More than $370 million raised, setting a new standard for hospital foundations in Quebec

The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation is marking the conclusion of its major fundraising campaign, Unexpected Ways to Heal, which raised $373,514,076, an unprecedented result that makes it the most successful campaign ever undertaken by a hospital foundation in Quebec.

Unveiled during the 25th edition of the Bal des tannants, presented by the Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation, the result reflects an extraordinary wave of support from tens of thousands of donors across the province.

Beyond the numbers, the campaign helped make several groundbreaking initiatives possible in Quebec and Canada. It has helped propel pediatric care and research at The Montreal Children’s Hospital in tangible ways, by supporting projects that are changing children’s lives across Quebec.

“The generosity of Quebecers has been truly remarkable. Tonight, we are celebrating an extraordinary collective mobilization and the lasting impact it will have on thousands of children and families across Quebec and around the world,” said Renée Vézina, president of The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

More than 800 guests from the worlds of philanthropy, business, healthcare and politics gathered for the occasion at the Starlink Aviation hangar, transformed for an evening that blended elegance and a touch of playful mischief, the signature of the Bal des tannants.

The Bal des tannants raised an exceptional total of $2.75 million in support of The Montreal Children’s Hospital and its young patients.

A heartfelt thank you to P.K. Subban

Hosted by master of ceremonies Ben Mulroney, the evening also featured a tribute to P. K. Subban, spokesperson for the Foundation, marking the completion of his $10-million philanthropic commitment. The former hockey player received a touching tribute in recognition of his and his foundation’s exceptional contribution and key role in rallying public support.

“What we’ve accomplished together goes far beyond the numbers. It’s about the lives we’re changing. And you can’t put a price on that,” P.K. Subban said during the evening.

The success of this 25th edition of the Bal des tannants rests on the commitment of its 12 honorary co-chairs, influential leaders from Quebec’s business and philanthropic communities:

Abe Adham, Managing Director and Head, Quebec Investment Banking & Chair, Quebec Market - TD Bank Group, Grégoire Baillargeon, President, BMO Financial Group,  André Beaulieu, Chief Executive Officer, Azrieli Foundation, Joseph Broccolini, Executive Vice-President, Broccolini, Marie Di Maso, President, DGDM Family Foundation, Roberto Di Giorgio, President, ALRE Properties Inc., Sean Finn, Legal counsel and corporate director, Julie Godin, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, CGI, Deep Khosla, Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking, Merrill Lynch Canada Inc., Isabelle Marcoux, Executive Chair of the Board, TC Transcontinental, Nadia Saputo, Owner, Groupe Hôtelier Grand Château, Kim Thomassin, Executive Vice-President and Head of Quebec, La Caisse

Thank you to our sponsors

The evening would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors. Your commitment is deeply appreciated.

Awards of Excellence Sponsors: American Iron and Metal (AIM), BMO, Broccolini, DGDM Family Foundation, Fednav-Mavrik Corp., GardaWorld, Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation, and Pfizer Canada

Cocktail Sponsor: CGI

Auction Sponsor: EY

Tables des tannants: Azrieli Foundation, Bell, BFL Canada, Bombardier, Broccolini, CAE, CN, Cossette, Fasken, Sun Life Financial, Flairstech, Fondation D’Amours, George & Simé Armoyan & Family, TD Bank Group, H Grégoire, iA Financial Group, Intact, Power Corporation of Canada, Rio Tinto, Stikeman Elliott