Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence

Dellar Residence Run in Pointe Claire raises over 300k

By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

The 8th edition of the “Course pour la Compassion” run that took place at Valois Park in Pointe-Claire last Saturday raised $307,500 for the Teresa Dellar palliative care residence. The run began at 9:00 a.m. at the park with 730 participants. Champions for Life Foundation Founder and Ambassador for the Course de la Compassion and former national Taekwondo champion David Arsenault led attendees into a fun warm up activity. Arsenault was joined by former National track and field athlete Steve O’Brien. Maya Johnson hosted the on-stage announcements and presentations.

The run kicked off at 10:00 a.m. with runners leaving from the north-side of the park starting towards Belmont Street. Participants were guided throughout the neighbourhood by volunteers at multiple stops along the way cheering on the runners. Two course set-ups, one for 1km run participants and the second for 5km run participants, with both loops leading back to the south side of the park from Donegani Avenue.

In the park, snacks and beverages were served and participants along with volunteers and supporters of the cause mingled until late afternoon. Elected official in attendance included the MNA for Robert-Baldwin Brigitte Garceau, the MNA for Jacques-Cartier Gregory Kelley, Nelligan MNA Monsef Derraji, St-Laurent MNA Marwah Rizqy, Pointe-Claire Mayor Tim Thomas, Pointe-Claire City Councillor Cynthia Homan, Kirkland Mayor Michel Gibson, Pierrefonds-Roxboro Mayor Jim Beis, Dorval Mayor Marc Doret and DDO City Councillor Errol Johnson.

Three-time Olympian in artistic swimming and gold medalist in the World Aquatics Championship, Jacqueline Simoneau participate in the race alongside her grandmother, a former caregiver and ongoing supporter of the residence. The previous day, senior residents from the Cambridge residence along with some of their family members participated in a walk-a-thon raising $13,500 towards the total sums collected.

“I love the inclusiveness of this event and express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated. Today also marked an important milestone as this event has now passed the 1-million-dollar mark in cumulative funds raised since the beginning!” Dale Weil, Executive Director of the Teresa Dellar Residence stated. “Our supporters, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and devoted colleagues are the cornerstone of our ability to sustain the delivery of the high-quality palliative care that our patients and their families so deserve. We cannot thank them enough.”

Major sponsors of the event included presenting sponsor Pfizer Canada, the City of Pointe-Claire, Charles River Laboratories Inc., as well as Uniprix Sainte-Anne and Lachine. n

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$680,000 raised at Dellar Residence 25th annual Valentine gala

By Chelsey St-Pierre

The 25th Annual Valentine’s Ball in support of the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence was a triumph raising $680,000, There were nearly 450 guests, sponsors, and donors. The Ball was held at Château Vaudreuil’s Pavillion sur le Lac, under the Honorary Presidency of Barry F. Lorenzetti. Dale Weil, Executive Director of the Residence said, “Tonight, we celebrate our remarkably supportive community, the benevolence of our donors, the dedication of our sponsors, and the tireless efforts of our volunteers and employees who embody the Residence’s mission, providing quality palliative care for patients and their families day-in and day-out. The resonance of support from our community is truly profound, and we are sincerely thankful for their commitment.”

The 25th edition of the Ball not only marked a significant milestone but also provided a moment to honor Russell Williams, co-founder of the Residence.   Amidst the festivities, a special segment was dedicated to acknowledging his contribution to the inception and success of the Residence. The gourmet dinner was followed by a surprise duet performance by Barry and Brittany Kennel and an evening of dancing with The Fundamentals.

Emcees for the evening were Yolande James, Managing Director and Head of Strategic Communications and Global Governmental Affairs at PSP Investment and Jamie Orchard, journalist and Senior Advisor, Public Relations & Media, VIA Rail Canada. Barry F. Lorenzetti, CEO and Founder of BFL Canada stressed the importance of getting involved in the community. Elected officials in attendance included MP Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-St-Louis), and MNA’s Monsef Derraji (Nelligan), Brigitte Garceau (Robert Baldwin), as well as West Island mayors Jim Beis, Heidi EktvedtTim Thomas, Alex Bottauscii.

Major sponsors were BFL Canada, BroccoliniPfizer Canada, Merck Canada, Hagen Group, TASK, Delmar International, Voluntas commemoration and Roxboro Excavation.

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