Cedars is ever so grateful to the numerous groups who raise funds for our programs year round.  Their generosity and goodwill is an inspiration to all of us involved in the fight against cancer.

Upcoming 2009 Events...
Please see the Calander of Events for more information

Friday, February 13
Friends for the Cure Valentine Dance
benefiting the Cedars CanSupport at the MGH
Location:  Buffett Amiens

Friday, May 8
Mama Mia Women's Association "Ladies Night"
Benefiting the Cedars Breast Clinic
Location: Centre de Reception Renaissance

May 11th - 15th, 2009
Villa Maria's Breast Cancer Awareness Week
Benefiting the Cedars Breast Clinic
Location: Villa Maria High School

Saturday, May 30
Jump for Hope
Benefiting the Cedars Breast Clinic
Location: Eastwood Equine Stables, St. Lazare

Saturday, May 30
Maritime Lobster Fest
Benefiting The Cedars Cancer Institute
Location:  Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club

Tuesday, June 9th
Soirée Parisienne
Benefiting the Cedars Breast Clinic
Location: Angelo's Restaurant, Cresent St.

Saturday, August 15
9th Annual Polo for Cedars
Benefiting the Cedars Cancer Institute
Location: Polo Parc Farm in Hudson, Quebec

Friday, November 20
Cedars Circle of Life
Benefiting the Cedars Breast Clinic
Location: TBA

 

Maritime Lobster Fest
May 30th, 2009  6:00 pm
Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club

Fueled by the enthusiasm of a bunch of friends, what started out as an east coast kitchen party in the co-chairs' home quickly grew into a Maritime Lobster Fest at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club to benefit The Cedars Cancer Institute.

The night will begin with cocktails on the Yacht Club's patio as the sun sets over Lac St. Louis.  As the sailboats drift by, knee slapping Maritime fiddle music will be playing in the background.  150 dinner guests will usher in the summer by cracking fresh lobsters, shipped in from Bathurst, New Brunswick that very morning.  Guests will be professional, business and community members from Montreal and the West Island.  Things will pick up when Preville Big Band will play all your favourite dance tunes from Motown to the classics.

Generous sponsors have joined in to make this event possible.  Other companies and individuals have been generous in donating unique prizes such as; a day cruise on a brand new Beneteau 423, a two hour flight on a Piper Arrow, a vacation at an ocean-side cottage in New Brunswick and a shopping spree at Fairview Shopping Centre.  Marc Arnautovitch and Sandra Robbins along with friends Sue Beatty, Nicole Boudreau, Joanne Smith, David C. Smilth, Tina Marier, Jane Nimigon and Paul Nimigon are busy rounding up numerous other prizes for guests to take home that evening.

The support from our sponsors, local buisnesses and ticket sales have been overwhelming!

To purchase photos of the evening (user name: lobster / password: fest), contact little_fauquey@hotmail.com

 
Breast Cancer Awareness Week
May 11th - May 15th, 2009

Villa Maria High School is proud to hold its second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Week. Being in an all-girls school, the students at Villa Maria were particularly touched by this disease when one of their teachers was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago.

Through hard work, dedication, and commitment, the students set up a week of activities appealing to all grade levels. The various activities include a bake sale, a pink dress-down day, selling Smoothies and ice cream, giving mini-manicures,  as well as inviting two very important guest speakers: Dr. David Fleiszer , renowned surgeon of the Cedars Breast Clinic and Anna Capobianco-Skipworth, member of Two Abreast dragon boat team and speaker at various organizations.

2007 Banner Year for Friends of Cedars

Friends for the Cure are all heart - $211,000 raised

The 7th Annual Valentine Dinner/Dance staged by Friends for the Cure was another astounding success for the dedicated group of Cedars supporters.  The evening raised a record $211,000 for the Cedars Can Support Program at the Montreal General Hospital.  Held on Friday, February 16 at Buffet Amiens, the fun-filled and touching evening saw over 650 partygoers enjoy a delicious five-course meal courtesy of Buffet Amiens chefs and staff.  La Gioventu Orchestra kept the dance floor hopping and the thrilling raffle prizes were once again a highlight to the ever-popular event.  Cedars thanks Friends for the Cure for their incredible support.

Mamma Mia!  They have done it again! - $54,000 raised

The Mamma Mia Women’s Association have outdone themselves.  On Friday, May 11 at Centre de Reception Renaissance over 1000 fabulous women (yes – only women!) gathered for an evening of non-stop fun and spirited fundraising.  In the end, $54,000 was raised – more than double the previous year!  Cedars thanks President Maria Gervasi and her wonderful group for another unforgettable event that will help in the purchase of much needed equipment for the Cedars Breast Clinic of the MUHC.

L’Associazione Jelsese di Montreal get in the swing for Cedars - $5,000 raised

L'Associazione Jelsese di Montreal, held a Charity Golf Tournament, on Sunday, May 20 at Club de Golf Verchères raising $5000.   This dedicated Italian cultural group have become very special friends of Cedars.  Cedars thanks Michele Passerelli and her team for their support.

Valentino Furniture joins Friends for the Cure to the tune of $12,000

The first annual Golf Tournament organized by Valentino Furniture took place on June 27 at Golf Ste Rose sponsored by le Circuit Ford-Lincoln in association with Friends for the Cure and 940 News.  A great time was had by all and in the end, $12,000 was raised to benefit the Cedars Breast Clinic at the McGill University Health Centre (MUCH).  Cedars extends a heartfelt thank you to Joe Valentino of Valentino Furniture as well as Dominic Lammenutzi of Friends for the Cure for their dedication and kind support.

Polo for Cedars much-anticipated summer tradition - $50,000 raised

The annual Polo For Cedars tournament has become a highlight in the summer social season.  The Polo Parc Farm in Hudson once again played host to the 6^th annual event held on August 11.  Over 300 participants and sponsors gathered to watch a superb polo match with players from Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Argentina.  Guests were treated to an elegant gourmet lunch, champagne and beverages in a charming ambiance while taking in the fast-moving and thrilling games. An amazing live auction and raffle helped to tip the fundraising scales to a generous $50,000 that will assist the Cedars Breast Clinic at the MUHC.  Cedars thanks Don & Carol Pennycook and their wonderful committee including Barry Ross, Jacqueline Brown and the staff at Warnaco Canada.