Press releases

29 octobre 2026

S’unir pour offrir une nouvelle technique de détection en cancer du sein

La Fondation du CHUS et la Fondation québécoise du cancer ont uni leurs efforts pour que les femmes puissent avoir accès à une technique unique de détection du cancer du sein, ici à Sherbrooke.

News

28 octobre 2026

Deux nouvelles expertises au CA de la Fondation du CHUS

The CHUS Foundation’s Board of Directors continues to evolve with the addition of two new members. Their expertise, leadership and commitment will further strengthen the collective expertise of a Board already driven by a desire to make a difference for the health of the Eastern Townships.

Recognition

October 12, 2026

Half a century of better understanding rheumatic diseases to transform lives

Dr. Gilles Boire has dedicated his career to rheumatology research and improving care for people living with arthritis. Through the CHUS Research Centre biobank, his team is helping to advance knowledge and treatments.

Our Latest News.

Events, community initiatives, partnerships, donation announcements, team and volunteer success stories... stay tuned so you don't miss any CHUS Foundation news.

Partnerships

May 5, 2022
RBC Foundation makes a major donation to fund mental health research

In this mental health week, the CHUS Foundation is pleased to announce a major donation from RBC Foundation, which is offering a contribution of $300,000 over three years to the Centre de Recherche du CHUS (CRCHUS) of the CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS.

Recognition

April 29, 2022
2022 Gala reconnaissance of the CHUS Foundation

On Thursday, April 28, in the heart of Volunteer Action Week, the CHUS Foundation held its Gala reconnaissance to highlight the volunteer involvement of a few hundred people who allowed it to accomplish its mission over the past year.

Community initiatives

April 28, 2022
$73,459 raised for neonatology

For its second edition, the Plant Baby Month, organized by Mélanie Grégoire, owner of Serres St-Élie, was a great success!

Events

April 14, 2022
Official announcement of the Grand tirage de la santé | Groupe Beaucage

This morning, the CHUS Foundation, in collaboration with its partners, announced the prizes that will be won next July as part of its Grand Tirage de la Santé | Groupe Beaucage.

News

April 5, 2022
The CHUS Foundation thinks big thanks to small donations

This week, the CHUS Foundation launched an advertising campaign to boost the last wave of its major 2018-2022 fundraising campaign.

News

March 28, 2022
The CHUS Foundation is modernizing its brand image

In March 2022, after 10 years of using the previous logo, the CHUS Foundation aunched a new brand image that is more current, more modern, more in line with its image.

Events

March 17, 2022
The CHUS Foundation's Défi sportif: to surpass yourself and get out of your comfort zone

The CHUS Foundation's Défi sportif is the perfect opportunity to excel at several levels: it is an ideal project to combine passions and values, surpassing oneself and charity, travel and challenges...

Partnerships

March 1, 2022
The CHUS Foundation receives $100,000 from Forage FTE Drilling

As part of the 2018-2022 major funding campaign, Forage FTE Drilling is donating $100,000 to the CHUS Foundation to participate in the acquisition of an additional linear accelerator for the radiation therapy department at Hôpital Fleurimont.

Events

February 14, 2022
A Valentine's evening highlighted

337 couples from the region chose to share their Valentine's Day evening with the CHUS Foundation as well as with families of hospitalized children.

News

20 octobre 2026
Don d'actions : une façon fiscalement avantageuse de donner

Vous détenez des actions cotées en bourse, des unités de fonds communs de placement, des obligations ou d’autres valeurs mobilières ? Découvrez comment en faire don à la Fondation du CHUS.

Testimonial

28 octobre 2026
Un geste de générosité pour tous ces hommes qui vivent avec le cancer

À l’occasion de Movember, découvrez comment la Fondation du CHUS soutient la santé des hommes, la recherche sur le cancer de la prostate et le cancer du testicule, ainsi que l’accès à des traitements spécialisés en Estrie grâce au Fonds Santé des hommes.

News

28 octobre 2026
Deux nouvelles expertises au CA de la Fondation du CHUS

The CHUS Foundation’s Board of Directors continues to evolve with the addition of two new members. Their expertise, leadership and commitment will further strengthen the collective expertise of a Board already driven by a desire to make a difference for the health of the Eastern Townships.

Press releases

September 29 2026
Finding your way around Fleurimont Hospital is now easier than ever!

Thanks to a new digital wayfinding system, patients and visitors can find their destination more easily and navigate the hospital with greater peace of mind.

Press releases

29 septembre 2026
Trouver son chemin dans l’Hôpital Fleurimont est désormais plus facile!

Grâce à un nouveau système d’orientation numérique, patient·es et visiteur·euses peuvent repérer leur destination plus facilement et se déplacer avec plus de sérénité dans l’établissement.

News

September 29 2026
Two New Areas of Expertise Strengthen the CHUS Foundation Board.

The CHUS Foundation’s Board of Directors continues to evolve with the addition of two new members. Their expertise, leadership and commitment will further strengthen the collective expertise of a Board already driven by a desire to make a difference for the health of the Eastern Townships.

Press releases

September 17, 2026
2025-2026 Annual Report - Exceptional Amounts Donated to the CHUS

The CHUS Foundation generated $22.7M in revenues and made a historic $12.26M contribution to healthcare. Key achievements include the Enfant Soleil Pavilion and Emergency Department (PESU), a new Gamma Knife, a high-tech operating room and two new research chairs.

News

September 8, 2026
The legacy of a life dedicated to children living with cancer

Dr. Josée Brossard has dedicated her career to building pediatric oncology at the CHUS. Thanks to her perseverance, young people in the Eastern Townships now have access to cutting-edge care close to their families. As she enters retirement, she passes the torch with pride and confidence.

Testimonial

September 10, 2026
Two evenings, one shared commitment to health in the Eastern Townships.

Two benefit evenings, Chemise blanche and Petite robe noire, bring members of the community together to support the CHUS Foundation in an elegant and festive atmosphere.

Press releases

10 septembre 2026
Deux soirées, un même élan pour la santé en Estrie

Deux soirées-bénéfice, Chemise blanche et Petite robe noire, réunissent des membres de la communauté au profit de la Fondation du CHUS, dans une ambiance élégante et festive.

Press releases

2 septembre 2026
27e Grand tirage de la santé | Groupe Beaucage  Une soirée haute en émotions!

Cette année encore, des milliers de personnes ont participé au Grand tirage de la santé | Groupe Beaucage dans l'espoir de remporter le gros lot de 150 000 $ ou l’un des 10 autres grands prix offerts lors de cette populaire loterie qui en est à sa 27e édition.

Events

September 8, 2025
Get on board with the Tirage-voyage!

Tirage-voyage sellers are directly rewarded!

Press releases

19 juin 2026
De la pluie sur les verts, un torrent de générosité pour la santé

Malgré une météo peu clémente, la 28e édition du Tournoi de golf | Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859 a rassemblé des centaines de personnes engagées envers la santé de notre région. Grâce à cette mobilisation, un montant net de 1 206 983 $ a été amassé pour soutenir des projets majeurs.

Events

April 1, 2026
15th Souper gastronomique | Desjardins: Over $2M Raised!

The 15th Souper gastronomique |Desjardins of the CHUS Foundation raised a record $1,118,822. In an unexpected turn of events, a generous donor made an exceptional additional contribution of $1 million, bringing the total raised for this anniversary edition to over $2 million!

Events

April 24, 2025
A 25th Gala to Celebrate People with Heart!

It was an evening filled with emotion as the CHUS Foundation welcomed 250 guests at the Théâtre Granada to thank its volunteers during the Gala reconnaissance.

Events

April 9, 2025
14th Souper gastronomique | Desjardins: the million is over!

The organizing committee of the 14th Souper gastronomique | Desjardins is floating higher than the clouds following this record-breaking edition.

Impacts de vos dons

16 juin 2026
Voir concrètement l’impact des dons : une expérience unique et inspirante pour le Groupe Laroche

Le Groupe Laroche a récemment eu l’occasion de vivre une immersion privilégiée au CHUS Fleurimont, en découvrant de près le milieu hospitalier, la recherche et les technologies médicales de pointe.

Community initiatives

August 4, 2026
From toy drives to pediatric psychiatry: Sherbrooke firefighters expand their support for children

For over 85 years, Sherbrooke firefighters have been dedicated to supporting children. Today, their generosity is reaching new heights through a partnership with the CHUS Foundation, aimed at humanizing pediatric psychiatry spaces and providing a more welcoming environment for young patients.

Community initiatives

November 12, 2025
Mylène and Rose in Les Girls! Nurses and actresses for fun and a good cause!

Nurses and actresses for fun and a good cause! « Do you know Les Boys? Well, this year, it's Les Girls! » A phrase Rose Breton loves to repeat.

Community initiatives

February 26, 2025
Sow hope, one baby plant at a time!

Businesswoman and horticulturist, Mélanie Grégoire is preparing the 5th year of Mois des bébés plantes with a great sigh of relief.

Community initiatives

November 4, 2024
Involved from father to daughter!

He's a specialist in nuclear medicine, she's a social worker. Both work at CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS and share... the same sense of humour!

Community initiatives

October 2, 2023
The passion for caring and making people laugh!

Brigitte Dumas and Marc-André Rodrigue have a lot in common.

Community initiatives

September 2023
Défi des générations | $11,582 raised for health in Sherbrooke

The great movement of solidarity with our hospitals that was animated across Quebec arrived at its destination on September 23, when the Défi des générations was ending.

Community initiatives

September 12, 2023
CHUS Bougon! | The new play by the Theater Company of Employees of the CHUS

What could be better than the adventures of a family that still marks the imagination of Quebecers to entertain themselves while giving to the cause of health!

Community initiatives

June 13 2023
Fundraising for the Défi des générations kicks off - the CHUS Foundation wants to raise $10,000 for health

Today is the official launch of the Défi des générations, a unique philanthropic movement that brings together several hospital foundations across the province, covering 9 regions, 12 CISSS, CIUSSS and CHU.

Press releases

29 octobre 2026
S’unir pour offrir une nouvelle technique de détection en cancer du sein

La Fondation du CHUS et la Fondation québécoise du cancer ont uni leurs efforts pour que les femmes puissent avoir accès à une technique unique de détection du cancer du sein, ici à Sherbrooke.

Partnerships

September 2023
Desjardins Postdoctoral and Doctoral Research Scholarships — For the benefit of research

During its major 2018-2022 fundraising campaign, the CHUS Foundation was able to count on the invaluable assistance of Desjardins, which donated $250,000 to fund the Desjardins Postdoctoral and Doctoral Research Fellowship program over a period of five years.

Partnerships

September 5 2023
The new Fonds PHASE : invaluable support for people with disabilities or disabilities

The CHUS Foundation announces the creation and implementation of the Fonds PHASE to support disabled persons by promoting their independence by obtaining services and equipment.

Partnerships

August 2, 2023
The Savoie family - Les Résidences Soleil makes a major donation for the geriatric emergency

The CHUS Foundation is proud to announce that the Savoie - Les Résidences Soleil family is making a very important contribution to the development of the geriatric emergency at the Fleurimont Hospital and the Hôtel-Dieu in Sherbrooke.

Partnerships

June 5 2023
BRP employees pledge to donate $1 million for pediatric oncology at Fleurimont Hospital

The CHUS Foundation warmly thanks BRP employees who, thanks to their generous contribution, will make it possible to care even more effectively for children with cancer in Estrie.

Partnerships

March 28 2023
Positive results for the Coaticook Dairy campaign

The CHUS Fondation is proud of the result obtained by the campaign, which was at least original, carried out by Laiterie de Coaticook.

Partnerships

November 1, 2022
Financing of an intensive care transport system thanks to the contribution of Québecor

The CHUS Foundation would like to thank Québecor for its $100,000 donation, which made it possible to purchase an intensive care transport system for adult patients.

Partnerships

October 13, 2022
The CHUS Foundation will be able to do more for health thanks to financial support from Cogeco

As part of its major campaign, the CHUS Foundation is proud to announce that Cogeco confirms a $125,000 donation. This sum is entrusted to the general fund which allows the CHUS Foundation to improve the health care offered at the Fleurimont Hospital and the Hôtel-Dieu in Sherbrooke.

Testimonial

October 6 2026
A series of life-changing trials for Isabelle Robert

After surviving breast cancer, Isabelle Robert shares her story to highlight the importance of prevention and early detection. Her journey also underscores the essential role of the CHUS teams in providing care and support to those affected by cancer.

Testimonial

August 4, 2026
August: The month to talk about pelvic health

From pregnancy to post-gynecological cancer care, pelvic floor physiotherapy helps improve women's quality of life. Annie shares her experience with the benefits of preventative care and highlights the importance of understanding your body to prevent issues and support recovery.

Testimonial

26 avril 2026
Annie Faucher: A Strong and Resilient Woman Facing Breast Cancer

Annie Faucher, City Councillor in Sherbrooke, shares her story and highlights the importance of breast cancer screening, prevention, and research for women’s health.

News

April 14 2026
Understanding Parkinson better in order to take better action: the challenges of an evolving disease

Parkinson's is often referred to as a disease associated with aging, but behind this misconception lies a much more complex reality. As the number of cases increases and the average age at diagnosis decreases, many questions remain unanswered.

Testimonial

12 décembre 2025
Providing greater support for family caregivers through the Brigitte Perreault Fund

The CHUS Foundation marks December 12, the anniversary of the passing of Dr. Brigitte Perreault, recognized for her compassionate, human-centered approach.

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