Chain of Life Challenge
Lanaudière
Take on the Chain of Life Challenge at Ski Montcalm!
Support our student flag-bearers, Leila Tag and Charles Bouchard, representing the very first link in the chain of life: education. Make a donation to your region, create a team, or join your flag-bearers’ team. You can also register individually. Through this act of solidarity, you are directly helping to advance organ and tissue donation education in our schools.
It's a date on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10 a.m.
3294, rue Park
Rawdon (Québec) J0K 1S0
Flag-bearers
Leila Tag
Hi,
In Secondary IV, my English teacher introduced me to the realities of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. From the very first classes, I understood the importance of this cause and wanted to share what I had learned with the people around me. My friends and I spent a great deal of time discussing our personal choices and the reasons behind them. For me, learning that, after my death, I could give others a better quality of life, or even a second chance at life, made my decision much easier. In fact, I find it difficult to imagine making any other choice. That is why I enthusiastically accepted when I was asked to become a flag-bearer. I firmly believe that we have a responsibility to help keep people informed and make organ donation a more common topic of conversation in our everyday lives, among friends and within our families.
Unfortunately, not every student has the same opportunity to explore this important subject. More teenagers should be able to learn about organ and tissue donation, express their views, ask questions, and make the choice that is right for them. Many are not even aware that donation is an option or that they can register their consent by signing the sticker on the back of their health insurance card. One simple signature can help save lives! I hope more teenagers will be encouraged to reflect on organ donation and take an interest in it. You do not need to be a superhero to save lives!
I invite as many of you as possible to take part in the Chain of Life Challenge. Your participation will support Chain of Life’s educational mission and help bring this vital learning experience to even more students. Together, let us strengthen this chain of solidarity and help change lives!
Leila
Charles Bouchard
Hi,
When we began the Chain of Life program at school, I already knew a little about organ and tissue donation. I had even signed my consent card so that, after my death, my organs could be donated. However, I quickly realized that I knew much less about the subject than I thought I did.
Last year, we explored organ and tissue donation in depth in my English classes through the Chain of Life program. Some of the discussions and personal stories were especially moving and made me reflect on the value of life and health. I realized that good health is something we can easily take for granted. Being able to move, play sports, spend time with the people we love, and simply enjoy each day may seem perfectly normal, but these are actually very precious gifts.
The program sparked my curiosity, encouraged me to continue reflecting, and inspired me to talk more about this subject with the people around me. I believe that a decision of such importance should not be made without fully understanding what it involves. Family discussions are also essential, because knowing the wishes of those closest to us can make a tremendous difference during the most difficult moments.
I believe that young people my age should have the opportunity to experience this program as I did. School is a place where we can ask questions, hear different points of view, and learn how to make thoughtful, informed decisions. Education can truly empower us to make a difference in our own lives and in the lives of others.
That is why I proudly accepted the role of flag-bearer. I want to represent the young people of my region and, above all, help other young people understand the importance of their health, organ and tissue donation, and solidarity.
I hope to see many of you at the Chain of Life Challenge. Let us take the time to learn, care for our health, and talk about these important subjects with those closest to us. Together, let us strengthen this chain of solidarity, one that can truly change lives.
Charles
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
- Coffee, hot chocolate, and a light snack will be provided free of charge to participants.
- Hiking shoes are recommended.
- For the Challenge, make sure you have warm clothing, a snack and water.
- In case of bad weather, please consult the Facebook event for the Lanaudière region for details.
- Also, bring your lunch if you plan to picnic at the top.
10:00 a.m.
Arrival time for participants
10:30 a.m.
Welcome remarks and speeches by special guests
11:00 a.m.
Start of the climb
11:45 a.m.
Photo at the top and picnic
13:00 p.m.
End of the event
Beth Nacey
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Najelly Charles
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Chelsea Di Gaetano
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Chelsea Di Gaetano
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Eva Chavannes
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
William Rémillard
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Emily Lord
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Ketura Henry
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Rhaly El Moroa
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Gabriel Syvrais
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Megan Poirier
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Aida Zerdani
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Elizabeth Myre
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Khalil Nodair
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Beth Nacy
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Margaret Toma
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Jade Plante
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Jhiromay Daguisan
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Norah chouinard
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Ridgy Thomas
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Ilyas Hamoudi
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Vlad William Baciu
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Beth Nacey
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Kheyla Exantus
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Florian Bilodeau-Dudas
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Adama Yacine Diop
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Adama Yacine Diop
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Yassine Mabrouk
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Samara Polania
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Nil Amalou
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Alvin Khatchirian
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Melissa Pierre
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Lissa-Grace Pinchinat
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
William Beauséjour
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Louisa Lucien
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Serge Lynn Marithza Justoire
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Ethian Harvey
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Léa Chassé
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Charles Bouchard
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Laurence Grimard
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Lyna Khelfaoui
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Élizabeth Boivin
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Pierre Guirguis
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Bendaoud Khalil
Team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Jany Bazinet-Lamontagne
Team: La Dream Team ♥
Cathy Deschênes
Team: La Dream Team ♥
Andréanne Rivard
Team: La Dream Team ♥
Jean-François Lessard
Team: La Dream Team ♥
François-Xavier Lessard
Team: La Dream Team ♥
Rosalie Lessard
Team: La Dream Team ♥
René Tapp
Team: Libellule
Sylvie Massia
Team: Libellule
Annie Lavallee
Team: Libellule
Daniel Tapp
Team: Libellule
Nathalie Boisvert
Team: Libellule
Rosie TOBIA
Team: Libellule
Francois Girouard
Team: Libellule
Brigitte Fournier
Team: Libellule
Thomas Fragman
Team: Libellule
DIANE GAUTHIER
Team: Libellule
JEAN PIERRE DESJARDINS
Team: Libellule
Eric Stpierre
Team: Libellule
Claudia Gagnon
Team: Libellule
Chantal Samson
Team: Libellule
Benjamin Girouard
Team: Libellule
Laura Girouard
Team: Libellule
Stéphanie Girouard
Team: Libellule
Gabrielle Girouard
Team: Libellule
Anne-Marie Picard
Team: Libellule
Ariane Lapierre
Team: Libellule
Guy Desnoyers
Team: Libellule
Claudine Corbeil
Team: Libellule
Benoit Normand
Team: Libellule
Robert Poulin
Team: No team
Céline Hébert
Team: No team
Yvette Larrivée
Team: No team
Jessica Duchesne
Team: No team
Loïk Gareau Duchesne
Team: No team
Eliott Gareau Duchesne
Team: No team
Dahlia Gareau Duchesne
Team: No team
Nathalie Bissonnette
Team: No team
Steve Rheault
Team: No team
Jean-Marc Rivet
Team: No team
Josianne Lafrance
Team: No team
Christelle Rivet
Team: No team
Manon Piché
Team: No team
Gaston Martin
Team: No team
Louise Martin
Team: No team
Kassandra Levesque
Team: No team
Jany Bazinet-Lamontagne
3 weeks 6 days agomade a donation of $30 to the team: La Dream Team ♥
Cathy Deschênes
3 weeks 6 days agomade a donation of $30 to the team: La Dream Team ♥
Robert Poulin
3 weeks 5 days agomade a donation of $60 to the region
René Tapp
3 weeks 5 days agomade a donation of $100 to the team: Libellule
helene trahan
3 weeks 5 days agomade a donation of $150 to the team: Libellule
Ghyslaine Smeall
3 weeks 4 days agomade a donation of $100 to the team: Libellule
Yvette Larrivée
3 weeks 4 days agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Annie Lavallee
3 weeks 4 days agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Libellule
Francine Tapp
3 weeks 3 days agomade a donation of $100 to the team: Libellule
Rachel Loranger
3 weeks 3 days agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Libellule
Jessica Duchesne
3 weeks 3 days agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Nathalie Bissonnette
3 weeks 3 days agomade a donation of $60 to the region
Valérie Beaulieu
3 weeks 2 days agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Libellule
« Bon défi à tous! »
André Gilbert
3 weeks 2 days agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Libellule
Manon Levesque
3 weeks 1 day agomade a donation of $200 to the team: Libellule
« En souvenir d'une belle collaboration. »
Daniel Tapp
3 weeks agomade a donation of $150 to the team: Libellule
Rosie TOBIA
2 weeks 6 days agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Libellule
Andréanne Rivard
2 weeks 6 days agomade a donation of $60 to the team: La Dream Team ♥
Francois Girouard
2 weeks 6 days agomade a donation of $100 to the team: Libellule
Pascale Boudreault
2 weeks 5 days agomade a donation of $25 to the team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Cathy Deschênes
2 weeks 4 days agomade a donation of $25 to the team: La Dream Team ♥
Denise Morin Tapp
2 weeks 3 days agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Libellule
Vincent Lussier
2 weeks 2 days agomade a donation of $25 to the team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
DIANE GAUTHIER
2 weeks 2 days agomade a donation of $60 to the team: Libellule
denis berthiaume
2 weeks agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Libellule
Eva Chavannes
1 week 6 days agomade a donation of $30 to the team: CLA for COL (Chain of life)
Michel Sauvageau
1 week 6 days agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Libellule
Nestor Cambeiro
1 week 6 days agomade a donation of $25 to the team: Libellule
Eric Stpierre
1 week 5 days agomade a donation of $600 to the team: Libellule
Jean-Marc Rivet
1 week 4 days agomade a donation of $90 to the region
Manon Piché
1 week 4 days agomade a donation of $50 to the region
Pierre Le Mesurier
1 week 3 days agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Libellule
Chantal Castonguay
1 week 3 days agomade a donation of $20 to the team: Libellule
Riad Ismail
1 week 2 days agomade a donation of $50 to the team: Libellule
Chantal Samson
6 days 19 hours agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Libellule
Benjamin Girouard
5 days 9 hours agomade a donation of $100 to the team: Libellule
Anne-Marie Picard
4 days 23 hours agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Libellule
Claudia Gagnon
3 days 8 hours agomade a donation of $60 to the team: Libellule
Claudine Corbeil
1 day 13 hours agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Libellule
Benoit Normand
1 day 13 hours agomade a donation of $30 to the team: Libellule
Gaston Martin
22 hours 23 minutes agomade a donation of $100 to the region
Kassandra Levesque
10 hours 46 minutes agomade a donation of $30 to the region
Thank you to our partners!
