Mobilis: 21st Canadian Red Cross Annual Fundraising Event

Left: The banquet hall before guests arrived. Right: The cohort of volunteers who helped ensure the evening ran smoothly.

Photo: Savitri Bastiani

A collective mobilization that drives impact

The 21st edition of our Annual Fundraising Event was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in the enchanting setting of the Théâtre St James, in the heart of Old Montréal.

Guided by the theme Mobilis, the evening highlighted the strength of a collective movement in action—deeply human, unconstrained by borders, and firmly focused on responding to growing humanitarian needs. It also underscored the importance of fostering a culture of collective preparedness, made possible through close collaboration with our partners.

As part of this major philanthropic gathering—the most significant for our organization in Canada—more than 300 guests from the Quebec and Canadian business communities came together, united in their commitment to support our humanitarian mission. Their generosity resulted in a total of $779,300.

From left to right: Pascal Mathieu, Vice-President, Quebec, Canadian Red Cross; Sophie Gagnon, CRC volunteer; the Honorary Co Chairs; Manon Michaud, CRC volunteer; and Conrad Sauvé, President and CEO, Canadian Red Cross. .

Photo: Savitri Bastiani - From left to right: Pascal Mathieu, Vice-President, Quebec, Canadian Red Cross; Sophie Gagnon, CRC volunteer; the Honorary Co Chairs; Manon Michaud, CRC volunteer; and Conrad Sauvé, President and CEO, Canadian Red Cross.

These funds will help recruit and train volunteers and staff, strengthen our response capacity across multiple levels, and provide essential assistance to people affected by emergencies whenever and wherever it is needed most. More specifically, this support will translate into access to safe shelter, warm meals, appropriate clothing, and psychological, material, and financial assistance.

We extend our sincere thanks to our Honorary Co Chairs, whose leadership played a key role in the success of this event. We also thank all attendees, donors, volunteers, and staff members whose contributions made this evening possible.

In a world where needs continue to grow, the Mobilis momentum, where every action matters, carries on with you by our side, always.

Revisit the evening’s program
Recap video of the evening