Guignolée des enfants aims to raise $250,000 to support children and families

Drazen Seslija

On November 1, the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Gatineau (CPSG) launched the 18th edition of its Guignolée des enfants in front of several guests, with Dr. Anne-Marie Bureau in attendance.

Chaired by Gatineau-based singer-songwriter Laurence Nerbonne, the campaign aims to raise $250,000 to maintain services for children and families facing social and economic vulnerability.

The fundraising drive runs through January 15, 2027. The funds raised will help support the centre’s activities, which assist some 1,000 children each year. The organization is counting on the community’s participation to continue its mission of serving young people and their families.

The goal represents approximately 11% of the CPSG’s annual budget. It is an ambitious target, but one based on the results of the last campaign: in 2025, the Guignolée raised $258,000, exceeding this year’s fundraising goal.

Through this annual campaign, the centre aims to engage local residents and businesses in the region to support access to social pediatrics services. The community’s contributions enable the organization to continue providing support to children whose living conditions may jeopardize their development and well-being. Thanks to these donations, the CPSG can provide the necessary care, a listening ear, and support to these children.

To donate via the Zeffy platform: https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/donation-form/18e-edition-de-la-guignolee-des-enfants-avec-dre-bureau-2 or through the centre's official website: https://www.pediatriesocialegatineau.com/ .