more than just hockey | 2013-14 report | the canaDIens In the
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more than just hockey | 2013-14 report | the canaDIens In the
more than just hockey | 2013-14 report | THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNITY table of contents 1 A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT MONTREAL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNITY PRESENTATION 3 Vision, mission and values 4 A word from the Chairman of the Board 5 The Team and the Board of Directors RESENTATION P 33 The Canadiens in the community OMMUNITY SUPPORT C 7 The BLEU BLANC BOUGE Program 11 Hockey games at the Bell Centre for kids 13 Projects for young people throughout Quebec UNDRAISING F 15 The Foundation’s Signature Events 19 Meet the fans 21 First-rate Partnerships 23 Third party initiatives to support the Foundation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 27 Support that matters – in all forms EALTH H 35 Annual Children’s Hospital Visits 37 The Canadiens-evenko Blood Clinic 39 United against cancer 43 Hockey Talks DUCATION E 45 Canadiens@School 47 Stick with school 49 Guy Lafleur Awards of Excellence 51 Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program – FAEQ HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 53 The Canadiens Drives 54 Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie 55 Operation Santa Claus 57 The Goal is Green! Program HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT 59 Canadiens Minor Hockey Program 60 Hockey Skills Development Initiatives 61 The Provigo Canadiens Practice PRESENT IN THE COMMUNITY 63 The will to offer support in the community 67 Youppi! 69 In-kind Donation Program a word from the president The Canadiens have long been a source of inspiration, joy and pride for fans of all ages – but, more particularly, for the youngest among us. We see it in the smile of a hospitalized child as their favourite Canadiens player enters their room for a visit. We also see it in the faces of kids who enthusiastically skate on our BLEU BLANC BOUGE rinks. It’s also evident through the excitement shown by thousands of fans of every age who fill the stands to watch their team practice, as they proudly wear their Canadiens attire. These are just a few examples of the energy and positivism that reign each year when we launch our community activities and programs. The role our company plays outside the arena is one we take seriously – a commitment to contribute significantly to the welfare of the community. Our actions are driven by our ability to gather and inspire people, as well as our desire to improve the lives of those who need it most. Our programs and activities are focused on health and active healthy lifestyle, education, hockey development and well-being of the community. Through the support and generosity of all our partners and fans, the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation has, since its creation, donated more than $16 million to 560 organizations working for the well-being of underprivileged children in all regions of Quebec. Over and above its support of community groups, the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation is the driving force behind the five BLEU BLANC BOUGE community rinks to the delight of young people in the boroughs of VilleraySt-Michel-Parc-Extension, Montreal North, Verdun, LaSalle and Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Furthermore, our players and their spouses, as well as our hockey personnel, ambassadors, Alumni and all of our employees contributed, by their participation and generosity, to the success of hundreds of initiatives that aim to improve the lives of vulnerable children and community groups who provide for them, to encourage those who wish to learn and play the game of hockey, and to offer the entire community our sincere and loyal support. Proud of our accomplishments, but aware of the pressing needs in our community, we intend to continue our community initiatives with an increased sense of sensitivity and generosity, inspired by the commitment shown by our heroes and the unwavering support of our fans and partners. Geoff Molson Owner, President and Chief Executive Officer Club de hockey Canadien MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — presentation 1 VISION, MISSION & VALUES The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation is determined to provide a better and healthier future for children in need. Since its inception in August 2000, the Foundation has donated close to $17 million to 560 charitable endeavors throughout the province of Quebec working for the well-being of underprivileged children. The Foundation fulfills its mandate in two ways: first, through a unique flagship project – the BLEU BLANC BOUGE program - which consists of building community refrigerated and multisport rinks; secondly by providing financial support to organizations whose projects and programs enable children to adopt healthy lifestyles by being more active and eating better. OUR VISION Provide a better and healthier future for disadvantaged children all across Quebec. OUR MISSION By uniting the members of the great Canadiens family and by teaming up with the community, the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation encourages the adoption and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle among disadvantaged youth from 0-17 years, through physical activity and healthy eating habits. The Foundation also encourages these kids to acquire and develop skills and abilities through educational and recreational activities. OUR VALUES Accessibility: We want to provide children in need with the same benefits as others of their age: give them the opportunity to experience the benefits of a healthy life, participate in sports and leisure activities. We want them to live unique moments and experiences that are otherwise impossible to have. Our actions are intended to ensure that their journey to a better and healthier life is free of hurdles. Teamwork: Teamwork is a priority within our organization. We encourage and favor dialogue and collaboration between the different actors working with kids, to help each other in projects and partnerships that have the well-being of youths as common goal. Extending: The needs are great and the challenges to achieve our objectives are even greater. We are ready to provide the necessary efforts to outdo ourselves. We are on the lookout for best practices, we do not hesitate to ask questions and to challenge ourselves to ensure the relevance of our actions. We are confident of achieving what may seem inaccessible and thus, improve the health and lives of youths. Commitment: Recognizing the prestige and the benefits of being under the umbrella brand of the Canadiens, we maximize our resources to improve the well-being of youth. They allow us to act as a leader and catalyst within the community, and put our energy and unconditional dedication to serving children in need. Generosity: Our actions are driven by the desire to contribute significantly to the most deprived youths. Fortunate to be part of the Canadiens family, we are grateful and wish to give back to the community that supports us with loyalty and passion. With a genuine caring for the youth, we make sure our donations have a profound impact on their lifestyle. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — presentation 3 VISION, MISSION & VALUes OUR TEAM Our small but passionate and effective team works in the common goal of helping disadvantaged children to be active and to eat healthy. We are all motivated by the desire to provide a better and healthier future for kids in need through our programs and the organizations that we support. Geneviève Paquette Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation Executive Director & Community Relations Director Patrick Mahoney Manager, Development and Programs Sara Pontbriand Coordinator, Community Relations Ryan Frank Coordinator, Fundraising and Partnerships Sylvie Nadeau Coordinator, Donations and Administration Marie-Pier Perron Coordinator, Communications and New Media The Board of Directors of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation is made of by 14 members from different business sectors. It defines and follows the objectives and guidelines of the Foundation and it supports its efforts in fundraising, selection of organizations receiving donations and planning events. Directors serve on various sub-committees based on their expertise. EXECUTIVES Pierre Boivin, O.C., Chairman President and CEO Claridge inc. Lucie Boivin, Vice Chairman Geoff Molson, Treasurer Owner, President and CEO Club de hockey Canadien, Centre Bell and evenko François-Xavier Seigneur, Secretary President, Effix Inc. MEMBERS Donald Beauchamp Vice President, Communications and Community Relations Club de hockey Canadien Éric Boyko President Stingray Gerry Frappier President and General Manager Réseau des sports RDS Michel Gagnon Executive Vice President Serdy Média Inc. Vincent Hogue Senior Vice President and Head of Private Client Services Desjardins Securities Réjean Houle President Canadiens Alumni Association Me Robert Legault Legault, Joly, Thiffault Attorneys Justin Molson Owner Club de hockey Canadien, Centre Bell and evenko Richard Nadeau Chief Financial Officer Groupe Réseau Sélection Inc. Erik Ryan Executive Vice President, Marketing, Strategy and External Relations SNC-Lavalin PATRONS Jean Béliveau O.C. Guy Lafleur Robert Sirois 10 statistics that illustrate the current situation –– Only 7% of Canadian youth are active enough1. –– 1/3 of kids drop the practice of a sport during their transition to adolescence2. –– Children from low-income families are three times more likely to have never practiced physical activities and organized sports3. –– Low-income is a factor in child obesity: a higher proportion of children living in a low-income family are overweight or obese4. –– Physical activity contributes to academic success through its benefits on self-esteem, self-control, social skills, a sense of belonging at school, better classroom behavior, better cognitive skills and a state of relaxation and attention favourable to learn5. –– A girl who does not practice sport at the age of 10 years old has only a 10% chance to be active at the age of 25 years6. –– According to youth between 10 and 17 years old, lack of time is the main factor why they don’t practice physical activity. But 32.9% of them spend an average of 5 hours or more per day playing of video games, playing or surfing on the internet, watching TV or movies7. –– A healthy diet reduces the potential risk of obesity and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer and type2 diabetes8. –– The third of children aged from 6 to 8 years old consume soft drinks, candy or chips at least once every day9. –– While 8 in 10 adults watched their parents cook every day, only about 4 in 10 parents have carried the torch and cook every night now. Therefore, children have fewer opportunities to learn to cook healthy food10. 1. Jeunes en forme Canada (2011). Ne laissons pas ces quelques pas être la source la plus importante d’activité physique de nos enfants après l’école. Bulletin de l’activité physique chez les jeunes. Consult on January 28, 2013 at http://activehealthykids. s3.amazonaws.com/reportcard2011/ahkclongformreportcardfrench.pdf 2. Lemieux, M. & Thibault, G. (2011). L’activité physique, le sport et les jeunes – Savoir et agir. Observatoire québécois du loisir, 9 (7). Consult on November 23, 2012 at https://oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca/pls/public/docs/FWG/GSC/ Publication/170/377/1765/1/45155/5/F412863849_Bulletin_Vol_9_No.7.pdf 3. Ifedi, F. (2008). La participation sportive au Canada - 2005. Ottawa : Division de la Culture, tourisme et centre de la statistique de l’éducation, Statistique Canada. Consult on January 28, 2013 at www.sportsofficials.ca/UserFiles/File/sitePdfs/81-595MIF2008060.pdf 4. Université Laval (2014). Chaire de recherche sur l’obésité. Consult on April 7, 2014 at http://obesite.ulaval.ca/obesite/enfant/etiologie.php 5. Québec en forme (2014). Pour que les jeunes soient physiquement actifs tous les jours. Repéré le 7 avril 2014 à http://www.quebecenforme.org/media/114831/60_minutes.pdf 6. Égale Action (2004). Publications - Statistiques. Consult on September 13, 2012 at www.egaleaction.com/index_publication.htm 7. Québec en forme (2014). Pour que les jeunes soient physiquement actifs tous les jours. Consult on April 7, 2014 at http://www.quebecenforme.org/media/114831/60_minutes.pdf 8. Santé Canada (2012). La saine alimentation après l’école. Consult on March 15, 2013 at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/alt_formats/pdf/pubs/nutrition/heas-saae/heas-saae-fra.pdf 9. de la statistique du Québec (2005). Faits saillants de l’Enquête sociale et de santé auprès des enfants et des adolescents québécois 1999 (ESSEA), volet nutrition. Quoi de neuf à Santé Québec?, 18 (1). Consult on March 21, 2013 at www.stat.gouv.qc.ca/ publications/sante/pdf-bulletins/sante_vol18_no1.pdf 10. Coalition québécoise sur la problématique du poids (2013). Un trio de recommandations pour permettre aux jeunes de développer leurs compétences alimentaires et culinaires à l’école. Consult on April 7, 2014 at http://www.cqpp.qc.ca/documents/file/2013/Triorecommandations-competences-alimentaires-culinaires-ecole_2013-04.pdf a word from the chairman of the board The mission statement of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation proudly mirrors the spirit of the hockey Club. We mobilize the resources of this outstanding organization and work with the community to offer a brighter future and good health to children in need. Our efforts are motivated by our firm desire to be a leader in the field and to have a significant and longstanding impact on the lives of these young people. Our actions serve to underline the commitment that we have collectively undertaken to positively contribute to their health and well-being. Since its inception in August 2000, the Foundation has donated more than $16 million to charitable organizations supporting the well-being of some of the most vulnerable kids across the province of Quebec. Our primary goal is to promote healthy lifestyles among young people by offering different ways to be physically active and adopt healthy eating habits. With the implementation of BLEU BLANC BOUGE program in 2009, we responded to the crying need for quality sports facilities for disavantaged neighborhoods, allowing thousands of children and their families to know the benefits of a active lifestyle. Already, five outdoor, refrigerated and multisport rinks have become places of pride and gathering for the communities of St-Michel, Montreal North, Verdun, LaSalle and Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. The Foundation is now working to deploy this program outside of the Island of Montreal with the construction of a BLEU BLANC BOUGE rink in Longueuil. Beyond these infrastructures, the Foundation continues to support the efforts of hundreds of organizations throughout the four corners of Quebec that work with youth and offer programs that embrace ahealthy lifestyle. We are very proud to be working together with the community and sharing one important goal: the well-being of underprivileged children. But we are not alone. We are supported by the generosity of exceptional partners, dedicated donors and committed volunteers – all of whom help in allowing the Foundation to raise the funds necessary and to meet our objectives that, in turn, allow us to meet increasing demands for help. On behalf of the Board of Directors, but, most importantly, on the behalf of all the children who benefit from the help of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, we thank all those who support us in our efforts and progress. As you know, generosity is at the very heart of all non-profit, community work, and it is in this spirit that the Foundation wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude for your support. Pierre Boivin O.C. Chairman of the Board MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — presentation 5 COMMUNITY SUPPORT THE BLEU BLANC BOUGE PROGRAM In 2008, the Foundation launched its flagship project with the objective of constructing outdoor, refrigerated and multisport rinks. For the past 5 years, the Foundation has invested half of its funds in the implementation of its BLEU BLANC BOUGE program, which represents an investment of over $1.4 million per rink. By providing leadership for this initiative, the Foundation ensures the realization of this unifying project according to defined criteria and in line with its goals. The success of the BLEU BLANC BOUGE program lies in the mobilization and commitment of stakeholders from different sectors: contractors, community consultation committees, schools, unions’ volunteers, people from the corporate world and all the boroughs involved in this project. The Foundation is proud to partner with them in creating and maintaining a unique program of its kind, that contributes to the quality of life and health of thousands of children. To date, five BLEU BLANC BOUGE rinks have become active gathering places of pride for communities in the following boroughs: Helping disadvantaged youth to be active The Foundation responds to the crying need for quality sports infrastructures for disadvantaged neighborhoods, allowing thousands of children and their families to benefit from an active lifestyle. This program supports the efforts of local organizations and is part of a concerted strategy to help children in these areas. It primarily aims to develop healthy lifestyles among youth of the neighborhoods where they live. Elementary and secondary schools are the first to hold a variety of supervised activities. Program committees of each borough also make facilities available for citizens. Our sixth rink will be built in Longueuil in the Lionel-Groulx Park and is scheduled to open in winter 2015. Quality community rinks year-round Built according to NHL standards, the infrastructure provides the necessary versatility for the practice of other sports according to the time of year. Predominantly used for ice hockey from November to mid-March, the rinks become an ideal playground for disciplines such as basketball (4 nets are donated and installed by the Foundation), soccer, ball hockey and other types of games during the spring, summer and fall months. –– Villeray-St-Michel-Parc-Extension –– Montreal-Nord –– Verdun –– LaSalle –– Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce THE BLEU BLANC BOUGE RINKS IN NUMBERS –– Since the opening of the first rink, more than 200,000 people were active on them with their family and friends. –– Over 50,000 children have been active on a rink during activities organized by a school or a community organisation. –– The implementation of this infrastructure has already helped provide nearly 30,000 hours of free access to high quality sports equipment for the children and citizens of the neighborhoods where they are located. –– The St-Michel rink served as a tool of integration for 50 new immigrants this winter with a family activity organized by the Carrefour d’aide aux nouveaux immigrants. –– The number of hours booked by community organizations in Montreal North doubled last winter. –– The number of hours booked by the Notre-Dame-deGrâce schools increased from 18 hours to 79 hours. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — COMMUNIT Y SUPPORT 7 THE BLEU BLANC BOUGE PROGRAM partners mobilized for the cause To have the greatest impact, it was essential that the locations of each of the rinks would be carefully selected. For this purpose, the Foundation hs been working since 2007 in partnership with Québec en Forme to improve the health of children living in disadvantaged areas. Québec en Forme is the principal advisor to the Foundation flagship project in the selection of the environment and community partners, as well as the development of effective activation and measuring program impact. BLEU BLANC BOUGE in action: one stride at a time Dedicated to encouraging a healthy physical lifestyle among children, the Foundation has further introduced its BLEU BLANC BOUGE in action program for kids who live in the neighbourhoods where the rinks have been built. The Foundation provides leadership for this initiative, which gives elementary school children a chance to embrace ice skating activities in a supervised framework that fosters a healthy lifestyle, socialization and teamwork – all offered in a safe environment. The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation teamed up with Hockey Canada, Hockey Québec and kinesiology students from Université de Montréal to launch ice skating clinics for first- and second-grade students in areas where the BLEU BLANC BOUGE rinks were built. Close to 200 kids benefit from these 6-week clinics each winter. All rinks are well equipped with skates, helmets and hockey sticks available for every participant. GOOD WORDS from TEACHERS When we arrived at the rink, the staff was waiting for us with a smile and all the well-prepared equipment. Every Monday, students were eager to go to the rink and play games with the coaches. Learning with all kind of games motivated the students. It was remarkable to see how students were improving. Out of the 16 students in my class, 10 had never set foot a skate before. It was a pleasure working with you!” Jessica Therrien Teacher at Chanoine-Joseph-Théorêt School in Verdun A quick note to say thank you for the unforgettable experience of these six weeks for our youth. The students told their friends about their exploits on the ice. Some parents even bought skates for their kids and others began attending outdoor rinks. This is to tell you how much this project has had an impact on our students.” Madeleine Coderre Teacher at Sainte-Catherine-Labouré School in LaSalle It was beyond our expectations! It was very well structured, well organized, the coaches knew their way with the kids. For many, it was the first time in their lives they put on skates. Congratulations to your team!” Isabelle Doucet Vice-principal at Sainte-Catherine-Labouré School in LaSalle MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — COMMUNIT Y SUPPORT 9 COMMUNITY SUPPORT HOCKEY GAMES AT THE BELL CENTRE FOR KIDS HOCKEY GAMES AT THE BELL CENTRE FOR KIDS Aiming to provide the most needy children with opportunities to live dreamlike moments, the Foundation was pleased to count on the generosity of Canadiens captain Brian Gionta. Upon his arrival in Montreal in 2009, he teamed up with the Foundation to provide sick and underprivileged children with an opportunity to attend a Canadiens game in a private suite adapted to their needs. During the past season, some 350 kids enjoyed a memorable evening and forgot about their hardships for a few hours. For most of the invitations, the Foundation works closely with various community organizations to select children who could benefit from an evening of hockey at the Bell Centre. The Foundation also responds to individual requests for kids to fulfill a dream at a time in their lives that may be very difficult. Throughout the 2013-14 season the Foundation hosted children supported by the following organizations: –– Centre communautaire Bon courage –– Centre jeunesse de Québec –– Centre jeunesse Lanaudière –– Centre jeunesse Laurentides –– Centres jeunesse de Montréal –– Children’s Wish –– CHU Sainte-Justine –– CHU Sherbrooke –– CHUL Mère Enfant –– École du Touret –– École Peter Hall –– École St-Joseph de St-Jérôme –– Fondation les petits trésors –– Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs de St-Hyacinthe –– Groupe inuit –– Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants –– Hôpital Shriners pour enfants –– Make a Wish - Suisse –– Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain –– Société de la leucémie et du lymphome –– Table de concertation jeunesse Bordeaux-Cartierville –– Toujours Ensemble –– Tyndale Community Center GAME ON KIDS! Canadiens game ticketholders who wish to generously support the Foundation can do so through the Game on kids! program. By donating their tickets to games they cannot attend, Canadiens ticketholders can give back to the community in a distinctive way, thus allowing sick and underprivileged children to experience a Canadiens game at the Bell Centre. Several Canadiens players and their spouses participate each year in this program. As part of this program, the Foundation gave 317 tickets to the following charitable endeavours: –– Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud –– Club des petits déjeuners –– Jeunesse au Soleil –– Grands Frères, Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal –– Patro Le Prévost –– Toujours ensemble –– Tyndale St-Georges TESTIMONIAL I never had such good tickets. We were 10 rows from the ice. I was so excited that Bradley understood how lucky we were. For a boy who is not super expressive, he surprised me and he was smiling all night. He made jokes, we laughed so hard. I have had trouble creating an authentic bond with him, but this is now a thing of the past! I can’t describe how it has changed our relationship, and how we had fun! Bradley, who knew nothing about hockey, is now a supporter!” Simon Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal HOW YOU CAN HELP! To donate tickets, contact the Foundation by email at fondation@canadiens. com at least 72 hours before the game by typing GAME ON KIDS in the subject of your email. Season ticket holders can also donate their tickets via their online account by clicking “Give tickets to the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation”. You will receive a tax receipt for the value of the tickets. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — COMMUNIT Y SUPPORT 11 COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROJECTS FOR YOUTH THROUGHOUT QUEBEC PROJECTS FOR YOUTH THROUGHOUT QUEBEC The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation provides help and support to children in need. But it also offers financial assistance to numerous community organizations that wish to launch projects that meet the Foundation’s objectives. The Foundation emphasizes the implementation of a healthy and active lifestyle among youth through educational and recreational activities. The Foundation supports groups that work with underprivileged kids aged 0 to 17. Through the help of the Foundation, organizations can purchase sports and recreational equipment and material. The funds are also used to finance summer camps, purchase kitchen supplies to initiate healthy eating habits, and provide educational programs aimed at encouraging personal growth through learning. Since its inception, the Foundation has financially supported 560 charitable organizations throughout Quebec. Last season alone, the following groups benefited from the Foundation’s contributions for a total of $872,000: –– Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’Île –– Adaptavie –– Association sportive et communautaire Centre-Sud –– Bouffe-Action de Rosemont –– Camp Bosco –– Camp Cosmos / Inner City Summer Camp –– Centre communautaire Bon Courage de Place St-Benoit –– Centre communautaire de loisirs Ste-Catherine d’Alexandrie –– Centre Mariebourg / Institut Pacifique –– Clowns sans Frontières –– Colonie Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc –– Commission scolaire Rouyn-Noranda / École d’Iberville –– Cuisines collectives Saint-Roch –– Défi Famille Matawinie –– École René-Saint-Pierre –– Fédération GymnO du Québec / Laurentides –– Fondation de la Maison Théâtre –– Fondation de l’École-des-Cœurs-Vaillants –– Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Montréal –– Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Québec –– Fondation du CSSS Jeanne-Mance –– Fondation Esprit de Corps –– Fondation MAB -Mackay –– Fondation Père Sablon –– Fondation Sault St-Louis/École Jardin-des-St-Anges –– Grands Frères, Grandes Sœurs Trois-Rivières –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Hockey Ministries International Intègr’action Jeunesse Jeunes musiciens du monde La Boussole La Fondation de l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants La Maison d’Aurore La Maison des jeunes Par la Grand’Porte La Parentèle de Laval La Place des Enfants La Ressource d’aide aux personnes handicapées Le Pignon Bleu Le Projet Harmonie Les Grands Amis de Rimouski Maison des jeunes de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Maison des jeunes L’Antidote de Duberger Mon Resto St-Michel Montreal Children’s Library Motivaction Jeunesse Mouvement Jeunesse Montréal-Nord Oxy-Jeunes Parasport Québec/AQSFR Partageons l’espoir Patro Charlesbourg Pavillon d’éducation communautaire Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Regroupement Acti-Famille Repère, relation d’entraide Centre Marigot Répit Jeunesse Répit-Loisirs-Autonomie Sentier Urbain Station Familles Trevor Williams Kids Foundation Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre YMCA du Québec - St-Laurent YMCA du Québec - NDG MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — COMMUNIT Y SUPPORT 13 FUNDRAISING THE FOUNDATION’S SIGNATURE EVENTS The Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament The Montreal Canadiens’ golf tournament is a much-anticipated occasion for members of the Habs’ glorious family to connect with collaborators and partners, hang out with clients and friends, while enjoying a fun day of golf on the greens before the hockey season gets under way. This is also a major fundraising event for the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation which generates substantial financial support. These funds are what allow the Foundation to reach its objectives and continue to answer the growing needs of underprivileged children. Since the year 2000, the Foundation has raised a total of more than $4.3 million through its annual golf tournament. The event’s sponsors and participants are known for their tremendous generosity, as each year they continue to give for a good cause. And in the end, hundreds of organizations and thousands of kids in need have reaped the rewards. On September 3, 2013, it was sunny at the Laval-sur-le-Lac Golf Club and the Foundation’s 38th annual tournament raised $508,101. The success of this event is the result of collaboration and exemplary support of partners, donors, members of the organization and volunteers. Partners and sponsors of the 2013 golf tournament MD –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Air Canada Agropur Signature American Express Assante CSG Broderie International D. English Diageo Rafraîchissements Coca-Cola Enterprise Ernst & Young Eska Frito Lay Canada Gestion LKD Groupe Corlab –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Hockey Experts LG Electronics Canada Inc. Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc. Location Beaudry MasterCard Canada Nespresso Oakley Canada Société de transport de Montréal Stikeman Elliott Financière Sun Life Tapis National Treasury Wines Under Armour street hockey tournament - “together for the kids” The third edition of the street hockey tournament “Together for the kids” to benefit the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and YM-YWHA was held on May 25. Thanks to the big-heartedness of participants and a large number of partners who stood together, $244,000 has been raised through this event. This year, defenseman P.K. Subban has been involved in the tournament by sponsoring five youth teams from the BLEU BLANC BOUGE neighborhoods. Several former Canadiens players, including Patrice Brisebois, honorary chairman of the tournament, Chris Nilan, Gilbert Delorme and Mathieu Dandenault took part in a friendly match in the afternoon. The street hockey tournament was an opportunity for more than 300 people, young and old, to showcase their talent as ball-hockey players. For more information on the Hockey de rue tournament, visit the event website: hockeyderue.com MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — FUNDRAISING 15 THE FOUNDATION’S SIGNATURE EVENTS The Foundation’s Radio-Telethon On March 12, 2014, the Foundation invited Canadiens fans and the public to participate in its 5th annual Radio-Telethon. Thanks to the invaluable support and participation of broadcasters RDS, TSN, 98.5 FM and TSN Radio, along with Activis, Bell, Desjardins and La Presse+, the event is an opportunity to raise funds but also to communicate the mission and accomplishments of the Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of supporters who have joined the cause, the Radio-Telethon has raised more than $130,000. In the late afternoon, hosts of RDS and TSN as well as their radio station peers at 98.5 FM and TSN Radio invited the public to make donations to the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation. At 5 p.m., several Canadiens Alumni, Habs spouses, other members of the Canadiens organization, as well as friends of the Foundation – including Billy Tellier, Étienne Dano, Korine Côté and Sylvie Bernier joined forces with the volunteer team to man the phones and collect donations until the end of the game between the Habs and the Boston Bruins. During the game’s second period, Foundation volunteers participated in a special fundraising initiative, with colourful buckets being filled by generous fans at the Bell Centre. Throughout the night, members of the Canadiens family, and representatives of organizations that have benefited from the support of the Foundation, participated in various on-air programs live from the Bell Centre. Presenting Partners Collaborators TESTIMONIAL The Foundation invited kids from organizations they support in their suite during his Radio-Telethon. Here is one of several touching testimonies from the evening: Once again, you made a 12 year old boy so incredibly happy. We met new friends in the suite and all the kids had a great time together. Youppi spent quality time with each kid, hugged them constantly and on our way home Greg was clutching the signed card as if it was a million dollar bill. Over and over he said “that was so nice of him to give me this”. I came away with this thought - this is why I do what I do. The Montreal Canadiens organization does their community initiative better than anyone and you make every child you touch feel so special. Everything they do has class, caring and kindness written all over it. I am so grateful for your continued support, guidance and opportunities and hope that we get to work together forever.” Susan McKinnon Bell Director, Fund Development at Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre. The Radio-Telethon in numbers –– More than 150 volunteers teamed up to make the Radio-Telethon a success. –– 546 people made a $10 donation by texting HABS to 45678. –– 526 telephone calls were received by our celebrities. –– More than 120 buckets were used to collect $14,000 during the second period. –– More than 1,200 people donated $50 or more. Their reward: receiving photos of Brendan Gallagher, Carey Price and Guy Lafleur. TEXT DONATIONS Did you know it is possible to send a $10 donation via text message at any time? It’s simple: just text HABS to 45678. This is an easy way to donate during the Radio-Telethon. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — FUNDRAISING 17 FUNDRAISING MEET THE FANS The Foundation is fortunate to have a great visibility during the Canadiens games at the Bell Centre. It seizes every opportunity offered to go and meet the fans. The Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club is privileged to have the most loyal fans in the world of sport. The support shown by these fans is exemplified by their generosity from the very first puck drop at the start of the season, throughout the season, at each home game. This year, thanks to the excellent performance of the team, the Foundation was able to benefit from additional home games in the playoffs to gain support. Season ticket holders Last season, the annual campaign among season ticket holders collected $60,945 for the construction of the sixth BLEU BLANC BOUGE rink in Longueuil. Lottery During each Canadiens games at the Bell Centre, volunteers walk around the building to sell lottery tickets for $2 each. The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation lottery offers fans the opportunity to win a $2,000 prize at the end of each home game. Through the sale of lottery tickets, more than $294,300 was collected during the 2013-14 season. Zamboni Ride and message on the scoreboard Wishing to please a child or loved one, some prefer to make a donation to the Foundation allowing a child to enjoy a ride aboard the Bell Centre Zambonis or to display birthday greetings on the giant HD scoreboard. These initiatives helped collect a total of $16,450. Silent auctions Collectors and sports fans can still get their hands on unique items by bidding on our silent auctions during the Canadiens games at the Bell Centre. Silent auctions raised $257,470 last year. Special promotions The Foundation is always looking for creative ideas to raise money and appeal to Habs fans. There were three sales of mystery pucks during the last season. Sold for $25, these pucks are all signed by a Canadiens player. The buyer does not know the identity of the player before making the purchase. For Valentine’s Day, the Foundation has called on the players’ spouses to create a favorite items basket for each player. The baskets were auctioned at the Foundation kiosk and on its Facebook page. As part of the playoffs in 2014, the Foundation has undertaken various initiatives to raise funds, including a text message contest as well as blind auctions. Together those promotions raised over than $47,000. to know all about our promotions of the year : Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and check our website regularly. You would like your child to enjoy a Zamboni ride or you want to send your best wishes to a loved one on the Bell Centre giant HD scoreboard? Make your reservation online on the Foundation website. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — FUNDRAISING 19 FUNDRAISING FIRST-RATE PARTNERSHIPS When it comes to reaching its goals, the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation can count on outstanding corporate partners – first-rate allies who play a big role in helping children in need through their financial contributions, year after year. Generosity is the basis of charity work, and it is in this spirit that these companies are proud to provide more meaningful support to the Foundation and we are very grateful for their loyal commitment. Desjardins: 12 years of dedication In May 2014, Desjardins Securities presented a cheque for $410,522 to the Foundation on behalf of its employees. This amount was a result of the annual “Working for the kids” fundraising Campaign, in which investment advisers donate their commissions from a day to help children in need. Thanks to this generous gift, Desjardins Securities brought its total employee donation amount for the Foundation to more than $3.9 million over the last 12 years. The partnership between the Foundation and Desjardins Securities demonstrates that teamwork among Desjardins management and employees can go a long way to helping children in need. Their generosity and dedication play a definitive role in allowing the Foundation to attain its objectives. Rio Tinto Alcan The seventh annual Rio Tinto Alcan Benefit Evening took place in March 2014 with proceeds going to the Foundation. The event was held at Rio Tinto Alcan’s corporate headquarters, which once served as a Christian congregation dating back to 1906. The evening featured charming highlights, including a silent and live auction, a mystery caps and pucks sale and performances by the talented Florence K! Several players and members of the Canadiens organization were on hand for the occasion, including Pierre Boivin, Michel Lacroix, Réjean Houle, Guy Lafleur, Sergio Momesso, Mathieu Darche, Brendan Gallagher, Carey Price, Peter Budaj, Jarred Tinordi and P.K. Subban. Ford: a perfect match! The third Annual Charity Ford Hockey game in collaboration with CKOI was held at the Bell Centre on April 6, 2014. Two teams made of Quebec prominent celebrities from different backgrounds competed in a friendly match. The event, organized in collaboration with evenko raised $145,000 for the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and attracted an audience of 13,000 fans. They came to watch two teams battle it out for bragging rights – Team Mario Tremblay, captained by Louis Morissette, against Team Carl Marotte, captained by Patrice Bélanger. Ford dealerships from across the province, as well as Ford of Canada generously contributed to the cause. On their side, CKOI was a great partner for the animation and the promotion of the game, as well as for the recruitment of numerous personalities, who happily suited up. Emballages Marcan: a healthy wrap-up Emballages Marcan teamed up with Metro and Super C to encourage the public to purchase specific fruits and vegetables like oranges and onions to help children in need. For each packaged item sold in stores, five cents was donated to the Foundation. Customers who made these purchases were eligible to participate in a contest, with gifts that included tickets to Habs games in a suite, autographed items and the ultimate of all prizes – a chance to appear in the official Canadiens team photo. Thanks to the success of this initiative, over $550,000 was donated by Emballages Marcan to the Foundation over the past nine years. Presided by Jacynthe Côté, CEO of Rio Tinto Alcan, along with Pierre Boivin, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Foundation, the evening saw $200,000 in proceeds raised for the Foundation – bringing Rio Tinto Alcan’s total contribution over the past six years to $1.5 million. The partnership between the Foundation and Rio Tinto Alcan demonstrates again the strong ties and dedication that Quebec companies have with the goals of the Foundation. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — FUNDRAISING 21 FUNDRAISING THIRD PARTY INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION More and more, the Foundation is pleased to be able to count on the support of the team’s many fans, friends and youth groups, who organize original and varied fundraising events every year. Golf Tournaments In 2013, Michel Therrien created his own golf tournament. In the first year, the tournament raised nearly $95,000. With this success, he decided to repeat the experience this year at Le Mirage Golf Club. For the occasion several of his players were on hand, including P.K. Subban, Lars Eller, David Desharnais, Michael Bournival, Brandon Prust, Francis Bouillon and the newcomer Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau. Kristopher Letang, Pascal Dupuis and Marc-André Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins, several other NHL players, as well as Mario Lemieux, Jacques Demers, Stéphane Richer and Patrick Roy all took part in this second highly successful edition. Like this annual event, profits from several annual golf tournaments are donated to the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation to support its efforts towards children in need. Companies and organizations such as Cage aux Sports, National Bank of Canada, Vergers Leahy, APCHQ Montréal and Regroupement des composites du Québec gathered together more than $50,000 with foursomes, sponsorships, auction and draws. All sorts of events Events in support of the Foundation are varied and allow people from all walks of life to help children by participating in initiatives they like. Last fall, the television show “Battle of the Blades” recruited Mathieu Dandenault to team up with Marie-France Dubreuil for their fourth edition. After several numbers as touching as they could be funny, the duo climbed into third place, winning $15,000 respectively for the cause of their choice. Mathieu Dandenault chose to donate the amount to the Foundation. Q a I would like to organize a fundraising event for the Foundation. How do I get started? The Foundation is pleased to support individuals’ efforts to raise funds on its behalf. Please email the Foundation at [email protected] and write FUNDRAISING in the email’s subject tag line. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — FUNDRAISING 23 THIRD PARTY INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION Last spring, students of the Sports Management and Marketing program at Champlain College organized the sixth Champlain Cup featuring flag football, soccer, hockey and ultimate frisbee competitions. The tournaments were a huge success. Participants had a great time and a record amount of $7,655 was given to the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation. This graduation project allows students to organize sports events from A to Z and familiarize themselves with the research of sponsorships. On August 16, 2014, as many as 15,000 courageous runners participated in The Color Run at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Notre-Dame Island in Montreal. This unique race has generated unprecedented interest in each host city where it was introduced. The Color Run race celebrates health, joy and local features while bringing members of the community to create a colourful path of five kilometers. As it does in all the host cities, The Color Run donated a portion of the profits from the event to a local cause, the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation. Through this partnership, the Foundation invited twenty kids from the Circuit Program from the Sainte-Justine Hospital as well as a dozen kids from Montreal youth centers. Companies, groups and individuals who organized a fundraiser to benefit the Foundation in 2013-14: –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Académie hébraïque de Montréal Académie Ste-Thérèse Aeroplan Anciens de LaSalle APCHQ Montréal métropolitain Banque Nationale Cage aux Sports CBRE Limitée Clublink – Classique des célébrités d’Yvan Cournoyer CN – Défi CN des Grandes Étoiles du hockey Collège Champlain Créations pour le dire École secondaire Herzliah École secondaire Loyola Fondation Richelieu de St-Bruno Groupe Investors Hockey Brotherhood Hockey Inside Out Summit James David – Maison hantée Jean-Bernard Marchand Juste pour rire Lakeshore PeeWee C Jaguars Les Vergers Leahy Luc Grenier – Journée des miracles Maxxam Analytique Montréal en lumière MontrealRacing.com Ovation Médias – Invitation Michel Therrien RDS – Chanson des Séries et CD de Noël d’André Roy Reebok CCM Regroupement des composites du Québec SportsChirps.com Telus The Color Run MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — FUNDRAISING 25 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SUPPORT THAT MATTERS – IN ALL ITS FORMS The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation is able to meet its goals and objectives because it is supported by various corporations and many individuals who each contribute in their own way to the success of the Foundation’s initiatives. It is because of these donations to the Foundation that thousands of children now have the opportunity to play a sport, attend a camp, learn the basics of proper nutrition and develop skills and talents that will help them throughout their lives. The Foundation warmly thanks all of those who have shown their support. $250,000 and more –– Valeurs mobilières Desjardins $100,000 and more –– Ford –– Rio Tinto Alcan $20,000 and more –– Association des concessionaires Ford du Québec –– Emballages Marcan Inc. –– Gionta, Brian –– RBC Marchés des Capitaux $10,000 and more –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Analytique Maxxam Banque Nationale du Canada BCF Avocats d’affaires Bell Canada Caisse de bienfaisance des employés et retraités du CN Fondation CHUS Les Vergers Leahy Molson Coors Canada RDS Services Financiers Groupe Investors Inc. $5,000 and more –– Aeroplan Canada Inc. –– Avenue Capital Markets –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Bombardier Cadillac Fairview Ltée CN Conception Habitat 2000 Inc. Delmar International Inc. Financière SunLife Québec Fondation McCarthy Tétrault Fondation Richelieu St-Bruno Gestion d’actifs du Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ Groupe Robitaille HATCH Heller, Keith Imprimerie ANLM Printing Inc. Lacasse, Pierre Landry, Jacques Lassonde Inc. Lefaivre Labrèche Gagné Les Agences Réal Demers Inc. Les Importations Champ Location Solotech Marché Public 440 Ltée Optimal Payments SNC-Lavalin Standard Life Stevenson, David TNG Corporation $1,000 and more –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– ABB AIM Holding LP Anjinnov Construction Aon Reed Stenhouse Armand, Anik Arsenault, Jimmy Association Hockey Brotherhood Avicor Construction Bechtel Canada Co. –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Bee-Clean Services d’entretien Bell (RDS) Bell Canada, Marchés Affaires Bino, Mario Blakes BMO Groupe Financier Boily, Philippe Boisvert, Jean Bolduc, Jonathan Bonenfant, Nathalie Bonenfant, Hugo Boston Consulting Group Boulet, Larry Bouthillette-Parizeau Ass. Bray, Martin Brisson, Michel Brossard, Jean-Sébastien Brossard, Jean-François Brunelle, Alexandre CAE Canderel Management Inc. Cartwright, Meredith Cegertec Worley Parsons Champlain Regional College Champoux, J.F. Charron, Luc Chartier, Daniel CIBC Children’s Foundation Clobracon Construction Inc. Cogeco Diffusion Collin, André Constructions Jaly Inc. Corporation Fiera Capital Cossette Communication David, Luc Décor Expert Expo Devimco Immobilier Inc. Domra Construction Inc. Équipe, Cyr Équipe Roy Proulx MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 27 SUPPORT THAT MATTERS – IN ALL ITS FORMS –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Eska evenko Fagouet, Gérard Fedex Corporation Fednav International Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Fidelity Investments Financière Banque Nationale Fondation Canadian Tire-Bon départ Fortin, Frédéric Gagnon, Raymonde Gagnon, René GDI Services Immeubles GENIVAR Gestion A.B. Bonneville Inc. Girard, Jean-François Goulet, Sylvain Groupe Axxys Groupe Canam Groupe Deschênes Groupe François Têtu Groupe Louis Turcotte Inc. (Rona) Groupe Prodem Guillot, Stéphane Heller, Mark Hogue, Vincent Houtart, Maxime IBM Intact Assurance Kingsway Vrac KPMG La Presse Laboratoire Choisy Lacasse, François Lagacé, Luc Langlois, Martin L’Aréna des Canadiens Lavery, de Billy Lavoie, Stéphane Leblanc, Marc Lemieux, David Le YQB Club Les Anciens de LaSalle Les Constructions Jaly inc. Les Grands Jardins de Laval Loblaws Inc. Logistec Corporation Madore, Steve Maheux, Nathalie Marcoux, François Martineau, Stéphane TESTIMONIAL Volunteering for the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation was the beginning of a love story between me and the cause. Giving time to help children, it’s so rewarding and it is a cause I really love. The 2013-14 season has had its share of excitement and I had the chance to witness it all. These are memories that will remain in my memory for long time.” Jessica –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Mathieu, Guy McKinsey & Company Canada Melmat Sales & Distribution Miranda Manadement Inc. Moreau, Stéphan Natale, Antoine Nguyen, Jon Norton Rose Canada LLP Ouellet, Daniel Papineau, Luc Parent, Serge Placements ND Bakos Inc. PR Desjardins Construction Primeau, Léonard Proulx, François Racine, Hugo Rafraîchissements Coca-Cola RBC Banque Royale Renaud, Arthur Restaurant Grinder Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Roche Ltée Group Conseil San Juan Martin, Javier Sanscartier, Pierre SAQ Seigneur, François-Xavier Serli, Hugo Société Commandite Services S&E Sophie Tétreault Architects St-Hilaire, Sébastien TG Béco Limitée Théberge, Ghislain The Buck Weavers Corp Thibeault, Evans Transport J.C. Germain Trépanier, Michel Trialto Wine Group Ltd. TVA Productions II Inc. Universal Surveillance System Viateur Goyet & Fils Inc Vinet, Fabrice Viron, John Woodbridge Company Ltd. $500 and more –– 2005 North Toronto Select –– Archange Informatique –– Association des directrices et des directeurs généraux de caisses Desjardins –– Barrette, Alain –– Barrière, Patrick –– Barry, Ronald –– Bassett-Walker, Victoria –– Beauchamp, Jean –– Bédard, Gaston –– Bédard, Michel –– Bergeron, Gilles –– Binette, Johanne –– Bourdeau, Luc –– Brennan, Stéphane –– Bruneau, Marc G –– Caisse Desjardins de Joliette –– Carignan, Fernand –– Carmant, Lionel –– Carsilco International Limited –– Clapp, Jeff –– Coffres Forts Martinez et Imperial –– Côté, Christian –– Da Costa, Daniel –– Desautels, Yves –– Desgagnés, Nicolas –– Deslauriers, Yvon –– Électronique Addison –– England, Thierry –– Équipe Jean Laflèche –– Équipe Pelletier –– Équipe Lagacé –– Fournier, Stéphane –– Frappier, Gérald –– Fraser, Jennifer –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Fruchet, Jean-Pierre Garon, Jacques Gazzola, James Genest, Pierre Gingras, Frederick Giroux, Mikael Goodman, Michael Groupe Schwaar-Yelle Grover, Manuj Guilbault, Pierre Guntner Jr., Michael Gustafson, Dustin Houtart, Éric Jobin, Marc Labelle, Lily Laflamme, Pierre Laflèche, Mark Lafrenière, Julie Lauzier, Marc Lee, Chris Les Entreprises d’Électricité RBL Langevin, Pier-Luc Le Groupe Pellerin Lefebvre, Yves Legault/Dupont, Julie/Éric Lepage, Dany Lessard, François Mcsween, Marie-Andrée Mercier, Gabriel Naismith, Jon Nellie Philanthrophy Foundation Olymel SEC/LP Optima Design Paradis, Christian Paré, Stéphane Passarelli, Domenic Perreault, Olivier Petrangelo, Nicola PLAY Social Committee Poirier, Raymond Poulin, François Poulin, Stéphane Regroupement des industries des composites du Québec Robidoux, Michel Robitaille, Miguel Rosenberg, Brenda Roy, Lynda Royce, Charles Sanmina-Sci Saurel, Grégory Sevigny, Michel Sirois, Robert Sport Maska Inc. St-Amour, Judith St-Aubin, Philippe Système informatique Lars Thorel, Maurice Titanium Ltée Tremblett, Fred Trudeau, Josée Turcotte, Nelson Veilleux, Mario Villeneuve, Jacques Villeneuve, Michel Wedgwood, Geoff Wermenlinger, Laurent White, Éri $200 and more –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Agouri, Robert Aliments Toussain Inc. Asselin, Matthieu Banque Laurentienne du Canada Bariatrix International Inc. Barrette, Sébastien Beau-Fab Inc. Beaudoin, Jean-Luc Bédard, Vincent Bédard, Anne –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Bégin, Daniel Belley, Marc Bennett, Andrew Bennett, David Bergeron, Christine Bertrand, Samuel Bissonnette, Jean Bissonnette, Robert Blake, Lysette Bleau, Philippe Boisvert, Isabelle Bouchard, Kenny Bouchard-Poliquin, Sébastien Cadorette, Carine Camacho, Philippe Cantin, André Caraibe orthopédiques Canada Caron, Nathalie Catania, Paolo Caya, Maurice Champagne, Pierre Charbonneau, David Charest, André Charest, Steven Charles, Gary Claridge Inc. Clinique Dentaire St-Léonard Colella, Lorenzo Collins, Lise Contant, José Cormier, Danielle Côté, Serge Coulombe, Jean-Guy Courcy, Jacques Couture, Simon Crevier, Lorraine CV International Plastics Inc. Cyr, Micheline David, Ari De Grandpré, Germain Demiger, Benoit Demolition Servipro Desaulniers, Marc Desjardins, Richard Di Cesare, Loredana Digrappa, Michael Dion, Guy Dionne, Émilie Donlan, Chris Doucet, Charles Drolet, Daniel Dupré, Marc Durand, Dominique Durand, Jonathan Elkas, Jonathan ÉquipBureau Équipe Boutin Fallis, Raymond Farina, Eddy Filion, Didier Finances et Économie du Québec Fleurent-Charlebois, Line Fluet, Caroline Fodi, Gary Foisy, Pierre Fonderie générale du Canada Forget, Pascal Fortin, Louis-Étienne Fournier, François Gagné, Josée Gardiner, Stephen Garneau, Sylvain Gauvreau, Yves Gauvreau, Chantal Gédéon, Nabil Giguère, Jean-Marie Gilbert, Martin Girard, Gilles Girard, Nathalie Gravel, Linda Grenier, André Groupe A & A inc. –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Groupe Archambault Groupe Hagerman Guay, Nicole Guilbault, André Halil, Eren P. Hall, Pierre Halley, Jean-François Hebert, Paul Hins, Stephan Holland, Larry A. Hould, Raymond Houle, André Houle, Tomi Huet Voizard, Maxime Huppé, Richard Jacques, Stéphane JJ-Logic Consulting Inc. JoBlo Media Inc. Jodoin, Clement Joes Wah Lee Joly, Clément Johnston, Douglas Joseph, Alain Juneau, Éric Kandris, Jon La Petite Bretonne Inc. Labbé, Jonathan Lacelle, Marcel Lafave, John Laflamme, David Lafontaine, Jean Claude Lafrenière, Jean Lakeshore Novice B Jaguars Lakeshore Peewee C Jaguars Lapalme, Yves Laplante, Nicole Lapointe, Laurent Laroche, Nicole Lasalle, Pierre Lauze, Gaétan Lavallée, Martin Lavigueur, Pascal Leclerc, François Lefebvre, Carole Lennox, Robert Leroux, Jean-François Lettre, Daniel Lévesque, Germain Les Aliments Da Vinci Les Carrelages Serco Les Marchés TAU Lesniak, Irwin Location Dickie Moore Loyola High School Lussier, Rodrigue Jr. Lutz, Ian MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc. Mallette, Pierre-Patrick Marchand, France Marchessault, Louis Marcil, Simon Masse, Réal Mazareanu, Stefan Mazzaferro, Michael Mercier, René Messier, Sébastien Michaud, Jean-Pierre Milgram, Joel Moore, Dickie Morse, Brian Mueller, Ralf Neault, Jacques Neri, Michael Nowlan, David NTD Apparel Inc. Otis, Gabriel Pace, Fernando Paige, Scott Papa, Adamo Paquet, Alain Paquette, Jocelyn Paquin, Sébastien –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– PEACE Peters, Keith Petite Bretonne Inc. Pietracupa, Jon Pietrobon, Bruno Plante, Réal Poirier, Richard Potvin, Denis Primeau, Jacques Racine, Pierre Rail Term Inc. Restaurant La Porte Grecque Rossy, Odette Rousseau, Jean-Pierre Roy, Nathalie Rubino, Michel Saoumaa, Walid Shatskoff, André Simoneau, Maxime Singh, Serge Solios Environnement Soucy, Gaétan St-Onge, Mathieu Stroud, Ryan Sutherland, Michael Szymanski, Michael Taillon, Alain The Vox Box Therriault, Jean-Guy Thibodeau, André Thornton, Steven Tong, Jean Tornatora, Antonio Trust Bloom Communications V.L. Service Solutions Inc. Valiquette, Frédéric Vazzoler, Louis Veillette, Alain Veillette/Pelletier, Alain C./Hugo Velan Inc. Verreault, Yannik Vezina, Francine Vinet, Daniel Zimalis, Mary TESTIMONIALS As a supervisor, you are the first to see the direct impact created by the actions of the Foundation (opening of their rinks, blood drives, visits to children’s hospitals, etc.) Seeing children smile and have fun, to see them meet some of their idols, there really is nothing better.” Mona For me, my involvement with the Foundation means that less fortunate youth have the opportunity to experience what others experience daily” Frederic This list, to the best of our knowledge, summarizes the individuals and companies who made a donation to the Foundation between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 29 SUPPORT THAT MATTERS – IN ALL ITS FORMS Donations of goods and services –– Activis –– Bell –– Cabinet de relations publiques NATIONAL –– Centre Bell –– Club de hockey Canadien –– Cogeco –– Corlab –– Desjardins –– Effix inc. –– Emballages Marcan –– Eska –– evenko –– La Presse+ –– L’Hibou –– Molson Coors –– RDS –– Rio Tinto Alcan –– TSN –– TSN Radio The people behind the success Behind every successful fundraising event is a team of people who generously donate their time, efforts and expertise. The Foundation wishes to recognize the outstanding contributions of the people who make these events possible. Committed groups –– Anciens du Collège Jean-Eudes – bénévoles hockey –– Club de curling Laval-sur-le-Lac –– Collège Champlain –– Groupe Promo Santé Laval –– Les Hôpitaux Vétérinaires Accès Vet –– Refuge d’animaux Bell’Anima –– Université de Montréal – Faculté de kinésiologie –– Université de Montréal – Faculté de médecine –– Université de Montréal – Faculté de médecine dentaire –– Université de Montréal – Faculté d’ergothérapie –– Université de Montréal – Faculté des sciences infirmières –– Université de Montréal – Faculté d’orthophonie et d’audiologie –– Université McGill – Médecine préparatoire Dedicated individuals –– Manon Barré – Coordonnatrice de la loterie de la Fondation –– Mélanie Bergeron – Stagiaire –– Diane Regnaud –– Emilie Aina –– Frédéric Abaji –– Frédéric Paquette –– Gabriel Lapierre –– George Kolokythas –– Jeanine Guindi –– Jessica Guérin –– Joanne Noiseux –– Marie Dubreucq –– Marie-Ève Dostie –– Marie-Luc Jodoin –– Mona Menassa –– Rosy El-Khoury –– Sarah Sawyer –– Sherylyne Scott –– Sylvain Deschamps –– Yanick Picard testimonial A few years ago, I witnessed a beautiful moment when Joé Juneau and his team of young Inuit hockey players who came to attend a game. When they walked in front of my team of ticket sellers, Joe stopped in front of us and explained that it was because of a donation from the Foundation if they were able to buy their hockey equipment. Then, in unison, the fifteen young players thanked us. I was very touched by this recognition.” Joanne More than 2,500 people gave of their time during various Foundation fundraising events last season. Together, these proud individuals tallied 10,315 volunteer hours. MONTRE AL CANADIENS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION — ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 31 THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNITY In addition to the programs and efforts of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, the Montreal Canadiens family is actively involved in supporting the Quebec community through various organizations. Activities that show a commitment to supporting health needs - As long as the Montreal Canadiens have been around, players who wore the jersey have supported children afflicted by a disease and their families. Touched by the challenges these families are facing, we try to bring comforting and happy moments. Programs that demonstrate a willingness to support education - With over 100 years of history, our organization builds on its achievements to encourage young Quebecers to stick with school. Discipline, dedication and determination shown by professional hockey players are values we want to teach our kids to contribute to their academic and personal development. Initiatives that affirm a willingness to develop hockey - As a professional team, the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club is committed to participate in the development of hockey and encourage the next generation of local players. Future professional hockey players are the kids who practice their favorite sport across the province and we are proud to support them throughout their journey. Finally, actions that demonstrate a willingness to contribute to well-being -The desire to help and provide support to youth, their families and people in need is at the heart of our organizational commitments. Thus, members of senior management, the players and their wives, the coaching staff, ambassadors, alumni and all staff make a point of doing things that will make a difference in the lives of others. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — presentation 33 HEALTH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL VISITS Habs legend Jean Béliveau is the leader behind the 49-year hospital visit tradition. Aware of the importance of health and the role they have in children’s imaginations, the coaching staff and all the Canadiens players were happy to visit about 350 young patients at CHU SainteJustine and the Montreal Children’s Hospital. On December 16, players were divided into two groups to meet as many children as possible and share precious moments with their young supporters. Though we sometimes feel helpless during the visit; we are greeted by strong and special children and their parents. Despite their illness, pain and hardships, they showed us their best smiles. For the organization members, emotions can run high. Some of them are parents themselves and can feel what the moms and dads deal with as their child battles illness. We do our utmost to provide some joy and encouragement to support these kids during our visit. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTH 35 HEALTH THE MONTREAL CANADIENSEVENKO BLOOD CLINIC For over 30 years, the Montreal Canadiens have invited their supporters and the public to donate blood during an annual blood donor clinic introduced by Mr. Jean Béliveau and the late Claude Mouton in 1981 to help the Red Cross, the organization responsible for the blood supply in Québec at the time. The clinic has been organized for the benefit of Héma-Quebec since 1998. Last season, the event presented on November 20, 2013 in collaboration with evenko and RDS yielded 750 blood donations, which corresponds to three-quarters of the daily needs of Héma-Quebec. The presence of the members of the organization encourages many people to come to the Bell Centre and contribute to maintaining the blood bank to meet the needs of the community. Former and actual Canadiens players, Youppi! and several evenko personalities took turns to meet and thank the donors for their generosity, in addition to signing autographs and taking photos with everyone, much to the delight of those present. A diabetes prevention program was also added this year. With the participation of the Sun Life Financial and Diabetes Quebec, a diabetic testing kiosk could allow donors to be tested in a few minutes. In recent years, the Canadiens have enjoyed the collaboration of RDS to promote and cover the event, in addition to being represented by numerous personalities who offer gifts and meet donors throughout the day. Team work that serves the community well! Héma-Québec Created in September 1998, Héma-Québec’s mission is to efficiently provide blood components, substitutes, human tissues and cord blood safe, of optimal quality and in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of all Quebecers, as well as provide and develop expertise, services and specialized and innovative products in the fields of transfusion medicine and human tissue transplantation. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTH 37 HEALTH UNITED AGAINST CANCER As a member of the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens participate annually in the Hockey Fights Cancer program, a League initiative to raise awareness and money for care and research to overcome this terrible disease. Thus, throughout the month of October 2013, actions were taken to support the efforts of the League and its teams. HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER awareness night For the occasion, the coaching staff and the leaders of Canadiens wore a lavender tie in honour of the program. A total of 53 young members of Leucan attended the game thanks to the generosity of businesses and owners of private suites at the Bell Centre, which played hosts to these children and their parents. These kids were welcomed by the players’ wives during a pre-game reception and ended the evening by meeting some Canadiens players and Youppi! after the game. The National Hockey League also highlighted this evening with a $5,000 donation to Leucan at a ceremony held in the Directors Lounge prior to the game. In addition, an online auction featured a lavender taped stick from the captain, assistant captains and starting goalie of each NHL team to raise additionnal funds for the program. Partner in this initiative since its inception, RDS offered preferred seating for some young guests. They had the opportunity to visit their studio and mobile production and call the play-by-play sequence on the air in the company of Pierre Houde. Hosts and reporters from the Réseau des sports were also present at the pre-game reception to meet all young Leucan and participate in the presentation of souvenirs. generous suite holders The organization wishes to thank the individuals and businesses that have opened their arms and welcomed children members of Leucan and their families in their suites during the game on October 26. –– Agropur –– ALBI le Géant inc. –– ALFID Services Immobiliers ltée –– Allstream –– Apotex –– Assante –– AVAYA –– Bombadier inc. –– Casino de Montréal –– Clinique de réadaptation universelle –– Courchesne Larose ltée –– FGL Sports ltée –– Fonds Dynamique –– Ganotec –– GDI Services –– GE Canada –– Industielle Alliance, Assurance et services financiers inc. –– Journal de Montréal –– La Brasserie Labatt –– La Fondation des Canadiens pour l’enfance –– Le Groupe Master limitée –– L’Oréal Canada inc. –– Molson Coors Canada –– Optimal Payments –– RDS –– Scotia Capital inc. –– SNC Lavalin inc. –– SP Holdings Canada inc. –– Stikeman Elliott –– Telus Québec –– The Gazette –– Universal Surveillance Systems THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTH 39 UNITED AGAINST CANCER MOVEMBER From November 1st to 30th, 2013, the Canadiens players and several members of the organization took part in the Movember campaign to raise awareness and funds for testicular and prostate cancer and men’s mental health. Having lost his friendly fundraising wager with the Vancouver Canucks in November 2012, the organization has been working hard this year. The presence of George Parros as captain of this team of mustaches attracted more attention to the campaign. Not only did the Montreal Canadiens team of nicknamed “Mo Habs Mo” win the duel against the Canucks, but it was the #1 fundraising team among the NHL. The 162 participants of the “Mo Habs Mo” team raised a total of $61,208, the highest amount raised by any Quebec team. their “Mo”, these men are collecting money for men’s health, particularly for prostate cancer and men’s mental health, and raise public awareness of this issue. Every November 1st, guys, clean shaven, register to Movember.com. The rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, trim, preserve and wax their mustache so it’s the most beautiful. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by looking for sponsors for their mustaches. Mo Bros effectively become walking and talking billboards during the 30 days of November. What they do and what they say help raise awareness by promoting private conversations and public discussions on this often neglected topic of men’s health. In 2013 in Canada, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas raised $32 million for the cause. Every year in November, Movember is sprouting mustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. With Testimonials Hi, just a quick note to thank you for the warm welcome given to the children of Leucan. Akim, my 13 year old son, has completely flipped! He never could have imagined such a surprise. The reception given by the kind and smiling players’ wives, the gift bag offered and the availability of alumni players and journalists. We then got on the 7th floor to meet Youppi! and the players, who despite the defeat, were smiling and very available. I hope this event will exist for many more years, so that plenty children can enjoy the magic of this evening”. Mother of a child with cancer Every year, we have the privilege of participating in the Leucan evening at the Bell Centre. Held in conjunction with the support of the NHL to fight cancer, this special day is a true inspiration to us all. All colleagues of RDS will meet young people and their parents before the start of the game in a lounge of the building, which is transformed for the occasion into an incredible party place. Happiness that emerges from children affected with the disease is absolutely touching! First, we meet them in a highly emotional context which tears in our hearts, but soon it is carried away by this wave of positive energy that pervades the lounge. We mingle with families, we chat with parents, we take pictures with them and in a second, it’s us who are raised by this privileged interaction”. Pierre Houde Sports commentator for RDS THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTH 41 HEALTH HOCKEY TALKS At the end of January 2014, the Montreal Canadiens joined the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs in the Hockey Talks program, created by the Vancouver Canucks and supported by the National Hockey League, which aims to increase awareness about mental health and effective treatment that can be used. The seven Canadian NHL teams recognize the importance of educating the public about mental health and engage a dialogue in this regard at the national level. Initially, the goal of Hockey Talks is to expose the public to this condition too often overlooked and, in so doing, help to dispel prejudices involving mental health social stigma. This stigma adds to the suffering and burdens on the people affected by mental illness. Thanks to the collaboration of the seven Canadian teams, this message can have the depth to reach citizens of all ages and from all walks of life. The Canadiens also launched their own mental health awareness initiatives on Tuesday January 28 as they took on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre. Upon the opening of the doors, players’ wives and Bell ambassadors distributed bracelets in support of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign. Honored guests of the evening, kids from the Fondation les petits trésors and some patients of the Douglas Institute had the opportunity to attend the game in a private suite. They met “Bell Let’s Talk” spokesperson Michel Mpambara and Stefie Shock as well as Josh Gorges and Guy Lafleur, spokesmen for the “Hockey speaks” campaign. Finally, in support of the cause, the Canadiens players wore the Hockey Talks logo on their helmets throughout the month of February. MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING One in five Canadians will experience problems of mental illness or mental health during their life; every Canadian will be affected by this condition indirectly through a family member, a friend or a colleague. Stigma and discrimination related to mental illness represents a significant barrier not only in terms of diagnosis and treatment, but also about social acceptance. Approximately 70% of mental health problems and mental illnesses begin in childhood or adolescence. By identifying risk factors early and using the tools and help available, we get to prevent the situation from deteriorating. Mental health and mental illness can be treated effectively. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTH 43 education the Canadiens @ school program Launched in fall 2007, Canadiens @ School is a program that provides free educational tools on the theme of hockey for teachers of the first grade through the third secondary. More than 200 educational activities, based on the curriculum criteria established by the ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec, are available on the website. Featuring the legends of the Montreal Canadiens and current players, this resource does not fail to capture the attention of students and add fun in the classroom learning. Subjects included in the programme are French, English, mathematics, arts, personal development and physical education. After seven years of existence, the program is now used in all 72 Quebec School Boards. At the end of the last school year, 10,274 teachers were enrolled in the program and had used it to educate more than 430,000 students in 2,609 elementary and secondary schools in the province. A survey of teachers confirmed that the leaflets of this program are of high quality, with a difficulty level suited to the academic curriculum, and contribute positively to the teaching of subjects. Among the most popular activities, we find in languages, illustrated stories and biographies of players, and in mathematics, statistics of players who have marked the history of the Canadiens. Parents of kids learning with the program are not left behind. On the website, they will find tools to support their children in achieving their homework and school work, as well as ideas to encourage the whole family to be active and adopt healthy life habits. Positive feedback from the teachers on the program and its impact in the classroom: I take this opportunity to thank you for giving us free range of diverse activities. This is greatly appreciated and very motivating for students, especially boys.” The web site activities have enriched my teaching.” Wow, challenges by the Montreal Canadiens! The boys aged from 4 to 9 years love it! During gym workshops, children try individual and group challenges.” The children were surprised that we were using different material with color at school. This is very important in disadvantaged areas where the material is insufficient and colorless.” Don’t give up! It’s a good way to motivate our youth and make them love school.” THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — education 45 education STICK WITH SCHOOL To recognize the efforts and achievements of youth at risk, Carey Price has chosen to develop the initiative “Stick with school” to support student perseverance. Aware of the scope of his gestures, Carey wants to encourage children in their studies. Perseverance is the foundation of the kids’ academic success. To generate perseverance, it is necessary that studies are sufficiently valued for youth so that they are motivated and committed to it. They need to feel they are able to succeed a course suited to their abilities and aspirations and that the requirements of their student life are aligned with other dimensions of their lives. Presented in collaboration with the organization Pathways, Kahnawake Education Center and Pour 3 Points, “Stick with school” is part of a process of perseverance and reward efforts and commitment to achieve concrete and realistic goals. Pathways, Kahnawake Education Center and Pour 3 Points provide significant support that allows a higher percentage of youth to successfully complete their high school education, to pursue their postsecondary education and to actively engage in the development of their future careers. The program aims to increase the retention and success of students in the most vulnerable communities. During the last season, 20 young people had the opportunity to attend a Canadiens game at the Bell Centre with their tutor, courtesy of Carey. As part of their journey, these students wrote short texts describing their visit to the Bell Centre and the impact on their academic challenges. Testimonials Last October, I had the chance, thanks to you, to attend my first Canadiens game at the Bell Centre. It was the first time I saw a professional hockey game. Thank you very much for the opportunity you gave me.” Julia This evening has encouraged me to work hard in school.” Florence Regarding school, I think it’s important for me to go to school regularly to finish my studies and to fulfill all my biggest dreams. As you realized your own dream, which was to become a good hockey player.” Joannie This award encourages me to persevere at school. Besides, my grades in my last report improved in almost all subjects, except French” Antoine THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — education 47 education GUY LAFLEUR AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE In June 2014, the Montreal Canadiens and Molson Coors presented jointly the Guy Lafleur Awards of Excellence and Merit for the 2013-2014 season. These awards are given annually to students who exemplify excellent on-ice achievements and scholastic results. The program was introduced in 1985 with the objective of encouraging sports and academic excellence for players competing in all three major amateur hockey leagues in the province of Quebec; the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), member schools of the Canadian Interuniversity Sports in Quebec (CIS) and the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League (QJAAAL). Honorees are selected by a jury made of representatives from the sports media, the hockey and education communities. Molson Coors awards recipients of the Guy Lafleur Awards of Excellence a $6,000 scholarship over a 3-year period, while the beneficiary of the Guy Lafleur Awards of Merit earns a $1,000 scholarship. GUY LAFLEUR EXCELLENCE AWARDS INTERUNIVERSITY SPORTS IN QUEBEC Cédric McNicoll, McGill University Redmen QUEBEC MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Jeremy Grégoire, Baie-Comeau Drakkar Selection Committee President Mr. Jocelyn Proteau Members Mr. Donald Beauchamp Senior Vice President, Communications Montreal Canadiens Mr. Sébastien Charbonneau Director, Corporate Business, Molson Coors Mr. Dany Dubé Sport Analyst, Radio-Canada and 98.5 FM Radio Mr. Bernard Gagnon, Director, Canadian Interuniversity Sports GUY LAFLEUR AWARD OF MERIT QUEBEC JUNIOR AAA HOCKEY LEAGUE Philippe-Alexandre Vinette, Princeville Le Titan Mr. Réjean Houle President, Effix Marketing Mrs. Geneviève Paquette Executive Director, Montreal Canadien Children’s Foundation M. François-Xavier Seigneur Président, Effix Marketing Mr. George Springate Senior Citizenship Judge Citizenship and Immigration Canada Several recipients made the jump to the NHL: Stéphane Beauregard (1988), Daniel Lacroix (1989), François Groleau (1989), Yanic Perreault (1990), Patrick Traverse (1991), Jocelyn Thibault (1993), Patrick Boileau (1994), Alain Côté (1995), Daniel Brière (1995), Marc Denis (1996), Yanick Lehoux (1998 & 2000), Mathieu Darche (1999), Pierre-Marc Bouchard (2000), Bruno Gervais (2001), Olivier Michaud (2002), Alexandre Picard-Hooper (2007). THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — education 49 education CANADIENS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM - FAEQ The Montreal Canadiens presented their 7th annual bursary ceremony as partners of the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence bursary program. In 2008, the Montreal Canadiens announced a three-year investment totaling $100,000 towards the Foundation – a donation that allowed the organization to create a program to support men and women’s ice hockey. In 2011, the Canadiens renewed their partnership with the Foundation, with a donation of $250,000 to the organization, spread out over five years until 2015. On February 2014, the Canadiens President and CEO, Geoff Molson, presented twenty-eight $1,500 scholarships to hockey players between 15 and 17 years of age. Eight of the scholarships were given to female hockey players from Quebec’s provincial squad looking at making the Canadian national team, while twenty scholarships were handed out to Midget AAA League players aged between 14 and 17 years old. The award ceremony was held at the Bell Centre prior to the game between the Canadiens and the visiting Calgary Flames. Since 2013, there are two types of scholarships. Sixteen Academic Excellence scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who have achieved outstanding academic results or worthy of mention while 12 student-athletes are awarded an Academic and Sports Success Encouragement scholarship. The latter promotes the reconciliation of sports and education, and is often a very important concern and big challenge for a large proportion of student-athletes. The scholastic performance is an important eligibility criteria to better prepare students for a post-athletic career. The 2014 recipients were selected based on their athletic excellence and for having continued their secondary or postsecondary education. The Montreal Canadiens Bursary Program is managed by the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence in partnership with Hockey Québec and the Midget AAA League. About the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence The Foundation’s main objective is to provide financial support to performing student-athletes who also distinguish themselves in class and help them strive towards excellence as young role models in the Quebec society. Over the last five years, the Foundation has handed out over $4.4 million in scholarships to deserving student-athletes and reward $1 million in scholarships to over 325 student-athletes of the province in 2013. 2014 montreal canadiens scholarship winners ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – WOMEN –– Valérie Audet, Équipe du Nord Midget AAA –– Alexandra Calderone, Équipe de l’Ouest Midget AAA –– Lidia Filion, Harfangs de l’Estrie LHFDQ –– Eve-Audrey Picard, Patriotes du Cégep St-Laurent –– Julia Yetman, Warriors de l’Ouest Midget AAA ACADEMIC AND SPORTS SUCCESS ENCOURAGEMENT – WOMEN –– Annie Germain, Titans du Cégep de Limoilou –– Alexandra Labelle, Patriotes du Cégep Saint-Laurent –– Stéphanie Lalancette, Titans du Cégep de Limoilou ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – MEN –– Alexandre Alain, Blizzards du Séminaire St-François –– Samuel Blier, Estacades de Trois-Rivières –– Michael Campoli, Lions du Lac St-Louis –– Philippe Chamberland, Riverains du Collège CharlesLemoyne –– Samuel Girard, Élites de Jonquière –– Yvan Mongo, Intrépide de Gatineau –– Jacob Neveu, Forestiers d’Amos –– Philippe Pelletier-Leblanc, Intrépide de Gatineau –– Antoine Samuel, Commandeurs de Lévis –– Raphaël Santerre, Albatros du Collège Notre-Dame –– Jeffrey Truchon-Viel, Gaulois d’Antoine-Girouard ACADEMIC AND SPORTS SUCCESS ENCOURAGEMENT – MEN –– Peter Abbandonato, Rousseau-Royal de Laval-Montréal –– Guillaume Bergeron-Charron, Vikings de Saint-Eustache –– Matthew Boucher, Blizzard du Séminaire St-François –– Ryan Brushett, Lions du Lac St-Louis –– Gabriel Fontaine, Cantonniers de Magog –– Alexandre Fortin, Phénix du Collège Esther-Blondin –– Thomas Grégoire, Cantonniers de Magog –– Samuel Laberge, Grenadiers de Châteauguay –– Jordan Picard, Albatros du Collège Notre-Dame Olympians Six former FAEQ scholarship recipients in the women’s hockey category, Mélodie Daoust, Charline Labonté, Caroline Ouellette, Marie-Philip Poulin, Lauriane Rougeau and Catherine Ward, won the gold medal with the Canadian hockey team at the Olympics in Sochi in February 2014. We would like to acknowledge their exceptional work in winning this welldeserved medal. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — education 51 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THE CANADIENS DRIVES While the Canadiens attract more than 21,000 spectators for its games at the Bell Centre, the organization has the opportunity to cultivate the generosity of its supporters as part of collections for the benefit of different causes. Last season, the members of the organization contributed to the 13th Big Media Food Drive presented Thursday, December 5, 2013. This traditional annual collection day on street corners was still one of solidarity. Hundreds of media and thousands of volunteers joined, across Quebec, to collect non-perishable food and cash donations to help the low-income individuals and families. For the occasion, Youppi! and several Canadiens Alumni went to the corner of Papineau and René- Lévesque and lent a hand to the RDS animators and personalities. In the evening, during the game against the Boston Bruins, fans were encouraged to bring non-perishable food to the Bell Centre. All donations collected during the day were donated to Moisson Montreal, Sun Youth and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to meet the needs of the Montreal community. In early April 2014, the Canadiens urged their supporters to contribute to their annual collection of new and used skates during a game at the Bell Centre. This community initiative will provide skates for several organizations and programs, thus contributing to the shortfall of sports equipment in various disadvantaged areas. Fans who attended the game gave more than 40 pairs of skates. They were collected at the various entrances by the players’ wives and volunteers. By participating to this skate drive, fans had the chance to win great prizes, including Habs autographed items. The BLEU BLANC BOUGE rinks of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation were the main beneficiaries of this drive. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTHY LIFEST YLE 53 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GRAND DÉFI PIERRE LAVOIE For the sixth consecutive year, the Canadiens participated in the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie, a spectacular bike marathon in which 180 teams of 5 cyclists rode more than 1,000 kilometers making their way from Saguenay to Montreal, biking through several regions of the province. All profits generated by this initiative are donated to the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie Foundation to support research into orphan hereditary diseases and projects promoting healthy lifestyles. In addition, each cycling team was invited to partner with one or more elementary schools of their choice to encourage them to enroll in the Get up and Move contest. In return, the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie gives the sponsored schools the extra funds raised by their respective team after their registration fees are covered. Over and above the 1,000 km, this event brings hope for all youth and their families who decided to take control of their health and for all those affected by an orphan hereditary disease. It is also a mobilization project for thousands of Quebec students who took part in the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie during the school year. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE OPERATION SANTA CLAUS In December, the magic of Christmas was present for the Canadiens organization, its players and employees who contributed generously to the initiative of Mr. Normand Brault, co-founder of Operation Santa Claus. This community organization works in partnership with Youth Centres, schools and other organizations helping disadvantaged families whose children may not get to enjoy a visit from Santa. Operation Santa Claus cares for children in need. Without the generosity of the public, they would not receive a gift at Christmas. Some children ask for clothing such as a hat, mittens, shoes, they don’t even have the essentials... They live in very poor families, and at times very unhappy situations. Some are even abandoned. Many letters were sent to various departments of the organization, including the hockey staff, the players and their wives. The wishes of children were heard and a multitude gifts were wrapped. The overall Operation Santa Claus 2013 campaign reached more than 7,000 children who had the pleasure of finding gifts under the tree. Together, six Canadiens teams including Pierre Allard, Sébastien Bordeleau, Mathieu Darche, Patrice Brisebois, Guy Carbonneau, Luigi Carola, Sylvain Lefebvre, Vincent Lucier, Carl Lavigne, Véronique Poulin, Ken Morin, Hubert Richard, Dominick Saillant and FrançoisXavier Seigneur, rode in relay with heart and determination for nearly 60 hours. Their efforts have raised more than $200,000, divided between the Grand Défi Foundation, 16 elementary schools and the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTHY LIFEST YLE 55 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THE GOAL IS GREEN! PROGRAM In May 2007, the Montreal Canadiens organization embarked on what would become known as The Goal is Green! program, an ambitious and wide-ranging project to position the club at the forefront of all environmental leaders in professional sports. Through its mission, the program aims to reduce the organization’s environmental footprint, support the greening of the environment and renewable resources, and encourage its wide-ranging fanbase to do the same. To achieve these goals, a comprehensive review of the Bell Centre’s operations management was undertaken to identify the areas and processes in the facility that were falling short of environmental standards. Once the identified areas had been corrected or improved, the Bell Centre applied for and received three environmental certifications – Ici on Recycle (Level 3), LEED-EB (Existing Building), and ISO 14001 - the most of any venue in North America. In addition, electric charging points were installed at the end of April 2013 and all the lights in the building sign were changed to LED: thus allowing for major savings of energy (65%) and a 54 000 hours (vs 2000) lifetime. Ici on recycle (Level 3) In May 2008, the Bell Centre received a level 3 certification by the Quebec government’s Ici on Recycle program for recycling and composting 80% of the facility’s residual waste. Since that time, the Bell Centre has increased the level to 85% (up from 25% prior to the launch of program), a figure which represents approximately 1,000 tons of residual waste that is recycled or composted by the Bell Centre on an annual basis. LEED-EB (Existing Building) The Bell Centre received certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) on October 13, 2009. LEED is a third-party certification program and an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. To earn certification, the Bell Centre had to meet 50 different LEED criteria. As a result of the changes made to the Bell Centre to become LEED certified, the venue became 35% more energy efficient than similar-type facilities throughout North America. ISO 14001 The Bell Centre was certified ISO 14001 on November 16, 2009. The ISO 14001 is the world’s most recognized framework for environmental management systems (EMS) that help organizations to better manage the impact of their activities on the environment and demonstrate sound environmental management. Fan-friendly Initiatives In addition to the organizational improvements implemented as part of the Goal is Green! program, the Montreal Canadiens have also made numerous improvements that impact the public, such as: –– Allocating three premiere Bell Centre parking spots for hybrid vehicles. –– Changing the type of plastic used in all beer cups from a form that biodegraded in 1,000 years to one that biodegrades within three months. –– Installing 945 two- and three-way recycling bins throughout the Bell Centre concourses and offices. REPURPOSING LEFTOVER FOOD Through a partnership with the Maison du Père and the Tablée des chefs, leftover food from concessions and suites after a game or a concert is redistributed to people in need. Over 39 tons of food are donated annually, the equivalent of 25,000 meals. The Goal is Green! Recycled and composted material by the numbers (annual): –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 100 tons of bottles 100 tons of reused beer casks 2 tons of aluminum cans 250 tons of other plastics, glass and metals 106 tons of cardboard 25 tons of wood 6 tons of furniture 235 tons of compostable materials THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HE ALTHY LIFEST YLE 57 HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT THE CANADIENS MINOR HOCKEY PROGRAM The Montreal Canadiens Minor Hockey Program, presented in collaboration with Hockey Quebec, aims to support and promote the growth and development of minor hockey in Quebec. The program is offered to all young Quebec hockey players, from Novice to Bantam. To participate, all players, parents and coaches of a team must agree to abide by and enforce the fundamental principles of the program: good behavior, fair values and sportsmanship. During the 2013-2014 season, several young players from all across Quebec committed to play hockey for fun, to learn and observe the rules of the game, respect their teammates, their coaches, officials, opponents and their supporters, and to remain in control of their emotions to prevent the game to become a violent sport. For their part, the coaches have also made the commitment to know and respect the rules of amateur hockey and to defend them at all times, and to educate their players to sportsmanship and to encourage and reward such behavior. In addition to the official kit given to all teams, the program offers two main activities to its members: the Tim Hortons Coaching Day and the Esso Minor Hockey Festival. Tim Hortons Coaching Day Some 600 coaches from all regions of Quebec, in categories prenovice to bantam, received one day of training at the Bell Centre, along with the Montreal Canadiens’ coaching staff and specialists from Hockey Quebec. Several topics were discussed, including goaltender coaching methods and how to improve several aspects of the game: basic skills, physical preparation and, decisionmaking and execution in 1-on-1 situations. Esso Minor Hockey Festival Some 34 teams from all 14 Hockey Quebec administrative regions, 578 players and 136 coaches received an invitation to play a game on the Bell Centre ice as part of this hockey celebration: –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Pumas de LaSalle (LSL) Barons du Cap de la Madeleine (Mauricie) Tigres de La Fédération de l’Est (MTL) Baie-des-Châleurs - Gladiateurs (Gaspé) Lynx de St-Constant (Ric) Loups des Collines (Out) Ambassadeurs 2 C.L.L (LL) Collège Français de Longueuil (Ric) Voyageurs de Mascouche (LL) Serge Rénovation (St-Bruno-de-Guigues) (Gaspé) Lorraine-Rosemère - National C2 (LL) Falcons MRO Caisse Desjardins du Témiscamingue Garage Pelletier & Fils - (Gaspé) Bastions 1 de Blainville (LL) Cobras de Verdun-Lasalle (LSL) Diables de Mont-Tremblant (LL) Attack HSO (Mtl) Les Seigneurs de Lotbinière (Qc) Rorquals de Charlevoix (Qc) Oilers de Laval (Laval) Ambassadeurs 2 C.L.L (LL) Metro Brunelle du Val St-François Les Lynx de Haute Beauce (Qc) Les Rebelles du Saguenay Ailes de St-Bruno (Ric) Jaguars de LaSalle (LSL) Cobras de Verdun-LaSalle (LSL) Frontenacs de Québec (Qc) Aigles 2 de St-Jean (Ric) Harfangs de Beauport (Qc) Hockey Expert de Sherbrooke (est) National de Laval-Est (Laval) Cantonniers de Magog (EST) THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — HOCKE Y DE VELOPMENT 59 HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT HOCKEY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES As a professional hockey club, the Montreal Canadiens make it their duty to be actively involved in the development of hockey and encourage grassroots hockey players to pursue their dream. Tomorrow’s professional hockey players are today’s kids who play the game on rinks and ponds across the province and the Canadiens are proud to support them by offering a variety of opportunities to learn and progress. Montreal Canadiens Hockey School The Montreal Canadiens Hockey School is a summer camp that has helped more than 600 young players from Novice to Bantam to improve several aspects of their game with valuable advice from coaches and consultants in professional sports. This unique hockey experience helps young kids learn while spending an unforgettable week at the Bell Sports Complex. The program intends to teach young players a sporting culture combining their natural abilities, respect and sportsmanship while encouraging their passion for this sport. The Canadiens Hockey School is divided into two ranks: Recreation, for children who love hockey and want a memorable experience in the presence of members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, and Elite, focusing more on developing individual skills. hockey development PROVIGO canadiens PRACTICE More than 17,000 happy supporters filled the Bell Centre on the morning of Sunday, January 5, 2014 to watch the Canadiens practice. For the occasion, the team was greeted by thousands of fans from all ages for the 2013-14 edition of the Canadiens practice presented by Provigo. The doors opened at 8:30 am, which did not prevent supporters from crowding around the Bell Centre at dawn to get the best seats available to cheer on their favorite players in action. This annual event allows fans to see the players and see them perform in various challenges and skills competition. Many special guests, including Patrice Bélanger, Marc-André Grondin, Dumas, Olivier Dion, Patrice Brisebois and representatives of the women’s hockey team the Montreal STARS, were also on hand for the greatest pleasure of spectators. Montreal Canadiens Skills Camp These half-day camps taking place at the Bell Centre are designed to help Atom and Pee wee players to improve different aspects of their game including skating, puck handling, passing, shooting and an overview of off-ice training methods. Over the past season, 540 kids participated enthusiastically in workouts and training sessions. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — PRESENT IN THE COMMUNIT Y 61 PRESENT IN THE COMMUNITY THE WILL TO OFFER SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Filled with a sincere desire to contribute to the well-being of others, members of the various areas of the organization are actively involved with many community organizations. Whether it’s to help cure a disease, support research, relieve suffering or poverty, encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles, all agree on the importance of the role the company plays outside the rink and make a point of doing things that will make a difference in the lives of others. Inspired and dedicated team work throughout the year Among the significant initiatives of the year, there was the solidarity of the organization and its players during the LacMégantic tragedy. The Montreal Canadiens mobilized through several initiatives to help the population afflicted by the events of July 6, 2013. Between September 14 and October 3, the hockey club and evenko invited disaster victims and Lac-Mégantic first responders to attend the Habs training camp and the five preseason games of the 2013-14 season at the Bell Centre. The public was also invited to support the people from Lac-Megantic by purchasing tickets to attend a special Canadiens players intrasquad game in mid-September. All profits from this game were donated to Lac-Mégantic Future Fund. On the occasion of the game on September 15, 2013, vs. the Buffalo Sabres in Montreal, a tribute to the victims of the tragedy of Lac-Mégantic was held before the game. Finally, on October 3, 2013, the Habs traveled to Lac-Mégantic to hold their training session at the Mégantic Sports Centre. For its part, evenko also supported citizens of LacMégantic by organizing a benefit show featuring Garou, Louis-José Houde, Isabelle Boulay, Coeur de pirate and several others at Bell Centre on August 13, 2013. track speed skater Samuel Girard, long track speed skater Geanne Blais-Dufour and figure skater Véronik Mallet each received a $1,000 scholarship at the event presented at 9-4-10 restaurant in the Bell Centre. In January, forward George Parros chose to cut his hair to improve the esteem of children with cancer who want a wig made of human hair. He urged his supporters to do the same during the “Cutting it for kids” day. People were invited to meet George and have him sign items and take pictures with him in exchange for donations. Nearly $3,000 was raised; half of the amount was handed over to the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and the other half went to the Childhood Leukemia Foundation, which also recovered hair from participants. Finally, we must underline the many post-game meet and greets throughout the season between the Canadiens players and children severely affected by the disease or experiencing difficulties that seem insurmountable. Whether with the help of organizations like the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Sunshine Foundation of Canada or the Make-a-wish Foundation, at the request of a pediatric care center, doctor or a family member, the organization goes extra mile to bring to life these children’s dreams and wishes. Carey Price, George Parros, Francis Bouillon, P.K. Subban, Brian Gionta, Alex Galchenyuk, David Desharnais, Josh Gorges, Peter Budaj, Tomas Plekanec, Michael Bournival, Brendan Gallagher, Travis Moen, Brandon Prust, Max Pacioretty, Lars Eller, Daniel Brière and Ryan White took part in these significant and touching encounters over the season. In February, the Club de la médaille d’or held its fourth meeting of the season to welcome four new athletes in the growing family. As part of its partnership with the Canadiens and hosted by team owner Geoff Molson and Gerry Frappier, President and CEO of RDS, promising hockey player Philippe Pelletier-Leblanc, short Then, in March 2014, the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation launched its major fundraising campaign “Sing for SainteJustine with Céline Dion”. Participants had to create a choir and film their interpretation of a Céline Dion song. After submitting their video, choirs invited their relatives and friends to vote for them on the web site of Saint-Justine. The Canadiens jumped in and created a choir, featuring staff from the organization; the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, evenko and the Bell Centre. The “Chorale DU Hockey” chose to sing S’il suffisait d’aimer. Players were also put to contribution to the video by singing the song finale. Supporters were invited to watch the video and vote for it. Each $5 donation represented a vote for the choir of their choice. The “Chorale DU Hockey” failed to make it to the top of the chart, but it certainly provided one of the most watched videos. The 25 choirs with the most votes as of April 30, 2014 received a $1,000 scholarship offered by evenko. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — PRESENT IN THE COMMUNIT Y 63 THE WILL TO OFFER SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY The players and their foundations Beyond team activities, Canadiens players invest time and energy into causes that are dear to them. In November 2011, Max Pacioretty announced the establishment of a foundation that bears his name and whose primary objective is to help the Foundation of the Montreal General Hospital raise funds for the acquisition of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner for the Traumatic Brain Injury Centre of the Montreal General Hospital/MUHC, a world leader in the research and treatment of concussions. Other players of the organization have also set up foundations to give back to their community. Among these, the Prusty4kids with Brandon Prust helps children with cancer through its Kids Kicking Cancer program at Children’s Hospital London Health Sciences Centre. The B3 Foundation with Francis Bouillon promotes the practice of sports among young Quebecers and aims to provide a framework for high-level athletes and those who have the potential to become one. The Montreal Canadiens Alumni The Montreal Canadiens Alumni has five high profile ambassadors with Jean Béliveau, Guy Lafleur, Henri Richard, Yvan Cournoyer, Réjean Houle and more than 200 active members. These former players who contributed to making the Canadiens the greatest franchise in history continue this tradition and desire for excellence by offering annually more than 2,000 hours in more than 300 appearances with various community initiatives throughout Quebec. Evenko, in the footsteps of the Canadiens Evenko is a Quebec company which has become the most important independent promoter and producer in Canada. Presenting more than 1,000 musical, family and sporting events annually throughout the province of Quebec, Atlantic Canada and the eastern United States, evenko plays host to the biggest entertainers in the world and invests in the development and promotion of Quebec artists. evenko is also the creator and producer of two major festivals, the Osheaga Music and Arts festival and Heavy MTL, which are held at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal. Like the Montreal Canadiens, evenko is also making a difference in the Quebec community with its many gestures of generosity. It supports many non-profit organizations by offering show tickets to raise additional funds for their programs or to enable less fortunate people of all ages to attend various musical and cultural events. It contributes financially to various causes through fundraising initiatives during shows at the Bell Centre and its participation in various charitable endeavors. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — PRESENT IN THE COMMUNIT Y 65 YOUPPI! On September 16, 2005, Youppi! made history by becoming the first official mascot of the Montreal Canadiens. Full member of the team, Youppi! supports the efforts of the organization in community involvement. Whether animating at Bell Centre games or at the team’s public events, Youppi! participates with enthusiasm and generosity to the delight of fans, young and old. Youppi!’s presence is often a source of unique and magical moments. THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — PRESENT IN THE COMMUNIT Y 67 PRESENT IN THE COMMUNITY IN-KIND DONATION PROGRAM Each year, the donation in-kind program allows the Montreal Canadiens to help hundreds of non-profit groups. By receiving autographed items such as a cap, puck, stick or jersey for an auction, raffle or door prizes, funds are raised and allow charities to continue their mission. During the 2013-14 season, more than 550 community organizations benefited from the support of Montreal Canadiens, enabling them to collect more than a million dollars for their respective causes. A –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– C Accueil communautaire jeunesse Ace Bailey Children’s Foundation Action 21 Action Communiterre Action Nouvelle Vie Action Toxicomanie Actions Dépendances AHEPA Family’s Association Air Canada Alzheimer Groupe Inc. Amicale des diabétiques de l’Hôpital Notre-Dame et de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Ancrage Isle-aux-Coudres ANEB Québec AQEPA Montréal Régional ARLPHL ( Association régionale de loisirs pour personnes handicapées des Laurentides Arthritis Society Association Amicale des jeunes et parents AGAPE Association de la colonie de vacances de Granby Association de Montréal pour la déficience intellectuelle Association d’entraide Le Chaînon Association des Diplômés de Polytechnique Association des gens d’affaires de St-Lazare Association des implantés cochléaires du Québec Association des jeunes professionnels chinois Association des locataires HLM Bienville Association des personnes handicapées Action Chaleurs –– Association des personnes handicapées visuelles de la Gaspésie –– Association Emmanuel –– Association hockey mineur Châteauguay –– Association hockey mineur de Caraquet –– Association Iris –– Association Lac-des-Grandes-Baies –– Association multi-ethnique pour l’intégration des personnes handicapées –– Association pulmonaire du Québec –– Association québécoise de la dysphasie –– Association québécoise de la fibrose kystique –– Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud –– ATEDM –– Atwater Library and Computer Centre –– Au Second Lieu –– Auberge communautaire du Sud-Ouest –– Autism of Prince Edward Island –– Autism Speaks Canada –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– B –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Ballet Jazz de Montréal - Young Leaders Ballets jazz de Montréal Barbaparents Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Bentley Dynamite and Novice Canucks Bibliothèque Benny Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage Bibliothèque interculturelle Bibliothèque de Parc-Extension Blikatan Montreal Bombardier Aéronautique Bouclier d’Athéna services familiaux Brady Knezacek Brome Lake Fireman’s Association –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Caisse d’économie Desjardins du Rail Camp musical du Père Lindsay Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Canadian Society of Nephrology Cancer du sein Cancer et Pauvreté Carabins de UdeM Carrefour des petits soleils Carrefour familial Hochelaga Carrefour Montrose Cedar Cancer Institute CÉGEP de Drummondville Centraide du Grand Montréal Centraide/Croix-Rouge Centre d’action bénévole du grand Châteauguay Centre d’activités récréatives et éducatives Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel Centre de loisirs communautaires Lajeunesse Centre de pédiatrie social Centre-Sud Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Lévis Centre de prévention du décrochage scolaire Oméga Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine Centre des femmes de Montréal-Est Centre des femmes de Rosemont Centre Don Bosco Centre du cancer Segal Hôpital général juif Centre éducatif communautaire René-Goupil Centre Greene Centre jeunesse de Montréal THE CANADIENS IN THE COMMUNIT Y — PRESENT IN THE COMMUNIT Y 69 IN-KIND DONATION PROGRAM D –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Centre L’autre Côté de l’Ombre Centre Marie Ève Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima Centre pour les victimes d’agression sexuelle de Montréal Centre récréatif Poupart Centre régional de réadaptation La Ressource CESAME Chelsea Cooperative Nursery School Chevaliers de Colomb Chic Resto Pop Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan Chris Jonsson’s Fund CHSLD Vigi Brossard CHU Sainte-Justine Church of the Epiphany CIPO - Polytechnique Montréal Club d’aviron Lachine Club des Lions de Brossard Club des petites boîtes à lunch Club des petits déjeuners Club héritage - Chapitre Richelieu Club Optimiste de Montréal-Nord Club Optimiste Mont-St-Grégoire Club Richelieu de Brossard Club Royal Québec/Retraités Collège Saint-Louis Collège Stanstead Collège Français secondaire de Longueuil Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada Comfy Cozy Fund Comité du hockey mineur de St-Elzéar Compétition internationale Formule SAE Comptoir alimentaire Drummond Concours de musique du Canada Congregation Beth Ora Coopérative d’habitation Ville-Marie Corps de cadet 2719 Côte-des-Neiges Corps de cadet 2908 Beauvoir Cote Saint Luc Aquatic Center Gym Coup de pouce Jeunesse de Montréal-Nord Coyotes de Fabrose Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Crohns Disease Croix-Rouge canadienne Division Québec Croix-Rouge - Section Haute-Yamaska Cross Cancer Institute Edmonton CSSS Jonquière Cumming Jewish Centre for Seniors Cybercap Cyclo-Défi Enbridge –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– D.J. Carlson Danny Gallivan Golf Tournament Défi Familles en Forme Desjardins Caisse du Grand-Coteau Detroit Red Wings Foundation Diabète Mauricie Diablos Football Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social –– Douglas Mental Health University Institute Foundation –– Down Syndrome Association –– Dystrophie musculaire E –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– EBI Éclusier du Haut-Richelieu École Alpha École des Mille-fleurs École des Trois-Cantons École Dollard-des-Ormeaux École ECS École internationale La Vérendrye École Jeanne-Leber École Maria-Goretti École Notre-Dame-de-Liesse École Notre-Dame-du-Paradis École René-Chouinard École secondaire Armand-Corbeil École secondaire des Sources École secondaire La Découverte École secondaire L’Escale École St-Édouard École St-Pierre-Claver Edgewater Home and School Association Éducaloi Enfant Retour Québec Équipe de hockey olympique féminine Équipe Pee-Wee St-Lazare Equitas Ex Aequo Excellence sportive Sherbrooke Expo-Sciences CLSM –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– F –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– FADOQ St-Paul de Bridgeville Fédération hockey féminin du Québec Femmes en réseau Fiducie familiale MJG Boileau/Long Fondation Vanguard Fondation À Pas de Géant Fondation Académie de musique –– –– –– –– –– Massey-Vanier Fondation Académie des Sacré-Coeurs Fondation Accueil Bonneau Fondation Aga Khan Fondation Alecxange Fondation Angelman Fondation Arts-Études Fondation autisme Montréal Fondation autisme Québec Fondation Baluchon Alzheimer Fondation Bel Essor Fondation bisous et câlins Fondation Bruny Surin Fondation Caecitas Fondation Canadian Tire - Bon départ Fondation canadienne du rein Fondation cardio-vasculaire de Valleyfield Fondation Casse-tête Fondation CÉGEP St-Jérôme Fondation Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau Fondation Charles-Guindon Fondation CHU Fondation CHU Sherbrooke Fondation Cité Joie Fondation Claude-Mongrain Fondation CLSC du Lac St-Louis et Pierrefonds Fondation CLSC Suzor-Coté Fondation Collège Reine-Marie Fondation communautaire Canadienne-Italienne Fondation communautaire de la Sureté du Québec Fondation communautaire du grand Québec Fondation Cordillera Fondation CSSS de la Montagne Fondation CSSS Jeanne-Mance Fondation de la Maison Victor - Gadbois Fondation de la recherche sur le diabète juvénile Fondation de la société de gestion des rivières de Gaspé Fondation de l’hôpital Charles-LeMoyne Fondation de l’hôpital chinois de Montréal Fondation de l’hôpital de Lachine Fondation de l’hôpital de Montréal pour enfants Fondation de l’hôpital du Suroît Fondation de l’hôpital MaisonneuveRosement Fondation de l’hôpital Sacré-Coeur de Montréal –– Fondation de l’hôpital Sainte-Anne –– Fondation de l’hôpital Santa Cabrini Ospedale –– Fondation des Ailes du papillon –– Fondation des Auberges du coeur –– Fondation des étoiles –– Fondation des Gouverneurs de l’Espoir –– Fondation des maladies de l’oeil –– Fondation des maladies du coeur –– Fondation des maladies du coeur du Québec –– Fondation des maladies du coeur Région Estrie –– Fondation des maladies mentales –– Fondation des résidences Mance-Décary –– Fondation des Ressources Alternatives Salaberry –– Fondation des traumatisés craniocérébraux Mauricie –– Fondation DMV –– Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec –– Fondation du CÉGEP du Vieux-Montréal –– Fondation du Centre d’action bénévole de la Vallée-du-Richelieu –– Fondation du Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau –– Fondation du Centre des femmes de Montréal –– Fondation du Centre jeunesse des Laurentides –– Fondation du Centre jeunesse Gaspésie-Les îles –– Fondation du CHUM –– Fondation du Collège Ahuntsic –– Fondation du Collège Bourget –– Fondation du Collège Champlain St-Lambert –– Fondation du Collège Dawson –– Fondation du Collège de Valleyfield –– Fondation du Collège Héritage de Châteauguay –– Fondation du Collège Notre-Dame –– Fondation du Collège Régina Assumpta –– Fondation du Collège St-Paul –– Fondation du CSSS du Sud de Lanaudière –– Fondation du RSTR –– Fondation du Y des femmes –– Fondation du YMCA du Grand Montréal –– Fondation Emergo –– Fondation et Maison Jean Lapointe –– Fondation et Maison Jean Lapointe –– Fondation Eulalie-Durocher –– Fondation Fahra –– Fondation Fransyl –– Fondation Gemini –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Fondation Générations Fondation Hockey Canada Fondation Hôpital Baie-St-Paul Fondation Hôpital Pierre-Boucher Fondation Hôtel-Dieu d’Arthabaska Fondation Institut de cardiologie de Montréal Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal Fondation James Barrière Fondation Jean Allard pour la cause de l’autisme Fondation Jean Lapointe Fondation Jean-Eudes Fondation Jean-Neveu Fondation Joie et Sourires d’Enfants Fondation Justine et Florence Pavillon Marie-Victorin Fondation Kings de LA Fondation La Maison du père Fondation La Mosaïque Fondation La Rue des Femmes Fondation Le Castelet Fondation Le Rayon d’Espoir Fondation Les ami(es) de la Dauphinelle Fondation les Amis de la C.A.S.A Fondation Les Vieux Loups Fondation Luc Bourdon Fondation Marie-Ève Saulnier Fondation Martin Matte Fondation médicale Jean-Pierre Despins Fondation Mira Fondation Montréal inc. Fondation Philippe Boucher Fondation Pointe-à-Callière Fondation pour enfants de Tim Horton Fondation pour la recherche en chirurgie thoracique de Montréal Fondation pour les enfants diabétiques Fondation québécoise du cancer Fondation Rêves d’enfants - Québec Est Fondation Rêves d’enfants - Québec Ouest Fondation Rivières Fondation Sainte-Croix/Hériot Fondation Sainte-Marcelline Fondation Sénégal Santé Mobile Fondation Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Fondation Soutien à l’enfance de la Rivière du Nord Fondation Stéphanne Masséna Fondation St-Hubert Fondation St-Jean-Vianney Fondation Surdité et Communication Fondation SVR pour enfants Fondation Terry Fox –– Fondation Terry Fox - Ville Mont-Royal –– Fondation Tremblant –– Fondation universitaire ArmandFrappier INRS –– Fondation Viva Musical’pha –– Fondation Xavier Poitras –– Fondation Yves Poulin –– Fonds Casse-Noisette –– Fonds d’enfants d’Orient et d’Occident –– Fonds des athlètes Amos –– Fonds Einick Gitelman Funds –– Fonds Espoir CHU Saite-Justine –– Fonds Jason –– Fonds Josée Lavigueur –– Fonds Sans limites –– Foyer des jeunes travailleurs et travailleuses de Montréal –– Foyer & École du SHS –– Friends for the Cure G –– –– –– –– GCC La Violence Gerry and Pencer Brain Tumor Centre GRIS Montréal Groupe d’aide et information sur le harcèlement sexuel au travail –– Groupe Lac Viet-Scouts Canada –– Groupe scout 95e St-Zotique –– Groupe scout de Ste-Julienne H –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Habitat pour l’humanité Handicap International Harmonie des Mille-Îles Heart and Stroke Foundation Quebec Héberjeune de Parc-Extension Hockey Hall of Fame Hockey Jerseys for Hope Hockey mineur Ste-Germaine Boulé Hockey Old Timer International Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont I –– –– –– –– –– Info-Crime Institut des Cèdres contre le cancer Inter-Val Israel Cancer Research Fund IWK Children’s Hospital the canadiens in the community — present in the community 71 IN-KIND DONATION PROGRAM J M –– JAID Québec –– Jeune Chambre de commerce de la Mauricie –– Jeunes musiciens du monde –– Jeunesse Canada Monde –– Jewish Eldercare Centre –– Jovia - Dr. Clown –– Just for Kids Foundation –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– K –– –– –– –– –– Kateri Memorial Foundation Kathleen Pichette-Diamond Kéroul Kimberley Dynamiters Kincaid & District Community Service Club L –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– La Fontaine La Maison Bleue La Maison Caméléon de l’Estrie La maison de la famille de Matane La maison des enfants Le Dauphin L’Aile brisée Lakeshore Civitan Club Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation L’Alternative L’Arche Montréal Lasalle Community Comprehensive H.S. Lauren Alexander Support for Families Fund Le Garde-Manger pour tous Le Manoir du chemin pour la sobriété Le Phare des Lucioles Le Phare Enfants et Familles L’Envol du Haut-Richelieu Les ateliers d’Antoine Les Capitales de Québec Les Éclairs de Monteuil de Laval Les loisirs de St-Noël Les oeuvres PJ Les petits Violons LEUCAN Leucan - Estrie Leukemia and Lymphoma Society LHCSM Light a Dream Linda M. Saad Foundation L’Oeuvre Léger Logifem Logis Rose-Virginie Loyola High School Luff and Seghs Memorial Classic –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– N MAB-Mackay Foundation MADA Community Maimonides Geriatric Centre Foundation Maison au Diapason Maison de jeunes Au bout du Monde Maison de jeunes des Quatre Lieux Maison de la Famille de Port-Cartier Maison de la source Gabriel Maison de soins palliatifs Source Bleue Maison des enfants de Varennes Maison des jeunes St-Eustache Maison des soins palliatifs de la Rivière du nord Maison des soins palliatifs de St-Eustache Maison des soins palliatifs Rouyn-Noranda Maison du père Maison Job Maison la Margelle Maison L’Escargot Make-a-Wish Foundation Manoir Ronald McDonald de Montréal March of the Living Maureen McCrimmon McCuaing MIRACLE Benefit McDonald High School McGill University McGill University-Head and Neck Surgery MDJ Chateauguay Mélanie Hénault Melanie Hicke Meute Croc Blanc 47ième groupe Scout St-Constant Midget AAA Miriam Foundation Mission sourire d’Afrique Moelle épinière et motricité Québec Moisson Outaouais Monique Malenfant-Pinizzotto Cancer Foundation Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation Montreal Diocese of Anglican Church Montreal General Hospital Foundation Montreal West United Church Mother Teresa Junior High School Motivation-Jeunesse 16/18 inc. 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