{"id":7097,"date":"2026-04-02T12:28:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/?p=7097"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:55:51","slug":"grand-banquet-de-lextraordinaire-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/en\/news\/grand-banquet-de-lextraordinaire-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire: When Time Stands Still in the Name of Philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>5<sup>th<\/sup> edition of the Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraodinaire<\/strong>, a CHUM Foundation benefit gala, took place on <strong>March 19 <\/strong>at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal. For one magical evening, nearly <strong>600 guests<\/strong> from the medical and business communities gathered for a cause deeply precious to their hearts: health. <strong>Thanks to their commitment, $1.6 million was raised.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sum, as impressive as it is essential, will enable CHUM teams to continue advancing care, innovation, research, and education at this world-class hospital, for both present and future generations.<\/p>\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\/2025\/11\/55165680387_79db495b2a_b.jpg\" alt=\"Pascale Bouchard, President and CEO, CHUM Foundation, at the Grand Banquet\" class=\"wp-image-6862 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/55165680387_79db495b2a_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/55165680387_79db495b2a_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/55165680387_79db495b2a_b-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><em><strong>\u201cWhat strikes me, year after year, at our Grand Banquet is seeing the strength of a committed and confident community, aware that to act faster than disease, everyone must play a role. It is this collective effort that allows the CHUM teams to always go a little further, to the benefit of thousands of patients.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Pascale Bouchard, President and Chief Executive Officer, CHUM Foundation<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>A tribute to the CHUM Intensive Care &amp; Burn Unit<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the theme of \u201cTime\u201d, the Grand Banquet highlighted the exceptional work of the CHUM Intensive Care &amp; Burn Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this very special unit, time runs at a different pace. Every moment is lived with the absolute intensity of the present, and sometimes, everything must be done in a matter of seconds in order to save a life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CHUM Intensive Care &amp; Burn Unit is the <strong>largest of its kind in Quebec<\/strong>. A hub for highly specialized care, it brings together an impressive and diverse team: intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, infusion therapists, and many others working together to provide complex care, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unit stands out for its rare and indispensable expertise, as well as for a culture of innovation that is deeply rooted and brought to life every day by its staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Learn more about the work of the Intensive Care &amp; Burn Unit<\/strong><\/strong>*<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*Video in French only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Hommage \u00e0 l&#039;Unit\u00e9 des soins intensifs et des grands br\u00fbl\u00e9s du CHUM\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cVKH7upBJoM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>An extraordinarily festive and gastronomic experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, guests enjoyed a lively evening, hosted by none other than actor <strong>Jean-Nicolas Verreault<\/strong>. Entertainment included <strong>live musicians and Mia Tinayre<\/strong>, the winner of Star Acad\u00e9mie, who delivered energizing and emotional performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu, curated by <strong>Fran\u00e7ois-Emmanuel Nicol<\/strong>, Chef and co-owner of the <strong>two-Michelin-starred Tani\u00e8re\u00b3<\/strong>, in collaboration with <strong>Marc-Andr\u00e9 Jett\u00e9<\/strong>, Chef and owner of <strong>Hoogan et Beaufort<\/strong>, treated guests to an unforgettable culinary experience.<\/p>\n\n\n  <section class=\"images-gallery-block aligndefault columns-4\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"images-gallery-block__grid\">\n              <div class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item\">\n          <a class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5650.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"block_9c3e4ec30b56c7805b7abfdbbd72b02c\" data-caption=\"\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5650-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Fran\u00e7ois Emmanuel Nicol and Marc-Andr\u00e9 Jett\u00e9, chefs at the Grand banquet 2026\">\n            <div class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item__overlay\">\n              <span class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n              <p class=\"sr-only\">See image in full size<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item\">\n          <a class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5810.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"block_9c3e4ec30b56c7805b7abfdbbd72b02c\" data-caption=\"\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5810-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Plates served at the Grand banquet 2026\">\n            <div class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item__overlay\">\n              <span class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n              <p class=\"sr-only\">See image in full size<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item\">\n          <a class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8023-scaled.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"block_9c3e4ec30b56c7805b7abfdbbd72b02c\" data-caption=\"\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8023-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Jean-Nicolas Verreault and Mya Tinayre performing at the Grand banquet 2026\">\n            <div class=\"images-gallery-block__grid__item__overlay\">\n              <span class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n              <p class=\"sr-only\">See image in full size<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Collective Momentum Inspired by Our Honorary Co-chairs<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Driven by the vision and commitment of Honorary Co-chairs, <strong>Lucas Pontillo, Executive Director, Global Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy at Fiera Capital<\/strong>, and <strong>Annick Charbonneau, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Accelia Capital<\/strong>, the Grand Banquet was a true catalyst for the cause. Their invaluable efforts infused the event with a unifying energy that greatly contributed to its success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By wholeheartedly embodying the mission of the CHUM Foundation, the Honorary Co-chairs rallied philanthropists and business leaders around a cause that\u2019s of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; great importance to all Quebec society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cAt Fiera, we fundamentally believe in the importance of giving back and making a positive impact in our communities. And the CHUM does exactly that: make a real impact, every day, on the lives of patients, on healthcare teams, and on entire families. I am proud to have helped celebrate and honour these shared values during an evening as spectacular as the Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire.\u201c<\/em><\/em><br><br>\u2014 Lucas Pontillo, Executive Director, Global Chief Financial Officer, and Head of Corporate Strategy, Fiera Capital<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cThe Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire was an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable dedication of the CHUM teams while embodying Accelia Capital\u2019s commitment to the health of future generations. Every gesture, every contribution during this exceptional evening, shows that together, we can create a lasting impact and build a more inclusive and equitable world.\u201d<\/em><\/em><br><br>\u2014 Annick Charbonneau, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Accelia Capital<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Partners Committed to the Cause<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of this evening was made possible thanks to an exceptional collective commitment. The CHUM Foundation expresses its deep gratitude to its major partners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accelia Capital and Fiera Capital<\/strong>, Honorary Co-chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Groupe HD, Quebecor, McGill Immobilier and Engel &amp; V\u00f6lkers<\/strong>, Major Patrons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Bank \u2014 Private Banking 1859 and Sophie Labrecque &amp; Jean Gattuso<\/strong>, Patron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fondation des pompiers du Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>, Bourse de l\u2019extraordinaire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Norton Rose Fulbright et Lafond<\/strong>, Bienfaiteurs <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audi Popular<\/strong>, Valet Partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lafond and Norton Rose Fulbright<\/strong>, Benefactors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7063\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8161-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tables at the Grand Banquet 2026\" class=\"wp-image-7063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8161-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8161-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8161-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8161-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_8161-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7088\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5215-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Venue at the Grand Banquet 2026\" class=\"wp-image-7088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5215-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5215-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5215-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5215-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5215-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA5215.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7065\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA05442-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Guests raising a glass at the Grand Banquet\" class=\"wp-image-7065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA05442-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA05442-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA05442-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA05442-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSA05442-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Grand Banquet de l&#8217;extraordinaire will be taking a pause in 2027.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/en\/foundation-events\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/evenements-de-la-fondation\/\">In the meantime, we invite you to explore our Events page to discover the inspiring benefit evenings we have in store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Would you like to take part or get involved in a meaningful, large-scale event?<br>We would love to hear from you \u2014 feel free to reach out at <strong><a href=\"mailto:evenement@fondationduchum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evenement@fondationduchum.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 5th edition of the Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraodinaire, a CHUM Foundation benefit gala, 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