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From June 11 to 14, our five cyclists rode the 1,000 km Grand défi Pierre Lavoie (GDPL) challenge for a fourth consecutive year. They crushed the miles and their fundraising goal, raising more than $21,800—a record since we first started participating.

The funds will go directly to the École des Petits-Explorateurs in Longueuil, which we are sponsoring for the second consecutive year, to support health and wellness initiatives for young people.

A challenge that brings people together

For four days and three nights, our five cyclists rode alongside more than 1,200 people who were all driven by the same goal: to promote healthy lifestyles among young people. Our participation is part of our commitment to promoting a culture of preventive health and wellbeing, supporting initiatives that yield tangible and lasting results.

The team also owes this record-breaking year to the support of our business partners, many of whom stepped up to answer the call. Their support was invaluable.

Sincere thanks to:

• Express Scripts Canada
• Dialogue
• Novus Health
• CGI
• iA Financial Group

We would also like to thank everyone—colleagues and loved ones alike—who encouraged the team, shared our posts on social media and contributed personally to the cause.

The 2026 team

Left to right:

• Alexis Deschênes, Analyst, Medical Underwriting

• Anthony Ferrarini, Manager, Data Management

• Frédéric Leblanc, Team Captain, Strategic Lead, Products and Drugs Programs

• Catherine Asselin-Paré, Senior Project Manager, Group Implementation

• Marianne Livernois, Underwriter, Medical Underwriting

Relive some highlights from the event in this video.