Launched on Saturday, the 24h Tremblant raised more than $5.6 million for sick children — a record. The number of participants was also higher than ever.
“It’s absolutely extraordinary,” exclaimed the event’s executive producer, Simon St-Arnaud, over the phone.
The 22e edition of the 24h Tremblant, which kicked off on Saturday, mobilized a record number of 4,300 participants on site.
The teams set off at the foot of the mountain at noon and will take turns for 24 hours on foot, downhill skiing or, for the first time this year, downhill hiking.
Despite inflation, Quebecers were more generous than ever: the objective of 5 million was surpassed even before the start of the event. Saturday evening, the collection raised more than $5,600,000 in donations.
“We have exploded the fundraising. And it continues until Sunday. It’s a lot of money and it’s also a lot of small donations,” rejoiced Mr. St-Arnaud.
After two editions marked by the pandemic, one of which took place remotely, it was a return to normal for the popular event. “People wanted to treat themselves to a real 24-hour. People felt mobilized,” noted Mr. St-Arnaud.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be redistributed to the Charles-Bruneau Foundation, the CHEO Foundation and the Tremblant Foundation.