activities on P.E.I.

made at any Royal Bank on Prince Edward Isiand.

Finally, please make an ef- fort to turn out at the side of the road to show Rick Hansen your support and appreciation for his personal effort

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WHEELING SCHEDULE (all times approximate) September 26

7:30 a.m. 7:30a.m. — Depart St. Peter’s 8:45 a.m. — Morell — curbside at Morell Consolidated School 10:00a.m. — Mt. Stewart — curbside at Mt. Stewart Irving 2:00 p.m. — Sherwood — curbside at Ellis Bros. Shopping Centre 2:30p.m. — Charlottetown — curbside at City Hall 3:00 p.m. | — University Ave. — curbside at McDonalds Restaurant 3:30 p.m. — West Royalty — curbside at West Royalty Community Centre 5:15p.m. — Hunter River — curbside at Central Queens School September 27 7:00a.m. — Depart Hunter River 10:00a.m. | — Kensington — curbside at Bell’s Esso Station 2:00 p.m. — Summerside — curbside at Town Hall 2:30p.m. — Water St. — curbside at McDonalds Restaurant 3:30 p.m. — Bedeque — curbside at Callbeck’s Store 5:15p.m. — Borden — reception at Gateway Arena

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