$200,000 raised during the 11th edition of the NB Grand Tour

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The funds will be used to help 12 organizations in Quebec's Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean and North Shore regions

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI, QC , July 7, 2023 /CNW/ - On July 7 , 8 and 9, nearly 400 National Bank employees and volunteers are participating in the 11th edition of the NB Grand Tour. This year's event is taking place in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. The event has raised $200,000 to support Fondation Jeunes en Tête, whose mission is to prevent psychological distress among youth aged 11 to 18, as well as 11 other organizations in Quebec's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and North Shore regions.

The NB Grand Tour is a charity sports event for cyclists and runners that made its debut right here in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. Over the years, the event has helped participants discover many regions of Quebec and has donated more than 1.5 million dollars to some 50 organizations across Quebec .

"The NB Grand Tour is more than just a sporting event. It creates a wave of community outreach that can be felt across the province. Year after year, National Bank employees and volunteers come together to support causes with a high impact on young people and those around them. I'd like to thank them for being such vital allies for these organizations. Their motivation and dedication have a real positive impact on the community, and I'm very pleased to be pedalling alongside them for this 11th edition of the Tour," said Lucie Blanchet , Honorary Chair of the NB Grand Tour and Executive Vice-President – Personal Banking and Client Experience at National Bank.

"We're extremely proud to count on the continued support of National Bank employees for a 9th consecutive year. They understand that investing in preventive mental health care for young people means investing in tomorrow's society. On behalf of young people, a thousand times THANK YOU," said Mélanie Boucher, Executive Director of the Fondation Jeunes en Tête.

The funds raised will be given to the following organizations: Fondation Jeunes en Tête, Fondation Centre Maria-Chapdelaine, Groupe d'Aide aux Enfants Tyrosinémiques du Québec, Fondation Jean-Allard, Fondation de la Cité étudiante de Roberval , On the Tip of the Toes foundation, Maison de l'Espoir Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Fondation pour l'enfance et la jeunesse Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean, Fondation SSSM, Portes ouvertes sur le Lac, Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs Lac-St-Jean Nord, Groupe Espoir.

The mission of the Fondation Jeunes en Tête is to prevent psychological distress in young people aged 11 to 18 in Quebec . We accomplish this mission by providing teens, their parents and school staff with online tools and awareness workshops in schools. Destigmatize, raise awareness, and empower: this is what we do every day to help the next generations face the life's challenges. Follow them on Facebook , Linkedin , Twitter et Instagram .

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SOURCE National Bank of Canada

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