Air Canada Golf Tournament Raises Record $1.5M for Kids

When 375 golfers gathered at Club de golf Le Mirage in Terrebonne, Quebec last Tuesday, they weren't just playing for par. They were swinging for kids across Canada, and together they shattered records by raising $1.5 million for the Air Canada Foundation.

The 14th annual golf tournament marked the Foundation's most successful fundraising event in its history. More than 100 corporate sponsors, suppliers, and vendors joined forces to support children and youth facing challenges, especially those from communities that need it most.

Since launching in 2012, the Air Canada Foundation has now raised $20 million total for children nationwide. The money funds grants that provide vital resources, healthcare access, and opportunities for young Canadians to reach their full potential.

"I remain amazed by the generosity of our guests, friends and partners, year after year," said Michael Rousseau, Air Canada's President and CEO. He thanked the 50 employee and retiree volunteers who made the event possible, along with every donor who has contributed over the past 14 years.

The tournament featured special guests from the Dr. Clown Foundation, a longtime partner that brings therapeutic humor to hospital patients and Indigenous communities. Their presence reminded attendees how partnerships create stronger, more compassionate communities.

One of the day's biggest surprises came from a simple lemonade stand. Run by Sylas, the 2025 Ambassador for the Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, and Alessandro, who represents pediatric hospitals in British Columbia and Quebec, the stand alone raised nearly $10,000 for children needing medical support and transportation.

The Ripple Effect

Every dollar raised will flow through the Foundation's annual grants program to children who need it most. These aren't just numbers on a check. They represent rides to medical appointments for sick kids, access to programs that build confidence and skills, and resources for families navigating tough times.

The volunteers who gave their time, the sponsors who opened their wallets, and the golfers who showed up all created something bigger than a tournament. They built a network of care that will touch thousands of young lives across the country.

Foundation Chair Louise-Hélène Sénécal summed it up best: days like these remind everyone how important and dear the Foundation's mission is to so many people.

One golf tournament, 375 hearts, and $1.5 million reasons for Canadian kids to have brighter futures.