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ANNUAL REPORT2015 - 2016

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FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW, I HAVE BEEN INVESTING MY TIME WITH THE FOUNDATION OF STARS. AT 14, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA AND I WOULD SAY THAT IT IS ONLY THANKS TO SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES THAT I’M HEALTHY TODAY. THANKS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU BECAUSE EVERY GESTURE, HOWEVER SMALL, MAKES A DIFFERENCE AND HELPS A STAR TWINKLE BRIGHTER. Daniela, Spokesperson for the Children

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Table of CONTENTS

04 MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

05 DID YOU KNOW THAT…

06 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

07 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO

08 THE STARS OF 2015-2016

11 OUR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS

12 OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS

13 OUR CORPORATE EVENTS

16 OTHER EVENTS

19 THE BURSARY RECIPIENTS

23 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE FOUNDATION’S TEAM

24 OUR GOVERNORS

25 OUR AMBASSADORS AND MASTERS OF CEREMONIES

26 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

27 CORPORATE PARTNERS

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AN ESSENTIAL ROLE

The Foundation of Stars is the only organization in Canada dedicated solely to pediatric research.

Did you know that since its establishment in 1977, the Foundation of Stars has raised close to $70 million and has funded major research projects focused on childhood diseases?

The Foundation of Stars has helped improve the lives of children worldwide by supporting researchers who have distinguished themselves through the excellence of their innovative work.

This work has led to major advances and huge victories!

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

OUR MISSION

The Foundation of Stars supports research into children’s diseases to give our children the chance to grow up healthy.

OUR VISION

The Foundation of Stars drives progress in research into children’s diseases in Canada to increase children’s chances of cures and improved health.

OUR VALUES

Our every action revolves around ensuring the Foundation’s longevity and we are committed to carrying out effi ciently our mission and attaining our objectives. Our values are refl ected in each choice we make every day, guiding our activities and our decisions.

INTEGRITY

We act with openness and

honesty.

LEADERSHIP

We give hope through health and

education.

ENGAGEMENT

We work passionately for children,

researchers and our society.

THE FOUNDATION OF STARS IS THE ONLY

ORGANIZATION IN CANADA DEDICATED

SOLELY TO PEDIATRIC RESEARCH.

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JUST A FEW OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS IN PEDIATRIC RESEARCH SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE FOUNDATION:

PROGRESS MADE WITH YOUR SUPPORT:

In 2010, Dr. Guy Rouleau from CHU Sainte-Justine garnered worldwide recognition for his discovery of mutations in genetic predisposition to autism

and schizophrenia. Among his great achievements is the DISCOVERY OF MORE THAN 20 GENES RESPONSIBLE FOR DISEASES, and the discovery of new mutational mechanisms.

In June 2010, the team of researchers from the Montreal Children’s Hospital made a genetic breakthrough, recognized by L’Actualité Magazine as one

of the 35 most important inventions: it is now possible to TRACK ANY GENETIC DISEASE IN RECORD TIME with a powerful and reliable gene sequencing technique.

In April 2016, researchers at the Montreal Children’s Hospital also discovered

an experimental treatment to REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOURS. This treatment is less invasive than conventional care and also avoids the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Over the last 45 years, the average survival age of children with cystic fi brosis

has increased from 5 TO 47 YEARS.

Only 10 years ago, the average survival rate of patients with brain cancer

was less than 1 year but, thanks to recent scientific breakthroughs, THIS HAS INCREASED TO 18 MONTHS. Some patients can even receive a prognosis of 3 to 5 years.

In 30 years, the survival rate of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia rose

from 20% TO ALMOST 85%.

In 20 years, the number of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS deaths) has

FALLEN BY MORE THAN HALF.

Over the last 10 years, the evaluation and treatment of children with viral

bronchiolitis have greatly improved, which SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE RISK OF COMPLICATIONS.

Research has allowed doctors to save the lives of children born prematurely,

including those weighing just 500g, and ensure their LONG-TERM QUALITY OF LIFE.

DID YOU KNOW that...

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It is with great pride and confi dence that I present the 2015-2016 Foundation of Stars Annual Report.

To address current challenges in philanthropy, we looked at this year as a turning point to stand out and better pursue our mission of excellence, and to focus on more promising research projects.

Message from the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Jacques Dubuc

OUR COLLABORATION WITH EXPERT COMMITTEES ENSURES GREATER OBJECTIVITY WHEN SELECTING PROJECTS. THEREFORE, IT IS THE WELL-BEING OF SICK CHILDREN THAT EXEMPLIFIES OUR PARAMOUNT CONCERN.

Our goal remains the same: to raise funds for research into children’s diseases and allow new researchers to fl ourish, offering sick children and their families a better life. That is the soul and the purpose of the Foundation of Stars.

Looking to the future, the Foundation of Stars continues to work with the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS). Together, we offer training grants and career bursaries in pediatric research investing up to $500,000 each to fund these scholarships in the upcoming years; a major and essential contribution of more than a million dollars for research into children’s diseases in Québec.

In addition to these funds, we are developing other collaborative, large-scale projects that will allow the Foundation of Stars to provide optimized support for pediatric research by being there where the need is greatest. Our collaboration with expert committees ensures greater objectivity when selecting projects. Therefore, it is the well-being of sick children that exemplifi es our paramount concern.

Through these partnerships, we are getting closer every day to our ultimate goal: to provide children a future free of diseases and suffering.

I would like to thank the members of the Board who are leaving us this year and I want to acknowledge their invaluable contribution to the Foundation of Stars: Danielle Gauthier, Martin Godbout, Martine Grégoire and Stella Riggi. I also want to extend a warm welcome to new members who have joined us: Alain Auclair, Yves Léveillé, Robert Racine and Dr. Guy Rouleau.

I also hereby express my gratitude to our passionate staff – our most important resource, our loyal volunteers, our essential institutional and corporate partners, our Governors, our dedicated Board of Directors and our President and CEO.

Finally, a special thank you to all of you, our generous donors, benefactors and partners, who offer us the support that assures the vitality of our mission.

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STILL SO MUCH TO DO

Each year, hundreds of children die from untreatable diseases; it is an unspeakable injustice. These children who cannot defeat their diseases are our daily inspiration.

However, advancements in science and the speed at which technology is evolving feed our hope and allow no more excuses: why delay the development of treatments and cures against diseases that pediatric medicine has not yet found?

We live in a world where imminent discoveries are about to save children’s lives, a world where seeing a child suffer is no longer tolerable.

But government subsidies are decreasing and are not enough. To continue to advance and achieve concrete results, research on childhood diseases needs your support.

We are very grateful to all our benefactors and donors who ensure that the Foundation of Stars remains the largest non-governmental source of funding for research into children’s diseases.

I sincerely thank our remarkable team for working every day with passion and determination to help improve the lives of sick children.

I would also like to highlight the work of our dedicated volunteers for the many hours they have devoted to our cause and thank our generous partners for their essential contribution. Without them, it would be impossible to continue our work.

Finally, I would like to thank our researchers without whom the mission of the Foundation of Stars could not exist, and I warmly thank our Board of Directors for their outstanding contribution to the development of the Foundation.

Message from the PRESIDENT AND CEO

Josée Saint-Pierre

WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE IMMINENT DISCOVERIES ARE

ABOUT TO SAVE CHILDREN’S LIVES, A WORLD WHERE SEEING A CHILD

SUFFER IS NO LONGER TOLERABLE.

Six years ago, when Maëlle was just 7 years old, and was already diagnosed with mild autism, she was further struck down by Myasthenia Gravis, an auto-immune neuromuscular disease rarely seen in children. After several relapses, hospitalizations, hundreds of treatments in hematology-oncology and immunology, after infections of all sorts and risky operations, Maëlle is still with us at 13.

It is through the development of biomedical engineering and the discovery of new anti-cancer medications that we can treat certain auto-immune diseases, including the one Maëlle suffers from, that we still have the pleasure of seeing her grow.

Being struck by an incurable illness means that you never know what tomorrow holds. We feel a certain urgency to live each day to its fullest and to be close to our loved ones. Maëlle is now in Grade 8 at High School. Later, she wants to be a painter and to work fi nding shelter for abandoned animals.

A STAR Maëlle

Testimonial by Catherine Kozminski Professor, Humanist, Author, Philanthropist and mother of three, including Maëlle, a teenager with autism and myasthenic.

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IT IS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND THE DISCOVERY OF NEW ANTI-CANCER MEDICATIONS THAT WE CAN TREAT CERTAIN AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES, INCLUDING THE ONE MAËLLE SUFFERS FROM, THAT WE STILL HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER GROW.

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SAMUEL, A COURAGEOUS YOUNG ARTIST

Childhood is short and precious. When a child has to sacrifi ce a part of his or her childhood to fi ght against a disease, we all feel the horrible injustice of the situation.

In May 2011, when he was only 5 years old, doctors discovered that Samuel was suffering from a brain tumour. Seven months later, he tragically lost sight in his right eye. Since then, doctors have performed surgery on his brain 6 times, carried out 4 chemotherapy regimens including an experimental one, without actually countering the tumour growth.

In January 2016, Samuel began a 5th chemotherapy protocol and is hoping for success.

Because Samuel’s disease is very diffi cult to treat, we know that the road to recovery is still long but our main hopes are grounded on research.

Doctors and researchers still have a lot of work to do to understand how brain tumours form and to fi nd the best treatment for each child under their care. This is why it is vital that people continue to support the Foundation of Stars.

A STAR Samuel

• 6 brain surgeries

• 2 surgeries for the installation of a catheter for receiving chemotherapy

• 5 chemotherapy regimens, including 2 experimental ones

• Multiple exams and medical appointments

Even if Samuel was worried about the surgeries, he knew and understood that he had no choice and that they could perhaps stop his unbearable headaches – which they did!

MY BIGGEST DREAM IS THAT ONE DAY MY TUMOUR DISAPPEARS AND ALL SICK

CHILDREN GET HEALTHY. Samuel, 10 years.

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A STAR Liam

IN 98% OF CASES BOTH PARENTS CARRY THE DEFECTIVE GENE, AS DOES 1 IN 40 PEOPLE.

On September 13, 2015, our little warrior celebrated his 3rd birthday! Dad, Mom and a lot of people were, and are, very proud of Liam!

When he was 5 months old, he was struck by Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA), the most severe version of this type of disease. SMA can occur at birth or, more often, between 3 and 6 months of age. Most doctors must then sadly inform parents that their children with SMA Type I will probably not live more than 2 years. It is actually quite exceptional if some children live longer than that (about 80% of them die before their 1st birthday).

It took 3 ½ years for us to be at peace with the idea of cutting his hair. Hair is a kind of Biomarker and evidence of time passing, of life, of living; and it is a very symbolic moment for our family. We also kept the lock of hair of the fi rst haircut of Liam’s big brother Malou. It is a nostalgic thing that we do, but it took on a new dimension with the gloomy prognosis that hovered over Liam.

Not having enough time left to see our child with long hair, afraid that this might be the last time we cut his hair, we want to have the memory of long hair as long as possible in case the inevitable happens. Fear that between two shaves, Liam will no longer be able to touch and pull my beard ... in short, one small step for Liam, a big one for Dad.

Finally, 3 months later, his hair is quite long and we will once again collect the cuttings this summer and many more in the future!

SMA Type 1 is a genetic disease, and in 98% of cases both parents carry the defective gene, as does 1 in 40 people. After a few weeks or months of life, children are weakened (“hypotonic”) because their motor-function muscles are affected. They cannot stand up, have diffi culty rolling over, and cannot sit up without help. Children can hold onto objects at fi rst, as muscle damage starts with the root of the limbs (hips for legs and the shoulders for arms), then onto the extremities (hands and feet). Those affected by this disorder are perfectly normal, often with brilliant minds, they are quite lively, like to communicate and are very conscious about the world around them.

We fi ght for the right treatments for Liam. So far, his condition is stable and he has made incredible progress considering the circumstances. We are so proud of our little boy and we fi ght tirelessly to bring awareness to the disease that is attacking him. We even created a website (www.letliamlive.com) and are active on social networks to share our daily struggles.

Please follow us on our social networks and thank you for supporting pediatric research.

Liam’s Parents, Emmanuelle and Yan.

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Fundraising campaigns: your way to support research on childhood diseases.

Whether you live in Québec or Gaspé, Kamouraska or Montréal, Gatineau or Sept-Îles, you are among the thousands of men and women who give generously to the various fundraising campaigns run by the Foundation of Stars. Each of your donations, whatever the amount, is a precious gesture to improve the lives of sick children. Children who dream only of one thing: a cure.

You are among those who nourish the hope of new treatments, new cures; the hope of fi nding new forms of healing for the children of Québec.

Whether by letter, email or even a phone call, you show us you are sensitive, interested, curious and committed to a cause that is dear to your heart. We know this because we listen to all the comments and suggestions.

Thank you for your loyalty and your immense generosity toward research on childhood diseases.

OUR FUNDRAISING campaigns

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS:

• More than 3,000 donors contribute $30,000 every month ($360,000 per year)

• Nearly $600,000 in donations after the various campaigns in 2015

• Hard copy and electronic newsletters are sent to keep you informed on the progress of research and activities of the Foundation of Stars

• First-hand testimonies from the families of sick children, researchers, volunteers, donors... that support research on childhood diseases are shared

• Annual donation renewal, recruiting new donors, conversion to monthly donations, promoting planned giving... the Foundation of Stars seeks to create as far as possible the best campaigns to mobilize as many people as possible to the cause of research into children’s diseases.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYALTY AND YOUR IMMENSE

GENEROSITY TOWARD RESEARCH ON CHILDHOOD

DISEASES.

SENSITIVE,

INTERESTED,

CURIOUS AND

COMMITTED

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Being present on the Web (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube) since 2010, we have been able to inform you on the latest advances in pediatric research, upcoming events, testimonials, videos and share our favorites.

Our Social NETWORKS

More and more clicks with an INCREASE

OF 431 “LIKES” for our page

A total of 1,135 TWEETS since 2010 and

155 NEW

SUBSCRIBERS

277 subscribers, an INCREASE

OF 56%

Over 12 NEW

VIDEOS

Cuisiner en famille Workshop Foundation of Stars Team Sharing a Meal

Cuisiner en famille Contest

Thank you to all the volunteers participating in this event

Ultimate Police Training 2015

Partcipants of the Défi Moi pour Toi

Salut Bonjour TV ShowFoundation of Stars Team at the 2015 Scotia Bank Run

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10TH ENCAN DES VINS DE MONTRÉAL

The 10th Encan des vins de Montréal on May 4, 2015, was a great success! Held at the Le Place d’Armes Hotel & Suites, the event raised $268,824 to benefi t pediatric research!

The Honorary Co-Chairs of this edition – Alain B. Auclair, Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking, UBS Securities Canada Inc., and Alain Giasson, CEO of Alfa Capital Inc. – are very proud of the work and results that will actively encourage leading researchers in pediatrics.

A huge success, this Wine Auction was only made possible by the true stars of the evening: the Antonopoulos family, our generous host of the evening, owners of the Le Place d’Armes Hotel & Suites; the Guest of Honor, Mathieu Mercier, from the Taillan Group; our special guest Daniela, Spokesperson for the Children, cured of acute lymphoblastic leukemia; the Auctioneer Laurent Berniard from IEGOR Hôtel des Encans; Head Sommelier Jack Grimaudo from the Groupe Europea, Relais Châteaux et Grandes Tables du Monde; and fi nally, the great Master of Ceremonies, Manuel Hurtubise.

CORPORATE events

2015-2016$268,824

Since the beginning$1,331,462

The participants enjoyed prestigious products like Osoyoos Larose and Château Gruaud Larose, a generous sponsorship by Richelieu Hardware. Enjoying great wines has always been one of the privileges for the guests of the Encan des vins de Montréal, and this year was certainly no exception.

The Foundation of Stars warmly thanks its partners who helped make this event a resounding success: Richelieu Hardware, UBS Securities Canada Inc., Freedom 55 Financial, a Division of London Life, Life Insurance Company, Agropur; and its Star partners, Trudeau Canada & Home Presence and Air Canada Foundation.

From Left to Right: François Pintal, National Bank Financial; Manuel Hurtubise, Co-Host;François Dumontier, Groupe de course Octane inc. - Formule 1 Grand Prix du Canada;Josée Saint-Pierre, President and CEO, Foundation of Stars; Jack Grimaudo, Groupe Europea,Relais Châteaux et Grandes Tables du Monde; Mathieu Mercier, Domaine Osoyoos Larose; AnneSaint-Pierre, EY; Marc Bérubé, Coaching Financier Trek; Alain Giasson, Alfa Capital inc.; DanielaLiguori, Spokesperson for the Children; and Alain Auclair, UBS

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10TH ENCAN DU CLUB DES VINgt

Celebrated in grand style on November 5, 2015, under the Honorary Presidency of Sylvie Demers (Senior Vice-President, Québec Region, TD Canada Trust), this wonderful wine evening raised $131,855!

Led by famous Television and Radio Journalist, Broadcaster and Columnist Marianna Simeone, this year’s edition tasted the most prestigious vineyards in the past decade.

1ST BANQUET ON MARS

The 1st edition of the Banquet on Mars was an unquestionable success! Hosted by Isabelle Maréchal and Marc Hervieux in the Panoramic Hall of the Montreal Science Centre on March 30, 2015, the event welcomed more than 200 people and it raised over $79,000 for research into children’s diseases.

This cosmic night was full of surprises thanks to the magnifi cent circus performances of Jimmy Gonzalez, Evelyn Paquin-Lanthier and Felix Martin, and the unexpected discovery of the “astronaut” mime, a graduate of the Omnibus school, Hubert Thériault, performing to the rhythm of music provided by DJ Seb Fauteux.

One of the evening’s highlights was defi nitely the presence of the young and courageous Samuel with his touching story and his passion for signing, accompanied by his physician, Dr. Jean-Pierre Farmer. The Foundation of Stars would like to thank all the partners who made this event a success: CarbonLeo, A. Lassonde Inc., National Bank, Bell, EY, Le Groupe Maurice, Air Canada Foundation, Trudeau Maison, Eska and the SAQ.

From Left to Right: Stephen Bouchard, Labelink; Bruno Moreau, Centre d’Affaires Micro-Info inc.; Benoit Roberge, Dunton Rainville; Yannick Brisebois, TD Wealth Management; Chantal Cousineau, BDO Canada; Sylvie Demers, TD Canada Trust; Josée Saint-Pierre, Foundation of Stars; Stéphan Bourbonnais, TD Wealth Management; Bruno Anania, TD Wealth Management; David Zaraa, Melmat Sales & Distribution Inc.; John Messina, Buffet Le Crystal inc.; Mark Benoit, Rogers Communications Inc.; Joe Messina, Buffet Le Crystal inc.; Jacques Carrier, Gestion Carrier-Sauvé inc.

2015-2016$131,855


29TH CLASSIC OF STARS

$112,742 were raised on June 15, 2015 during the 29th Classic of Stars at the Club Laval-sur-le-Lac, in close collaboration with the RCMP.

Under the Honorary Presidency of François Deschênes, Commander of the RCMP in Québec, participants were able to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Club Laval-sur-le-Lac.

In the evening, the emotions ran high with the poignant story of Catherine Kozminski about her daughter Maëlle. She was unfortunately diagnosed with mild autism and myasthenia gravis.

2015-2016$112,742


2015-2016$79,219

From Left to Right: Bruno Moreau, Centre d’Affaires Micro-Info inc.; Jean Tremblay, L’Aubainerie; Benoit Roberge, Dunton Rainville; Roy Bourque, R.P. Bourque Consultant inc.; Denise Bukacheski, R3D Conseil inc.; Mathieu Hébert, TC Transcontinental; François Deschênes, RCMP; Nicholas Voyer, EY; Josée Saint-Pierre, Foundation of Stars; Gaétan Courchesne, RCMP; Philippe St-Georges, Home Depot Pointe-Claire; Jacques Carrier, Gestion Carrier-Sauvé inc.; Marc Bélanger, GTI Transport Solutions Inc.

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2015-2016$8,415

1ST EDITION OF POP-UP ART & WINE

This event was aimed at enabling young professionals to exchange ideas on entrepreneurship, to generate business opportunities, and especially to raise money for fi nancing research on childhood diseases in Québec.

The 1st edition of Pop-Up Art & Wine was co-chaired by Mr. Vy Nguyen (UBS Canada), Mrs. Catherine Dupéré (BDC) and Mrs. Sandra Ferreira (Groupe Ferreira). Guests enjoyed a wine-tasting session guided by sommelier Geneviève Boucher (CellArt.ca), also Co-Chair of the evening.

From Left to Right – Back Row: Bruno Anania,TD Wealth Management; Robert Racine, Kenniff & Racine inc.; Julie Payette,The Montréal Sciences Centre; Jacques Dubuc, Trudeau Maison; Josée Saint-Pierre, Foundation of Stars; Marc Hervieux, Co-Host; Philippe Vaillant, Colby Monet; Roy Bourque, R.P. Bourque Consultant inc.; Alain Auclair, UBS Securities Canada Inc; Dr. Guy Rouleau, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital; Jean Tremblay, L’Aubainerie; Yves Léveillé, Caisse Desjardins du Haut Saint-Laurent. From Left to Right – Front Row: Samuel Leblanc, Star; Isabelle Maréchal, Co-Host; Gerry Weinstein, Gestion Nirvana.

Étienne Lalonde, Development Director, Foundation of Stars; Olfa Driss, Foundation of Stars; Alexandre Mogharaei, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec; Sandra Ferreira, Groupe Ferreira; David Parent, Sun Life Financial; Arielle Beaudin, Lori.biz; Daniela Liguori, Spokesperson for the Children; Vy Nguyen, UBS; Kaouthar Ben Jaafar, EY; Deborah Cherenfant, Mots d’Elles.

1ST EDITION OF THE ÉTOILES CÉLESTES

More than $60,000 was raised during the 1st edition of the Étoiles Célestes on May 25 and 26, 2015. A great turnout for a fabulous evening!

For the fi rst edition of Étoiles Célestes, 15 international vineyards were represented on May 25 in Québec and on May 26 in Montreal, benefi ting the Foundation of Stars.

Organized by La Céleste Levure, those fabulous evenings displayed products from international vineyards, offering an array of exclusive wines for our guests to discover. Both the intimate and classy Domaine Cataraqui in Québec and the hip and urban Bain Mathieu in Montréal have offered the perfect background and ambiance for the events.

2015-2016$63,025

From Left to Right: Éric Deguire, La Céleste Levure; Martin Godbout, Génome Canada; Josée Saint-Pierre, Foundation of Stars; Charles Goyer, ROBIC Lawyers; Sylvie Cardin, La Céleste Levure; Richard Davies, Olymel.

The events organized by the Foundation of the Stars would not be the same without the involvement of the following people: our auctioneer, LAURENT BERNIARD

and our sommeliers, JACK GRIMAUDO and GUÉNAËL REVEL.

FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR

HEART: THANK YOU !

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As for other events in addition to corporate events, the Foundation of Stars had the opportunity to rely on the support of faithful partners year after year. By raising money through various fundraising activities, they ensure the future of pediatric research and offer real hope for healing sick children. Thank you!

CHANTAL LACROIX AND JIMMY SÉVIGNY’S MOI POUR TOI CHALLENGE

Chantal Lacroix and Jimmy Sévigny organized a challenge that brought people together on September 26th and 27th, 2015. Participants ran from Montreal to Québec to support pediatric research!

It was a transformational and unparallelled motivational experience that Chantal Lacroix and Jimmy Sévigny, stars of the popular show Maigrir pour Gagner, offered to the Québec population: the Challenge SOS Santé - Moi pour Toi!

In teams of 8, almost 150 great runners answered the call and ran a relay between Montreal and Québec to support the Foundation of Stars. Running to fi nd the path to better health, to overcome diseases, to run for someone important to them, to support sick children: there were all kinds of motivation that allowed each runner to keep running despite tough times.

Most of the runners will remember this challenge and the public who cheered them up along the 5 stages of the relay: Montreal, Berthierville, Trois-Rivières, Portneuf and Québec. The Foundation of Stars is very proud to have been able to rely on these generous people. Through their continuous efforts, they managed to raise more than $80,000! A great achievement in a very short time frame!

2015-2016$80,181

Other EVENTS

2015-2016$30,000

Since the beginningMORE THAN

$300,000

SOMODIF

Since more than 12 years, Somodif has set up a clothes recycling program throughout the Greater Montreal Area. We invite you also to contribute to these clothes recycling programs by dropping your old clothes in Somodif boxes rather than throw them away!

Jimmy Sévigny and Chantal Lacroix

2015-2016$33,285


THE GHISLAIN LEBLANC TOUR

This faithful volunteer has been giving his assistance to the Foundation of Stars since 28 years. In 2008, his involvement earned him the nomination of “Honorary Governor”.

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LONGUE POINTE CHRYSLER

For each oil change performed at the Car Maintenance Service, Longue Pointe Chrysler gives $1 to the Foundation of Stars and $5 for each car sold.

2015-2016$13,000

Since the beginning$84,000

32ND EDITION OF THE SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON

On Tuesday September 22, 2015, the RCMP raised funds in order to support pediatric researchers! Many guests joined us during their lunch break in order to enjoy a Spaghetti Luncheon served by RCMP offi cers.

The RCMP did plan some entertainment for the guests, including seeing their horses in front of the Omni Hotel Mont-Royal, meeting with the famous RCMP mascot, bagpipes performances and dancing enjoyments. For the second year in a row, the Spaghetti Luncheon took place at the Omni Hotel Mont-Royal, a beautiful venue that certainly added to the charm of the event.

François Deschênes, RCMP; Josée Saint-Pierre, Foundation of Stars; Michel Arseneau, RCMP.

François Gagnon, RCMP; students of Collège Laval; Pierre Charrette, Collège Laval; Marilie Nichols; Josée Saint-Pierre, Foundation of Stars; Jonathan Chaimberg, Centre de performance Adrénaline; Luc Poirier, RCMP.

2015-2016$19,976


COLLEGE LAVAL - 3RD EDITION OF “ULTIME ENTRAÎNEMENT POLICIER“ OF THE RCMP

For its 3rd edition, the objective of the "Ultime entraînement policier" Challenge launched to the Secondary 4 students of Collège Laval was largely exceeded.Partners since many years, the RMCP and the College Laval have devoted themselves to the Foundation of Stars in order to support research on childhood diseases!

2015-2016$15,680


PLACEMATS FOR RESEARCH

It has been now 11 years that André Bernier and Annellie Giguère travelled across Québec to petition SMEs and regional MNAs to raise awareness to the cause of childhood diseases research!

Management and staff of Longue Pointe Chrysler, as well as Étienne Lalonde, Foundation of Stars

2015-2016$16,742


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OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS

• Soirée Country Western Lachine (May 2, 2015) Ghislain Leblanc• Journée Spaghetti Club Pêcheurs, Lachine (October 3, 2015) Ghislain Leblanc• Soirée Country Rétro, St-Joseph du Lac (October 17, 2015) Pierre et Lucie Bouchard• Tournoi de Dards, Laval (October 17, 2015) Marcel Rolland• Salon de la bière, Club Lions Lévis (October 23, 2015) Colombe Roger Côté• Sale of promotional items, Hôpital St-Sacrement Québec (November 4 and 5, 2015) Colombe Roger Côté• Sale of promotional items, Hôtel Dieu Québec (November 11 and 12, 2015) Colombe Roger Côté• Sale of promotional items, CHUL Québec (November 17 and 18, 2015) Colombe Roger Côté• Community Day, École John Caboto, Montreal (December 5, 2015) • Souper Pizza-Ghetti, Restaurant Mama Bravo, Île-Perrot (December 7, 2015)• 20e Quille-o-thon, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu (January 23, 2016) Richard Bricault• Tournoi de Dards, St-Eustache (March 12, 2016) Marcel Rolland

MONTMORENCY FORD BROSSARD

Montmorency Ford Brossard has actively supported the Foundation of Stars by providing vehicles during the 2015-2016 fi scal year. From a logistical standpoint, this is a tremendous help for whatsoever transportation related to fund raising events for instance.

TRUDEAU MAISON

Our Star Partner, Trudeau Maison offers gifts to guests who attend our events. Their unswerving generosity contributes to making each event a success.

On June 21, 2015, the Le Bouge Studio Actif put together a team of enthusiastic runners to participate in the 3rd edition of this event. Their objective was to restore hope and make a difference: we are convinced that our team is capable of contributing to the well-being of children!

2015-2016$3,725


Olivia Woerley, Foundation of Stars; Étienne Lalonde, Foundation of Stars; Josée Saint-Pierre, Foundation of Stars; Éric Gingras, Studio Bouge; Katharina Bourgin, Foundation of Stars.

SCOTIABANK SPORT CHALLENGE

On April 26, 2015, participants ran 5 km to support the Foundation of Stars and research on childhood diseases.

The team was composed of members of our Advising Committee, a few of our loyal volunteers and, of course, Daniela, Spokesperson for the Children. Every week, the runners trained under the supervision of Vincent Beaurivage, , Kinesiologist at Bouge Studio Actif, in order for them to to be ready to face the challenge! Thank you for unwavering support!

2015-2016$6,039


Daniela Liguori, Spokesperson for the Children, and her sister

3RD EDITION OF THE FOULÉE DES PARCS D’OUTREMONT WITH THE BOUGE TEAM

ANNUAL REPORT 19

MARIE-JULIE ALLARD

CUSM / McGill UniversityDoctoral Training

Today, autism affects 1 child out of 88 and it touches 5 times more boys than girls. A rapid increase in the frequency of autism suggests the contribution of environmental factors, in addition to already known genetic risk factors (20-30%). More research on maternal infections will provide new evidence of the role of common and modifi able environmental factors infl uencing autism pathophysiology during pregnancy. The results of the project could pave the way to create new methods for preventive treatment of autism, or at least reduce its severity.

VANESSA BAO

McGill UniversityPh.D. Student

Vanessa’s research project focuses on the way individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) integrate (combine) information that they see and hear. Researchers have thought that people with ASD may have a more diffi cult time putting pieces of information together than people without ASD. The goal of her project is to help fi gure out if there is a difference in the way sensory information is combined in ASD.

Since 2015, the scope of research projects as well as leading researchers were selected by the FRQS (Fonds de recherche du Québec-Santé) and they have benefi ted from funding equally from the FRSQ and the Foundation of Stars to advance research on childhood diseases.

We live in a world where imminent discoveries are about to save children’s lives. For this reason, we want to keep on providing greater support to the best students and researchers, and support the most innovative projects. All this is done to increase the scale of our action and, furthermore, the range of support from our benefactors geared towards the same goal: to provide children with a better and healthier future.

BURSARY RECIPIENTS

Cathryn Gordon Green, McGill University; Lana Bergmame, McGill University; Shalaka Shah, McGill University; Danny Cantin, CHUS/Sherbrooke University; Marie-Julie Allard, CUSM/McGill University; Annie-Jade Pépin, CR CHU Sainte-Justine/University of Montreal; Wissame Shalish, IR-CUSM/McGill University. Absent from the photo: Jin Sung Kim, CR CHU Sainte-Justine/McGill University; Leah Wright, Concordia University; Sophie-Krystale Dufour, CIRRIS/Laval University; Laurence Raymond Marchand, CR CHU Sainte-Justine/University of Montreal; Sarah Bérubé, CHU Sainte-Justine/University of Montreal; François Després, University of Montreal; Vanessa Bao, McGill University; Joe Saliba, CUSM/McGill University.

ANNUAL REPORT 20

LANA BERGMAME

McGill UniversityPh.D. Student

Type 1 Diabetes is an increasingly common disorder that can affect several systems of the body including kidney, eye, cardiovascular and neurological functions. As well, children with Type 1 Diabetes can experience frequent fl uctuations in blood glucose levels affecting multiple aspects of cognition. Even if these effects are subtle, they may put some children with Type 1 Diabetes at an academic disadvantage. The broad aim of the research is to better understand the impact of Type 1 Diabetes on children’s school experiences and academic outcomes. The overarching goal is to improve the health and school experiences of children living with Type 1 Diabetes.

DANNY CANTIN

CHUS / Sherbrooke UniversityDoctoral Training

In the fi eld of pediatrics, nasal ventilatory support is used more and more often in respiratory failure situations to avoid complications related to ventilation through an endotracheal tube. The insuffl ations of positive pressure gas in the airways may cause an air passage into the esophagus and gastric distension, a source of Gastroesophageal Refl ux Disease (GERD) and sometimes major complications. The general objective of this research is to carry on the investigation of the effects of nasal ventilatory support on GERD.

SOPHIE-KRYSTALE DUFOUR

CIRRIS / Laval UniversityMaster’s Training

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a common condition in pediatric rehabilitation and more than half of the sufferers cannot walk without help.We believe that children who have the most diffi cult motor adaptations to walk following the completion of a demanding physical activity (tiring) will be those with the lowest level of physical activity and who feel useless during physical activities. This hypothesis has not been clearly evaluated in previous studies in the population and CP will be more fully explored in this study.

SARAH BÉRUBÉ

CHU Sainte-Justine /University of Montreal

Doctoral Training

Hemophilia is a rare genetic anomaly that increases the normal time it takes for blood to coagulate. This can cause bleeding in the joints and lead to damage and complications such as limited range of motion, severe arthritis and chronic pain. Although the disease is incurable for now, prevention of bleeding is administered through an injection treatment of concentrated coagulation factors as well as engaging in recommended sports activities and avoiding unsuitable sports (contact and speed sports). The study aims to understand what could infl uence young people to ignore the recommendations. The ultimate goal is to support patients and their families so that they have a good quality of life, in the long-term.

FRANÇOIS DESPRÉS

University of MontrealDoctoral Training

Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, affecting 10% of Canadian children. Scientifi c literature suggests that early signs of chronic respiratory dysfunction as adults are present in the fi rst years of life. Considered together, the benefi cial effect of asthma control medications, the evolution of the disease, and the use and cost of health care could provide the fi rst solid evidence of the long-term impact of asthma control drugs taken during the early years of childhood. Such a conclusion could seriously challenge the current health management of affected preschoolers who are rarely studied despite their high morbidity rates.

ANNUAL REPORT 21

CATHRYN GORDON GREEN

McGill University Ph.D. Student

Among children, depression contributes to impairments at school, peer relationships and family functioning (Rutter, 2006). Exposure to maternal stress is one factor that has been linked to an increase in symptoms of depression among children (Oberlander et al., 2010). Moreover, Negative Emotionality (NE), a temperamental trait characterized by sadness, fearfulness and stress reactivity, has also been associated with childhood depression (Hyde et al., 2008). The objective of my research is to build on these fi ndings to determine if the relationship between early childhood NE and childhood depression is independent from or infl uenced by maternal depression and genotype.

ANNIE-JADE PÉPIN

CR CHU Sainte-Justine / University of MontrealDoctoral Training

Her Ph.D. thesis project encompasses three main objectives: 1) to describe in detail the specifi c symptoms (depression, anxiety) and effects (positive and negative) associated with the emotional distress of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) pediatric survivors as measured by the Distress Thermometer (DT); 2) to identify an effective two-step strategy for the detection of anxiety and depressive distress of ALL pediatric survivors; 3) to identify the explanatory factors (factors related to the treatment, the disease and the individual patient) pertaining to emotional distress of ALL pediatric survivors.

JIN SUNG KIM

Sainte-Justine / McGill UniversityMaster’s Student

Proliferative retinopathy is a leading cause of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), i.e. blindness affecting premature infants, and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), i.e. diabetes affecting the working population. Persistent or acute damage on the retina blocks its normal development and initiates blood vessels degeneration, resulting in hypoxia, lack of oxygen and nutrition delivered to the retina. Current dogma claims that hypoxia is the main factor of excessive and misguided revascularization. However, we question if energy defi ciency would play a critical role in revascularization since the retina is a highly energy-demanding tissue.

LAURENCE MARCHAND

RAYMOND

CR CHU Sainte-Justine / University of Montreal

Master’s Training

Laurence’s study is to characterize the immune abnormalities of children with ENI (Exposed but Non-Infected). HIV is a virus that can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or through breastfeeding. Fortunately, the administration of antiretroviral drugs to the mother during pregnancy and the development of a preventive therapy in newborns can prevent transmission of the virus to the child. However, regardless of these treatments, there is a growing number of children who have ENI despite the absence of HIV infection, and these children show more concerning immune characteristics.

ANNUAL REPORT 22

Dr JOE SALIBA

CUSM / McGill UniversityMaster’s Student

Dr. Joe Saliba is studying music perception in deaf patients hearing through cochlear implants, a device that is surgically inserted to restore hearing. His goal is to understand how these individuals can perceive and enjoy music with such devices, so that he can help them work better. More specifi cally, he examines how the brains of cochlear implantees analyze musical sounds heard through the implant, and how that translates into music perception.

WISSAM SHALISH

IR-CUSM / McGill UniversityDoctoral Training for Those with a Professional Degree

When babies are born prematurely, their lungs are still immature and fragile and they cannot support breathing on their own. As such, the vast majority of babies are connected to a machine that artifi cially breathes for them. However, it is very diffi cult to determine the best time to disconnect these newborns from the machine with the tools currently available.

Our research group is interested in exploring the utility of analyzing biomedical signals such as heart and breathing rates to better predict whether these babies are ready to be disconnected from the machine. We aim to build a clinical database and cardiorespiratory signals from more than 200 major premature babies. The goal is to fi nd the best combination of clinical markers and cardiorespiratory measures that would more accurately predict whether the baby is ready to be disconnected from the machine or not.

SHALAKA SHAH

McGill UniversityDoctoral Training

Children with Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) are children whose cognitive functioning falls below the average IQ. Yet, they do not qualify for an intellectual disability. These children often suffer academically, and they also have greater rates of diffi culties in emotional health and functioning. However, very little research has been conducted on effectively delivering interventions to these children. This project examines the perception of children with BIF of their own mental health and functioning, and how this perception might differ from that of their parents. It also examines whether self-awareness of diffi culties is associated with motivation to receive treatment intervention amongst children.

LEAH WRIGHT

Concordia UniversityMaster’s Student

Despite mounting evidence that stress during childhood predicts adult health outcomes, there is no existing systematic literature review and meta-analysis of studies on the association of stress and cortisol in childhood.

Leah’s plan is to elucidate the possible timing and manner through which stress becomes biologically embedded during childhood. This is an essential preliminary step in the establishment of salient developmental periods of vulnerability, and this line of research has great potential to inform interdisciplinary research fi elds, especially epigenetics.

ANNUAL REPORT 23

Foundation of Stars TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Foundation of Stars

JACQUES DUBUCChairman of the Board,President, Trudeau Maison MARTIN GODBOUT(Mandate ended during the course of the year)First Vice-ChairPresident, Hodran ROY BOURQUESecond Vice-ChairConsultant PHILIPPE VAILLANTSecretaryAttorney, Colby Monet FRANÇOIS TELLIERTreasurerSenior Vice-President, EY BRUNO ANANIADirectorAssistant Branch ManagerTD Wealth Management

ALAIN AUCLAIRDirectorManaging DirectorHead of Investment BankingUBS Securities Canada Inc.

JOSÉE SAINT-PIERREPresident and CEO

ÉTIENNE LALONDEDirector of Development

KATHARINA BOURGINCommunications

DANIELLE GAUTHIER(Mandate ended during the course of the year)DirectorAttorney, Lavery, De Billy MARTINE GRÉGOIRE(Mandate ended during the course of the year)DirectorVice-President, Client serviceslg2 MARC LEROUX(Mandate ended during the course of the year)First Vice-ChairCorporate Director YVES LÉVEILLÉDirectorGeneral ManagerCaisse Desjardins du Haut Saint-Laurent

ROBERT RACINEDirectorCo-Founder & PartnerKenniff et Racine inc.

Dr. GUY ROULEAUDirectorAssociate Director GeneralMontreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, CUSM STELLA RIGGI(Mandate ended during the course of the year)DirectorHuman Resources DirectorTéléfi lm Canada JEAN TREMBLAYDirectorSenior Vice-President, Procurement Aubainerie CARL VIELDirectorPresident and CEOQuébec International GERRY WEINSTEINDirectorChief Executive Offi cerGestion Nirvana

NATHALIE DESLAURIERSConsultantAdministrative Assistant

CAROLE LALANDEAdministrative Assistant

CAROLE MCDERMOTTDonor Data Management andDonor Services

MIREILLE VAILLANTChief Accounting andInternal Control

OLIVIA WOERLYCoordinator, Corporate Events

ANNUAL REPORT 24

GOVERNORS

André Archambault ............. (Richelieu)Michael A. Baker ................. (Lions) Réal Bédard ........................ (Optimiste)Victor Cayer ......................... (Richelieu)Ted Coqueran ...................... (Civitan)Dr. Dolly Dastoor .................. (Zonta)John Derrick ........................ (Chevaliers de Pythias)Gaétan Drapeau .................. (Optimiste)Michel Fecteau .................... (Lions)David Guttman..................... (B’nai Brith)Roger Hétu .......................... (Chevaliers de Colomb)Jacques Lussier ................... (Chevaliers de Colomb)Richard Malkin ..................... (Civitan)Issie Nadler .......................... (Chevaliers de Pythias)Diane Napier ........................ (Optimiste)Garry Stein ........................... (Rotary)Hyman Sternfeld .................. (Chevaliers de Pythias)Louis Vaillancourt ................. (Kiwanis)Terry Webster....................... (Civitan)Jack Westaway ................... (Kinsmen)

Our GOVERNORS

LIFE GOVERNORS (Former Presidents)Jean-Luc Bélanger ................................. (Optimiste)Roy Bourque ........................................... (Kinsmen)Robert E. Carroll .................................... (Kiwanis)Fernand Faucher, deceased in 2015 ..... (Kinsmen)Michael Fogel.......................................... (B’nai Brith)François Gérin-Lajoie .............................. (Rotary)Yves Léveillé ........................................... (Lions)Andrew Marleau...................................... (Kinsmen)Rolland Raby .......................................... (Richelieu)Jean Tremblay ........................................ (Kiwanis)Lionel Tremblay ....................................... (Lions)Gerald Weinstein .................................... (Chevaliers de Pythias)

LIFE GOVERNORS

Gérard Bensaid ....................................... (Civitan)Pierre G. Bouchard ................................. (Optimiste)Jim Guinta .............................................. (Richelieu)Ricky Held .............................................. (B’nai Brith)Murray Kozlick ........................................ (Rotary)Michael Kutz ........................................... (Chevaliers de Pythias)Jack Landerman, deceased in 2012 ...... (Lions)Léopold Mignacca, deceased in 2015 .. (Lions)H. William Murphy, deceased in 2012 .... (Rotary)Tony Pensato .......................................... (Richelieu) Howard Popliger Sheldon PopligerI. Murray Phillips...................................... (Kinsmen)

HONORARY LIFE GOVERNORS

Michel LanteignePeter Sternberg

HONORARY GOVERNORS

Julie BreauStéphane Di PatriaNormand DorionMichel Grégoire, deceased in 2014Graziano IampetrioGhislain LeblancMarcel MartineauMarcel RollandJohanne TessierStéphane Woodbury, deceased in 2014

ANNUAL REPORT 25

AMBASSADORS AND MASTERS OF CEREMONIES for the Foundation of Stars

Mireille Deyglun Marc Hervieux,Master of Ceremonies

Lori Graham Manuel HurtubiseMaster of Ceremonies

Chantal Lacroix Isabelle MaréchalMaster of Ceremonies

Mariana Simeone Master of Ceremonies

Mosé Persico

Mario Tessier

DID YOU KNOW that the Foundation of Stars has relied on more than 100 volunteers who have tirelessly supported it since its establisment? Among them are our Regional Directors, our Governors and our Ambassadors ... not to mention our loyal volunteers always present at corporate events and public activities.

ANNUAL REPORT 26

WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT CHILDRENWHO HAVE LIVED OR ARE LIVING THROUGH A DIFFICULT FIGHT AGAINST ILLNESS HAVE THE RIGHT TO FORESEE THEIR FUTURE WITHOUT HAVING TO CONTINUOUSLY WORRY ABOUT THEIR HEALTH.

Therefore, 70 million dollars have been collected to fi nance distinguished pediatrics researchers working on major children’s diseases research projects. Since 2014, the Board of Directors keeps on adjusting its strategic approaches to ensure the excellence of funding pediatric research.

Firstly, the Foundation of Stars maintains its partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) in order to choose the best research projects based on a scientifi c evaluation by Expert Commitees (from Québec, Canada and worldwide). Secondly, the Foundation of Stars continues to support the next generation of researchers in order to promote innovation and the development of promising, results-driven projects.

FINANCIAL Highlights

FUNDS DISTRIBUTION FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH

Since autumn 2014, and as shown in the table below, part of the funds collected during the years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 were invested in collaboration with the FRQS. 15 students – whose projects are described in this Annual Report have received scholarships for highly promising research projects. Thus, since 2014, the Foundation of Stars and the FRQS have each committed to a maximum of $500,000 per year to co-fi nance training grants and career awards, representing an investment of more than a million dollars to advance research on childhood diseases. Other funds are also forecasted for 2017.

We are also developing other types of collaborations with reseachers from major academic institutions and pediatric hospitals in order to support clinical research that will directly affect the patients. These future collaborations will allow quicker results and will impact pediatric research. Therefore, we are continuing to focus on excellence to provide a better future for sick children.

We want to pursue our commitment of providing more substantial support to the best students and researchers and, by so doing, support the most innovative research projects.

* Since 1985 | ** Since 1999 | * Funds raised during the 3rd Encan des vins de Sherbrooke | ** Over 3 year

The Financial Statements of the Foundation of Stars have been audited by Gosselin and Associates Inc.

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Montreal Children HospitalPediatric Research Institute

603,422 545,056 785,000

CHU Sainte-JustinePediatric research Centre

603,422 545,056 785,000

Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec (CHUQ)Pediatric Research Center*

257,098 263,773 253,000

Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS)Pediatric Research Center**

80,000* 136,058 246,115 177,000

Co-fi nancing in partnershipwith the FRQS

414,840** 172,431**

TOTAL 414,840 172,431 80,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 2,000,000

ANNUAL REPORT 27

$1,000 TO $4,999

• Traiteur Franca Mazza

• Agropur

• Aimia

• BMO Financial Group

• Bombardier Aerospace

• Buffet Le Crystal

• Cellier Domesticus

• CitiBank Canada

• Dynamic Funds

• Fasken Martineau

• Groupe de course Octane Inc.

• Hôtel Bonaventure

• AMG Importation Inc.

• John Caboto School

• Kuehne + Nagel Ltd.

• La Céleste Levure inc.

• Le Groupe Jean Coutu (PJC) inc.

• Les Cavistes

• Les Projets et Immeubles SM inc.

• LGFG Fashion House

• METRO

• Mikasa Sushi Bar Inc.

• Osoyoos Larose

• Photo Hélico

• Placements Péladeau

• Rio Tinto Alcan

• SAQ

• Saint-Viateur Bagel

• Stikeman Elliott LLP

• Vin & Passion

$5,000 TO $9,999

• Lassonde Industries Inc.

• BDO Canada LLP/s.r.l./ S.E.N.C.R.L.

• CAMSO

• CIBC Wood Gundy Inc.

• National Bank

• Bell

• EY

• Freedom 55 Financial, a division of London Life Insurance Company

• Groupe Boyz

• Carbonleo Real Estate

• Aubainerie

• Le Groupe Maurice

• Lexus Laval

• Michel Beaubien & Associates

• Desjardins Group

• Norton Rose Fulbright

• Transcontinental Inc.

$10,000 TO $19,999

• Château Gruaud Larose

• Dunton Rainville

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police

• TD Wealth Management

• Longue Pointe Chrysler

• Le Napperon de la recherche

• Richelieu Hardware

• UBS Securities Canada Inc.

CORPORATE partners

$20,000 TO $34,999

• Beaudier Inc.

• Air Canada Foundation

• Antonopoulos Group

• Somodif

$35,000 TO $50,000

• Trudeau Maison

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