Your Community. Your Cause. Your Moment to Lead.
Les Grands Tannants is a vibrant committee of young professionals shaping the future of philanthropy at the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Made up of passionate, purpose-driven individuals aged 25–45, this group plays a vital role in The Children’s family. Leveraging their time, talent, and connections, members lead creative fundraising initiatives that directly support the Hospital’s most urgent needs.
Through strategic networking, skill-sharing, and mobilizing their personal and professional circles, Les grands tannants empowers its members to drive real impact — proving that with the right community, anything is possible.
Why Join Us?
As a member of Les Grands Tannants, you’ll:
- Put your skills and network to good use, helping raise funds for life-changing care
- Gain valuable experience in fundraising, event planning, and community leadership
- Expand your network with like-minded young professionals
- Be part of a forward-thinking, passionate group making a real difference in children’s lives
Whether you're an emerging leader or just beginning your philanthropic journey, your voice, energy, and ideas are needed.
6-à-huîtres sur le canal
6-à-huîtres sur le canal is an evening of cocktails, oysters, and networking – against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lachine Canal.
The proceeds from this event will fund fellowships in pediatric surgical subspecialties, and the Therapeutic Centre for Inherited Blindness. One oyster at a time, you can help medical professionals discover ways to cure and alter childhood blindness.
Learn moreDéjeun'aide – Breakfast with Leaders
Breakfast with Leaders provides an opportunity for students and ambitious young professionals to network with business, social and community leaders over an intimate and friendly breakfast.
In addition to providing students and young professionals the opportunity to sit with a business leader, the event also allows leaders to mentor and engage with the next generation of enthusiastic professionals.
This year, the Breakfast with Leaders team will raise funds to help meet The Children's most urgent needs and give young patients back their little mischievous side.
Learn moreSanté to Life
In support of The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, Santé to Life is a 6-à-9 soirée with a whole lot of heart. Organized by young professionals for young professionals, our event brings interesting wines & spirits as well as gourmet bites together to create an unforgettable night of networking among friends – both old and new.
This gathering is geared towards a demographic that is looking to give back at the start of their career. This generation is exceptionally community-minded and cause-oriented, with an eye towards bridging the gap between fun and philanthropy.
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Priscille Arbour, Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Riccardo Cogo, Director, Investments, Plaza REIT
Jason Gauthier, Legal Counsel, Bell Canada
Christine Rokos, Consulting Associate, Russell Reynolds Associates
Nick Snow, Vice President, Corporate Development, Vertical Supply Group
Jeffrey Soliman, President, VA Capital
Chloé Soucy, M.Sc, Vice President and Partner, GI Quo Vadis
📩 If you’re interested in becoming a member or just wish to know more about our events, please contact us at spec@mchf.com.
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Together, we’re building a better future — one connection at a time.