Mohammed is helping elders in his refugee community stay mobile. An Iraqi Canadian immigrant who worked as a pharmacist for over 25 years, Mohammed now lives with nerve damage that is slowly affecting his ability to walk. Unable to continue his profession due to disability, he spends his time supporting newcomers in British Columbia to better understand and access health services.

Through lived experience, he understands the cost and challenge of mobility aids - especially for refugees who have not yet secured Canadian residency or medical coverage. With $500, Mohammed will purchase 5–6 cane walkers to gift to elderly newcomers in his community who are struggling to walk without support.

It’s a simple but powerful gesture - restoring stability, dignity and independence to those navigating both a new country and the physical challenges of ageing.