{
  "id": 7310911,
  "title": "Rick Hansen travelled 40,075 km by wheelchair, raising $26 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/rick-hansen-travelled-40-075-km-by-wheelchair-raising-26-million",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/in-1985-canadian-athlete-rick-hansen-began-a-40075-km-wheelchair-journey-through-34-countries-that-raised-26-million-40-years-later-his-foundation-is-renewing-the-push-for-a-world-without-barriers/articleshow/134237087.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Rick Hansen embarked on an extraordinary journey in 1985, covering more than 40,000 kilometers to raise vital awareness and funds for individuals with disabilities. This monumental tour sparked a global movement advocating for accessibility, which continues through the Rick Hansen Foundation today. Their focus now includes programs on accessibility certification and fostering youth leadership,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}