The 19th annual golf tournament to benefit the Maison de soins palliatifs de Vaudreuil-Soulanges was held on September 14, at the prestigious Whitlock Golf Club in Hudson, raising $72,703 (net).

The golf tournament is one of the Maison's main fund-raising activities, helping to maintain its mission of providing free care and ensuring that patients (and their loved ones) live out their final days with dignity and compassion in a calm and serene natural environment. 

For the occasion, over 160 participants, partners and sponsors enjoyed a festive day full of surprises, thanks to gourmet stations and entertainment on the holes. The day ended with a dinner where players and guests could chat and bid on the virtual auction, which raised $15,268 (net).

This year was a little special. Indeed, before the traditional call to Ambassadors, Honorary President Jean St-Pierre made a heartfelt appeal to the audience: "La Maison is facing a particular situation: the roof must imperatively be replaced this autumn, following premature wear and tear. Several partners are already working to limit the financial impact.

"However, $90,000 is needed to cover the cost of the work. I'm calling on you today to solicit your networks and acquaintances and make you aware of this reality." Then the call to ambassadors inspired 26 kind-hearted people to become Ambassadors by generously donating $1,000 to La Maison, which says thank you 26,000 times over!

La Maison would like to extend its warmest thanks to Jean St-Pierre, who has generously assumed this honorary role since the very first edition of the tournament.

About the Maison de soins palliatifs de Vaudreuil-Soulanges 

Since 2010, the professional team at the Maison de soins palliatifs de Vaudreuil-Soulanges has been offering free end-of-life palliative care and support services to loved ones in a natural, calm and serene setting. Did you know that the Maison is only 40% subsidized, and that it takes $1.4 million in donations each year to keep it running?

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Photo 1 - 26 generous ambassadors who were warmly applauded by their peers as they answered the call. 

Photo 2 - Unveiling the cheque with (from left to right) Diane Joly, President of the Foundation with Pascale Boily, General Manager of the Maison and Jean St-Pierre, Honorary President for a 19th consecutive year.