Volunteer who has helped 24,000 disabled people wins top award at our people's Oscars
Superhero Khalid Raza has changed the lives of more than 24,000 disabled people across the world by gifting them mobility and independence.
Selfless Khalid, 54, from Glasgow, who was named overall Scotland’s Champion of 2023 at our glittering people’s Oscars last night, said: “I set up Wheels to Heal in 2015 after discovering 150 wheelchairs destined for the scrap. I was horrified knowing there were so many people who could make use of them.
His award was just one of the highlights of a breathtaking evening which saw acting legend Robert Carlyle OBE pick up the Lifetime Achievement Award from his pal James Cosmo. Sunday Mail columnist Jean Johansson, the cast of River City, sports presenter Amy Irons, radio stars Grant Stott, Talia Storm, Cat Harvey, Katy J and Steven Mill were among those who attended.
Our Community Champion was Chelsea Cameron, 24, who having experienced the tragedy and turmoil associated with her parents’ drug abuse, has dedicated her life to advocating for change for addicts. The Emergency Medical Retrieval Service, which specialises in critical care and safe transfer of patients in remote locations, was hailed our Military and Emergency Services Champion.
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