The Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation receives the majority of its funding from individual donors and fundraising events.
ARSACS is a rare disease, and you can make a meaningful difference by helping raise awareness and advocating for those affected.
You might also consider organizing fundraising initiatives in your community to support ongoing research and clinical trials.
Staying informed is another valuable way to contribute. You don’t need a scientific background—advances in other neurological conditions can sometimes lead to progress for ARSACS. If you come across updates such as new treatments, clinical trials, or research developments, consider sharing them with the ARSACS Foundation so their team can review and evaluate their potential relevance.
Donate
There are different ways to support ARSACS research. You can make a donation via on-line or by mailing a cheque. You can also make a donation: In Memoriam, a will or planned donation or a shares donation.
Organise a fundraising event or activity
Get creative — host a virtual event, take on a challenge, celebrate a birthday with donations, or organize activities like bake sales or merchandise sales. Every contribution makes a difference.
Diner des Producteurs 2025 raises 1.4 millions raised for research
On November 27, 2025 the 18th edition of the Dîner des Producteurs took place. The evening was a true success, with nearly $1.4 million raised in support of research. A special thank-you to our guest chef and winemaker: Chef Julien Royer of Odette in Singapore, as well as Jean-Luc Colombo of Vins Jean-Luc Colombo in France. We would also like to extend our warmest thanks to all the guests, sponsors, and donors who contributed, directly or indirectly, to making this evening an exceptional event dedicated to philanthropy.
Photos by Vincent Morreale.
Previous Dîner des Producteurs
2025
Honorary president: Mr. Benoit Lemieux, president of AI Development
Guest grand chef: Chef Julien Royer of Odette in Singapore
Wine producer: Jean-Luc Colombo of Vins Jean-Luc Colombo
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2024
Honorary president : Mr. Claude Bigras, Directeur, Président et PDG du groupe d'entreprises GDI and his spouse Andrée Lafleur.
Guest grand chef: Benjamin Bruno
Wine producer: Giovanni Frascolla, Domaine Tua Rita
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2023
Honorary president : Mr. Stephen Courey, President and Founder of Quickstyle Industries inc. and Quintessence boutiquee hotel
Guest grand chef: William Frachot
Wine producer: Eve Faiveley, Domaine Faiveley
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2022
Honorary president : Mr. Vincent Chiara, President and Founder of Group MACH.
Guest grand chefs: Emmanuel Renaut
Wine producer: Michel Chapoutier
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2021
Honorary president : Mr. Marc Bédard, Founder and President of Lion Electric Co.
Guest grand chefs: Colombe St Pierre, Daniel Vézina, Marc André Jetté, Normand Laprise and Raphael Vézina
Wine producer: Castello Di Ama
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2019
Honorary president : Mr. Jacques Foisy, Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner, Novacap
Guest grand chef: Pierre Gagnaire
Wine producer: La Maison E. Guigal
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2018
Honorary president : Mrs. Erin Slater Battat and Mr. Joseph Battat, Maison Battat
Guest grand chef: Massimiliano Alajmo
Wine producer: Domaine Castello del Terriccio & Rossi di Medelana
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2017
Honorary president : Mr. Jean-Guy Desjardins, Chairman and Chief executive Officer, Fiera Capital
Guest grand chef: Eric Ripert
Wine producer: Domaine François Villard and Yves Cuilleron, Cave Cuilleron
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2016
Honorary president : Mr.Sylvain Corbeil,Groupe Banque TD and Mrs. Nadine Renaud-Tinker, Banque Royale
Guest grand chef: Corey Lee, chef-owner of the Benu Restaurant in San Francisco (Michelin 3 star rated)
Wine producer: Domaine Jacques Prieur
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2015
Honorary president : Mrs.Sylvia Soyka, president, Soyka Holdings Inc
Guest grand chef: Normand Laprise, David McMillan and Martin Picard
Wine producer: Virginie Taupenot-Daniel, Domaine Taupenot-Merme (France)
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2014
Honorary president : Mr. Jacques Bougie
Guest grand chef: Michel Rostang, France
Wine producer: Claude Chevalier, Domaine Chevalier Père et Fils (Bourgogne)
Participation: Maison Veuve Clicquot
2013
Honorary president : Mr. Andrew Molson, Chairman of the board of NATIONAL
Guest grand chef: Andoni Luis Aduriz, Spain
Wine producer: Pablo Alvarez, Maison Vega Sicilia
2012
Honorary president : Mr. Lino A. Saputo Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, Saputo Inc.
Guest grand chef: Massimo Bottura, Italy
Wine producer: Maison Poderi Aldo Conterno, Italy
2011
Honorary president : Mrs. Isabelle Hudon, President, Sun Life Financial, Quebec
Guest grand chef: Anne-Sophie Pic, France
Wine producer: Maison Joseph Drouhin, France
2010
Honorary president: Mr. Serge Godin, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of CGI
Guest grand chef: Daniel Boulud, France
Wine producer: Maison Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
2009
Honorary president: Mr. Laurent Verreault, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, GLV
Wine producer: Gian Annibale Rossi di Medelana, Castello Del Terriccio, Italy
2008
Honorary president : Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, Chairman, BMO Nesbitt Burns and President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec
Wine producer: Podere Castorani
Special guest: Jarno Truli, Formula 1 Toyota driver