December 12, 2015 – Full house at Dundees first edition of the Magical Musical Evening

Hosted by actor and founder of Strangers in the Night, Larry Day, the musical evening was an amazing opportunity to help fight prostate cancer, eat, receive musical gifts from many of the artists, and witness the historic talents of the main act: Jerry Mercer and Gary Moffet from April Wine fame and Breen LeBoeuf, sideman with the legendary Gerry Boulet, from famous Offenbach. Thanks to Rick Keene from RickKeeneMusicScene and to Peter Kandiolotis, owner of Dundees, the event raised more than $1,750 for the cause.

November 28, 2015 –Party Lottery and Bow Tie for the cause

Thanks to the elegant charity evening organized by Maxime and Anthony Ligot at the North End -Oyster Bar, the amount of $1,123 was raised to advance our fight against prostate cancer. A big thank you for your support and your energy! See the event photos here

November 27, 2015 – The Quebec Junior Hockey League supports the cause

Thank you to Mr. Marino Fabbri, hockey team president of the Cobras de Terrebonne and to the Mayor of Terrebonne, Mr. Jean-Marc Robitaille, for their support in the fight against prostate cancer during the month of November. Also, thanks to the Quebec Junior Hockey League teams, the exceptional hockey players as well as the hockey fans for their support to the cause, allowing to raise the sum of $6,400. Thank you for this solidarity towards men and their families.

November 26, 2015 – The Kev & Max Challenge 2015 to benefit PROCURE

The Kev & Max Challenge 2015 succeeded once more its fundraising campaign to benefit of PROCURE in November. Indeed, a bow tie sale, combined with a ticket draw to attend the NHL Winter Classic Hockey Game on January 1, 2016, helped raise $9,570 for the cause. Congratulations and thanks to the organizers Kevin Doucette and Maxime Rodrigue as well as to all participants in the Challenge.

November 21, 2015 – Soccer Tournament by KAN Football Club for the cause

Over 40 soccer players from six teams rallied to the cause by participating in a soccer tournament organized by Kan Football Club (Kan FC). A big thank you to all players and participating teams and to Sydney Fowo, Réginald Joseph and Sofiane Benzaza for their involvement in organizing this event, which raised $500 for the cause.

November 19, 2015 – When students are involved, the result is very impressive!

Wearing civilian clothes in exchange for donations allowed students of Collège Nouvelles Frontières collect donations totaling $ 2,200 on November 19. A huge thank you to Véronique Lapointe and all Student Board Members for this beautiful gesture.

November 17, 2015 – The FMSS fashion show supports the cause

Thank you to the Sherbrooke University Medical Faculty for a wonderful evening of haute couture. Under the theme Locally vogue, part of the fashion show proceeds were shared with PROCURE. Thanks to the organizers Gabrielle Patenaude and Chloé St-Pierre for their superb work.

November 13, 2015 – Let’s Kick Prostate Cancer Where It Hurts

Thanks to the organizing committee and the generous contributions from all participants, the fundraising dinner event was quite successful. Under the theme Let’s Kick Prostate Cancer Where It Hurts, the event, run entirely by students, raised $6,470 for the cause. A huge thank you to the organizers Niko and Christo Karatzas, Maria Angurias, Susie Saltarelli and Gaby Hornstein for their involvement and their exceptional work.

November 12, 2015 – The Bow Tie Affair: A trendy event!

More than 300 people attended the annual Bow Tie Affair fundraising event hosted by the Antonopoulos Group at Hôtel Nelligan in downtown Montreal on November 12, 2015. This chic happening helped raise close to $ 57,000 to support PROCURE’s mission. A huge thank you to the Antonopoulos Group, the event organizers, the sponsors and the participants for a wonderful evening. Unable to attend? You will have another chance in 2016! See the event photos here

November 12, 2015 – The BartCoaching team mobilizes for PROCURE

Congratulations to the BartCoaching team, their partners and the Broken7 brewer for organizing a lottery to raise funds for PROCURE on November 12. Indeed, the generosity of all participants and partners helped raise more than $1,700 for the cause. A big thank you to Bart Rolet and to the Broken7 team for their support and dedication.

November 7, 2015 – A wine and cheese tasting and a silent auction of art works for a good cause

Thanks to the staff and students of the Charlotte-Tassé Professional Training Centre for organizing a wine and cheese tasting and a silent auction of art works by artists and sculptors of international reputation for the benefit of PROCURE. The event, held on November 7, and appreciated by all participants, raised $1,000 for the cause.

November 4, 2015 – The HELM’s Happy Hour Event for PROCURE

A big thank you to the HELM microbrewery for the organization of a happy hour fundraising event on November 4, which helped raise $500 for the cause.

November 1, 2015 – I walk for PROCURE

Walkers and runners gathered on November 1 as part of I Walk for PROCURE in the historic Saint-Jean area. The 3rd edition of the Walk raised $1,690 for PROCURE. A huge thank you, once more, to Pierre Lussier from Kinatex and to André Vidal from Promotion Choc, for this great event in support of our fight against prostate cancer.

October 30, 2015 – One Rowing Stroke at A Time with Mylène Paquette

Over 168 people attended the benefit breakfast organized by UNITED AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER under the patronage of Mr. Denis Bourque, owner of the Sherbrooke and Lac-Mégantic Tim Hortons. Held on October 30, this event raised over $35,330. Thank you to the organizing committee and volunteers who make his event a success year after year.

October 7, 2015 – Montreal Canadiens v. Maple Leafs NHL: A memorable return

The return of the hockey season was a great opportunity for PROCURE and Broken7 brewer to raise funds during a memorable hockey evening at the Bière Brisset Brewery on October 7. Thanks to Stéphane Pilon and Pol Brisset, $500 was raised for the cause during the evening.

September 26, 2015 – The first stylish ride for Gentleman

The first ride for motorcyclists whose goal was to raise funds for PROCURE took place on September 26, 2015. Inspired by the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride event, more than 60 riders, dressed in a jacket and a bow tie, traveled 130 km and raised $1,000 for the cause. Thanks to all the participants and the organizers of this great event, which will return in 2016. See the event photos here

September 19, 2015 – The Real Ice Challenge

On September 19, 2015, ‘Hockeyover45’ took part again in the Real Ice Challenge for the fight against prostate cancer. By meeting this challenge, they raised $ 2,370 for PROCURE. A huge thank you to all 22 players from the Eastern Township who made this activity a success. And to Jocelyn Thibault, thank you for so generously giving us the ice time needed for this volunteer activity at the Complexe Sportif GM Thibault of Sherbrooke.

September 11-12, 2015 – Outstanding women!

Last September, fifty outstanding women ran the 250 km that surrounds the Lac-Saint-Jean, and raised a total amount of $49 500, including $24,750 for the fight against prostate cancer. A huge thank you to the organizers Denise and Diane Marcoux, and to the volunteers for this 4th edition of Les Femmes de course, a unique event of its kind.

June 21, 2015 – Congratulations to Murielle Lapierre, who amassed the largest amount of money for the PROCURE Walk of Courage 2015. Indeed, Murielle, whose spouse is suffering from prostate cancer, has succeeded in raising over $2,000 for the cause.

June 21, 2015 – Thanks to Ian McJannet and his family, who participate in the last five editions of the PROCURE Walk of Courage, in memory of his father Bill, who died of prostate cancer. M. McJannet argues that the Walk of Courage is one of the best ways to raise awareness of prostate cancer issues. This year, he has donated over $1,000 to PROCURE for the cause.

June 21, 2015 – Thanks to Shannon and Pearl Wilensky who, for more than five years, have been promoting the Walk of Courage in their restaurant, the infamous Wilensky’s Light Lunch and raising funds for the cause. This year, the Moe’s Pros team amassed the tidy sum of $1, 850. Thank you once again for your generous contribution.

June 20, 2015 – In memory of her two grandfathers, one of whom died of prostate cancer, Anna Mihaltchev participated in the Alaskan marathon on June 20, thus turning her dream into reality, in addition to contributing to the fight against prostate cancer. Anna amassed over $5,000 for the cause. Congratulations for this wonderful gesture Anna!

June 12, 2015 – Associates, employees and partners of LKQ Pintendre Auto got together at the beautiful Beloeil Golf Club for a tournament to benefit PROCURE. Organized by Luc Dupont-Hébert of Multi Concepts Médias, with Sylvain Lavallée as honorary president, the 23rd edition of this tournament raised over $22,000 for the cause. A big thank you to Sylvain Lavallée, to LKQ partners, 3M et PH Vitres d’autos, and to all participants.

June 11, 2015 – Thanks to Zone spa Sora from St-Bruno de Montarville, who decided to associate with causes that matter to them. Each month, they select a care and redistribute an amount raised by this treatment to a specific Foundation. Thank you for choosing our organization for the months of April and November.

June 6, 2015 – Thanks to Véronique Marques, who organized a fund-raising tribute for her recently deceased uncle from prostate cancer. The event raised a total of $1,265. Warm thanks for supporting PROCURE and the cause.

May 30, 2015 – Brossard Chevrolet held the largest gathering of Corvettes in Quebec, with more than 182 owners-exhibitors of these racing cars, 400 visitors, including our spokesman Jean Pagé and Bertrand Godin, a former racing driver. Thanks to the owners, Gabriel Dallaire and Monic Bédard, who donated $2 000, an amount equally shared between PROCURE and the Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec. With all this success, a second edition will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016.

May 20, 2015 – Thanks to the officers and members of Council 1813 of the Knights of Columbus of Saint-Eustache for choosing, among others, PROCURE and prostate cancer as a cause for their 2014-2015 campaign charitable works. As a result, $700 was raised for PROCURE. Thank you once again for your generosity.

May 17, 2015 – In addition to success on the track, the new challenge JUST BET / PROCURE by CFMOTO was truly popular. With many participants joining CFMOTO and ten (10) side by side ZFORCE 800 drivers, $225 was raised to support PROCURE in its fight against prostate cancer. Thanks to Piero Manzini and his team for this superb event.

April 17, 2015 – Thank you to les Éleveurs de dindon du Québec for their generosity to PROCURE and the cause of prostate cancer. Their benefit cocktail party raised closed to $20,000, an amount equally shared between PROCURE and l’Auberge du cœur Roland-Gauvreau from Joliette. Hosted by PROCURE spokesman Jean Pagé, this emotion-filled event was attended by about 225 people in support of both causes.

April 11, 2015 – The organization Man of Heart has awarded more than $500 to PROCURE, sums raised as part of a special day dedicated to men’s health on April 11. Thanks to Luc Lacroix for choosing PROCURE and the cause of prostate cancer for your fundraising event.

November 28, 2014 – At the issue of the CASCADES 2014 MOUSTACHE CHALLENGE fundraising campaign that took place November 3 to 28, Sylvain Bernier, Kevin Doucette and Maxime Rodriguez handed over the tidy sum of $10,000 to PROCURE. The KEV & MAX CHALLENGE raised $8,000, while the ultramarathon runner Sylvain Bernier raised over $2,000 for PROCURE thanks to a fundraising race. Congratulations to our three Cascades Ambassadors and thanks to all who took part in this successful campaign!

November 13, 2014 – Close to 200 people attended the annual Bow Tie Affair fundraising event hosted by Antonopoulos Group at Hôtel Nelligan in downtown Montréal. This trendy event raised $30,000 for PROCURE. A huge thank you to Antonopoulos Group, the event organizers, their partners and the sponsors for a wonderful evening. Unable to attend? You will have another chance in 2015!

November 2, 2014 – More than 90 walkers and runners gathered as part of I Walk for PROCURE in the historic Saint-Jean area. Under the patronage of Jacques Duval, with PROCURE spokesman Jean Pagé, the 2nd edition of the Walk raised over $3,650 for PROCURE. Thank you to organizers Pierre Lussier and Andre Vidal for this great event, which will return on November 1, 2015.

October 31, 2014 – Breakfast with Pierre Lavoie – Over 100 people attended the benefit breakfast organized by United Against Prostate Cancer under the patronage of Alain LeMayre, CEO of Cascades. Held on October 31, this event raised over $27,000! A big thank you to the organizing committee and volunteers who made this success possible.

September 6, 2014 – The Real Ice Challenge – ‘Hockeyover45’ took part for the first time in the Real Ice Challenge for the fight against prostate cancer. By meeting this challenge, we raised $ 2,552 for PROCURE. A special thank you to Steve Stickles, Claude Leclair and André Deboer for making this event a reality. Another special thank you to the leaders of the Belley company for theirgenerous contribution. A huge thank you to all 22 players from the Eastern Township who sweated profusely tomake this activity a sporting and financial success for this cause. And finally, to Jocelyn Thibault, thank you from all of us for so generously giving us the ice time needed for this volunteer activity at the Complexe Sportif GMThibault of Sherbrooke. And now, for those who are passionate enough for hockey and the cause of cancer to support PROCURE, the Force Against Prostate Cancer, the Real Ice Challenge is on. Can you meet this challenge? (See the photos)

September 6, 2014 – Nuns’ Island golf course as hosted the first edition of the “already” famous golf tournament organized by Marc Lachapelle and Hugo Laramée, raising over $ 2,650. Thank you to all participants for participa ting in this unique golf tournament, and see you next year!

September 5-6, 2014 – For their third edition of the Tour du Lac, Les Femmes de Course have raised more than 41 750$ for prostate cancer and for the Havre du Lac St-Jean. Very big THANK YOU to the 60 women have taken up the challenge of running 260km and a special thank you to the organizers and volunteers of this unique event in the world.

August 6, 2014 – On Ile-Bizard, stood the first edition of The Pro-Celebrity golf event to the benefit PROCURE and SIMPLE PLAN foundation. Hosted by Multi Media Concepts with Joey Saputo as the honorary president, this unique event allowed fans to play golf with known personalities from business, sports, entertainment and politics. Thank you to all the participants to have raised over $ 21,500!

June 8, 2014 – In Victoriaville, Mr Dave Harris did raise $267.20 by cycling 50km around the Reservoir Beaudet. Thank you, Mr Harris for supporting the prostate cancer cause.

May 17, 2014 – In La Prairie, Mr. Sylvain Groulx and Pierre Bonneterre have organized a golf tournament named – TOURNOI DE GOLF ENTRE AMIS. Thank you very much for your support.

November 30, 2013 – In Terrebonne, as part of the campaign PROCURE’s challenges, a group of Terrebonne’s employees have raised a total of $1,007 and it was awarded to PROCURE. Thank you to all employees who participated in the challenge.

November 28, 2013 – In Montreal, stood the first edition of a Bow Tie Affair, in which 200 participants enjoyed themselves. Big thank you to the Antonopoulos Group, the event organizer, partners and sponsors.

Novembre 24, 2013 – Powerwatts Nord – a group instructors and cyclists, has raised more than $700 by holding an intense bike class on the PowerWatts bike system: An incomparable and exclusive experience available only at the studio in Boisbriand.

November 15, 2013 – In Gatineau, $1,200 were raised from the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign, specifically for PROCURE, to get Réjean Poitras, Director in the Innovation, Information and Technology Branch (IITB) of the Employment and Social Development Department, to part with his “hairy friend” on his last day at work. A very special day for Réjean: He was retiring after a brilliant career within IITB. To leave friends, colleagues, employees and supervisors on a humorous note, he agreed to have his famous moustache, which he had been proudly wearing since he was 18 years old, shaved off. Obviously, this was quite an event and it had to be done with all necessary ceremony.

November 9, 2013 – First edition of the Walk PROCURE for the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Special thanks to the organizing committee, their partners and sponsors.

November 7, 2013 – The Brasserie Rachel Rachel has held an event to bring awareness about prostate cancer. During the evening, they have raised over $1,950 for PROCURE. Thank you to Brasserie Rachel Rachel teams, and a special thank you to Cindy Simard and Stéphane Pilon

September 14-15, 2013 – Warm congratulations to Femmes de Course who ran the 251 km belt afrounf around the Lac Saint-Jean Their event was a real success as they raised an impressive amount of $17,715 for PROCURE.

May 15 to October 15, 2013 – In addition to discovering 80 golf courses in Quebec, the Celebrity Golf Tour mission is to raise prostate cancer awareness with the support of PROCURE and Jean Pagé, a spokesperson and personality well known in Québec in the field of Radio and television sports media. Each day on the grounds visited, players will receive relevant documentation on the subject in order to be better informed about the disease. Thanks to Luc Dupont-Hébert, President of Multi Concepts Media for his commitment to PROCURE and his extraordinary involvement in raising men’s awareness of prostate cancer.

July 6, 2013 – The 4th edition of the # OuiStampede, a western celebration full of country fun held every July in Montreal, raised $2780 in support of the fight against prostate cancer. We would like to thank Clare McWilliams and her husband Kerry for their initiatives and support for PROCURE.

June 6, 2013 – Many thanks to Dave Harris for his $526 fundraiser with Le tour de Victoriaville.

March 13 to 16, 2013 – Thanks to John Abbott College for its support during the ACSC in March 2013. From March 13th to March 16th, John Abbott College hosted the Men’s Basketball Championship – CCAA. We would like to thank John Abbott College for supporting PROCURE and the prostate cancer cause during this event.