A local business in the community of Embrun, southeast of Ottawa, got quite the surprise when a social media sensation placed an order with their online business, Ability Hive. "He's a master of the craft. He's like the best in the game and it's just super cool to see a guy like Mr.
Beast ordering from us," said co-owner, Kim Vincent. It all started with an online post shared by Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, one of the world's most popular YouTube creators. "At the end of his post he said if you have a small business on Shopify leave it in the comments and maybe I'll buy from you," said Vincent.
Less than two weeks later Vincent says the business had its biggest order yet. "I couldn't believe it, I was trying to process it," he said. "It was $1,300, which is amazing.
" Vincent and his wife Josee Martel launched Ability Hive in March, inspired by their eight-year-old daughter Sage who was diagnosed with autism six years ago. The couple set out with a goal of tackling the challenges faced by those with autism and special needs, launching an online store that brings together their favourite products and free resources. "Their cause is very nice and they are helping out a lot of people with special needs and that's what our school stands for.
It's beautiful what they're doing," said Janic Marion, principal of École élémentaire catholique Saint-Isidore. Vincent and his wife enlisted the help of their daughter's classmates to paint shipping boxes on Friday as a gra.
