By Isabelle Privé
Several members of our great team decided to get into action this weekend and participate in 2 events in aid of important causes: the battle against cancer and the Enfant Soleil telethon.
On Friday evening, 3 of us - Geneviève, Rosanna and myself - went to encourage colleagues and friends who were walking all night in aid of the battle against cancer in the Relais pour la Vie at Deux-Montagnes. This event raised the amazing sum of $100 000!
It was a very emotional evening, watching the parade of survivors with their families and others who are still fighting the disease. It was very moving to see the hundreds of candles lit in the memory of those who had died and to support those who are continuing the fight. The depth of the experience easily made up for a bit of stiffness the next morning. Thanks to Marjorie, who welcomed us into her team to walk a few hours together and to experience such an evening!
Congratulations to the organisers ....Among the articles on sale to raise funds, I found a ring with a flashing light - rather nice!
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On Saturday and Sunday, Catherine, Bruno-Pierre, Geneviève, myself and other members of the team were happy to give some of our time to answer the phones and help to raise funds for Opération Enfant Soleil. It was the first time I'd helped in a telethon and I really enjoyed it. Quebeckers are truly generous people. I was extremely touched by a call from someone with very little money but who wanted to help anyway. This event is extremely important in advancing care for sick children and we were proud to take part in it. The 24th telethon was an enormous success, collecting over $17 million!
Translated by Pamela Gauvin
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