Fundraisers: lead with your heart

Mobilize your community by organizing a fundraiser and help give life to the groundbreaking advances that revolutionize cardiovascular medicine.

Several ways to take action

Online fundraisers

Whether you decide to organize your own fundraiser or support an existing one, your invaluable contribution will have a significant impact on our mission. Our online platform makes it easy to launch your fundraiser or help other dedicated individuals achieve their own fundraising goals!

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Organize an event

Mobilize your loved ones and community by organizing an event to raise funds for the Montreal Heart Institute.

Our specialized event team will help you plan your fundraiser by offering practical advice and support tailored to your needs.

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Fitness challenges

Challenge yourself and raise funds by taking part in a sporting event. On foot, on a bike, on your own, or with a team... push your boundaries and get your heart pumping for those who need it the most.

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Get your project started in three easy steps

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Pick a concept

First, decide what kind of fundraiser you want to organize. A personal sports challenge, a birthday celebration, a performance, a race, a teambuilding activity, an art exhibition... the possibilities are endless! The key is to pick a concept that resonates with you and keeps you motivated.

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Tell us about your idea

Found a project that excites you? Contact us to discuss its feasibility and for support to organize it. Together, we’ll be able to plan the next steps and ensure the success of your initiative.

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Mobilize your network

Settled on a project? Congrats! It’s now time to promote it. The more you talk about it, the greater the odds of reaching your objective. Share your fundraiser with your network and on social media to mobilize as many people as possible.

Inspiring initiatives from big-hearted people

The MHI employee softball tournament: Tournoi des cœurs

Every year since 2023, more than 100 players from a dozen departments at the MHI take part in a softball tournament to raise funds for the MHI. Over $15,500 has been raised since the first edition of the event. Its success underscores how devoted MHI employees are to their mission.

A heart in motion for Valérie Charland

On March 23, 2025, Valérie Charland died suddenly — with no prior pain or warning — from a myocardial rupture. She was 51. To honour his mother’s memory, Félix Bélanger decided to undertake a 500-km bike trip across the United States. His journey quickly turned into a fundraising event, raising upwards of $25,000 for cardiovascular research.

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Bouger pour le cœur with Nahla Abdelhamid

“Bouger pour le cœur” is the brainchild of Nahla Abdelhamid, a member of the Emerging Leaders Committee who wanted to give back to the community while supporting the MHI’s mission. Thanks to additional support from Benoit Sansoucy at Engel & Völkers Montreal and the VibeCycle studio, participants were able to take part in a spinning or HIIT class in a high-energy and mobilizing environment. All funds raised were donated to the Foundation in order to support research, prevention, and care at the MHI.

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Answers to all your questions

Organize a fundraiser

The Foundation's online platform makes it easy to raise funds and will manage all the administrative work for you. It only takes a few steps to bring your project to life and contribute to our mission.

Once your fundraising page is created, you’ll be able to edit the information whenever you want and track the progress of donations. You’ll also get a link you can share with your network. Everyone who has supported your fundraiser will automatically get an email confirming their donation and will receive a tax receipt.

To create your fundraising page, visit the Foundation’s online platform and click on “Fundraise”. A window will pop up and display three options:

Create a team: This option is ideal if other people want to take part in the fundraiser with you or if you are planning to organize several fundraising activities.
Join a team: This option allows you to join a team that was previously created.
Individual campaign: This is the most popular option. You can set up an individual fundraiser and solicit your friends and family for donations.

Fill out the various fields about your fundraising goal and add your contact details. You’ll receive a link to share your fundraiser with your contacts.

You can personalize the following at any time: the description of your fundraiser, the questions asked in the donation form, the acknowledgement message your donors will receive, and more.

If you need help to create your online fundraising page, contact Marie-Pierre Lafortune, Senior Advisor, Events and Sponsorships, at marie-pierre.lafortune@icm-mhi.org.

There are social media icons below the image of your fundraiser that make it easy to share it on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Messenger, WhatsApp, and email.

Absolutely! We even encourage you to do so when, for instance, your fundraiser is well on the way to achieving its initial goal or even exceeding it. An ambitious objective will likely raise more funds than a modest goal or one that has already been met.

Yes, cash donations and cheques are accepted. Individuals who donate $20 or more to your fundraiser with cash or a cheque will also receive a tax receipt once you provide us with their donation amount and contact information.

Our team is always available to help you solve any technical issues you may encounter while using the platform.

If you have questions, please contact Marie-Pierre Lafortune, Senior Advisor, Events and Sponsorships, at marie-pierre.lafortune@icm-mhi.org.

Support a fundraiser

Visit our online platform to find all the fundraisers benefiting the MHI.

Yes. Anyone who makes an online donation will automatically receive a tax receipt in the amount of their donation.

Get involved with the Foundation by taking part in its events.

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