On August 19, Patio Drummond was the scene of a memorable evening where music, original costumes, and generosity merged for an exceptional cause. Initiated by Yvan Lemaire, president of Patio Drummond, and his friends Alain Guilbeault, Mario Lambert, André Hébert, and Sylvain Lemaire, this evening marked the perfect alliance between entertainment and charity.
A sum that will go a long way
The highlight of the show? A total of $31,074 was raised in support of the mission of the Centre de Pédiatrie sociale (CPSC) – Les Petits Bonheurs. And for that, the Lemaire family will be eternally grateful to have the chance to be surrounded by a strong network that knows how to mobilize. From left to right: Kimberly Carey-Traversy, Alisson Lemaire, Yvan Lemaire, Philippe Girardin, Mario Lambert, Sylvie Heroux, André Hébert, Guylaine Mathieu, Alain Guilbeault, Lise Therrien, Linda Laroche, Mélanie Éthier and Sylvain Lemaire. (Photo: Valérie Hébert) Geneviève Lemay, Executive Director of CPSC, was present at the event. "This memorable evening, with kind-hearted people, will allow us to support new children in social pediatrics and to enhance professional services such as art therapy, psychoeducation, and occupational therapy. Our ultimate goal is for every child experiencing vulnerable situations to develop to their full potential by being not only cared for but also well-equipped and well-surrounded to enter the adult world at 18. This gesture, initiated by the Lemaire family and their friends, of dedicating their evening to the cause of children in need, demonstrates how much children are a community's greatest natural resource and how much they want it to be more equitable and healthy. It is a gesture of undeniable and incalculable generosity."
A disco group and local partners
Featuring the famous Boogie Wonder Band, the event, which has been in preparation since 2022, was even more special thanks to the collaboration of several local partners such as Eventec, Chapiteau Centre du Québec, IGA, Entre 2 TailGates, Génératrice Drummond, Justine St-Martin (TVA), Kimberly C. Traversy, and Alisson Lemaire. Dedicated volunteers and photographer Valérie Hébert also played a key role in the success of the event. The Boogie Wonder Band set the stage on fire with two 60-minute sets, while three roller girls added a more than funky touch to the atmosphere. All of this was accompanied by a disco photobooth, a silent auction, and special cocktails created by Martin Ruel's company, Distillerie 29 octobre. Alisson Lemaire, event organizer and HR director at Patio Drummond, states: "We are more than lucky to be surrounded by people with big hearts who want to associate themselves with initiatives like this. I extend a sincere thank you to all our partners for this most grandiose event." The Patio team is proud to be able to make a difference in the Drummondville community by getting involved with CPSC – Les Petits Bonheurs. ❤️
