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Défi Canderel – 37th Edition

Our 37th Edition is Coming June 11!

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Percival Molson Stadium, 475 Pine Ave W, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4

Experience Défi Canderel like never before at Esplanade PVM. Corporate teams will take part in a high-energy, interactive High Tech Rally, followed by lunch, networking, and an awards ceremony at Place Ville Marie.

This fast-paced challenge blends technology, teamwork, and discovery as teams explore iconic Montréal locations, complete challenges, and track their scores in real time.

When and Where

Address:
Esplanade PVM (behind The Ring – L’Anneau)

Event Schedule:

  • 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Registration & Team Photos
  • 11:00 – 11:30 AM: Welcome Remarks & Rally Briefing
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: High Tech Rally Experience
  • 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Lunch, Awards & Closing Remarks

Designed to be energetic, accessible, and engaging for all fitness levels.

What to expect on this day:

Sports
Zone

Great Connections

Fun
Run

Fundraising is at the heart of Défi Canderel

Every team receives a customizable fundraising page to make giving easy and shareable.

  • Fundraise for a chance to win contest prizes
  • Earn bonus points based on your team’s past fundraising history
  • We encourage all teams to leverage their networks to raise an additional $5,000

Together, we can make a difference for cancer patients and their families.

Ready to make an impact? Start fundraising today.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Défi Canderel offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for companies interested in supporting cancer research while gaining visibility at the 37th edition of our Montreal event.

Available Levels:

  • Platinum – $35,000
  • Diamond – $25,000
  • Gold – $15,000
  • Silver – $10,000
  • Team Registration – $5,000
  • Additional Sponsorships: Main Stage, Lunch, DJ, Snack, Hydration, and Individual Lunch Tickets.

For full benefits and activation details, see the 2026 Sponsorship Package (PDF).

Our Beneficiaries

Your participation helps accelerate groundbreaking cancer research through two of Québec’s most respected institutions:

Institut du cancer de Montréal
Driving innovation, training top researchers, and advancing treatments for patients across Québec.

Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute
A leader in molecular oncology and immunotherapy, bringing scientific discoveries closer to real-world impact.

You can find photos from OUR 2025 event here.

Build your company’s team and join our community combatting cancer!

Keep checking for updates as the Health & Wellness Festival gets closer.

Our 2026 Sponsors

National Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Main Stage Sponsors

Registration Sponsor

Snack Partner

Hydration Partner

Teams

Aptum
Arya Private Wealth
BPA
Britton Électrique
Canderel
CBRE
Concordia
Davies
DMA
Equans
Ernst & Young
FOREST.
Forum
GWL
Kolostat
Le cœur du centre-ville
PearTree Securities Inc.
Redbourne
Services D’Entretien Bee-Clean
Team Wenes

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Chantal Vadnais
[email protected]
514-238-3503

Stay Tuned for Updates

Your donation will be divided equally between two local cancer research centres, McGill University's Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (charitable registration number: 11912 8981 RR0001) and the Institut du cancer de Montréal, affiliated to the Université de Montréal (charitable registration number: 10750 8384 RR0001).

You will receive a tax receipt from both centres, each reflecting 50% of your donation, in early 2025.

For questions or missing receipts, please contact [email protected].

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Votre don sera divisé également entre deux centres de recherche sur le cancer, l'Institut du cancer de Montréal, affilié à l’Université de Montréal (numéro d’organisme de bienfaisance : 10750 8384 RR0001) et l’Institut du cancer Rosalind et Morris Goodman de l’Université McGill (numéro d’organisme de bienfaisance : 11912 8981 RR0001).

Vous recevrez un reçu fiscal des deux centres, correspondant chacun à 50 % de votre don, en début-2025.

Pour des questions à propos de vos reçus, ou pour des reçus manquants veuillez contacter [email protected].

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