WHAT IS A COMMUNITY EVENT?
A community event is a fundraiser planned and hosted by an individual, group or organization to support St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation. These events are independently organized but take place with St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation’s awareness and approval. St. Mary’s benefits from community events through raising awareness for the cause and receiving financial support from the event revenues.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Planning your community event is simple, with a few key steps. Begin by reviewing our toolkit and all its sections to familiarize yourself with the process. Next, complete and submit the Event Application Form at least 30 days before your event. Our team will review your submission and get back to you within two weeks to discuss your plans and answer any questions. Once your event is approved, you’ll be asked to read and sign our Community Events Terms & Conditions, and review the Tax Receipting Guide to ensure your donors receive the right information. Then, it’s time to hold your event! Afterward, please submit your Financial Summary Form and the funds raised within 30 days of your event’s completion.
HOW TO CONTACT US
St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation
3830 Lacombe Ave., Suite 1510
Montréal, QC H3T 1M5
fondation.stmary@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
514-734-2694
Gayle Hutchison Charity Golf Tournament
The Gayle Hutchison Charity Golf Tournament, founded in 1996 by Gayle while she was undergoing cancer treatment, continues to honour her vision of improving the experience of cancer patients at St. Mary’s Hospital. Organized by Gayle’s family & friends, the tournament has raised over $450,000 to date, funding vital enhancements for our facilities, the purchase of equipment, forging new pathways of care and supporting research and teaching. Each year, this popular event carries forward Gayle’s legacy and continues to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
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Montréal Miles for Minds
Three friends, united by their shared experiences with mental health and a love of endurance sport, take on an extraordinary challenge to make a difference. After months of Ironman training, they discovered that with the right people beside you, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. In October 2025, Matteo Iasenza, Dylan Beauchamp and Lorenzo Accurso put that belief into motion by running 125 km around the island of Montréal to raise awareness for mental health and over $100,000 for St. Mary’s Psychiatry department. Their journey is a symbol of resilience and community. Together, they’re proving that every step forward can spark hope, connection, and healing for those facing mental health challenges.
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La Classique Head2Core
La Classique was a fun-filled day of sporting events dedicated to supporting mental health through physical activity, held on the iconic Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. The initiative features walking, running, and cycling challenges for participants of all ages and fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes. A portion of the proceeds were designated to enhance care for psychiatric patients at St. Mary’s Hospital by renovating gym facilities and developing innovative exercise and activity programs that promote well-being.
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Friends of St. Mary’s Auxiliary Golf Tournament
Initiated by St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary members in 1992, the Friends of St. Mary’s Golf Tournament has raised over $36,000 for bursaries to benefit continuing education among our nurses. Every year, the Friends of St. Mary’s Golf Tournament bursary allows some nurses to take much need time to refresh a skill or learn a new one, and to become reenergized to continue their invaluable work.
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Dancing Among the Stars Gala
Having worked 25 years at St. Mary’s as an Operating Room Co-ordinator, and experiencing her own breast cancer journey at our Hospital, Rosa Di Paolo understands how supporting healthcare can make a very real difference in people’s lives. Every year since 2023, Rosa and her dedicated committee bring the community together for Dancing Among the Stars, a dazzling evening of entertainment that has raised over $39,000 in support of breast cancer treatment at St. Mary’s Hospital.
