The 30th Annual St. Mary’s Girls for the Cure
Raises a RECORD-BREAKING $305,250 NET for
Women-Related Cancers!
Thursday September 26, 2024
Since the first steps taken in 1994, we have walked…
around the Earth more than 8 times,
from Montréal to Toronto 656 times,
from Montréal to New York 622 times,
from Montréal to Sydney, Australia 21 times,
and raised over $4.1 million!
Walk to Raise Awareness & Funds for Women-Related Cancers
With fervent energy and dedication to the cause, Girls for the Cure made a triumphant return to the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Thursday September 26th, 2024 for the 30th edition of the event. The combined efforts of this year’s participants raised a remarkable $305,250 NET to support cancer treatments and services at St. Mary’s Hospital Centre.
Over 1,300 girls worked diligently in the weeks leading up to the walk, raising funds to enable their participation in a 5k trek of triumph through Mount Royal – an eagerly-awaited journey that was almost cancelled last-minute due to possible thunderstorms. Thankfully, Mother Nature allowed the event to go as planned, giving students from Bialik High School, 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 for the first time – Loyola High School, the chance to take part in a jubilant day of celebrations.
The students cheered as they rushed onto the field and Virgin Radio’s Vinny and Shannon greeted each school with shout-outs of fist-pumping enthusiasm. The emcee duo was joined on stage by DJ Fafa Khan, who kept the crowd hopping throughout the afternoon!
Other event highlights included participation from CTV’s Lauren Roberts Fernandez (a GFC alumna!) and CityNews Montreal’s Adriana Gentile, who interviewed students from each participating school and St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation President & CEO, Cynda Heward. Poignant testimonial speeches were given by breast cancer survivors Celia M. T. Greenwood and Lily Blaiswais, who shared their stories of bravery and highlighted the importance of supporting medical research and coming together.
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A hush fell over the stadium as the crowd observed a moment of silence. GFC endorser Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You” was played, in honour of those women who have gone before us, those who are fighting and those who have won.
Sarah McLachlan endorses Girls for the Cure!
The girls were then treated to a rousing performance by local singer and former The Voice contestant Brittany Kennell, who had everyone dancing with her rendition of country hits “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” by Dasha, “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, and “Be You”, one of her original songs.
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 Eyal Baruch and his wonderful McGill team at Molson Stadium. A huge shout out to our supporters, J. Sonic, Virgin Radio Montreal, Bell Media, iHeartRadio, CHOM 97 7, Fafa Khan, Brittany Kennell, Pür & Simple, Les Délices Lafrenaie, TCBY, Tennis Giant, Grazy, Northern Pre-University, Boulangerie Le Fournil, Bonder Bookstore, CJAD 800, BeaverTails, DoughNats, TSN 690, CTV News Montreal, CityNews Montreal, Kidlink, TD Monkland Branch, Suzy Shier/Le Château, Mid-Day Squares… and of course, the Foundation’s brand-new mascot (who will be named soon)!
Congratulations to all the students for your passion and dedication, which helped raise over $4.1 million over the years in support of awareness, research, treatment, and better survival rates for women fighting cancer.
We look forward to seeing you next year for the 31st edition of Girls for the Cure!
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