Montreal
615 Blvd René-Lévesque West, Suite 330
Montreal, QC H3B 1P5
Tel: 514.744.5537
Toll-Free: 1.877.634.2238
Fax: 514.744-0516
montreal@jdrf.ca
Table of Contents
- TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes
- Ride for Diabetes Research
- Gala
- Outreach
- Organize a Fundraising Event
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Contacts
The annual TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes unites communities across Canada to raise funds to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D). Make a difference in the lives of over 300,000 Canadians living with T1D. The TELUS Walk raised over $7.7 million across Canada in 2012. It's a great way to bring families, friends, and colleagues together, build team spirit and have fun for a good cause. All participants will enjoy fun activities, refreshments, inflatable games, entertainment, great prizes and giveaways!
View the 2013 TELUS Walk video. Get started now at jdrf.ca/walk and join the community!
Montreal/Laval
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Centre de la nature de Laval,
901 du Parc Avenue, Laval (QC) H7E 2T7
In 2012, over 3,000 individuals including family and organizational teams from the Montreal Area, made the event a huge success helping us raise over $472,000! This year’s TELUS Walk will prove to be even bigger and better than ever! We are expecting over 3,200 participants in the hopes of raising an astounding $496,500 for diabetes research. Join us to make diabetes history!
“Diabetes is a daily battle and it never takes a break. Every day I need to count my carbohydrates, poke myself at least four times and take insulin to stay healthy and avoid developing complications. But I don’t let it bring me down and it doesn’t stop me from enjoying my favorite activities: soccer, basketball, playing with my sisters and brother and baking. Together with my family and friends, I participated in last year’s TELUS Walk because I believe in a cure. Please join us again at the Walk to help us find a cure for diabetes!”
-- Liana, 9 years old, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2011.
Get started now at www.jdrf.ca/walk and join the community!
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Special thanks to our Montreal Committee Members for 2013 for all their hard work and dedication:
TELUS Committee
Paul Lepage, Honourary Cochair of TELUS Walk
President, TELUS Health
Éric Bourbeau, President of TELUS Walk
Vice President, Business Development for Quebec, TELUS Health
Family Committee
Adina Singer, Cochair
Judy Tobianah, Cochair
Ali Antolin
Lisa Nezvitsky
Laurie Tobianah
Maia Kapahi
Corporate Committee
Jack Benzaquen, Chair
Stéphane Lagrange
David Puterman
For more information, please contact Iraida Margineanu.
Quebec City
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Université Laval campus
This year we celebrate our 7th anniversary of our TELUS Walk in Quebec City and we are expecting over 700 people to help us achieve our objective of $70,000 for diabetes research. Join us to make diabetes history!
" Today, I feel good and I am ready to move forward and enjoy my teenage years "
Mathieu, 12 years old, living with T1D since the age of 8. Secondary 1 student, baseball sports option.
" Some people think that diabetes is a temporary condition. I learned when I was diagnosed in 2006 that it was here to stay. By taking part in the TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes in Quebec City on June 2, I am helping advance diabetes research in my own way. Join us in the walk and please give generously. "
Marcel Bérubé, president, Groupe Perspective
Get started now at www.jdrf.ca/walk and join the community!
Special thanks to our Quebec City Committee Members for 2013 for all their hard work and dedication:
Marcel Bérubé, Honourary Chair of TELUS Walk
President, Groupe Perspective
Luc Bhérer, Chair of TELUS Walk
Paul Dumont
Martin Johnson
Marthe Landry
Stéphane K. Maranda
Michael Potvin
Karine Potvin
Cindy Roberge
For more information, please contact Iraida Margineanu.
Other TELUS Walks in Our Region
The Matane Walk will be held on September 8, 2013 and the West Island College Walk will be held on October 29, 2013!
For more information, please contact Iraida Margineanu.
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A corporate challenge on stationary bikes- a unique, high-energy event. View the video
Laval Ride
Friday, September 13, 2013
Centropolis in Laval, parking area
"For this fifth edition of the Ride, I am proud to once again represent those living with type 1 diabetes and to act as a big sister to younger people like Rosalie. Our objective is to raise over $175,000 this year. I'm convinced that we can do it with your help! Register today. Ride stationary. Move research forward."
AudreyAnn, 15 years old, diagnosed at 8 years old.
"Before I had diabetes, I was free and could eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Today, I have to think about my blood sugar and eat according to my meal plan. I still lead an active life. I can do just about anything, but in my own way. Your support is critical in helping JDRF fund research towards a cure for diabetes. Join us on September 13!"
Rosalie, 11 years old, diagnosed at 5 years old.
Thanks to our campaign committee chair Sylvain S. Pageau from the Banque Laurentienne and to all our committee members for their hard work.
For more information, please contact Claude Bellemarre.
Thanks to our generous sponsors of the Laval Ride :
Montreal Ride
Friday, September 20, 2013
Place Ville Marie Plaza
The 2013 Montreal Ride will feature a disco theme, a throwback to the almost 40-year history of JDRF and a colourful way to celebrate the Ride's 10th anniversary. Over 3,700 Riders are expected at the stationary bike challenge in September. This year's objective: $1.25 million!
Special thanks to our Ride co-chairs (pictured above), Carole Chapdelaine, Senior Vice-President, Quebec and Eastern Ontario Region, Scotiabank, and Jean-François Pruneau, Chief Financial Officer, Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc. We appreciate the work of our dedicated committee members who are leaders in Montreal's business community.
Message from Laurence, our youth ambassador
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" Having lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of one, it's as though I was born with it. I have learned to manage it, but I don't know what it's like to live without it. If I take a break from managing diabetes, I pay for it. My fondest wish is to wake up one morning without diabetes so I could live a normal life. I hope to make this dream come true one day. To make this happen, I need as many people as possible to join us for the Ride. Register now and help make my dream come true. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. "
Laurence, 14 years old, diagnosed at age 1
For more information, please contact Claude Bellemarre.
Thanks to our generous sponsors of the Montreal Ride:
Major Partners
Other Partners
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Quebec City Ride
Friday, September 27, 2013
Centre sportif Sainte-Foy-parking area
"My name is Renaud. I am 6 years old and was diagnosed at the age of 5. I check my blood sugar before I eat and have to inject myself with insulin 5 times each day. I would love to play with my friends at their homes and be more like them, eating snacks whenever I want and not having to check my blood sugar. I don't let this get me down and I focus on my hobbies like downhill skiing, biking and soccer. Help me make my dream come true so I won't have to worry about diabetes all the time. Join us for the 2013 Ride!"
Thanks to our campaign co-chair Denis Ricard from Industrielle Alliance and to our dedicated committee members.
For more information, please contact Claude Bellemarre.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
2012 JDRF Gala
JDRF raised $542,000 at its 2012 Gala held on November 1, 2012 at the Windsor in Montreal. The event brought together 300 guests to support diabetes research. During the event, JDRF honoured Paul Lepage, President, TELUS Health. Mr. Lepage has two children living with type 1 diabetes and is a long-standing supporter of JDRF for over 15 years, particularly active in the TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes.
JDRF thanks the Victor family who made a $100,000 donation to Fund-a-Cure. Thanks to Gala host Véronique Cloutier, singer Marilou and the youth ambassadors who shared their experiences. Special thanks to our co-chairs Lori Pesner, Errold Jean (TELUS) and Derek Patterson and to all the donors, sponsors, partners and volunteers who helped make the evening a success!
Thank you to the Mireille and Murray Steinberg Family Foundation (correction to the Gala souvenir program booklet.)
Huge congratulations to the Garfinkle and Rapkowski families for the amazing job they have done with type 1 diabetes.
We wish them much continued success!!! from Linda, Irwin, Samara and David Zelniker (correction to the Gala souvenir program booklet.)
For more information, please contact Kim Lacombe.
Outreach
Bag of Hope
The Bag of Hope, sponsored by Roche Diagnostics (Accu-Chek), is a knapsack providing information to help newly diagnosed families cope with the challenges of living with diabetes. The complimentary bag includes the popular Rufus or Ruby bear, and a selection of informative brochures. Request a Bag of Hope from us or your local diabetes clinic.
Books for Families with Children and Teens Living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
At most diabetes clinics, you can pick up a free copy of two books made available by JDRF, which aim to inform and educate families about T1D. When a Child has Diabetes is written by Denis Daneman, Marcia Frank, and Kusiel Perlman. Le diabète chez l'enfant et l’adolescent is written by Louis Geoffroy and Monique Gonthier, a pediatrician at CHU Sainte-Justine.
Mentor Program
Our carefully screened mentors want to help others adjust during the emotional process of learning to live with and manage diabetes.
For more information, please contact Iraida Margineanu.
Organize a Fundraising Event
Garage sale, bake sale, golf tournament, Zumba marathon… all exciting ways to raise funds for JDRF and diabetes research. If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of those living with T1D, organize your own fundraising event. It’s fun and rewarding.
If you’re planning on hosting an event in support of JDRF, we have a new user-friendly online system ready for you! “Fundraise Your Way” is a hassle-free way to collect donations, have participants join a team or purchase tickets to an event. Plan your event in support of JDRF today. If you’re interested in learning more, please visit “Fundraise Your Way” or contact Hélène Gagnon.
Say 'Booo' to Diabetes!
For more than 11 years, elementary schools have been participating in JDRF's annual Halloween campaign, “Say Booo to Diabetes!”
For more information, contact Hélène Gagnon
Volunteer Opportunities
Whether it's the TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes, the Ride for Diabetes Research, or any other JDRF event that takes place during the year, they all require a considerable amount of volunteer help.
This help can be pre-event, working on one of many committees involving recruitment of participants, solicitation of sponsorships for items and services, or day-of event duties such as registration, route supervision, kids activities, barbecue/refreshment area, etc.
Volunteers are the backbone of JDRF and their support is truly appreciated!
For more information, please contact Ana Isabel Otero.
JDRF Montreal Contacts
Claude Bellemarre
Manager, Fundraising and Development – Montreal Ride for Diabetes Research
cbellemarre@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext. 233
Francine Bourdeau
Regional Director, JDRF Quebec Region
fbourdeau@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext. 243
Hélène Gagnon
Events Director
hgagnon@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext. 224
Cindy Hoffman
Manager, Marketing and Communications
choffman@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext. 223
Jessica Jeanne
Fundraising and Development Assistant
jjeanne@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext. 228
Kim Lacombe
Manager, Fundraising and Development – Gala and Symposium
klacombe@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext. 225
Iraida Margineanu
Fundraising and Development Coordinator
imargineanu@jdrf.ca |514.744.5537 ext. 240
Ana Isabel Otero
Fundraising and Development Coordinator
aotero@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext. 227
Isabelle Tremblay
Fundraising and Development Assistant
itremblay@jdrf.ca | 514.744.5537 ext.222
Rocio Valencia
Administrative Assistant
rvalencia@jdrf.ca|514.744.5537 ext. 221
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