A full house at the Fondation Dinner!

No fewer than 200 guests attended the 6th Annual Dinner of the Fondation Médicale des Laurentides et des Pays-d’en-Haut at Mont-Gabriel Hotel in Sainte-Adèle on October 25.

 A great success across the board as the Fondation Médicale banked $58,625, a total of $13,625 more than last year, thanks to ticket sales and the involvement of sponsors. “It’s a record amount,” exclaims the executive director of the Fondation, Daniel Desjardins.

Two new members inducted

The dinner provided the opportunity to induct Dr. Michel Frenette as a Builder. Along with Dr. Marc Desjardins, Christian Gélinas and Me François Bertrand, he signed the Fondation’s charter. He also served as its first president from 1990 to 1995.

Sylvain Labelle was inducted as a Major Donor and Partner. Right from the Fondation’s start, J.L. Brissette Inc. has stepped up with significant donations and with participation in every activity. In addition, Mr. Labelle sat on the Board of Directors from 2006 to 2013, including 3 years as Vice-President.

Good news was shared throughout the evening. First, the Fondation Médicale has collected $582,000 since January 1. “We can’t say it often enough. All donations received are invested 100% in the region we serve,” Mr. Desjardin emphasises. The Fondation Médicale serves a number of healthcare establishments at the Sommets Service Point (hospital, CLSC, CHSLD, blood test centres), at the Pays-d’en-Haut Service Point, as well as in the Saint-Donat area.

Attendees at the dinner were also able to watch videos recorded by Guy Fradette in various healthcare settings. The Fondation Médicale would also like to thank the SAQ and Mont-Gabriel Hotel for their terrific cooperation in the putting together of this dinner.