Golf, generosity and commitment
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Saint-Lambert, June 9, 2025 - The prestigious Country Club of Montréal today hosted the 14th edition of the Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal Golf Tournament, marking the second consecutive year the event has been held in Pro-Am format thanks to collaboration with the PGA of Québec. A major charity event combining sporting excellence and solidarity with the elderly. This exceptional day united the community around an essential cause: support for geriatric care and research. |
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Photo credit: France St-Germain and Johanne Séguin |
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A day of sport, warmth and generosity From 9:30am, participants were welcomed in a friendly atmosphere by the Foundation team and volunteers. The event kicked off at 11am, bringing together over 130 players, including professional and amateur golfers, public personalities, partners from the business and healthcare sectors, and friends of the Foundation. Six foursomes included a PGA of Québec professional, adding a touch of competition and prestige to the event. The Pro-am formula offered amateur players a unique experience, as they received advice and played alongside passionate experts. Over the course of the 18 holes, participants enjoyed a number of on-course activities, including contests for the most accurate shots, a “Beat the Pro” contest and a hole-in-one challenge, as well as gourmet and refreshment stations generously donated by our partners. A festive and unifying after-golf event After their round of golf, participants were invited to a cocktail reception, followed by a lively prize-giving ceremony and a silent auction featuring prizes generously donated by local businesses and kind-hearted donors. This festive occasion provided an opportunity to highlight the involvement of all participants and to celebrate the day's successes together. "The success of this tournament is a testament to the strength of our community. Thanks to the commitment of our partners and participants, the passion of our pros and the generosity of our donors, we are able to provide concrete support for projects that improve the quality of life of our seniors," said Marie-Hélène Vendette, Executive Director of the Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal. Direct benefits for seniors Thanks to the overwhelming support received on this day, the Foundation is proud to announce that $183,850 was raised to support priority projects at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, including :
Mobilization made possible by our partners The Foundation would like to acknowledge the essential contribution of its partners, whose presence and support make all the difference. Our warmest thanks go to :
Their involvement, along with that of our volunteers and the Country Club de Montréal team, helped make this day a real success. A tournament with an enduring mission The Fondation Institut de gériatrie de Montréal is committed to advancing geriatric research, innovation and care. Through events like this one, it mobilizes the community to offer a more humane and dignified future to our seniors. To find out more about our mission, projects and ways of giving, visit www.figm.ca |