London Drugs is excited to partner with the Rick Hansen Foundation during its 25th Anniversary Relay across Canada!

Twenty-five years ago Rick Hansen wheeled through 34 countries to complete the Man In Motion World Tour.  Since then, he and his team have been working tirelessly to raise awareness and funds for the Rick Hansen Foundation, which supports spinal cord injury research and helps build accessible communities for all. Now, to commemorate the original Tour and celebrate the accomplishments of Canadians who are making a difference in their communities, the Rick Hansen Foundation is re-tracing the Canadian portion of Rick’s original journey.

The Foundation supports the two big dreams of Rick’s original Tour – the search for a cure for paralysis after spinal cord injury, and building accessible and inclusive communities.

Come out and support London Drugs Calgary employee and community volunteer Sean Lundy, who has been selected as a Medal-Bearer for the Rick Hansen 25^th Anniversary Relay! Sean will be bearing the Relay’s medal down MacLeod Trail, making a brief stop at the Heritage Plaza London Drugs location this Sunday, February 26^th at 10:50am.

The Relay features 7,000 Medal-Bearers who have made a difference in the lives of others. Sean has been a difference maker in the Calgary community for a number of years. He volunteers at the Calgary Distress Center, a non-profit social agency that delivers 24-hour support and counselling to those in crisis.  He is now a Leadership Volunteer, helping to train others to operate distress lines such as 403-266-HELP and 1-800-SUICIDE.

Beyond his important work with the community, he is also finds ways to make life a little easier for his sister who has been diagnosed Lupus, a serious long-term autoimmune disorder. He helped her to raise funds for the 2011 Lupus Run / Walk. He also participates in a variety of other fundraising walks/runs throughout the city. 

Visit rickhansen.com for more information.