October 16, 17 and 18, 2026
The Chain of Life Challenge is a major annual fundraiser held in conjunction with World Organ Donation and Transplantation Day. Across Quebec, participants come together to climb a mountain in solidarity with people waiting for a transplant and to support the expansion of Chain of Life’s educational program in secondary schools. The event brings together every link in the chain of life, from education to transplantation, and provides a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of organ and tissue donation education in schools. It also shines a spotlight on the power of young people as agents of change. Through the Chain of Life programme, youth aged 15 to 17 learn, reflect, develop their judgment and become ambassadors for family conversations. By supporting the Challenge, you are directly helping to advance this educational mission in schools across Quebec.
In 2026, we pay tribute to Chain of Life student flag-bearers—young people who carry our message far beyond the classroom. Informed, engaged, and ready to take action, they open dialogue within their families and become agents of change, helping to build a better-informed, more altruistic, and healthier society.
It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the honorary chairmanship of this 12th edition of the Challenge, marking Chain of Life’s 20th anniversary. I strongly believe in its educational mission with Secondary 4 and 5 students. Educating them about organ and tissue donation encourages them to reflect, make an informed decision, and open the conversation with their families.
Last year, nearly 300 students and their teachers took on the Chain of Life Challenge by climbing Mont Tremblant. Their ascent embodied the generosity of heart and the responsibility toward others that education instills in young people. This year, the movement is growing: four more regions of Quebec will take on a Chain of Life school Challenge as part of World Organ & Tissue Donation and Transplantation Day.
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