Chain of Life Challenge
Outaouais
Take on the Chain of Life Challenge at mont Cascades!
Support Nicolas Tremblay, our flag bearer and dedicated Chain of Life teacher, representing the very first link in the chain of life: education. Make a donation to your region, form a team, or join your flag bearer’s team. You can also register as an individual. You can also join your flag bearer’s team. Through this act of solidarity, you are making a tangible contribution to advancing education on organ and tissue donation in our schools.
It's a date on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
448, chemin du Mont-des-Cascades
Cantley (Québec) J8V 3B2
Flag-bearer
Nicolas Tremblay
Hi,
My name is Nicolas Tremblay, and I teach Grade 10 English at Polyvalente Hormisdas-Gamelin, in the Buckingham sector of Gatineau, Outaouais. Since 2018, I have had the privilege of bringing the Chain of Life Program to my students.
This program carries a very special meaning for me. I witnessed the immense courage of parents who agreed to donate the organs of their little Antoine, only 18 months old, thus allowing lives to be saved. This experience left a deep mark on me. When the opportunity arose to get involved with Chain of Life, I knew I had to do it in memory of Antoine.
Every year, I begin the unit on organ donation by sharing his story with my students. I explain my personal connection to him so they understand that this is not an abstract reality, but a very real experience—one that anyone might one day face.
I always welcome the beginning of this unit with enthusiasm. Through the theme of organ and tissue donation, we explore essential values such as empathy, selflessness and awareness of the priceless value of a healthy body. These exchanges pave the way not only for debunking myths, but also for ethical, philosophical and cultural reflection on this sensitive issue.
Students leave deeply moved and often tell me how much this experience touched them. They say they are grateful to have gained a greater awareness of the value of life. Parents also share that classroom activities sparked authentic and meaningful conversations at the dinner table—discussions they might never have dared to start as a family.
I believe my role is to broaden horizons and help my students make informed decisions. Chain of Life allows me to do just that because the program is based on respect for personal choice, whether one is for or against organ donation. Students appreciate not having a view imposed on them, but rather being invited to think and form their own opinion. This is how we prepare responsible citizens—agents of change who, through their commitment, help build a true culture of donation in Quebec.
I would like to quote a phrase from Nelson Mandela that resonates deeply with me: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Thanks to Chain of Life, I have the opportunity to educate, to inspire… and perhaps even to help save lives.
This year, I will have the honour of being the flag bearer for the Chain of Life Challenge in the Outaouais region. It will be a unique opportunity to spread this message beyond the classroom. I invite you to join me or support my team as we climb another summit, reminding everyone of the importance of talking about organ donation and supporting education in schools, so that every school in Quebec can offer this life-giving program.
Nicolas Tremblay
Chain of Life Teacher
Flag bearer – Outaouais Region
The Key Links in the Chain of Life
The key links in the chain of life are doctors, nurses, transplant recipients, donor families, teachers, students, distinguished climbers, public figures and many others... who join forces to create a movement uniting all those touched directly or indirectly by organ and tissue donation.
The day of the event
- For the Challenge, you will need warm clothing, a snack and water.
- In case of bad weather, please consult the Facebook event for the Outaouais region for details.
- Door prizes will be drawn on the day of the event.
9:30
Arrival time for participants
10:30
Opening Words
10:30
Start of the climb
11:30
Photo at the top
12:00
End of the event
Maélie Gosselin
Team: Maël et Véro
Véronique Charette
Team: Maël et Véro
Félix Jomphe
Team: Maël et Véro
Amélie Bélisle
Team: Maël et Véro
Anaïs Verreault
Team: Maël et Véro
Eric Jomphe
Team: Maël et Véro
Guy Gosselin
Team: Maël et Véro
Abi Pruden
Team: Maël et Véro
Anick Charette
Team: No team
Sue Clost
Team: No team
Darlene Laporte
Team: No team
Daniel LeBlanc
Team: No team
Mélyssa Brisson
Team: No team
Maxandre Brisson LeBlanc
Team: No team
Émile Brisson LeBlanc
Team: No team
Julie Rochon
Team: No team
Céleste Crevier
Team: No team
Livia Samson
Team: No team
Nicolas Tremblay
Team: No team
brigitte bigras
Team: No team
Frédérique Tremblay
Team: No team
Raphaël Tremblay
Team: No team
Léane Pilon
Team: No team
Élie Tremblay
Team: No team
Nicole Gagné
Team: No team
Chloé Daher
Team: No team
Marie-France Proulx
Team: No team
MICHEL CARPENTIER
Team: No team
Nicole Therriault
Team: No team
Jean-Guy Lorrain
Team: No team
Mélanie Beauchamp
Team: No team
Martin Pelletier
Team: No team
Liam Pelletier
Team: No team
Emy Pelletier
Team: No team
Guy Lafrance
Team: No team
Josee Lacroix
Team: No team
Loïc De Lachevrotière
Team: No team
Urszula Szychowska
Team: No team
Alexis Laroche
Team: No team
Anick Charette
2 months 4 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Marie-Claude Latourelle
2 months 4 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the region
Francine Côté
2 months 2 weeks agomade a donation of $100 to the region
Julie Vallieres
2 months 2 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
« Bravo à tous ceux qui vont relever le défi et qui s’impliquent dans cette cause! »
Maélie Gosselin
2 months 2 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Maël et Véro
Ginette Tremblay Rochette
2 months 1 week agomade a donation of $50 to the region
« Bravo à Anick Charette, porte parole du défi. C’est une cause qui sauve des vies! »
Ginette Tremblay
2 months 1 week agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Maël et Véro
Laura Gosselin
2 months 1 week agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
Martine Rondeau
2 months 1 week agomade a donation of $25 to the region
Sue Clost
2 months 1 week agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Claudette Charette
2 months 1 week agomade a donation of $100 to the team: Maël et Véro
Danielle Lafrance
2 months agomade a donation of $1000 to the region
Véronique Charette
2 months agomade a donation of $100 to the team: Maël et Véro
Félix Jomphe
2 months agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Maël et Véro
Melissa Chartrand
1 month 4 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
Valérie Clairoux
1 month 4 weeks agomade a donation of $115 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Très fière de vous les filles! Merci merci! Je serai avec vous en pensée. Tellement fière de cette cause! Une greffée en santé depuis 8 ans! Je vous aime! Par la bande, bravo Anick pour ton implication xxx »
Mélanie Pelletier
1 month 4 weeks agomade a donation of $20 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Go les filles vous êtes capable et bravo a vous deux pour la belle cause ☺️ »
Sebastien Houle
1 month 4 weeks agomade a donation of $20 to the team: Maël et Véro
Tomy Levesque
1 month 4 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Continuez d’être les merveilleux êtres humains que vous êtes ! »
Hugo Tremblay
1 month 4 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Cynthia Pelletier
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $20 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Quelle belle cause ! Let's go les filles ❤️💪 »
Monique Pelletier
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Bravo les filles, c'est une très belle cause! Xx »
Caroline Gosselin
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
Mylène Arsenault
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Bravo les filles!! »
Darlene Laporte
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Valerie Saucier
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $20 to the region
Réjean Charette
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Une belle journée à vous »
Francine Provencher
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the region
Daniel LeBlanc
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $75 to the region
Julie Rochon
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Julie Lacroix
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the region
Emilie Legendre
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
Nicolas Tremblay
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Eric Leclerc
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Maël et Véro
Sonia Tremblay
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Nicole Gagné
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Eric Jomphe
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $200 to the team: Maël et Véro
Francois Laflamme
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Bon succès les filles👍 bravo pour votre engagement ❤️ »
Lise Tremblay
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Guy Gosselin
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
Jean-marie -Monique Tremblay
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the region
« Équipe Nicolas Trembkay »
Chloé Daher
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Marie-France Proulx
1 month 3 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the region
MICHEL CARPENTIER
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Monique Levesque
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Maël et Véro
Nicole Therriault
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $60 to the region
Mélanie Beauchamp
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $60 to the region
Jean Joly
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $150 to the region
Guy Lafrance
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Josee Lacroix
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Abi Pruden
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Maël et Véro
Urszula Szychowska
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Anick Charette
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $45 to the team: Maël et Véro
« Bravo les filles, je vous aime! »
Lucie Blais
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $50 to the region
« Excellente initiative. »
Sylvie Williams
1 month 2 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the region
« Bravo Nicolas! »
Sylvain LeBlanc
1 month 1 week agomade a donation of $40 to the region
Distinguished Climber
Coming soon
Mountain Climbing and Waiting for a Transplant: What a Parallel!
Participants in the Chain of Life Challenge carry the flag to the top of a mountain in their region.
Waiting for a transplant is a bit like climbing a mountain. Both require preparation, fortitude, determination, perseverance and, most of all, support — the climber needs strong climbing partners and the person waiting for an organ needs a reliable support network. Both are real challenges. This is why the mountain has become one of the symbols associated with Chain of Life.
By planting the Chain of Life flag at the top of a mountain, we are not only showing our solidarity for organ and tissue donation, but we are also helping send a message of hope to all those waiting for a transplant in Quebec and elsewhere.
Thank you to our partners!
