31st Louis Coutu Golf Classic: an edition that raised $550,000

The 31st Louis Coutu Golf Classic, held on September 22 at Le Mirage Golf Club, raised a net total of $550,000 for Fondation Papillon. With this year’s results, the event reached an important milestone: more than $6 million has now been raised since its inception.

More than 350 golfers and guests took part in this latest edition of the Classic, a philanthropic event that has brought together members of the business community for more than three decades in support of Fondation Papillon’s mission.

Once again this year, the funds raised will directly support services for people with disabilities and their families, whether at Camp Papillon, through our respite services, daycare, occupational therapy or our other adapted programs.

Honorary co-chairs committed to the cause

For the third year, the event was co-chaired by Jean-Michel Coutu, President, Pharmacy Division at METRO, and Alexandre Bilodeau, Co-Founder and Partner at A2 Partners and two-time Olympic gold medallist.

Their continued involvement at the helm of the Classic reflects their strong commitment to the Foundation’s mission and their desire to mobilize their networks to contribute directly to its development.

The evening also provided an opportunity to highlight our ambassadors, Miguel, Michel and Pat, who each shared, in their own way, what Papillon’s services can mean in the journey of a person with a disability and their loved ones.

$51,000 raised through the auction

Open to the public even before the event took place, the online auction was also a great success. The many items offered, along with the impact gifts, raised $51,000.

This format allows people who are not attending the Classic to support the Foundation’s mission as well, while extending the reach of the event.

More than $6 million raised over 31 editions

Year after year, the Louis Coutu Golf Classic has become one of Fondation Papillon’s major philanthropic events. The results of this 31st edition bring the total amount raised since the event’s creation to more than $6 million.

Behind this figure are thousands of days at camp, respite stays, adapted activities and services that help provide people with disabilities with environments where they can develop their independence, enjoy new experiences and participate fully.

Fondation Papillon warmly thanks the honorary co-chairs, members of the organizing committee, partners, donors, participants, volunteers and everyone who contributed to the success of the 31st Louis Coutu Golf Classic.

Thank you for once again showing your support for the Papillon mission.

Acknowledgements

Fondation Papillon extends its heartfelt gratitude to METRO’s Pharmacy Division, presenting sponsor of the event, as well as to all the partners, volunteers and participants who helped make this event a success.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU AS WELL

To everyone who contributed by donating auction items, prizes, gifts for the gift bags and treats.