For the first time since the pandemic, members of the business community were invited to take part in an in-person Winter Triathlon, much to their delight. On February 17, 2023, hundreds participated in this Nordic sports challenge to support Sainte-Justine’s most promising advances in pediatric health. 

The goal – Participate in a relay race in Montreal’s Parc Maisonneuve. Cover 1.25 km on snowshoes, 8.1 km (skate style) or 5.4 km (classic style) on cross-country skis, and 6 km on foot (running). A shorter, recreational stream was offered to non-competitive teams. 

The cause – Support Sainte-Justine so it can remain a global leader in mother and child health care, for the benefit of families across Quebec. 

The inspiration – Get moving and push your limits to support maternal and pediatric health.

The people – 87 teams for a total of 319 participants.  

The fundraising target – Raise $550,000. 

The final tally – Close to $700, 000 raised. 

Highlights:  

  • Participants were deeply moved by the story of this year’s Winter Triathlon ambassador, Esteban, a teen who survived multiple traumas.  
  • Sébastien Benoît, Julie du Page, Francisco Randez, and Mathieu Roy hosted the event. 
  • Team Axium was awarded the Pierre Boivin Trophy for bringing in the most donations, having raised nearly $95,000. 
  • The Triathlon was a unique team-building and networking opportunity for participating companies. 
  • In all, over 2,700 donors contributed to the fundraising campaigns.