{"id":1986,"date":"2025-11-12T14:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.wp.vortexdev.com\/?post_type=event&p=1986"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:18:41","slug":"the-grand-banquet-de-lextraordinaire","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/foundation-events\/the-grand-banquet-de-lextraordinaire\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Signature event of the CHUM Foundation<\/strong>, le Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire brings together several hundred attendees each year from influential circles\u2014business movers and shakers, renowned physicians, public figures, and engaged members of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event will raise crucial funds to give the Centre hospitalier de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al (CHUM)<\/strong> the means to revolutionize healthcare by accelerating its expertise and technological development.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Theme<\/div>\n
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The 2026 edition will highlight the Intensive Care and Burn Unit<\/strong> through the theme of time. In this world where every second counts, time stretches, accelerates, or comes to a halt. Care teams become guardians of the vital rhythm, resetting inner clocks and supporting patients on their path toward a new beginning. Every moment is lived in the absolute intensity of the present. A few seconds can change everything<\/strong>.

Dress code:<\/strong><\/em> To complement the event\u2019s unique theme, bring out your evening wear in warm, shimmering tones \u2014 gold, copper, chocolate brown and rust \u2014 for a chic, refined and radiant look!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Gastronomy<\/div>\n
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The menu will be crafted by none other than Fran\u00e7ois-Emmanuel Nicol<\/strong>, chef and co-owner of the Michelin two-star restaurant Tani\u00e8re\u00b3<\/em>, ranked 4th on the North America\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, along with chef Marc-Andr\u00e9 Jett\u00e9<\/strong>, owner of Hoogan et Beaufort<\/em>, returning with his brigade for a third consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ambassadors committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CHUM Foundation is grateful for the support of the following compassionate individuals, who help make the Grand Banquet de l\u2019extraordinaire an unforgettable evening of philanthropy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorary co-chairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


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Lucas Pontillo<\/p>\n

Executive Director, Global Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy<\/p>\n

Fiera Capital<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Annick Charbonneau<\/p>\n

Co-Founder and Managing Partner<\/p>\n

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\u201cCommitting to the CHUM Foundation means investing in a model of excellence and innovation that promotes our healthcare system both here and internationally.\u201d
Lucas Pontillo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Foundation is banking on technological innovation to propel the CHUM in its mission to position itself as an international leader in healthcare, and it is a tremendous pleasure to be able to contribute to achieving this goal!\u201d
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Thomas Dufour<\/p>\n

Co-President<\/p>\n

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Saad\u00e9 Fadous, ing., M.Sc.A.<\/p>\n

Senior Vice President \u2013 Construction<\/p>\n

Pomerleau<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Andr\u00e9a Gagnon-Hamelin<\/p>\n

Research Coordinator in Critical Care and Medical Imaging Technologist<\/p>\n

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Dr Han Ting Wang<\/p>\n

Clinician-Scientist and Intensivist, Head of Research for the Severe burn and intensive care unit at the CHUM<\/p>\n

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Joanie Laporte<\/p>\n

Executive Assistant<\/p>\n

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A look back at past editions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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