{"id":6789,"date":"2026-03-18T12:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/?p=6789"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:27:32","slug":"anniversary-of-sugar-shack-for-epilepsy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/en\/news\/anniversary-of-sugar-shack-for-epilepsy\/","title":{"rendered":"A successful anniversary edition of Sugar Shack for Epilepsy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Saturday, March 14, 2026, nearly 145 participants gathered at La Cabane du Coureur for the 10th edition of the Sugar Shack for Epilepsy event. This fundraiser, organized by the CHUM\u2019s Neurology Department, raised an impressive $58,970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The community came together in a warm and festive atmosphere to support research and innovation in epilepsy. This philanthropic tradition\u2014now a highly anticipated annual gathering\u2014reflects the remarkable commitment of donors, partners and supporters of the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCNwxg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photos from the evening<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accelerating progress in epilepsy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Funds raised during Sugar Shack for Epilepsy will help support pilot research projects led by CHUM teams, particularly those leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the generosity of participants, there will also be scholarship funding for the next generation of scientists, as well as expanded patient access to cutting-edge screening and treatment &nbsp;technologies such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>magnetoencephalography (MEG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tractography\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>functional magnetic resonance imaging combined with EEG laser interstitial thermal therapy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These initiatives directly contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for people living with epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A community united around patients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-bottom-right-radius\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55155036215_24568e7ac0_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6769 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55155036215_24568e7ac0_b-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55155036215_24568e7ac0_b-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55155036215_24568e7ac0_b-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe Sugar Shack for Epilepsy fundraiser<br>has become a special moment to<br>rally patients, families, colleagues and partners around a shared cause. Seeing this community come together year after year is incredibly inspiring. This support allows us to continue pushing the boundaries of research and to offer our patients the best possible treatment options.\u201d\u2009<br>\u2014 Dr. Dang Khoa Nguyen, neurologist at CHUM and founder of the event<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The CHUM Foundation extends its warmest thanks to the CHUM Epilepsy Group, Gold Partner Knight, who helped make the event possible, and everyone who contributed to the success of this 10th edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to your commitment, CHUM teams can act faster than disease.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-bottom-right-radius has-light-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow 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