Girls for the Cure 2024

St. Mary’s Girls for the Cure - Thursday, September 26th, 2024

30th Annual Event

Since the first steps taken in 1994, we have walked…

around the Earth more than 8 times,

from Montréal to Toronto 656 times,

from Montréal to New York 622 times,

from Montréal to Sydney, Australia 21 times,

and raised over $3.8 million!

This year is not only our Hospital’s 100th anniversary; it is also the 30th annual edition of St. Mary’s Girls for the Cure! On September 26, 2024, more than 1,100 students will rally at Percival Molson Stadium around a common cause: to support women living with cancer.

Since the first steps taken in 1994, tens of thousands of girls from Montréal secondary schools have taken part in Girls for the Cure. Over the past 30 years, our movement has raised upwards of $3.6 million dollars, advocated for awareness, and directly impacted research, treatment, and survival rates for women fighting cancer. St. Mary’s is proud to house the McGill University Chair in Community Cancer Care and we will continue to make every effort until a cure is found. With each step taken, hope grows in each and every one of us.

Seven Montréal high schools – Bialik High School, Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School (ECS), Lower Canada College (LCC), Sacred Heart School of Montréal, The Study, Trafalgar School for Girls, and Loyola High School – are taking part in this inspiring initiative… and YOU can support the students in their journey!

In the weeks and days leading up to the event, students work hard to collect pledges from their family and friends to participate in a 5 km walk. Their trek begins from their respective school campuses and leads them through our city landmark, Mount Royal, to the Stadium. They reunite on the field in an empowering celebration, knowing all of the money they raised will help fund cancer treatments and services at St. Mary’s Hospital Centre.

The afternoon will include a high-spirited welcome ceremony featuring Virgin Radio MC’s Vinny and Shannon, the school mascots and Youppi, a heartfelt tribute from a testimonial speaker, music by DJ Fafa Khan, a fitness dance party as well as on site 30th anniversary activities and surprises!

Girls for the Cure – Do Something You Love for Someone You Love.