The 19th edition of the annual Sainte-Justine Ball is without a doubt, one of the most coveted spring social events in the Montreal community calendar .
**** UPDATE : Given the current status of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and on the advice of their in-house experts, pediatric infectologists Dr. Valérie Lamarre and Dr. Caroline Quach, the commitee has decided to postpone the Sainte-Justine Ball.
Tickets holders : your ticket dated March 20, 2020, will nevertheless remain valid. We will be in touch with the new event date as soon as possible.
This is a preventive and precautionary measure designed to avoid the risk of spreading the virus through a large public gathering of this nature. the public’s safety and well-being are their utmost priority.
Despite the delay, the children of Sainte-Justine still need you!
The Challenge for Sainte-Justine will continue to be active until March 20. Please keep up your fundraising efforts and show the families in the Sainte-Justine community how much you care.
If you have any questions, please contact the foundation at infocercle@fondationstejustine.org.
When the new date is set , expect a glamorous evening that will welcome attendees with champagne, an open bar, delicious food stations, rhythmic dance music spun from the tables of guest DJ’s and the chance to mingle with over 1000 young professionals, celebrities, hospital staff and avid supporters of pediatric care.
Founded and organized by the Sainte-Justine Circle, a trailblazing committee of warmhearted individuals committed to pediatric care since 1999, this year’s target is to raise over $300,000 to drive innovation at Sainte-Justine and revolutionize pediatric medicine.
Since 1999, the Sainte-Justine Circle has raised over $13 million for the CHU Sainte-Justine’s priority projects including neonatal care and research.
As the next generation of philanthropists, the Leaders Circle currently has over 100 volunteers that inspire and rally a whole new group of donors with four major fundraising events held annually . Together, they are helping to position Sainte-Justine as a leader in pediatric medicine in Canada and around the world.
This year’s Saint-Justine Ball celebrity ambassadors include Gabrielle Fontaine, Élodie Grenier and Jean-François Pronovost, three actors from the beloved French children’s television show PASSE-PARTOUT ( featured below):
Important information for the 2020 Saint-Justine Ball:
Date : March 20, 2020
Location: Gare Windsor
1100 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC H3C 2H8
Cocktail Party + Ball
7 p.m. to 2 a.m. – $285
Ball
9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. –$185
Tickets can be purchased online: fondationstejustine.org
For more information please visit : HERE
Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures !
Until March 8th in Place Bell , Laval
This weekend, bring you entire family on an exciting journey of discovery with your favorite Disney characters. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie and their gang embarks on a wild van ride to some your favorite Disney destinations including the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins, Pride Rock in Africa with Simba, flying over Agrabah with Aladdin & Princess Jasmine and even exploring the blue waters of Moana’s beloved island Motunui.
As each Disney tale comes to life with colorful sets, costumes and original film music, adults with revisit cherished memories and children will be able to identify with the talented heroes portrayed by a talented cast of performer – athletes who glide and twirl on ice with much ease. These performers are not only capable of capturing the essence of each character, they are also in real life talented role-models to many across the globe.
Disney On Ice’s newest installment allows families to participate in an immersive road trip by creating a multi-generational experience with stories brought to life through inventive, theatrical performances, larger-than-life carnival challenges with Woody and Forky from Toy Story 4 and even take entire family rides in a character filled vehicle !
Creating special moments for children and their families is a Disney trademark: Below photographer Pat Beaudry captured a beautiful photo taken at Place Bell last Thursday when Special Olympics Athletes surprised children from the François-Michelle Centre with a memorable ice skating morning :
Disney on Ice is for many an annual tradition and it is equally a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories for you and your family while promoting imagination, hope and dreams!
DISNEY ON ICE presents Road Trip Adventures! Produced by Feld Entertainment Studios
Place Bell, Laval
March 8th
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
For tickets please visit:
For more info on the #Disneyonice series please visit their main website: HERE