Focus Montreal introduces Montrealers to people who are shaping our community, bringing their stories into focus.

It airs on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and at midnight.

Take a look at who we’re meeting this week on Focus Montreal:

Mwana Villages:

The living conditions of children in the Republic of Congo are without a doubt, horrific. Cheryl Walker got to see the pain and suffering left behind by years of war in a country ravaged by aids when she first visited in 2004.

54 per cent of children in this nation of four million live in extreme poverty, an astonishing 16 per cent never live to see their fifth birthday. Most of us would find it all too overwhelming, but not Cheryl, this Montrealer and her husband decided to help.

The Walkathon fundraiser for Mwana villages is happening Saturday, October 4th in NDG. You can sign up to join on the Mwana Villages Facebook page.

Cedars Launch

Volunteers and staff at CanSupport offer emotional, psychological, practical and financial support to cancer patients and their families. 25 years-ago, Gwen Andrew Nacos started CanSupport after she successfully battled cancer. She sits down with Jamie Orchard to discuss the success of CanSupport.

WATCH: The 9th edition of cedars CanSupport ‘rain or shine’ dragon boat race and festival took place Saturday, September 20th. 

Musical Ride

The scarlet uniforms, the crisp brown Stetsons, the pageantry and choreography will all be on display this week in Pierrefonds for thousands of school kids to see at the RCMP Musical Ride. The event gives Canadians the opportunity to experience our heritage and national identity. Former police officer, former Grey Cup winning Montreal Alouette and former member of the National Assembly, George Springate tells us more about the event.