QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 3, 2024
/CNW/ - Quebecor proudly announced today that it has
donated $10 million to the Fondation du CHU de
Québec's $60 million campaign in
support of the new hospital complex, the NCH. This major gift is
the largest corporate donation the Fondation has received since its
creation in 2013.
The historic agreement was announced this morning at the Centre
intégré de cancérologie du CHU de Québec-Université Laval (CHU) by Pierre Karl Péladeau, President
and CEO of Quebecor, Francis Morin,
Acting President and CEO of the Fondation du CHU de Québec, and
Martin Beaumont, President and CEO
of the CHU de Québec-Université Laval, with Christian Dubé, Québec Minister of
Health, and Bruno Marchand, Mayor of
Québec City, in attendance.
Multi-pronged support
Quebecor's contribution consists of several components: funding
for an MRI linac, an innovative and unique radiotherapy machine
that improves the effectiveness and precision of cancer treatments;
support for various projects aimed at humanizing care; and
participation in two major activities of the Fondation, the Bal de
la Fondation and the annual campaign to support the fight against
breast cancer.
In recognition of the donation, the NCH integrated cancer
centre will be named the "Centre intégré de cancérologie
Pierre-Péladeau" in honour of the founder of Quebecor, for whom
giving back to the community was always a priority.
Quotes
"In founding Quebecor, Pierre Péladeau also established a
culture of engagement that remains at the heart of our actions and
our determination to contribute to the enrichment of our society.
We are proud to support Québec's largest cancer treatment centre
with this $10 million donation to the
Fondation du CHU de Québec. This centre will play a vital role for
patients in the Québec City region and eastern Québec. Knowing that
it will bear my father's name fills me with pride. It is a truly
meaningful way to honour his memory." - Pierre Karl Péladeau,
President and CEO of Quebecor
"I thank Quebecor and Mr. Péladeau for this enormously
generous contribution, which is a watershed moment in private
financing of the NCH. The support from this pillar of Québec
business encourages the Fondation to pursue its mission: making it
possible for the CHU de Québec to do the extraordinary. The money
will be used to finance the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment,
support projects to humanize care and carry out a number of
Fondation activities. It will allow us to provide the public with
the very best in healthcare." - Francis
Morin, Acting President and CEO of the Fondation du CHU de
Québec
"The support of the Fondation and its generous partners such
as Quebecor enables us to continue raising the bar for the quality
and humanization of patient care, to acquire cutting-edge equipment
and to forge ahead with our plans for our major new hospital
complex. A huge thank you for this major donation, which will be an
important lever in our drive to make an impact on health and
inspire change." - Martin Beaumont,
President and CEO of the CHU de Québec-Université Laval
"It is with immense gratitude that I welcome this generous
gift from Quebecor, which testifies to its deep commitment to
health and, in particular, the fight against cancer. This support
is fully in line with our government's vision of enlisting partners
to strengthen the healthcare system and improve access for the
benefit of Quebecers, as set out in our Health Plan. Again, I thank
Quebecor and I encourage other partners to join this collective
effort for a healthier future."
- Christian Dubé, Québec Minister of Health
"Quebecor's commitment to the Fondation du CHU will make a
significant difference in the implementation of quality projects
and the improvement of care in our community. I applaud Quebecor's
generosity, which will improve quality of life for residents of the
Québec City area." - Jonatan Julien,
Minister Responsible for Infrastructure and Minister Responsible
for the Capitale-Nationale Region
"This extremely generous donation from Quebecor will enable
the CHU to continue to be a leader in cancer treatment and provide
Quebecers with world-class care. Québec City residents going
through this difficult life event will be able to count on this
major centre for top-quality treatment and support." - Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Québec City
About Quebecor
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications,
entertainment, news media and culture, is one of the
best–performing integrated communications companies in the
industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best
possible customer experience, all of Quebecor's subsidiaries and
brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform,
convergent products and services. Québec-based Quebecor (TSX:
QBR.A) (TSX: QBR.B) employs more than 10,000 people in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly
committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports more
than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health,
education, the environment, and entrepreneurship.
About the Fondation du CHU de Québec
An effective, influential and innovative philanthropic leader,
the Fondation du CHU de Québec makes a difference to people's
health, from birth to end of life, by financially supporting
humanized healthcare at Quebec's
largest specialized medical complex to enable it to provide
services of the best quality, contribute to research and teaching,
and stay on the cutting edge of technological innovation.
Useful links
- Fondation du CHU de Québec website
- Quebecor website
- Information on MRI linac
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