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Qu\u00e9bec, 26 mars 2026 \u2013<\/b> La communaut\u00e9 d\u2019affaires et la communaut\u00e9 sportive de Qu\u00e9bec ont r\u00e9pondu pr\u00e9sentes, le 26 mars dernier, au Terminal de croisi\u00e8res du Port de Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 l\u2019occasion de la soir\u00e9e-b\u00e9n\u00e9fice At the Games for the athletes<\/b>, organis\u00e9e par la Fondation Al\u00e9o et la Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 h\u00f4tesse des Jeux du Canada 2027. L\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nement a permis d\u2019amasser 267 610 $<\/b> pour soutenir le d\u00e9veloppement des athl\u00e8tes d\u2019ici, dont la rel\u00e8ve qui participera aux Jeux du Canada 2027.<\/p>\n
R\u00e9unis sous la copr\u00e9sidence d\u2019honneur de Christian Fournier<\/b>, vice-pr\u00e9sident ex\u00e9cutif et leader, Assurance de dommages chez Beneva, et de S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e<\/b>, premier vice-pr\u00e9sident, Gestion de patrimoine chez Desjardins, gens d\u2019affaires, partenaires et athl\u00e8tes olympiques et paralympiques ont uni leurs efforts afin de soutenir concr\u00e8tement la prochaine g\u00e9n\u00e9ration d\u2019athl\u00e8tes.<\/p>\n
Parmi les personnalit\u00e9s sportives pr\u00e9sentes figuraient notamment Ga\u00e9tan Boucher<\/b>, premier canadien m\u00e9daill\u00e9 d\u2019or individuel aux Jeux olympiques d\u2019hiver, premier coporte-parole de la Fondation Al\u00e9o en 1985 et ancien participant aux Jeux du Canada en 1971. Les invit\u00e9s ont \u00e9galement eu l\u2019occasion de rencontrer la boursi\u00e8re Al\u00e9o Val\u00e9rie Maltais<\/b>, quintuple m\u00e9daill\u00e9e olympique, dont trois m\u00e9dailles remport\u00e9es aux plus r\u00e9cents Jeux olympiques de Milan-Cortina, o\u00f9 elle a eu l\u2019honneur de porter le drapeau canadien alors de la c\u00e9r\u00e9monie de cl\u00f4ture.<\/p>\n
Plusieurs athl\u00e8tes olympiques et paralympiques boursiers de la Fondation Al\u00e9o \u00e9taient \u00e9galement pr\u00e9sents, dont Laurent Dubreuil<\/b>, Marion Th\u00e9nault<\/b>, Cindy Ouellet<\/b> and Aur\u00e9lie Rivard. <\/b>La soir\u00e9e a aussi pu compter sur la participation de deux anciens athl\u00e8tes aujourd\u2019hui membre de l\u2019\u00e9quipe Al\u00e9o, Fran\u00e7ois-Olivier Roberge<\/b>, coanimateur de la soir\u00e9e, et Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chagnon<\/b>, r\u00e9cemment retrait\u00e9 des Alouettes de Montr\u00e9al. L\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nement \u00e9tait coanim\u00e9 par l\u2019animateur de Radio-Canada Guillaume Dumas<\/b>, grand passionn\u00e9 de sport.<\/p>\n
Plusieurs athl\u00e8tes, actif\u00b7ve\u00b7s et retrait\u00e9\u00b7e\u00b7s, ont d\u2019ailleurs soulign\u00e9 l\u2019importance de participer \u00e0 cet \u00e9v\u00e9nement afin de redonner \u00e0 la Fondation Al\u00e9o et aux Jeux du Canada, deux organisations qui ont jou\u00e9 un r\u00f4le marquant dans leur parcours. De b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaires \u00e0 donateurs.trices, ils contribuent aujourd\u2019hui \u00e0 ce cycle de g\u00e9n\u00e9rosit\u00e9 qui caract\u00e9rise la Fondation Al\u00e9o.<\/p>\n
100 % des profits de la soir\u00e9e seront investis dans le d\u00e9veloppement des athl\u00e8tes par la Fondation Al\u00e9o et les Jeux du Canada 2027.<\/b><\/p>\n
In their own words:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab Soutenir les athl\u00e8tes, c\u2019est soutenir la personne derri\u00e8re chaque performance. La collaboration entre les Jeux du Canada et la Fondation Al\u00e9o refl\u00e8te bien cette vision : deux partenaires qui, comme Beneva, placent l’humain, et l’athl\u00e8te en particulier, au c\u0153ur de leurs actions. Participer \u00e0 un \u00e9v\u00e9nement o\u00f9 les profits sont r\u00e9investis dans le sport et aupr\u00e8s de celles et ceux qui le font vivre, c\u2019est exactement le type d\u2019engagement qui anime notre mutuelle. Depuis plus de 16 ans, nous appuyons fi\u00e8rement la Fondation Al\u00e9o et la rel\u00e8ve sportive. Aujourd\u2019hui, plus que jamais, nous voulons continuer \u00e0 cr\u00e9er ensemble des conditions gagnantes pour nos athl\u00e8tes. \u00bb<\/p>\n
– Christian Fournier
\nVice-pr\u00e9sident ex\u00e9cutif et leader \u2013 Assurance de dommages, Beneva<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab Aux Jeux pour les athl\u00e8tes est un moment privil\u00e9gi\u00e9 pour constater la force de notre communaut\u00e9 lorsqu\u2019elle se mobilise pour la rel\u00e8ve sportive. Les Jeux du Canada jouent un r\u00f4le essentiel dans le parcours de milliers de jeunes qui r\u00eavent d\u2019atteindre le plus haut niveau. C\u2019est important pour Desjardins d\u2019\u00eatre \u00e0 leurs c\u00f4t\u00e9s. Gr\u00e2ce au soutien exceptionnel d\u00e9montr\u00e9 lors de cette campagne, nous contribuons collectivement \u00e0 offrir aux athl\u00e8tes un environnement o\u00f9 ils peuvent se d\u00e9passer et b\u00e2tir l\u2019h\u00e9ritage sportif de demain. \u00bb<\/p>\n
– S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e
\nPremier vice-pr\u00e9sident, Gestion de patrimoine, Desjardins<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab L\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nement unique Aux Jeux pour les athl\u00e8tes, en \u00e9quipe avec les Jeux du Canada, est un moment phare de notre ann\u00e9e. Non seulement nous renouons avec nos alli\u00e9s d\u2019affaires de Qu\u00e9bec et Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches, qui sont devenus des habitu\u00e9s de notre \u00e9v\u00e9nement \u00e0 Qu\u00e9bec, mais cette ann\u00e9e avec un organisme qui partage les m\u00eames valeurs que nous. Nous sommes reconnaissants de constater une nouvelle fois la loyaut\u00e9 des gens de la Capitale-Nationale pour les \u00e9tudiant\u00b7e\u00b7s-athl\u00e8tes, ces jeunes inspirants qui deviendront les leaders de demain. \u00bb<\/p>\n
– Martin Lavigne
\nPr\u00e9sident, Fondation Al\u00e9o<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab \u00c0 l\u2019approche des Jeux du Canada 2027 \u00e0 Qu\u00e9bec, il est inspirant de voir la communaut\u00e9 d\u2019affaires et la communaut\u00e9 sportive se rassembler pour soutenir la prochaine g\u00e9n\u00e9ration d\u2019athl\u00e8tes. En collaboration avec la Fondation Al\u00e9o, cette soir\u00e9e d\u00e9montre toute la force de notre milieu lorsqu\u2019il s\u2019unit pour favoriser le d\u00e9veloppement de la rel\u00e8ve sportive et contribuer \u00e0 l\u2019h\u00e9ritage durable que laisseront les Jeux dans notre communaut\u00e9. \u00bb<\/p>\n
– Denis Servais
\nPr\u00e9sident de la Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 h\u00f4tesse des Jeux du Canada 2027<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
About the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n
The Al\u00e9o Foundation's mission is to maximize the full potential of as many outstanding student-athletes as possible from all backgrounds, in order to generate significant and lasting impact. Created in 1985, it has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 student-athletes from across Quebec. In addition to these scholarships, there is an essential component of services provided for life to all recipients during and after their athletic and academic careers. To support these mentoring services, the Al\u00e9o Research Chair<\/i>is now a vector for scientific results available to the entire sports community here.<\/p>\n
The fundraising campaign Generations of Impact<\/b> a pour but d\u2019amasser six millions de dollars en trois ans afin de se rapprocher de notre grande vision\u202f: que les \u00e9tudiant\u00b7e\u00b7s-athl\u00e8tes d\u2019excellence enrichissent la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 par leur leadership actuel et futur tant gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 leurs contributions exceptionnelles que par les exemples inspirants qu\u2019ils et elles incarnent.<\/p>\n
To support<\/b> Generations of Impact<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n For more information: fondationaleo.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n \u00c0 propos des Jeux du Canada 2027<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b>Les Jeux du Canada sont la plus grande comp\u00e9tition multisport au pays, rassemblant plus de 3 500 athl\u00e8tes et entra\u00eeneurs de haut calibre dans 22 disciplines sportives. Organis\u00e9s tous les deux ans, en alternance entre l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 et l\u2019hiver, ils c\u00e9l\u00e8brent la pers\u00e9v\u00e9rance et l\u2019esprit sportif des jeunes athl\u00e8tes canadiens.<\/p>\n L\u2019\u00e9dition d\u2019hiver des Jeux du Canada 2027 se d\u00e9roulera \u00e0 Qu\u00e9bec du 27 f\u00e9vrier au 14 mars 2027, marquant le retour de l\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nement dans la ville qui l\u2019a vu na\u00eetre il y a 60 ans.<\/p>\n Pour contribuer \u00e0 la campagne philanthropique : Pour tout savoir sur les Jeux du Canada 2027 et suivre les pr\u00e9paratifs : \u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n Pour visionner les photos de la soir\u00e9e : <\/b>https:\/\/bit.ly\/PhotosAJPLA<\/b><\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For your information:<\/p>\n Annie Dub\u00e9<\/b> Wendy Whittom <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quebec City, March 26, 2026<\/b> \u2013 Quebec City\u2019s business and sports communities came together on March 26 at the Port of Quebec Cruise Terminal for the Game On for the Athletes<\/b> fundraising event, organized by the Al\u00e9o Foundation and the 2027 Canada Games Host Society. The event raised $267,610<\/b> to support the development of athletes, including the next generation who will compete in the 2027 Canada Games.<\/p>\n Held under the honorary co-chairmanship of Christian Fournier<\/b>, Executive Vice-President and Leader – Property & Casualty Insurance at Beneva, and S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e<\/b>, Senior Vice-President of Wealth Management at Desjardins, the evening brought together business leaders, partners, and Olympic and Paralympic athletes in support of the next generation of athletes.<\/p>\n Among the distinguished sports figures in attendance was Ga\u00e9tan Boucher<\/b>, the first Canadian to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics, the first co-spokesperson for the Al\u00e9o Foundation in 1985, and a participant in the 1971 Canada Games. Guests also had the opportunity to spend the evening with Al\u00e9o scholarship recipient Val\u00e9rie Maltais<\/b>, a five-time Olympic medalist, including three medals at the most recent Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, where she had the honor of carrying the Canadian flag at the closing ceremony.<\/p>\n Several Olympic and Paralympic scholarship athletes were also present, including Laurent Dubreuil<\/b>, Marion Th\u00e9nault<\/b>, Cindy Ouellet<\/b>, and Aur\u00e9lie Rivard<\/b>. The evening also featured two members of the Al\u00e9o team who are former athletes, Fran\u00e7ois-Olivier Roberge<\/b>, co-host of the evening, and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chagnon<\/b>, recently retired from the Montreal Alouettes. The event was co-hosted by Radio-Canada host and sports enthusiast Guillaume Dumas.<\/p>\n Many active and retired athletes emphasized the importance of participating in the event to give back to the Al\u00e9o Foundation and the Canada Games, two organizations that played a significant role in their journey. From beneficiaries to donors, they are now part of the cycle of philanthropy that defines the Al\u00e9o Foundation.<\/p>\n 100% of the evening\u2019s proceeds will be invested in athlete development through the Al\u00e9o Foundation and the 2027 Canada Games.<\/b><\/p>\n In their own words:<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cSupporting athletes means supporting the person behind every performance. The collaboration between the Canada Games and the Al\u00e9o Foundation perfectly reflects this vision: two partners who, like Beneva, put people and particularly athletes at the heart of their mission. Contributing to an event whose proceeds go directly back into sport and to the athletes who make it all happen is exactly the kind of commitment that drives out mutual. For more than 16 years, we have proudly supported the Al\u00e9o Foundation and the next generation of athletes; today, we are more determined than ever to work together to create the conditions they need to thrive.\u201c<\/p>\n – Christian Fournier \u201cThis event is a special opportunity to see just how strong our community is when it rallies around the next generation of athletes. The Canada Games play a vital role in the journey of thousands of young people who dream of reaching the highest level. It\u2019s important for Desjardins to stand with them. Thanks to exceptional support throughout this campaign, we are working together to provide athletes with an environment in which they can excel and build the future of Canadian sport.\u201d<\/p>\n – S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e \u201cThe unique Game On for the Athletes<\/i> event, in partnership with the Canada Games, is a highlight of our year. Not only do we reconnect with our business partners in Qu\u00e9bec and Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches\u2014who have become regular participants in our event in Qu\u00e9bec City\u2014but this year we\u2019re partnering with an organization that shares our values. We are grateful to once again witness the loyalty of the people of the Capitale-Nationale toward student-athletes\u2014these inspiring young people who will become the leaders of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n – Martin Lavigne \u201cAs we look ahead to the 2027 Canada Games in Qu\u00e9bec City, it is inspiring to see the business and sports communities coming together to support the next generation of athletes. In collaboration with the Al\u00e9o Foundation, this event showcases the strength of our community when it unites to foster the development of young athletes and contribute to the lasting legacy the Games will leave in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n – Denis Servais <\/p>\n About the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n The Al\u00e9o Foundation’s mission is to maximize the full potential of the greatest number of excellent student-athletes from all walks of life, in order to generate a significant and lasting impact. Founded in 1985, the organization has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 student-athletes across Quebec. In addition to these bursaries, the Foundation also provides lifelong services to all recipients during and after their athletic and academic careers. To support these services, the Al\u00e9o Research Chair is now a vector of scientific results available to the entire sports community.<\/p>\n The Generations of Impact<\/b> fundraising campaign aims to raise six million dollars over three years to bring us closer to our grand vision: that excellent student-athletes enrich society through their current and future leadership, both through their exceptional contributions and the inspiring examples they embody.<\/p>\n To support<\/b> Generations of Impact<\/a><\/p>\n For more information: fondationaleo.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n About the 2027 Canada Games<\/b><\/p>\n The Canada Games are the country\u2019s largest multisport competition, bringing together more than 3,500 high-caliber athletes and coaches across 22 sports. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, they celebrate the perseverance and sportsmanship of Canada\u2019s young athletes.<\/p>\n The 2027 Canada Games Winter Edition will take place in Qu\u00e9bec City from February 27 to March 14, 2027, marking the event\u2019s return to the city where it was first held 60 years ago.<\/p>\n To contribute to the fundraising campaign: To learn more about the 2027 Canada Games and follow the preparations: \u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n Link to photos: <\/b>https:\/\/bit.ly\/PhotosAJPLA<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information:<\/p>\n Annie Dub\u00e9<\/b> Wendy Whittom Pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 par Beneva et Desjardins au profit de la Fondation Al\u00e9o et des Jeux du Canada 2027 Qu\u00e9bec, 26 mars 2026 \u2013 La communaut\u00e9 d\u2019affaires et la communaut\u00e9 sportive de Qu\u00e9bec ont r\u00e9pondu pr\u00e9sentes, le 26 mars dernier, au Terminal de croisi\u00e8res du Port de Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 l\u2019occasion de la soir\u00e9e-b\u00e9n\u00e9fice Aux Jeux pour […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":8925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-evenements"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8917"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8917\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\n<\/b>Make a donation<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>www.jeuxducanada2027.ca
\n<\/a>Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, Youtube<\/a> and TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDirector of Communications and Marketing
\nAl\u00e9o Foundation<\/a>
\n438 884-6626
\nannie.dube@fondationaleo.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Directrice des communications et des \u00e9v\u00e9nements
\nJeux du Canada 2027<\/a>
\n367 977-7990
\nwwhittom@jeuxducanada2027.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\u00ab Game On for the Athletes \u00bb Raises $267,610 for the Next Generation of Athletes<\/h1>\n
Presented by Beneva and Desjardins in support of the Al\u00e9o Foundation and the 2027 Canada Games<\/h3>\n
\n<\/b>Executive Vice President and Leader \u2013 Property & Casualty Insurance, Beneva<\/b><\/p>\n
\nExecutive Vice-President, Whealth Management, Desjardins<\/b><\/p>\n
\nPresident, Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n
\nChair, 2027 Canada Games Host Society<\/b><\/p>\n
\nLinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Make a Donation<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>www.jeuxducanada2027.ca
\n<\/a>Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, Youtube<\/a> and TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDirector of Communications and Marketing
\nAl\u00e9o Foundation<\/a>
\n438 884-6626
\nannie.dube@fondationaleo.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Director of Communications and Events
\n2027 Canada Games<\/a>
\n367-977-7990
\nwwhittom@jeuxducanada2027.ca<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"