March 10
2025
The 10th edition of the Douglas Foundation’s flagship event reaches a historic milestone in the fight against mental illness.
The 10th edition of Open Minds has just broken all records by raising an unprecedented $740,000 for mental health research and care at the Douglas Institute. This amount represents the largest sum ever collected in the history of this flagship event dedicated to mental health in Quebec.
Under the leadership of co-chairs Guy Côté, Sylvain Corbeil, and Marie-Chantal Côté, the evening, held at the Theatre Paradox, was a resounding success. The live auction alone generated more than $105,000 thanks to a matching gift provided by Sun Life.
“These funds will directly transform the lives of those affected by mental illness through groundbreaking research and specialized treatment programs at the Douglas Institute,” states Laura Fish, President and CEO of the Douglas Foundation.
Guests enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere created by DJ LowGo, signature cocktails crafted by Brahm Mauer, and an exquisite gastronomic experience by Ristorante Beatrice. The dedicated organizing committee, composed of Laura Osborne, Nakin Plaski, Amanda Dawson, Heather Monaghan, Giselle Murphy, Andrea Buhl, and Jean-François Emmanuel, ensured a memorable evening for all.
This tremendous success would not have been possible without the extraordinary generosity of our partners:
Presenting Partner: Sun Life
Gold Partners: Financière Banque Nationale Équipe Guy Côté, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Intact Insurance, National Bank, Skadden
Silver Partners: CDPQ, Bell, Dialogue, Canderel, Power Sustainable, BLG, Agropur, Fasken, GDI, Manulife, BMO, Metro, Alimentation Couche-Tard, KPMG, Nova Steel Inc., McKinsey & Company, Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Foundation and Albert & Florence Aziz Family Foundation
Bronze Partners: Deloitte, Sager Food Products, Osler, Gallagher, CIBC, Desjardins, Norton Rose Fulbright, EQ Bank, WSP, Kruger, Guillevin, Carré Tremblay Family Foundation, Teralys Capital, BDG, EY, Bank of America, Pêcheries Océanic Inc, TD Bank, BDC, MKB, Gardaworld, Tanguay, Sabbatini Family Foundation, Maroline Inc and Air Canada Foundation
The funds raised will finance innovative research projects and significantly improve care for people suffering from mental illness. The Douglas Foundation continues to lead the way in mental health advocacy and research funding in Quebec and looks forward to next year’s event to continue building hope together.
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The 10th edition of Open Minds has just broken all records by raising an unprecedented $740,000 for mental health research and care at the Douglas Institute. This amount represents the largest sum ever collected in the history of this flagship event dedicated to mental health in Quebec.
The highly anticipated Douglas Show 2025 broke fundraising records this year, generating an impressive $153,000 for mental health initiatives at the Douglas Foundation. The sold-out event at Club Soda featured some of Quebec’s best comedians uniting for this important cause.
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, all donations made to the Douglas Foundation until December 31 will be matched up to a total of $30,000.