In 2009, Riley Martin, 17, was riding his motorcycle when a large truck pulled out in front of him on the highway. Unable to stop in time, Martin hit the back of the pickup, fracturing his ribs, shoulder, and collar bone and completely severing his spinal column. Martin was taken to a local trauma center where his extensive injuries kept him unconscious for several days. ( initial info came from www.dana.org )

Riley is not 17 anymore. He drives a car and speaks well of his abilities. He is a self assured young man. He told me that Terry Fox and Rick Hansen are people that inspired him and can serve as models for anyone in life struggling with a challenge.

Access and acceptance two key phrases for all of us to remember. We must grant that to anyone.

I told Riley that all of us are disabled in some way and not necessarily in a physical way. We are all challenged to do the best we can and accept each new day with optimism and vigor.

Join Riley, Ron Lee and many others at the Rick Hansen Man in Motion journey tomorrow. Details below:

Medal-Bearer Orientation meeting 12:30-2pm at Town Council Chambers

Relay 2-3 pm throughout Oliver

End of Day Celebration at Visitor Centre 2:30-4:00pm

Please forward to your contacts or if you know of someone in particular that could step up? Anyone interested should please phone Scott with the Rick Hansen Relay team 604-644-5450

Hope to see you all on Saturday afternoon at the End of Day Celebration!