{"id":805,"date":"2025-03-21T10:34:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/?p=805"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:42:43","slug":"the-2025-grand-banquet-de-lextraordinaire-an-unforgettable-evening-benefitting-the-chum-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/en\/news\/the-2025-grand-banquet-de-lextraordinaire-an-unforgettable-evening-benefitting-the-chum-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2025 Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire: An unforgettable evening benefitting the CHUM Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March 20 brought elegance and merriment to the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal. The fourth edition of the Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire fully sold out, raising over $1,500,113 for the CHUM Foundation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These vitally needed funds will help to drive technological innovation and cutting-edge treatments at the CHUM to improve care for patients, now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n

\u201cI am enormously proud to see that our Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire has become so important to the business community. This is a testament to the reach of the CHUM and its Foundation, and to our local leaders\u2019 commitment to working for the health of current and future generations. The CHUM is one of the best hospitals in Canada. We should be proud of the CHUM, we should celebrate it, and above all, we should take care of it.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Pascale Bouchard, President and Chief Executive Officer of the CHUM Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Honouring the CHUM\u2019s Hematologic Oncology Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The theme of the evening was flock<\/strong>s, inspired by the seamless movement of birds in synchronized flight, and paid tribute to the incredible advances made by the CHUM\u2019s Hematologic Oncology Unit. This high-flying unit includes internationally renowned specialists and researchers and plays a key role in cancer research and treatment. Notably, the unit\u2019s work on immunotherapy and the role of the microbiome in treatment efficacy has put the CHUM at the forefront of medical breakthroughs in oncology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day, these dedicated teams provide high-precision care to thousands of patients and work to develop new therapeutic approaches that are transforming the future of medicine. These innovations are thanks to the support of the Foundation and its generous donors, who are giving patients better chances at recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A standout moment at the Banquet was the awarding of the $40,000 Bourse de l\u2019extraordinaire<\/strong> to the teams of the CHUM\u2019s Hematologic Oncology Unit. The award, an initiative made possible by the loyal support of Engel & V\u00f6lkers<\/strong>, funds cutting-edge projects in medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A feast for the senses\u2026 and the tastebuds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over 540 guests<\/strong> came together for an intimate evening of exceptional, immersive experiences. Host Lydia Bouchard<\/strong> ably steered Banquet attendees through an event full of emotional highlights, accompanied by a feast created by Chef Samuel Sirois<\/strong>, finalist at the 2023 Bocuse d\u2019Or, with Chef Marc\u2011Andr\u00e9 Jett\u00e9<\/strong> of the restaurant Hoogan et Beaufort. The menu was a veritable ode to gastronomy, with each bite more delicious than the last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicated and inspiring honorary co-chairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Presiding over the evening were honorary co-chairs Marie-Claude Dumas, President of WSP Canada, and Philippe Adam, President and CEO of Pomerleau<\/strong>. Their leadership and commitment to the cause were vital to making the Banquet such a resounding success. They mobilized their networks, raised the CHUM Foundation banner high, and were a major part of why this year\u2019s Banquet punched well above its weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The influential pair brought together hundreds of philanthropists and business leaders to support a cause that affects everyone in Quebec. With their support, this year\u2019s Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire was far and away the largest yet, and showcased the CHUM\u2019s mission well beyond the hospital\u2019s walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n

\u201cThe CHUM Foundation team does remarkable work for its hospital and its community, and the Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire is a way to raise much-needed funds to support transformative projects in healthcare. I am deeply proud to be an honorary co-chair of the 2025 Banquet, because I am convinced that the collaborative efforts of the Foundation and the business community are helping to drive cutting-edge research and the development of innovative solutions\u2014providing better treatment to the patients of today and of tomorrow.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Philippe Adam, President and CEO of Pomerleau<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

\u201cThe business community\u2019s commitment to charitable causes like the Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire is key to building a better future for everyone. By supporting the CHUM Foundation, we can improve quality of life in our communities and strengthen the economic and social fabric of our society.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Marie\u2011Claude Dumas, President of WSP Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Partners committed to the cause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Banquet\u2019s success is the result of an extraordinary level of collective effort. The CHUM Foundation is deeply grateful to its major partners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n