Sports challenges that brighten children’s lives

October 6, 2025

Over the past few months, several individuals have chosen to transform their passion for sports into gestures of hope for sick children and their families. From Baie-Saint-Paul to Laval, and through Charlevoix, Gaspésie and L’Assomption, they’ve combined courage and generosity in support of Enfant Soleil.

Jérémy Savoie pushed his limits by running from Montréal to Québec during the coldest weekend of last winter, showing unwavering determination despite extreme conditions.

In L’Assomption, the popular race L’Assomption en foulée, whose ambassador was Liam, the Enfant Soleil from the Lanaudière region, brought together walkers and runners of all ages, reminding everyone of the strength that comes from a community united around a shared goal: making a difference.

Some challenges took on an even more personal meaning. Maxime Cléments completed the Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada (UTHC) , an 80 km race through the Charlevoix mountains, to raise funds for Enfant Soleil. His challenge was a heartfelt tribute to his late father, who passed away nearly four years ago, and a way to support a cause that deeply mattered to him.

In May, Vincent Piché ran the 100 km du Soleil from Baie-Saint-Paul to Québec, sharing: “This race is first and foremost a personal challenge, but also an opportunity to help children.”

Solidarity reached new heights thanks to Rose, the Enfant Soleil from Montréal, who initiated the Laval Police Cycling Challenge. Over six days, police officers covered more than 1,100 km proving that together, collective strength can move mountains and spark an impressive wave of support.

For 52 days, Alexandre Zinser completed a massive triathlon challenge: 7,000 km of cycling in 29 days (from Vancouver to Halifax), 400 km of running in 9 days (across Gaspésie), and 32 km of swimming in 3 days (in Lac-Mégantic), plus 11 transition days. This extraordinary feat was driven by his will to turn every pedal stroke, stride, and swim into rays of sunshine for the children. “Every meter swum is a promise kept to Enfant Soleil,” he said.

Finally, Béa is pursuing an equally remarkable goal: completing 100 marathons for 10 organizations, including Enfant Soleil. An inspiring and ambitious undertaking that embodies long-term commitment and perseverance.

All these athletic achievements share one conviction: every kilometer covered can become a spark of hope. Thanks to them, valuable funds were raised to bring comfort and support to children and their families.

If you too would like to push your limits and raise funds for sick children, visit the following link: https://www.enfantsoleil.ca/en/get-involved/adults-individuals-groups