MEET THE HEROES AND HEROINES OF THE 28TH EDITION OF THE TOUR CIBC CHARLES-BRUNEAU
For youngsters like Anthony, Safia, Emy, Alice and Aria, over 900 cyclists will be pedaling their bikes from June 29 to July 5. Discover the stories of our sparkling and endearing Heroes and Heroines, the heart of the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau.
Anthony, 13 ans
This 13-year-old sportsman is passionate about science and mathematics. He’s full of gratitude to everyone involved in research.
Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 8, Anthony had to put his physical activities on hold during treatment. What he found most difficult during his treatments was the absence of sport and not being able to go and see his brother play field hockey at the arena.
He’s now cured and happy to get back to normal life; to go back to school and, above all, to take up mountain biking more seriously, a sport he greatly appreciates for keeping fit and having fun. A keen sportsman, he also enjoys field hockey and being in the forest.
Known to his friends and family as Antho, he is known for his kindness, ingenuity and caring nature.
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Safia, 17 ans
At just 17, Safia is both an artist and a sportswoman. Passionate about downhill skiing and mountain biking, she loves reading, getting manicures and spending time with her friends.
In October 2021, Safia was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She finds solace in nature and outdoor activities, including walks on the beach.
Brimming with energy, her bubbly personality is undoubtedly associated with the energizing effect of a good cup of coffee. The young woman admires this motivated and committed side of her best friend, her heroine. The superpower she wishes she had? Talking to animals! She’d love to be able to talk to her dog and call the birds.
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Emy, 8 ans
At the age of 8 and a half, Emy dreams of dancing on the Révolution stage and joining a dance troupe. She actively pursues this dream by taking contemporary and hip-hop classes at school, where she stands out for her great attitude.
In 2023, Ti my was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Currently undergoing treatment at the Centre de cancérologie Charles Bruneau at CHU Sainte-Justine, she focuses her energy on dance. Apart from her artistic activities, Emy loves writing in her notebooks and making trendy Tik Tok.
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Alice, 14 ans
In 2022, at the age of 13, Alice began experiencing breathing difficulties. She was then diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a stage 4 lymph node cancer. Fortunately, thanks to treatment at the Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau at CHU Sainte-Justine, Alice is now in remission. Determined to return to an active life, she has now resumed dancing, both at school and in a troupe.
Alice is a girl of many interests. She loves watching TV series, and her favorite subjects at school are math and science. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, playing basketball and dancing. She has a wonderful relationship with her mother, brother and sister, and can always count on the company of her four cats.
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Aria, 4 ans
Aria was diagnosed with a yolk sac tumor at the age of two years and nine months.
Aria was diagnosed with a yolk sac tumor at the age of 2 years and 9 months. After treatment at the Centre de cancérologie Charles Bruneau at CHU Sainte-Justine and two relapses, she is currently in remission. At the hospital, she’s a little explorer; she goes everywhere with her solute to meet friends; she’s got a lot of chatter!
Aria loves Princess Ariel and everything to do with princesses and unicorns. She loves books and can’t wait to start kindergarten so she can do all kinds of arts and crafts. Nicknamed “Poulette”, her favorite animal is a cat.
Her strength of character keeps her smiling through thick and thin. If she could have one superpower, it would be to save people.
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You’ve just met five very endearing children! It’s for young people like them that the Charles-Bruneau Foundation’s mission is to offer a healthy future to the 2,000 children with cancer across Quebec.
