The funds raised will be donated to the following organizations:
Youth in Mind Foundation, Centre Oméga, Fondation autisme Laurentides,
Fondation du Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, Fondation de l’Hôpital régional de
Saint-Jérôme, Maison des Jeunes Sodarrid, Goldie Equestrian Project,
Cyclo Nord-Sud, La Maison d’Ariane, Fondation Jeunesse des
Laurentides, La maison des parents d’enfants handicapés des
Laurentides, Laurentides Intersection, Persévérons Ensemble, Fondation
Jeunesse Sportive des Laurentides and Centre d'évaluation et de
traitement des agressions sexuelles.
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"The dedication of National Bank's employees, retirees, and
volunteers who take part in the NB Grand Tour never ceases to impress
us. It's a privilege to see them come together once again for this
14th edition. Seeing so many people rally to support youth and make a
positive impact in their communities is truly inspiring. This
initiative is much more than a cycling or running challenge; it's a
true movement of solidarity that brings good wherever it goes,"
stated Lucie Blanchet, Honorary Chair of the NB Grand Tour and
strategic advisor to management, and Danny Déry, Chair of the
Organizing Committee and Vice-President – Procurement Ecosystem at
National Bank.
"We are proud to host the NB Grand Tour in the Laurentians this
year. The Bank is committed to supporting the communities it serves,
and this event is a great example of our dedication. Thanks to the
engagement of hundreds of participants and volunteers, youth
organizations in the region will benefit from meaningful
support," said Martin Guénette, Regional Vice-President –
Laurentians at National Bank.
"One in three young people show symptoms of psychological
distress. Behind this statistic are thousands of adolescents facing
very real challenges, reminding us just how essential it is to take
action. Since 2015, the extraordinary commitment of NB Grand Tour
participants has helped raise awareness among more than 12,800 young
people, giving them the tools they need to recognize their emotions,
talk about them openly, and understand that they don't have to face
their problems alone. Every dollar invested in prevention represents a
concrete step toward building a healthier, more resilient and more
compassionate future for our society as a whole. Thank you to National
Bank for believing in the importance of prevention and for pedalling,
walking and running with us toward a better future," said
Mélanie Boucher, executive director of the Youth in Mind Foundation.
