JOIN US FOR LE WEEK-END!
WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.
July 7 is a day you don’t want to miss! You’re invited to join your fellow Quebecers to walk or ride in Le Week-end pour combattre le cancer, an event that brings us all together with a common goal: to CONQUER CANCER!
When you get involved in this critical cause, you support the JGH’s world-renowned Segal Cancer Centre, where groundbreaking cancer research has the potential to save countless lives at the JGH and beyond. Thanks to your fundraising dollars, the future is bright.
Reach out to your network to help make a difference – they’ll want to support you!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT LE WEEK-END.
Cancer affects us all, and anyone can join the fight. We invite you to walk or ride for your mother, father, sister, brother or anyone close to you touched by this disease.
All ages and abilities can participate in Le Week-end, so gather your loved ones and make this a family affair! Bring your young family members and help usher in the next generation of philanthropists! Remember, it’s not a race – all are welcome!
RIDE ON!
Ride through the picturesque region West of Montreal, with distance options of 54, 80 & 108 kms. Every pedal brings us closer to a cancer-free world! Learn more about the route and get ready to ride for a great cause.
WALK THE WALK!
We have mapped out a breathtaking route through Vaudreuil-Dorion, to take in the beauty of this landscape on foot. Suitable for all ages and abilities with 6 km and 10 km options. Lace up your sneakers, embrace the scenic landscape, and step forward in the fight against cancer. Learn more about the walking route.
ABOUT LE WEEK-END
Since 2009, participants, supporters and sponsors like you have raised over $63 million from cancer fundraising events like this one to make a significant difference in the fight against cancer at the JGH’s world-renowned Segal Cancer Centre.
HONORARY PATRONS
Marina Orsini
Award-Winning Actress and Media Personality
Credit: Rosalie-Anne Bolduc
From playing Suzie in Lance et Compte (He Shoots! He Scores!) and Émilie in Les filles de Caleb to Lucille Teasdale in the TV movie Dre Lucille, Marina Orsini's 40 year career spans countless remarkable roles. Most recently she played Anémone in the series Une autre histoire on Radio-Canada based on the story by Chantal Cadieux which wrapped this April.
Marina is a Member of the Order of Canada and the Order of Quebec and has been decorated with numerous awards for acting. She has been host of the program 5 chefs dans ma cuisine on Radio-Canada for the past two years.
“For nearly five years my mom was surrounded by a dedicated team at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal with the best care. We embarked on the biggest journey of our lives accompanied by such exceptional people.”
Alexandre Despatie
World-Class Diving Champion and Broadcaster
Credit: David Parker
A two-time Olympic silver medalist and three-time World Champion, Alexandre Despatie is among the most decorated athletes in Canadian history. He won 11 Commonwealth Games medals including nine gold medals, and seven Pan Am Games medals including four gold. In 2018, he was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Alexandre Despatie is an accomplished broadcaster, including participating in coverage of the Olympics, and as co-host of Breakfast Television on CityTV.
“Perseverance has been key to my success as an athlete, thanks to the support of those around me. As an Honorary Patron of the Jewish General Hospital Foundation’s Le Week-end, I want to help ensure patients and their families have the support they need to persevere together.”