Now in its 6th year, the Urban Duathlon, presented by National Bank, has become a tradition in the
Montreal business community that helps provide better care to more and more children.
MONTREAL, June 9, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The CHU Sainte-Justine
Foundation and National Bank are proud to announce that the 6th annual Urban Duathlon raised a total of $350,000. The funds will be donated to the CHU Sainte‑Justine Centre of Excellence in Neonatal Intensive
Care, which aims to offer the best care to a greater number of children.
On June 2, 400 participants wearing their wackiest outfits braved the rain with numerous
volunteers and spectators for this entertaining BIXI bike/running relay race. And the wet weather failed to dampen anyone's
spirits!
The event's spokesperson, François Lambert, and co-hosts, Vincent Dessureault and
Mathieu Roy from Salut Bonjour (TVA), were also on-site making their own contribution to
the cause.
"Over the past 6 years, the Urban Duathlon has grown tremendously and it's now a well-known event in the business community. We
are proud that this activity, which combines teamwork and fundraising, is generating so much interest. Seeing how motivated the
participants are, we are confident that the event will continue to grow in scale," stated François Rivard, President of the CHU
Sainte-Justine Foundation's Young Leaders Circle, founder of the Urban Duathlon and President and Chief Executive Officer of
Innocap Investment Management.
"I would like to pay tribute to the teams for participating with such dedication, despite the pouring rain, in the 6th annual
Urban Duathlon for the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation. National Bank supports a number of causes committed to improving the lives of
young people. It makes us very proud to see the Montreal business community participating with so
much enthusiasm in this fun race, knowing that it is for the benefit of the young patients in the CHU Sainte-Justine intensive care
unit," added Yann Jodoin, Senior Vice‑President – Client Strategy, Marketing and Branding at
National Bank.
Registration for the 7th annual Urban Duathlon being held next year will open in March 2017. The
organizing committee, the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation and National Bank are already looking forward to reliving the
experience!
About the Young Leaders Circle
Since 1999, this dynamic group of young business professionals and entrepreneurs has built a unique community in
Montreal, galvanized around one cause: the health of children and mothers-to-be across
Quebec. Each year, the Young Leaders Circle organizes five activities to benefit the CHU
Sainte-Justine Foundation in order to help provide better care for children and mothers-to-be. Since its beginnings, the Circle has
raised over $8 million for the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation.
About the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation
The CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation seeks to engage the community and support CHU Sainte-Justine in its pursuit of
excellence and its commitment to providing the children and mothers of today and tomorrow with one of the highest levels of
healthcare in the world. www.fondation-sainte-justine.org.
About National Bank of Canada
With $221 billion in assets as at April 30, 2016, National Bank of Canada, together with its
subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. The Bank has close to
20,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. The Bank's securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
SOURCE National Bank of Canada
Image with caption: "Left to right: Patrick Robert, Andréane Beaumier, Mathieu Roy, Kasandra Côté, Mélissa Martin, Jean Baram,
Mélanie Gauthier, Laurie Lanoue, Frédérique Perreault, Marie-Ève Pichette, François Lambert, Claudiane Boulay, Sophie
Bernard-Lapointe, Pascal Nadeau, Caroline Bergeron, Patrice Tétreault, Sylvain Chaput, Sarah Massariol, Hugo Lacroix and Vincent
Dessureault. (CNW Group/National Bank of Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20160609_C6026_PHOTO_EN_710043.jpg
