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

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Diner des Producteurs 2024 raised $1.5M for ARSACS !

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.

2024

Honorary president : Mr. Claude Bigras, Directeur, Président et PDG du groupe d’entreprises GDI and his spouse Andrée Lafleur.

Guest grand chef: Benjamin Bruno
Wine producer: Giovanni Frascolla, Domaine Tua Rita

Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot

2023

Honorary president : Mr. Stephen Courey, President and Founder of Quickstyle Industries inc. and Quintessence boutiquee hotel

Guest grand chef: William Frachot
Wine producer: Eve Faiveley, Domaine Faiveley

Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot

2022

Honorary president : Mr. Vincent Chiara, President and Founder of Group MACH.

Guest grand chefs: Emmanuel Renaut
Wine producer: Michel Chapoutier

Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot

2021

Honorary president : Mr. Marc Bédard, Founder and President of Lion Electric Co.
Guest grand chefs: Colombe St Pierre, Daniel Vézina, Marc André Jetté, Normand Laprise and Raphael Vézina
Wine producer: Castello Di Ama

Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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