Have you heard of Leaders on Wheels? They are wheelchair-bound students with various disabilities, impairments or limitations, but who don't let that stop them. These dynamic young people have decided to roll up their sleeves in support of The Montreal Children's Hospital, where they themselves have been treated. Despite their limitations, these determined young people are celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2024.

The Leaders on Wheels attend the satellite class at Mackay Centre School, part of Westmount High School. As part of a project that introduces them to entrepreneurship, The Leaders on Wheels design, manufacture and market products such as spice seasonings, BBQ sauces, triple chocolate brownies and dog treats. Year in, year out, 6 to 10 students aged 13 to 21 keep the business going, and to date they have raised $30,000 for The Children’s.

They are highly motivated to improve patient care and support. Leaders on Wheels embody resilience, creativity and a strong sense of community - compelling evidence that people with complex impairments and disabilities are fully capable of making a huge contribution to society.

Their success challenges stereotypes and fosters a more inclusive community. By actively contributing to the Hospital, they highlight the importance of resilience, creativity and community support in overcoming difficulties.