Benefit Evening – Thursday, November 5, 2026

- Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Le Mount Stephen
1440 Drummond Street, Montréal, QC
Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for an unforgettable benefit event at Le Mount Stephen as we celebrate Tel-Aide Montréal’s 55th anniversary.
Hosted by Isabelle Maréchal, with special appearances by Julie Bélanger, spokesperson for Tel-Aide Montréal, and Marie-Claude Barrette, Chair of the Jury for the Janette-Bertrand Wellness Award.
TAM-TAM DON 2026: 55th Anniversary is a signature fundraising event in support of Tel-Aide Montréal, an essential listening service for people experiencing emotional distress or isolation. Share this meaningful evening with friends, colleagues, and supporters in a warm and festive atmosphere featuring delicious bites, inspiring conversations, and meaningful opportunities to make a real difference.
Your presence will directly support a cause that changes lives, because being heard can change everything.
Raffle: a chance to win, a guaranteed impact
Raffle tickets will be sold on site, on the night of the event (they are separate from admission tickets to the benefit evening). $9,980 in prizes to be won, including:
- Toronto–Vancouver trip aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian
- $200 gift card at Boutique Marie Claire (3 gift cards to be won)
- Trio of wines selected by RéZin
- Gourmet dining experience for 4 at Bar St-Denis
- FINDING UTOPIA — Cirque du Soleil in Montréal (2 tickets)
- $200 gift card at Bar George
- One night at an Alt hotel by Germain Hotels
- Orchestre Métropolitain – Pastorales : Beethoven et créations d’ici (2 tickets)
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (2 passes, 6 pairs to be won)
- Two ski tickets at Tremblant (valid Sunday to Friday)
…and more surprise prizes will be revealed at the event!
Co-chairs of the TAM-TAM DON 2025-2028 Campaign

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Nathalie Larue
Executive Vice-President, Personal Services and Community Life

Main Partner

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Stéphan Drolet
Regional Managing Partner, Quebec

Associate Partner

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Stéphanie Gendron
President

TAM-TAM DON Platinum Partner
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Why Tel-Aide Montréal Matters
22,700
Calls answered each year
2.4 M
Calls answered since our founding
Available 24 /7
Free service available across Quebec, in both English and French
170+ Volunteers
Trained in active listening and supported by our overnight team, ensuring 24/7 service availability

it changes lives.
Memories from last year’s event
November 13, 2025
An unforgettable evening hosted by Isabelle Maréchal – with the presence of Julie Bélanger, spokesperson for Tel-Aide Montréal, along with Marie-Claude Barrette, president of the Janette Bertrand Wellness Award jury, and Madame Bertrand herself.
Your donations enable Tel-Aide Montréal to fund its listening service, train active listening volunteers, and ensure the continuity of support for individuals in distress. Every contribution helps maintain the active listening line, provide quality training for volunteer listeners, and expand the organization’s services.
Yes, donations to Tel-Aide Montréal are tax-deductible. Tel-Aide Montréal is a registered charity, which means it can issue official receipts for tax purposes for donations made. You will receive a tax receipt following your donation.
Tel-Aide Montréal is a non-profit organization committed to using donations transparently and effectively. Donations are utilized to fund listening services, volunteer training, and the organization’s operations. You can review our annual report to learn more about how funds are utilized.
Tel-Aide Montréal is primarily funded through donations, grants, and fundraising campaigns. The organization relies on community support, partners, and donors to continue providing its free listening services. It may also receive government grants and contributions from foundations to support its operations.



