The 32nd Annual St. Mary’s Girls for the Cure Raises $253,969+ for Women-Related Cancers!
Thursday September 24, 2026
Since the first steps taken in 1994, we have walked…
around the Earth more than 8 times,
from Montréal to Toronto 668 times,
from Montréal to New York 633 times,
from Montréal to Sydney, Australia 21 times,
and raised over $4.5 million!
Step Up for Women’s Cancers
With buoyant energy and dedication to the cause, Girls for the Cure returned to Murray Hill Park on Thursday September 24th, 2026 for the 32nd edition of the flagship event. The combined efforts of this year’s participants raised a remarkable $253,969+ to support cancer treatments and services at St. Mary’s Hospital Centre – and donations are still coming in.
Over 1,100 girls worked diligently in the weeks leading up to the walk, raising funds from family, friends, and community supporters to complete a trek of approximately 5 km, starting from their respective schools and ending at Murray Hill Park in Westmount. The event brought togehter students from Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School (ECS), Lower Canada College (LCC), Sacred Heart School of Montreal, The Study, Trafalgar School for Girls, and Loyola High School for a day where celebration and hope converged in the effort to cure cancer.
As they arrived at the park, the students cheered and Virgin Radio’s Vinny, Shannon & Media Mike greeted each school with shout-outs of fist-pumping enthusiasm. They were joined on stage by dancers from the Sonia Balazovjech Dance Company and DJ Fafa Khan, who kept the crowd dancing and energized throughout the afternoon.
Nadia Wendowsky, President and CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, delivered a moving testimonial as both a breast cancer survivor and a former Girls for the Cure participant – a full-circle moment highlighting the power of compassionate care and community action. Girls for the Cure co-founder Susan Hart celebrated over three decades of the movement’s impact, while ovarian cancer survivor and women’s health advocate Alvina Nadeem shared her own inspiring journey. CTV News’ Lauren Fernandez, who also covered the event, emphasized how collective action helps cultivate hope through initiatives like Girls for the Cure.
Following the speeches, a hush fell over the park as the crowd observed a moment of silence to honour those who have passed, those still fighting, and those who have healed. Dancers then took the stage for a poignant performance set to Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You“.
Massive cheers erupted as St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation staff took to the stage to reveal the giant cheque with this year’s record breaking results!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible community… to all the dedicated teachers for their enthusiasm and to team at the City of Westmount. A huge shout out to our supporters, Virgin Radio Montreal, Bell Media, iHeartRadio, CHOM 97 7, DJ Fafa Khan, Sonia Balazovjech Dance Company, CJAD 800, TSN 690, CTV News Montreal, Pierino Gelato, Expedia Group… and of course, the Foundation’s mascot, Buddy!
Congratulations to all the students for your passion and dedication, which helped raise over $4.5 million over the years in support of awareness, research, treatment, and better survival rates for women living with cancer.
We look forward to seeing you on September 23, 2027 for the 33rd edition of Girls for the Cure!
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