Guignolée du Dr Julien’s fundraising drive this year, its 16th edition, has collected $1,000,642 so far. The figure includes only the funds collected by the Foundation’s three centres of expertise and training. It does not comprise the Guignolée’s fundraising activities for the other certified community social paediatrics centres in Quebec.
Dr. Gilles Julien, Clinical Director, Founding President and CEO of the foundation, said: “Once again this year we are deeply touched by the community’s generosity. On behalf of the Fondation’s three centres of expertise and training, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us and continues to do so. The ongoing support of the community is a crucial element that allows us to care for and empower these children and youths whose development has been compromised by the difficult life circumstances in which they are growing up.” The donations will be used to provide free care, tools and guidance to over 2,600 youths in the Hochelaga, Maisonneuve and Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhoods.
