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The 2011 edition of our annual fundraising event will be held on May 4th at the Grande-Placeof the Complexe Desjardins. The co-chairs of this seventh edition will be Ms. Monique F. Leroux,

President and CEO of Desjardins Group, and Ms. Michèle Dionne.

For the occasion, guests will be swept away, for an evening, to the very heart of Africa

with the wondrous variety of its landscapes and unique natural beauty.

When: Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Where: Grande-Place of the Complexe Desjardins in Montreal

By taking part in this evening, you will be making a significant contribution

to Red Cross assistance for those affected by disasters in Quebec.

You are making more than a donation. You are providing hope.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

This evening continues the long tradition of major philanthropic events organizedby the various National Societies of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent

Movements around the world. This brief look back at our previous events gives

a taste of what’s in store for the 2011 edition of the most important annual

Red Cross fundraiser in Quebec.

A Tradition of Philanthropy

2011 An African Night



Mr. Dany Laferrière, Writer, event co-chairs, Mr. André Desmarais and Ms. Michèle

Dionne, His Excellency Mr. Lan Lijun, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China

to Canada and Mr. Michel Léveillé, General Manager of the Red Cross in Quebec.

2010 China This year marked the sixth edition of the Red Cross Annual Fundraising Event, which

raised $1,175,000. For the occasion, the sumptuousness of China’s heritage as well as its

artistic and cultural traditions held center stage during the festivities. For one evening,

a red carpet, rice paper lanterns and traditional tanggu were all delicately assembled

to create a universe of exoticism for the pillars and leading citizens of the political

and business worlds.

Partners and sponsors: Power Corporation of Canada, Hydro-Québec,

Société générale de financement du Québec, Research in Motion, CIBC,

National Bank of Canada, Bombardier Inc., Bell Canada, Alcoa, Saputo Inc.

Mr. Michael Sabia, President and CEO of the Caisse de

dépôt et placement du Québec, Ms. Monique F. Leroux,

President and CEO of Desjardins Group and

Mr. André Desmarais.



Ms. Michelle Setlakwe and her husband, Mr. Michael Fortier.

The Premier, his wife and event co-chair Ms. Michèle Dionne,

Prince Albert of Monaco, Ms. Marie-José Turcotte, her husband

Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, BMO Nesbitt Burns Board Chair, President

of the BMO Financial Group, and co-chair of the event.

The fourth annual fundraising event was graced with the presence of His Serene HighnessAlbert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco. In his role as President of the Monaco Red Cross,

Prince Albert was the guest of honour at two fundraising evenings in Québec and Montréal.

At the grand ball inspired by the South of France, it was announced to the 400 guests that

over one million dollars had been raised for the Red Cross!

Partners and Major Sponsors: Bank of Montreal, Power Corporation of Canada, Hydro-Québec,

Bombardier Inc., Alcoa Canada, CGI Group, National Bank of Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada,

Saputo Inc., Société générale de financement du Québec

2008 The South of France



Montréal Mayor Gérald Tremblay, his wife Suzanne Tailleur, Premier Jean Charest, his wife Michèle Dionne,

and Serge Godin.

2007 India Our third annual fundraising gala, A Portrait of India, raised over $525,000 for the Canadian

Red Cross – Quebec Division. Mr. Serge Godin,

CGI founder and Executive Chairman of the

Board, joined Ms. Michèle Dionne as co-chair.

The evening honoured the captivating charms of

India, including its music, colours, and flavours.

Guests were invited to discover Indian cuisine

prepared by Chef Vikram Vij, one of Canada`s

most celebrated and well-known chefs.

Partners and Major Sponsors: Alcan, National

Bank of Canada, RBC Royal Bank, Bombardier Inc.,

Fiera YMG Capital, CGI Group, Hydro-Québec,

Power Corporation of Canada, Pratt & Whitney

Canada, SAQ, Société générale de financement

du Québec, Solotech



Co-chairs Mr. Pierre Beaudoin of Bombardier Inc.

and Ms. Michèle Dionne.

The second annual event celebrated the local flavoursof Quebec. Proceeds of $375,000 were announced by

co-chairs Ms. Michèle Dionne and Mr. Pierre Beaudoin,

President and CEO of Bombardier. Five of Quebec’s

top chefs came together for Un après-midi aux arômes

du Québec to create an outstanding gastronomic

experience.

Partners and Major Sponsors: National Bank of Canada,

Bombardier Inc., Hydro-Québec, Power Corporation of Canada,

Pratt & Whitney Canada, La Financière agricole du Québec,

Société générale de financement du Québec

2006 Quebec

2005 Campania Organized in cooperation with the Italian Chamber of

Commerce and the Italian province of Campania, the very

first Canadian Red Cross – Quebec Division fundraising

event, Un après-midi en Campania, raised $275,000.

Partners and Major Sponsors: Bell Canada, National Bank of Canada, Hydro-Québec,

Power Corporation of Canada, Saputo Inc, Société générale de financement du Québec

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