Co-Chairs

For more than 20 years, the Canadian Cancer Society has been able to count on the business community’s commitment: we are so grateful for their support. Many businesspeople involved have contributed thousands of hours to the Gala des Grands Chefs. They have been instrumental in the success of these fundraising gala events. After all, it takes a society to take on cancer!

The Gala des Grands Chefs 2024 will be held on October 23^rd, at the Marché Bonsecours in Montreal. We invite you to join our partners and help support the Jacques-Cantin Lodge, a home away from home for people affected by cancer and their families.

"I am truly grateful and honoured for the opportunity to act as co-chair at this year’s Gala des Grands Chefs.

Cancer became an intimate part of my life when my mother-in-law, Esther, was diagnosed. She battled cancer four times over 12 years before she passed. I am deeply saddened by the loss of many loved ones who were taken from me too soon by cancer. Tristano, at just 14, my father-in-law Elie, at 76, and my uncle Aharon, at 85. I miss them dearly.

Thanks to the immense progress made possible by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and its many supporters, we find hope, comfort and gratitude in the moments shared with our loved ones during their battles, and for those who have triumphed over cancer, thriving in their remission today.

With your unwavering support, we will continue to make a tremendous impact in the life of so many people until we eradicate cancer forever!"

Daniella Toledano
Partner Cyber Services
Deloitte Canada

"Although I've been a supporter of various charitable organizations for many years, when I was approached to act as co-chair of the Canadian Cancer Society's Gala des Grands Chefs, I didn't hesitate to accept. There are many reasons why this cause is so close to my heart.

First, my father died of cancer. In addition, many of my friends and colleagues have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Some of them are now in remission, thanks to investments in cancer research. That's why we must continue to invest in improving the quality of life of people affected by cancer, saving lives and, hopefully, one day eradicating the disease altogether.

I'm honoured to be co-chairing the Gala des Grands Chefs with Daniella Toledano.

Together, we can make a difference!"

Pierre Miron
Executive Vice-President and
Chief Growth Officer Canadian Operations
iA Financial Group

Our ambassadors

Name: Gala des Grands Chefs
Start: 2024-10-23T17:00:00
End: 2024-10-23T23:59
Location: Marché Bonsecours

Ambassadors of the Gala des Grands Chefs are men and women from the Montreal business community who wish to make a concrete commitment in cancer control initiatives.

Gathering around the Gala des Grands Chefs is an opportunity to team up and collaborate to ensure the event’s success, thus making a real difference for people living with cancer. After all, it takes all of us, coming together, to take on cancer. It takes a society!

Ambassadors

Julie Lecomte

Vice-president,
Omnichanel Capacity and Business Services IT Division,
Desjardins

Charles Brenn

Vice-President,
Information Technology,
Énergir

Denis Daly

Corporate Vice-President Head of Digital Transformation and Technology,
Loto-Quebec

Anne Marchiori

Vice-President,
Business Development,
Alithya

Alain Bergeron

Senior Vice-President,
Information Technology (CIO),
iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Annie Lavoie

Business Development Director, Consulting Services,
Micro Logic

Sylvain Berger

Partner,
Deloitte

Thank you to our co-presenters

Cocktail Partner

Quebec’s Gala des Grands Chefs campaign appeals to the generosity of the business community and the general public. Join us and be part of our movement to save and improve lives.

Help change the future of cancer by supporting the Canadian Cancer Society's Jacques-Cantin Lodge, a home away from home for people with cancer who must travel to undergo treatment. The lodge also offers social and emotional support through different programs and activities. They are places where people living with cancer can meet other people with cancer and their families, who understand what they are going through.