Fundraising
The Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation receives the majority of its funding from individual donors and fundraising events.
Different ways to contribute to research
DONATE
There are different ways to support ARSACS research. You can make a donation via on-line or by mailing a cheque. You can also make a donation: In Memoriam, a will or planned donation or a shares donation.
Organise a fundraising event or activity
Be creative and organize your fundraising event. It could be a virtual event or a challenge for the cause, celebrating a birthday with a donation to ARSACS, dance events, diners, baking sale, selling stickers and merchandises. Every penny counts.
Le Dîner des Producteurs 2025
Charity Ball for ARSACS Research – October 11, 2025 (UK)
A Charity Ball will be held on October 11, 2025, in the UK, in support to ARSACS research. Stay tuned for more details! For inquiries, contact Maxine Monks : max1436@googlemail.com
On behalf of the Charlevoix-Saguenay Ataxia Foundation, Mr. Claude Bigras and Mrs. Andrée Lafleur, honorary co-presidents, Benjamin Bruno, guest chef, and Giovanni Frascolla from Maison Tua Rita, guest producer, we warmly thank you for supporting our mission during the 17th edition of the Diner des Producteurs on November 28, 2024.
Thanks to your generosity and commitment, a record net amount of $1,500,000 was raised to support the Foundation’s research and initiatives. Your support is crucial in continuing the fight against ARSACS.
Photos by Vincent Morreale.
2019
Honorary president : Mr. Jacques Foisy, Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner, Novacap
Guest grand chef: Pierre Gagnaire
Wine producer: La Maison E. Guigal
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2018
Honorary president : Mrs. Erin Slater Battat and Mr. Joseph Battat, Maison Battat
Guest grand chef: Massimiliano Alajmo
Wine producer: Domaine Castello del Terriccio & Rossi di Medelana
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2017
Honorary president : Mr. Jean-Guy Desjardins, Chairman and Chief executive Officer, Fiera Capital,
Guest grand chef: Eric Ripert
Wine producer: Domaine François Villard and Yves Cuilleron, Cave Cuilleron
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2016
Honorary president : Mr.Sylvain Corbeil,Groupe Banque TD and Mrs. Nadine Renaud-Tinker, Banque Royale
Guest grand chef: Corey Lee, chef-owner of the Benu Restaurant in San Francisco (Michelin 3 star rated)
Wine producer: Domaine Jacques Prieur
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2015
Honorary president : Mrs.Sylvia Soyka, president, Soyka Holdings Inc
Guest grand chef: Normand Laprise, David McMillan and Martin Picard
Wine producer: Virginie Taupenot-Daniel, Domaine Taupenot-Merme (France)
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2014
Honorary president : Mr. Jacques Bougie
Guest grand chef: Michel Rostang, France
Wine producer: Claude Chevalier, Domaine Chevalier Père et Fils (Bourgogne)
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2013
Honorary president : Mr. Andrew Molson, Chairman of the board of NATIONAL
Guest grand chef: Andoni Luis Aduriz, Spain
Wine producer: Pablo Alvarez, Maison Vega Sicilia
2012
Honorary president : Mr. Lino A. Saputo Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, Saputo Inc.
Guest grand chef: Massimo Bottura, Italy
Wine producer: Maison Poderi Aldo Conterno, Italy
2011
Honorary president : Mrs. Isabelle Hudon, President, Sun Life Financial, Quebec
Guest grand chef: Anne-Sophie Pic, France
Wine producer: Maison Joseph Drouhin, France
2010
Honorary president: Mr. Serge Godin, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of CGI
Guest grand chef: Daniel Boulud, France
Wine producer: Maison Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
2009
Honorary president: Mr. Laurent Verreault, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, GLV
Wine producer: Gian Annibale Rossi di Medelana, Castello Del Terriccio, Italy
2008
Honorary president : Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, Chairman, BMO Nesbitt Burns and President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec
Wine producer: Podere Castorani
Special guest: Jarno Truli, Formula 1 Toyota driver