October 22, 2026
Square Victoria
The Sainte-Justine Challenge
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Answer the call: Sainte-Justine needs you!
On October 22, join the hundreds of Sainte-Justine Challenge superheroes as they take over downtown Montreal to accomplish a mission of the utmost importance: supporting Sainte-Justine families.
Discover this festive, playful and team-oriented event that has been transforming mother-and-child health for the past five years.
Strengthen your bonds with your colleagues
Designed to help every squad of four superheroes deepen their collaboration, the Sainte-Justine Challenge encourages each participant to use their unique strengths — physical or strategic — to complete the mission.
Four stations. Endless ways to shine.
Along the route, teams will encounter four challenge stations. Each one calls on both athleticism and ingenuity, giving everyone the opportunity to contribute to the team’s success.
Your superpower: fundraising
By taking part in the event, teams commit to raising $2,500 to support the most important advances in mother-and-child health at Sainte-Justine.
Together, we have the power to transform lives.
Event details
What
The Sainte-Justine Challenge is a series of fun, skill-testing athletic activities and brain teasers designed to engage the business community—and get them to support the very worthy cause that is Sainte-Justine!
So gather your team of four superheroes, dig up your best superhero duds—cape and all—and come proudly represent your organization!
When and Where
On October 22, 2026.
Staggered timeslots between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (indicate your preferred time when registering*). Please plan to be on site at least 30 minutes before your assigned start. Estimated completion time: 1.5–2 hours.
Start and end at Square Victoria in downtown Montreal.
Participation Requirements
By registering, each team commits to raising $2,500 in donations as part of its participation in the Sainte-Justine Challenge. The more you raise, the greater your impact on families in Quebec!
*Exact time will be confirmed in the lead-up to the event.
For Superheroes Like Scarlett and Laurier
The joy and excitement Marie-Claude and Richard felt when they found out they were having twins was soon replaced by worry.
Marie-Claude was placed on bed rest when her doctors discovered a hematoma. Then, at 19 weeks, one of her amniotic membranes ruptured. The only thing they could do was take things a day at a time until the twins reached the 22-week mark, when they could potentially survive on their own. Just one hospital in Quebec is equipped to care for babies born this prematurely: Sainte-Justine.
Laurier and Scarlett made it past that crucial milestone, all the way to 31 weeks. They were watched carefully every step of the way. Things got off to a shaky start, especially for Laurier, whose time in the womb was marked by low levels of amniotic fluid. But little by little, they both grew stronger and were eventually ready to go home.
Today, they’re both thriving. They go to daycare, play at the park and even get into a bit of mischief with their big brother, Théodore.
The reason all three can enjoy their childhood together at home is because of what the teams at Sainte-Justine gave them: a fighting chance.
And you are the driving force behind it all. You provide Sainte-Justine with the tools to care for the most vulnerable pregnancies and be there for the most determined families. Thank you.
Isaac and his family, ambassadors of the Challenge
Sponsor a Participant
Search for the participant’s name to access their fundraising page. Click on the “Give Now” button located on the participant page.
Sponsor a team
Search for the team’s name to access their fundraising page. Click on the “Give Now” button located on the team page.
Sponsor the Event
Support our fundraising efforts by making a general donation to the Sainte-Justine Challenge.
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L’ÉLAN POUR SAINTE-JUSTINE
L’élan pour Sainte-Justine is a committee that reports to the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation’s Board of Directors. Its ambitious goal is to raise $16 million by 2028 by organizing major philanthropic initiatives like the Sainte-Justine Challenge.
Thank you to our partners and organizing committee members!
We are extremely grateful to the partners and volunteers whose commitment and generosity make all the difference for the Sainte-Justine Challenge! It is an honour and a privilege to know you are there for the families of Sainte-Justine.
Presenting Partner
Main Partner
Partner With Us!
Interested in teaming up with the Sainte-Justine Challenge? We would love to have you merge your superpowers with ours! Write to us at inforallye@fondationstejustine.org for full details and partnership terms and conditions.
Thank you!