{"id":5335,"date":"2026-02-09T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/?post_type=testimonial&p=5335"},"modified":"2026-02-09T09:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:52:14","slug":"one-of-a-kind-car-draw-to-benefit-the-guy-lafleur-fund","status":"publish","type":"testimonial","link":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/en\/why-give\/your-testimonials\/one-of-a-kind-car-draw-to-benefit-the-guy-lafleur-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"One-of-a-kind car draw to benefit the Guy Lafleur Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cI\u2019m proud of what I did to support research for all those who, like my sister and brother, are affected by cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pierre Grenon, Organizer of the Guy Lafleur Car Raffle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Guy Lafleur Fund: When passion becomes compassion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pierre Grenon\u2019s passion for classic cars drove him to take on an ambitious project: restoring an exact replica of the 1971 Buick Riviera given to Guy Lafleur, the Quebec hockey legend known to many as \u201cLe d\u00e9mon blond.\u201d Grenon\u2019s project took an even more personal turn when his sister Marjoleine was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer, which had already claimed the life of their brother Jean Louis at the age of 42. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faced with this heartbreaking news, Grenon decided to transform his passion into compassion. He organized a raffle where entrants could win a one-of-a-kind replica of the Buick Riviera, with the proceeds going to cancer research. Through his efforts and the generosity of all the entrants, 1,623 tickets were sold, raising an impressive $243,450<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A major impact on the Guy Lafleur Fund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A portion of the money raised will be given to the Guy Lafleur Fund, which funds cancer research and crucial breakthroughs in the fight against a disease that affects so many families, including Pierre Grenon\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud of what I did to support research for all those who, like my sister and brother, are affected by cancer.\u201d says Grenon, the personification of compassion and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heartwarming initiative for all Quebecers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pierre Grenon\u2019s fundraising idea struck a chord with Quebecers, who are not only united in their admiration for the d\u00e9mon blond, but are also deeply grateful for initiatives that support cancer research. This raffle paid tribute to a great man while giving real hope to cancer patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An extraordinary car for better health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whether or not they won the treasure on wheels, entrants in the raffle, which concluded on May 5, 2024, were proud to support a healthier future for all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 1971 Buick Riviera, painted in the colours of the Qu\u00e9bec Remparts, was more than just a classic car. It symbolized one community\u2019s determination to rally around the collective goal of fighting cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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