Push your limits for the CHUM!
This summer, we’re pushing our limits for the CHUM in Montréal, Quebec, the Laurentian Mountains, Gaspésie and beyond! The Generations Challenge will flood Québec with a huge wave of support for hospitals.
No need to run a marathon to show your support for your hospital. Challenge yourself or your team whatever way suits you. Be creative! Sports, wellness, cooking, family… the possibilities are endless.
Are you part of the CHUM community? Teams of four or more CHUM or CRCHUM employees can donate 50% of the money they raise directly to the fund of their choice. The other 50% will go to the general fund for the hospital’s urgent needs.
Short on inspiration? Want some ideas
for ways to challenge yourself?
Every idea is a good idea! It can be as simple as committing to reading a book a week, doing yoga every morning, organizing a waste collection drive… Every goal will make a difference!
You too can join the CHUM Foundation team!
Join the Foundation as we challenge ourselves to:
Walk 25 kilometres in three days in honour of our 25th anniversary!
- From September 8 to 10, 2023
- Walk 20 km wherever you’d like, between Friday and Sunday morning
- Walk the last 5 km with the Foundation’s employees, your colleagues and loved ones all together in one location (TBD)
- Celebrate your accomplishment with a giant family picnic!
- Space is limited. Sign up before July 7!
How does my joining make a difference?
The Generations Challenge is open to everyone of all ages, whether you’re grateful for the CHUM’s quality of care or simply want to help build the future of medicine! Invite your friends and family to support you by making a donation on your fundraising page. There are no small donations and no small challenges!
When you join this Quebec-wide challenge, the donations you collect from your fundraising will help the CHUM and its research center teams innovate and push the boundaries of medicine to benefit all patients and their families.
Some examples of what the CHUM Foundation funded recently
- The Da Vinci Robot, a surgical robot that can operate without incisions
- A state-of-the-art microscope for medical precision and big data in health
- Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) to protect our teams and the specimens they study
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FAQ
You have until September 23, 2023, to collect donations.
No. Since the 2023 challenge ends on September 23, we encourage you to start collecting donations as soon as possible. You should give yourself at least four weeks between signing up and taking part in the challenge.
Any donation of $20 or more is eligible for a donation receipt.
Anonymous donations are not eligible for donation receipts.
Yes, you can send donations in cash or by cheque to the CHUM Foundation office. Please include the following details:
- Name of challenge
- Name of team (if applicable)
- Name of participant (if applicable)
- Your full name or company name
- Mailing address
CHUM Foundation
465 McGill Street, Suite 800
Montreal, QC H2Y 2H1
You’re free to choose between a solo or a team challenge.
No, the platform does not allow you to be on more than one team.
No, each team member can do a different challenge if they want to.
No, there are all sorts of challenges! Click here for some ideas that may inspire you: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/SR6MT9V
You can absolutely organize a challenge on a specific date, but we recommend picking a date that gives you at least four weeks to raise funds before the event.
No, there is no minimum required. We recommend setting a goal that seems realistic yet challenging.
No, anyone aged 0 to 99 can join. Conditions may apply if your challenge is subject to any particular rules of another organization (for example, people who want to go parachuting would need to follow the rules set by the service provider).
Your generosity saves people and changes lives.
- You’ll have a tangible impact on ensuring that patients always have access to the most advanced care with state-of-the-art technology.
- You’ll contribute to funding a variety of promising, innovative research projects at the CHUM.
- You’ll make a real difference on the health of current and future generations.
Registration for the Challenge is free and includes access to a customizable fundraising platform. The CHUM Foundation does not cover any costs that may be associated with your challenge (yoga classes, for example).
FAQ — CHUM employees
- The team lead must be a CHUM employee.
- Each team needs a minimum of four employees.
No, teams can donate 50% of their donations to only one dedicated fund. The team lead must specify the fund when they sign up.
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Any questions ?
If you have any further questions about the Generations Challenge or our online platform, please email us at
evenement@fondationduchum.com.
