A stylish run for a greater cause!
The 22nd Valentine’s Day Ball is now officially sold out! On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Montreal’s Gare Windsor will come alive for a Grand Derby-themed evening, in support of preventing psychological distress among Quebec youth.
For more than 20 years, the Ball has brought together over 660 influential figures from Greater Montreal’s business community around a shared goal: directly supporting the well-being of young people. If you can’t attend in person, you can still make an impact. Make a donation and help provide essential prevention tools to youth, their families, and school communities.
Donate nowGRAND DERBY AUCTION
From now until the evening of Thursday, February 12, take part in the online auction for the 22nd annual Valentine’s Day Ball, presented by EA Motive. Your bids will make a real difference in the mental health of young people in Quebec. Thanks to the generosity of our partners, we’ve collected over 200 exceptional experiences and gifts to auction off: relaxing getaways, fine dining, unique experiences to enjoy with loved ones . . . all so you can pamper yourself while supporting an important cause!
By taking part in the auction, you are helping the Youth in Mind Foundation pursue its prevention mission: to offer free workshops, resources, and concrete tools to teens and their loved ones, so that they are better equipped and feel less alone in the face of life’s challenges.
Place your bids until Thursday, February 12, and add your voice to those mobilizing for young people’s mental health.
Place your bidsDISCOVER THE ONLINE AUCTION
Looking for inspiration?
Slip into pastels and complete the look with a refined hat for a sunny celebration of generosity! To help you perfect your look, two of our partners are joining the cause:
🏇LOUE 1 ROBE / LOUE 1 TUX offers a luxury rental service for men’s and women’s evening wear — worthy of the finest paddocks. Click here to book an appointment!
🏇Surmesur, the expert in custom tailoring, invites you to enjoy a personalized experience to design a look that’s both elegant and enduring. Click here to book an appointment!
Both Surmesur and LOUE 1 ROBE / LOUE 1 TUX will proudly donate 15% of all purchases and rentals made to the Youth in Mind Foundation.
HONORARY CHAIR
” With the hope that every young person can be equipped to take care of their mental health and reach their full potential, I’m proud to be the chairman of the Youth in Mind Foundation’s 22nd Valentine’s Day Ball “
Jean-François Courville
President, Québec
Scotiabank
Governors Circle
Committee President
Catherine Parent
Managing Director, Roynat Equity Partners
Roynat Capital/Scotia Bank
Members
Sonia Boisvert
Pierre DESJARDINS
Éric FORTIN
Kastello Immobilier
Fondation Lise et Richard Fortin
Contact Us
To reserve your place, please contact Jennifer Wong, Fundraising Projects Manager, by phone at 514-529-1000 ext 234 or by email: [email protected]
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