{"id":8236,"date":"2026-03-03T10:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationdouglas.qc.ca\/?p=8236"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:14:12","slug":"1030000-for-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationdouglas.qc.ca\/en\/news\/1030000-for-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"$1,030,000\u00a0for Mental\u00a0Health\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A New Record for the Open\u00a0<\/span>Minds<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Evening<\/span>, for the Second\u00a0<\/span>Year<\/span>\u00a0in a Row<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The 11th edition of the Open Minds evening has once again made history.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity and engagement of our community, a record-breaking $1,030,000 was raised in support of mental health research and care at the Douglas Institute.<\/p>\n

An Evening Dedicated to Hope<\/strong><\/p>\n

Held in a warm and inspiring atmosphere, the event brought together leaders from the business community and dedicated philanthropists, all united by a shared commitment to advancing mental health research.<\/p>\n

Hosted by our new spokesperson, Maripier Morin, the evening was a powerful demonstration of solidarity and collective action.<\/p>\n

We would like to extend special recognition to our Honorary Co-Chairs \u2014 Kim Thomassin, Guy C\u00f4t\u00e9 and Alexandre L\u2019Heureux \u2014 whose leadership and commitment were essential to the success of this year\u2019s event. Thank you also to our board of directors, who are always committed to our success, especially V\u00e9ronique Talbot and Caroline C\u00f4t\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Meaningful Moments, Real Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n

Among the highlights of the evening, the live auction, brilliantly led by our spokesperson, raised $39,500, while the raffle generated $19,735, thanks to the generosity of donors who contributed exceptional prizes.<\/p>\n

Every contribution, large or small, directly supports research teams working to better understand, prevent and treat mental illness.<\/p>\n

A Lasting Impact Since 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since its inception in 2017, Open Minds has mobilized nearly $4.5 million for the Douglas Institute. These funds have supported major advancements in mental health research, creating tangible benefits for individuals living with mental illness and their families.<\/p>\n

We are incredibly proud to add this year\u2019s record-breaking total to that growing impact.<\/p>\n

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Thank\u00a0You to Our\u00a0Valued\u00a0Partners<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An\u00a0event\u00a0of\u00a0this\u00a0scale\u00a0would\u00a0not\u00a0be\u00a0possible\u00a0without\u00a0the\u00a0remarkable\u00a0commitment\u00a0of\u00a0our\u00a0partners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presenting Partners:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0La Caisse, WSP Global, National Bank Financial<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gold Sponsors:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Intact Insurance, Blackstone, BMO, Skadden, TPG, Fiera Capital<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Silver Sponsors:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Bell,\u00a0Canderel, Power Sustainable, Fasken, CIBC, Solotech, CAE, BFL Canada, Oak Hill Financial Inc. \u2013 AQR, JPMorgan Chase, McCarthy T\u00e9trault, Coller Capital, PICTON Investments<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bronze Sponsors:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Sagard,\u00a0Nymbus\u00a0Capital,\u00a0Synex\u00a0Insurance, KPMG, Blakes, Stikeman Elliott, MKB \u2013 MacKinnon Bennett & Co., Idealist Capital, Altheria, Osler, Nesto, Alimentation Couche-Tard, BlackRock, Kruger, Gallagher,\u00a0Jarislowsky\u00a0Fraser, Levio,\u00a0Teralys\u00a0Capital, White Star Capital, EY, Groupe\u00a0Desgagn\u00e9s, Bank of America,\u00a0GardaWorld, Mackenzie Investments,\u00a0Behaviour\u00a0Interactive, Agropur, Brookfield, Davies, BLG, PwC Canada, Axium Infrastructure, Air Canada, Norton Rose Fulbright, GreenShield<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their\u00a0commitment\u00a0to mental\u00a0health\u00a0makes\u00a0a\u00a0meaningful\u00a0and lasting\u00a0difference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Relive\u00a0the Open\u00a0Minds\u00a0Evening\u00a0in Photos<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover the photos\u00a0captured\u00a0by\u00a0our\u00a0photographers,\u00a0immortalizing\u00a0the highlights of the\u00a0evening. Click on the\u00a0link\u00a0below\u00a0to\u00a0access\u00a0the\u00a0complete\u00a0album.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See\u00a0the photo album<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks to a major commitment from Manulife Canada, the Fondation Douglas is advancing a first in Quebec: a clinic dedicated to personalized dementia prevention, helping people act earlier and transform cognitive health trajectories. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t