Inspiring change on the David Garfinkle Sensitivity Tour

David Garfinkle, a 1977 graduate of Lower Canada College, enjoyed a successful career in business and was an avid athlete until an accident in 2014 left him a quadriplegic. Now, over a decade later, he has embarked on The David Garfinkle Sensitivity Tour, sharing his story of resilience and truths about life in a wheelchair with students across Montreal. 

 The tour kicked off on March 10 at Westmount High School of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB), where Garfinkle participated in a Q&A session led by Inspirations’ Mark Bergman. Students from teacher Jeffrey Kosow’s Leadership class and teacher Rosemarie Sondola’s Leaders on Wheels program were attentive and curious, asking many questions of their own. The next stop was Carlyle Elementary School in TMR on March 14, where Dan Laxer’s Media Club students assumed the role of reporters, asking Garfinkle about his injury, the changes in his life, the challenges he faces, and his positive outlook. This interview will become a podcast for all to learn from. 

 Students and staff alike were captivated by Garfinkle; both his story and sense of humour. “I enjoy doing these visits. It really feels good to make a difference,” Garfinkle shared. 

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