An unforgettable Douglas BBQ: 415,000 thanks!

On September 16, the Douglas Foundation hosted the Douglas BBQ, presented by Manulife—a festive, moving and unifying evening in support of mental health.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we are proud to announce that $415,000 was raised to support vital mental health initiatives.

From the gourmet dinner and inspiring conversations to the moving testimonials of our guest speakers, Vanessa Mulroney and Matthew Turner, the evening was filled with powerful moments that highlighted the importance of collective action in mental health.

Supporting Concrete Change
This year, a portion of the funds will go toward the renovation of the second floor of the REED Pavilion, a key area for emergency care and community mental health services. These improvements will directly enhance care environments for individuals in crisis.

Thank You to Our Partners
An event of this scale would not have been possible without the collaboration and support of committed partners who, like us, believe in building a future where mental health is a priority:

Official presenter: Manulife
Gold Sponsor: RBC Capital Markets
Silver Sponsors: Axium Infrastructure, Stikeman Elliott
Bronze Sponsors: Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Foundation, Pembroke, Agropur, ServiceLab, PlusGrade+, Mark and Vanessa Mulroney, Stingray

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizing committee, whose dedication and efforts played a key role in bringing this event to life.

Discover the Highlights
Want to experience the evening’s atmosphere or see how the community came together in support of mental health?

View the photo album

Every contribution makes a difference. Together, we are making meaningful progress—building hope, one event at a time.

Thank you for being part of this movement.
See you next year!

— The Douglas Foundation Team