December 4

2025

A renewed success for the second edition of Builders of Hope

The second edition of Builders of Hope, presented by Desjardins, brought together a community united around one mission: advancing mental health research. 

Thanks to the generosity and engagement of everyone in attendance, $150 000 was raised to support research initiatives at the Douglas Institute. Held as a lunch & talk, the event shed light on pressing research needs and concrete pathways to drive lasting change. 

The reflections shared by Nathalie Larue, Julie Godin, Marie-Hélène Thibault and Dr. Gustavo Turecki provided thoughtful, grounded perspectives that resonated with participants and enriched the conversation.  

Guests also enjoyed a meal thoughtfully prepared by Espace 21, contributing to the warm, intimate, and meaningful atmosphere of the gathering. 

We extend our sincere thanks to the partners who made this event possible: 

Official Presenter

  • Desjardins

Sponsors

  • National Bank

  • CGI

Partners

  • EY

  • McCarthy Tétrault

  • Global Payments

To relive the moment, or see what you might have missed, the photo album is now available. 

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming you at our upcoming events. 

The Douglas Foundation team 

Join the movement!

Whether you already support the Douglas mission or are discovering it today, we invite you to take the next step by joining the Builders of hope – Women’s Circle.

This Circle brings together women committed to advancing mental health research — a field that remains significantly underfunded across the country.

With an annual gift of $1,000 (or $83.33/month), become a Builder of Hope and help drive essential projects that address women’s needs while supporting the work of our researchers.

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