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TORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ -WHAT: People of all ages and abilities come together to raise funds for solutions that improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury at Toronto's 6th annual Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion, presented by Scotiabank. Scotiabank Wheelchair Challenge: -------------------------------- Local teams will compete in a series of demanding activities designed to foster a better understanding of what it is like to navigate through life in a wheelchair. Competitors will race against the clock through an obstacle course and test their dexterity, wheelchair hockey skills, and painting abilities in a fun and challenging experience. WHO: Joe Brandt, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, Toronto Region David J. Hederson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited Maureen Shaughnessey Kitts, Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Event Leader Rich Vander Wal, Rick Hansen Foundation Ambassador WHERE: Polson Pier WHEN: Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:30 am WHY: "A spinal cord injury can happen in a moment, but it changes lives forever," says Bill Crook, Executive Director of Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion. "By donating and participating in their local Wheels In Motion event, people are helping to create solutions for people with a spinal cord injury in their own community."
For further information: Local contact: Livy Feldgajer, Scotiabank Public Affairs, (416) 866-6203, livy_feldgajer@scotiacapital.com; For Information on the Rick Hansen Foundation please contact: Cara Johnson, PR & Media, Direct: (604) 709-6574, Toll-free: 1-800-213-2131, cjohnson@rickhansen.com