Awards and Recognition
Each year, Leucan presents various awards to generous individuals whose commitment to the cause of cancer-stricken children deserves special recognition.
The Association also awards three scholarships each year to young Leucan members to support them in their post-secondary studies. Learn more about these extraordinary people who are part of the great Leucan family.
The Camie Trophy
The Camie Trophy, a ladybug representing Leucan, is awarded to outstanding individuals who have provided an exemplary philanthropic support to Leucan as volunteers over a number of years. By soliciting their network, those committed volunteers have raised more than $500,000 in donations to Leucan. Their mobilization and dedication are worthy of mention, and through this award, Leucan wishes to express its sincerest gratitude. The Association is fortunate to rely on such big-hearted individuals. THANK YOU!
2021 recipient – Isobel Tardif and Carl Thibeault
Leucan is proud to present a Camie Trophy to Mrs. Isobel Tardif and Mr. Carl Thibeault, organizers of the Carlisopen Golf Tournament. Their dedication and loyalty have helped raise close to $520,000 for Leucan. It is a great pleasure to be able to count on their commitment for the past 17 years for the well-being of the Association’s member families.
Prix Jocelyn-Demers
- The Award Jocelyn-Demers was established in 1999 in tribute to Dr. Jocelyn Demers, pediatric hematologist-oncologist and the co-founder of Leucan in 1978. This prize consists of four scholarships totaling $4,000 awarded once a year as part of Leucan’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), to four young people in order to support them in the pursuit of their studies.
- Two $2,000 scholarships to two deserving people
- A scholarship of $1,000 awarded to the Jury’s favorite student (Coup de Coeur du jury)
- A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student with a particular academic background
2020 recipient
Angelica Demers
Angelica was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma at the age of 13. The Awards Committee was especially taken by the severity of her diagnosis, the side effects of her treatment, the recurrence Angelica suffered, and her determination to earn a doctorate in psychology. Her perseverance and optimism are truly inspiring. That she continued her studies in spite of her illness and its consequences is nothing short of extraordinary.
Charles Plante
Charles was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right femur with metastases at the age of 11. He is now aged 16 and in secondary 4 in high school. The Awards Committee was extremely moved by the physical sequelae and the cognitive and psychological difficulties that Charles faced. His energy, resilience, determination to continue his studies, and ability to rebound and find new things to be passionate about were all great inspirations for the committee.
Prix Coup de coeur
To acknowledge the commitment of its volunteers, Leucan has created, in 2013, a recognition program which values the contribution of each person to the Association. The provincial prize is awarded annually to highlight the noteworthy and maintained contribution of an individual throughout the years.
2020 recipient – Jean-Yves Girard
A Leucan volunteer for the past 19 years, Jean-Yves is actively engaged in several activities taking place in the Montérégie. A constant and enthusiastic participant, Jean-Yves is a reassuring figure and pillar for member families in the region. Leucan is proud to count on this kind-hearted man among its team of volunteers.