Longueuil, May 7, 2024 – For the fifteenth consecutive year, Beneva is joining forces with the Aléo Foundation to award $100,000 $ in scholarships and support services to 23 young athletes. Since the beginning of this partnership, over 200 young people have benefited from 350 scholarships, representing $1.5 million in scholarships and support services awarded by Beneva to the Foundation.
The annual event took place at Beneva's Longueuil office, where the recipients were welcomed by the president and CEO, Jean-François Chalifoux, and Patricia Demers, General Manager of the Aléo Foundation. Among them, seven received their first scholarship from the company, thus joining the group of athletes supported by Beneva since 2010, including speed skater Kim Boutin, the swimmer Katherine Savard and the diver Nathan Zsombor-Murray.
In addition to the annual scholarship presentation, Beneva has become a leading partner for the Aléo Foundation, notably by becoming the presenting sponsor of the new fundraising event in Quebec City., Dinner for the athletes, as well as an ally in the upcoming Montreal Marathon Beneva, for which the Aléo Foundation will be responsible From the heart to the race, as the official cause.
In their own words:
«Since 2010, it has been a privilege for us to collaborate with the Aléo Foundation. In addition to recognizing and encouraging these young people to pursue their dreams, we are delighted to see them grow and reach their full potential. Over the past 15 years, we have concretely seen how these student-athletes become an inspiration to society. We are proud to contribute to this.»
– Jean-François Chalifoux, President and CEO of Beneva
«Balancing studies and sports is a real challenge for student-athletes. However, when facilitated by the support of major partners like Beneva, it allows for the realization of big dreams. At the Aléo Foundation, we firmly believe that achieving this balance is an essential key, both in their athletic pursuits and academically. And sharing this conviction with Beneva allows us to make a difference for many recipients.»
– Martin Lavigne, President of the Aléo Foundation
2024 Beneva Scholarship Program Recipients
| Name | Sport | Age | Amount | City | School |
| Victor Baudrand | Escalade | 21 | 4000 $ | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | Bishop's University |
| Tristan Bell | Snowboarding | 21 | 4000 $ | Gatineau (Aylmer) | Select Aviation College |
| Anne-Laurie Bettez | Snowboarding | 19 | 4000 $ | Terrebonne | Montmorency College |
| Jeanne Boilard | Artistic swimming | 19 | 4000 $ | Quebec City (La Cité-Limoilou) | Cégep at a distance |
| Justin Boudreau | Cross-country skiing | 18 | 2000 $ | Boucherville | Collège de Maisonneuve |
| Alexandre Bourque | Cross-country skiing | 20 | 4000 $ | Saint-Basile-le-Grand | College of Old Montreal |
| Isabelle Caza | Biathlon | 19 | 2000 $ | Chelsea | Outaouais College |
| Victoriane Charron | Artistic gymnastics | 16 | 4000 $ | Mont-Saint-Hilaire | De Mortagne Secondary School |
| Samuel Darveau | Short track speed skating | 20 | 4000 $ | Sainte-Julie | Cégep Édouard-Montpetit |
| Laurie Denommée | Artistic gymnastics | 23 | 4000 $ | Laval | University of Montreal |
| Émilie Greenfield | Speed skating (long track) | 19 | 4000 $ | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | Sainte-Foy College |
| Félix Hamel | Road cycling | 20 | 2000 $ | Sainte-Julie | Cégep Édouard-Montpetit |
| Florence Hamel | Sprint canoeing | 17 | 4000 $ | Kirkland | College Sainte-Anne |
| Simone Huang | Badminton | 17 | 4000 $ | Laval | Bois-de-Boulogne College |
| Amélie-Laura Jasmin | Diving | 20 | 4000 $ | Montréal (Saint-Laurent) | Collège André-Grasset |
| Hugo Leperlier | Squash | 16 | 2000 $ | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | De Rochebelle High School |
| Edward Ly | Table tennis | 21 | 4000 $ | Montreal (Lachine) | Virtual Cégep |
| Hubert Marcotte | Speed skating (long track) | 23 | 4000 $ | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | Laval University |
| Grégoire Mercier-Noël | Volleyball | 21 | 4000 $ | Boucherville | University of Sherbrooke |
| Émile Nadeau | Freestyle skiing (aerials) | 20 | 4000 $ | Prévost | Limoilou College |
| Neda Rahimkhani | Tennis | 16 | 2000 $ | Gatineau (Aylmer) | Les Estacades Academy |
| Jacob Townsend | Veil | 19 | 2000 $ | Hudson | John Abbott College |
| Nathan Zsombor-Murray | Diving | 20 | 4000 $ | Pointe-Claire | Vanier College |
About Beneva
Born from the merger of La Capitale and SSQ Assurance, Beneva is the largest mutual insurance company in Canada with over 3.5 million members and clients. It relies on more than 5,500 dedicated employees: people protecting people. Its human approach is rooted in the mutualist values shared by its employees. With $25.2 billion in assets, Beneva is a key player among the giants of the Canadian insurance and financial services industry. Its head office is located in Quebec City. For more information, visit beneva.ca.
About the Aléo Foundation
Established in 1985, the Fondation de l’athlète d’excellence (FAEQ) has awarded over $20 million in scholarships to nearly 4,000 outstanding student-athletes from across Quebec. With the goal of clarifying the organization's mission to propel athletes beyond sports, in 2022 the FAEQ rebranded and changed its name to Fondation Aléo. In addition to continuing its provision of scholarships and support services to tomorrow's leaders, it confirms its personalized approach, focusing on the overall well-being and development of its scholarship recipients in their performance.
For more information: fondationaleo.ca as well as the Aléo Foundation's official pages on our platforms:
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Facebook
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YouTube
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For more information:
Annie Dubé
Director of Communications and Marketing
Aléo Foundation
438-884-6626
annie.dube@fondationaleo.ca
Media relations
Beneva
1-866-332-3806
media@beneva.ca
15 years of collaboration between Beneva and the Aléo Foundation: over $$1.5M in bursaries and services
Longueuil, May 7, 2024 – For the fifteenth consecutive year, Beneva has joined forces with the Aléo Foundation to award $$100,000 in bursaries and support services to 23 young student-athletes. Since the beginning of the partnership between the two organizations, over 200 aspiring young people have been awarded 350 bursaries, representing $$1.5 million in funding and support services donated by Beneva to the Foundation.
The annual bursary event took place at Beneva's offices in Longueuil, where the recipients were welcomed by Beneva's president and chief executive officer, Jean-François Chalifoux, and the Aléo Foundation's executive director, Patricia Demers. Seven of the athletes were first-time Beneva bursary recipients, joining a group of athletes who have been supported by Beneva since 2010, including speed skater Kim Boutin, swimmer Katherine Savard, and diver Nathan Zsombor-Murray to name a few.
In addition to awarding annual bursaries, Beneva has become a leading partner of the Aléo Foundation, notably by presenting a fundraising event in Quebec City.; Dinner for the athletes, as well as by partnering with the organization for the upcoming Beneva Montreal Marathon, with the Aléo Foundation serving as an official charity in the Run with Heart component of the event.
In their own words:
“It has been a privilege for us to collaborate with the Aléo Foundation since 2010. In addition to recognizing these young people and encouraging them to pursue their dreams, we also have the pleasure of watching them grow and develop to their full potential. Over the past 15 years, we have seen firsthand how these student athletes become inspirations for all of society. We're proud to be able to contribute to that.”
– Jean-François Chalifoux, President and Chief Executive Officer, Beneva
“Balancing academics with sports is a real challenge for student-athletes. However, when made easier thanks to the support of major partners like Beneva, big dreams can become reality. At the Aléo Foundation, we firmly believe that achieving this balance is essential, both in terms of sports and academics. Sharing these values with Beneva allows us to make that difference for many bursary recipients.”
– Martin Lavigne, President, Aléo Foundation
Recipients of the 2024 Beneva Bursary Program
| Name | Sport | Age | Amount | City | School |
| Victor Baudrand | Climbing | 21 | $4,000 | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | Bishop's University |
| Tristan Bell | Snowboarding | 21 | $4,000 | Gatineau (Aylmer) | Select Aviation College |
| Anne-Laurie Bettez | Snowboarding | 19 | $4,000 | Terrebonne | Montmorency College |
| Jeanne Boilard | Artistic Swimming | 19 | $4,000 | Quebec City (La Cité-Limoilou) | Cégep at a distance |
| Justin Boudreau | Cross-Country Skiing | 18 | $2,000 | Boucherville | Collège de Maisonneuve |
| Alexandre Bourque | Cross-Country Skiing | 20 | $4,000 | Saint-Basile-le-Grand | College of Old Montreal |
| Isabelle Caza | Biathlon | 19 | $2,000 | Chelsea | Outaouais College |
| Victoriane Charron | Artistic Gymnastics | 16 | $4,000 | Mont-Saint-Hilaire | De Mortagne Secondary School |
| Samuel Darveau | Short Track Speed Skating | 20 | $4,000 | Sainte-Julie | Cégep Édouard-Montpetit |
| Laurie Denommée | Artistic Gymnastics | 23 | $4,000 | Laval | University of Montreal |
| Émilie Greenfield | Long Track Speed Skating | 19 | $4,000 | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | Sainte-Foy College |
| Félix Hamel | Cycling | 20 | $2,000 | Sainte-Julie | Cégep Édouard-Montpetit |
| Florence Hamel | Canoe Sprint | 17 | $4,000 | Kirkland | College Sainte-Anne |
| Simone Huang | Badminton | 17 | $4,000 | Laval | Bois-de-Boulogne College |
| Amélie-Laura Jasmin | Scuba diving | 20 | $4,000 | Montréal (Saint-Laurent) | Collège André-Grasset |
| Hugo Leperlier | Squash | 16 | $2,000 | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | De Rochebelle High School |
| Edward Ly | Ping Pong | 21 | $4,000 | Montreal (Lachine) | Virtual Cégep |
| Hubert Marcotte | Long Track Speed Skating | 23 | $4,000 | Quebec (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge) | Laval University |
| Grégoire Mercier-Noël | Volleyball | 21 | $4,000 | Boucherville | University of Sherbrooke |
| Émile Nadeau | Freestyle Skiing (Aerials) | 20 | $4,000 | Prévost | Limoilou College |
| Neda Rahimkhani | Tennis | 16 | $2,000 | Gatineau (Aylmer) | Les Estacades Academy |
| Jacob Townsend | Sailing | 19 | $2,000 | Hudson | John Abbott College |
| Nathan Zsombor-Murray | Scuba diving | 20 | $4,000 | Pointe-Claire | Vanier College |
About Beneva
Created by the coming together of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance, Beneva is the largest insurance mutual in Canada with more than 3.5 million members and customers. Beneva employs over 5,500 dedicated employees: people looking out for people. Its human approach is rooted in mutualist values that are shared by its employees. With $25.2 billion in assets, Beneva positions itself as a major player in the insurance and financial services industry. Its head office is located in Quebec City. For more information, please consult beneva.ca.
About the Aléo Foundation
Created in 1985, the Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) has awarded more than $$20 million in bursaries to nearly 4,000 exceptional student-athletes from all over Québec. In order to better reflect the organization’s mission of elevating athletes beyond sport, the FAEQ changed its name and brand image in 2022, becoming the Aléo Foundation. In addition to continuing to provide bursaries and guidance services to the leaders of tomorrow, it maintains its personalized approach, where the overall development and well-being of its bursary recipients are at the heart of its activities.
For more information, visit fondationaleo.ca or the Aléo Foundation's social media pages:
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Spotify
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For more information:
Annie Dubé
Director, Marketing and Communications
Aleo Foundation
438-884-6626
annie.dube@fondationaleo.ca
Media Relations
Beneva
1-866-332-3806
media@beneva.ca
