On March 28, the CHUM Foundation’s incredibly popular Grand Banquet de l’extraordinaire was back for the third time. This staple of Montréal’s charity calendar helped raise $1.4 million that will give the CHUM’s teams the resources they need to revolutionize healthcare by taking giant strides in learning and technology.
“The Grand Banquet is such a special event that really brings everyone together, and it’s also incredibly important for fundraising. Together, everyone from our dedicated community who made it out to this event raised over $1.4 million to help our world-class hospital turn its teams’ innovative dreams into reality. Their combined efforts will light a spark of discovery, progress and treatment that will directly impact the lives of patients from all over Quebec.”
Spotlight on the CHUM’s excellence
Over 465 guests attended the Banquet, hosted by the brilliant Virginie Coossa in the glamorous Windsor Station. The incredible lighting and spell-binding ambiance conjured up images of the ocean floor and the mysteries of the human body, while the theme of Spotlight celebrated the vital work done by the radiology and nuclear medicine department.
This year, Engel & Völkers was proud to present the department’s teams with the biggest Bourse de l’extraordinaire in Banquet history.
“On behalf of all of us in the radiology and nuclear medicine department, thank you for this honour. Gifts like the Bourse de l’extraordinaire play a huge role in helping the department’s young physicians hone their skills and explore the latest breakthroughs in their field. It’s an important contribution to Quebec’s ever-improving care.”
“By combining our know-how with the generosity of the CHUM Foundation’s donors, we are building a world where medical excellence is the norm and where philanthropy paves the way for life-changing breakthroughs.”
An evening of incredible experiences to benefit the CHUM
There were some incredible moments at this Banquet, including an unforgettable musical performance by Gregory Charles, a dramatic live auction and some touching testimonials that eloquently spoke to just how important this cause is. The highlight, however, was without a doubt the exceptional menu put together by five renowned chefs—a testament to their passion and sense of refinement, as well as Quebec’s culinary talent and expertise.
A dedicated community
The evening’s co-chairs, Nadine Renaud-Tinker, President of RBC’s Quebec Headquarters, and Kheng Ly, President and CEO of Groupe Brivia, really showcased our community’s amazing commitment. Their incredible leadership and ability to engage their professional networks were key factors in making this health-focused event such a success. Their ongoing support and unwavering commitment to empowering the CHUM to act faster than disease were vital to building valuable connections and partnerships.
An extraordinary THANK YOU to our partners!
The CHUM Foundation would like to thank RBC and Groupe Brivia for being honorary presidents for the third-ever Grand Banquet de l’extraordinaire. We would also like to thank National Bank — Private Banking 1859 and Quebecor, the event’s major patrons, and patron Desjardins. Our sincere thanks as well to Engel & Völkers, McGill Real Estate, Siemens, Norton Rose Fulbright, BCF Business Law, TB4 and MTY / Bâton Rouge.
