Difference Maker: Tanya Abrams

Last Saturday, our mom was one of the 7,000 medal bearers who took part in the 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay, which is intended to build upon the 1985 Man in Motion World Tour where Canadian Rick Hansen rode his wheelchair around the world, resulting in $26 Million raised for spinal chord research.

This video is a CTV news spot on our mother, Tanya Abrams, who was one of 25 chosen from the 7,000 across Canada to have her story featured on CTV. This video will give you insight into how she makes a difference every day, not only in our lives, but the lives of many in our community.

...We love you mom.

Special thanks goes out to Robert McCaskill and CTV for letting us post this video.

Relay Description from Rick Hansen Website (www.rickhansenrelay.com):

Twenty-five years to the date of his Man In Motion World Tour commencing its historic cross-Canada journey back to British Columbia, Canadian hero Rick Hansen will continue his journey of making the world more accessible and inclusive with the announcement of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay.

Beginning on August 24, 2011 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador - the easternmost point in North America and approximately 15 kilometres south-east of St. John's - the 25th Anniversary Relay will retrace the Canadian segment of the original Tour, but this time one man in motion will be represented and celebrated by many in motion; engaging 7,000 participants from across Canada who have made their own difference in the lives of others.

Focusing on engaging Canadians to take up the challenge and become catalysts for positive change, the Relay will feature Medal-Bearers who will run, walk, wheel or bike and complete their segments through a variety of forms of movement for all abilities.

In every province, Relay Medal-Bearers will pass along the singular Rick Hansen Medal - produced by the Royal Canadian Mint - as the Relay makes its way across the country. While Rick will be present at a number of cities and stops along the 25th Anniversary Relay, it will be these 7,000 Medal-Bearers who will complete this cross-Canada tour.

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[MTMiPower]

how come they didn't mention that she's the mother of an awesome band?

[alizeperriard]

Amazing :) i hope that i can change the world in such a positive way one day, its all about the community ! right :)

Great video

P.S~ your sons rock :D

[phreddcatt]

Guys, your music is amazing, and now that I've seen this glimpse into your mom's world I know why there is such heart and character and love in what you do. thanks for posting this. Bless you and your family!