Represents the first
inspiring story from the book Mission:

Born with a Developmental Language Disorder, Marie-Soleil Labelle grew up facing the adversity of being different. Resilient and determined, Marie-Soleil reaches her goals: “It’s not about how long it takes to achieve your goals, but simply about achieving them,” explains Marie-Soleil. She defies the statistics: at just 17 years old, she began her university studies. A student-athlete at the University of Ottawa, Marie-Soleil will begin her fourth year in September 2024 at the Faculty of Engineering, pursuing a double bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology. Her authentic and inspiring story traveled across three continents in 2023—North America, Europe, and Australia. It’s no coincidence that her powerful testimony appears in pole position in the book *Mission: No to Labels!*, available in Canada, France, Belgium, Switzerland, and as an eBook.

Recipient of the 2022 *Gatineau Citizen Merit* award, Marie-Soleil made the transition from karting to road racing at the age of 15. She became the youngest female driver in the history of the Canadian Nissan Micra Cup series in 2020. At just 18 years old, she became vice-champion of the 2022 Pole Position Championship in the Canadian Nissan Sentra Cup series, Mirca class. In January 2024, Marie-Soleil’s passion for motorsport became a profession.

Just days after her 20th birthday, Marie-Soleil became a young entrepreneur when she incorporated MSL Course Communication. A philanthropist at heart, Marie-Soleil is committed to making a difference where help is needed—through Make-A-Wish® Canada, the international committee Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD), and the V42 Foundation.