Staff members

There’s strength in unity! 20 staff members from Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne took on a major challenge. Scaling Kilimanjaro! Why? To support thoracic oncology research.

And they did it! The participants of the Kilimanjaro Challenge reached Africa’s highest peak, at an altitude of 5,895 metres. The challenge was the brainchild of the very determined physiotherapist Laurie Brunton and her sidekick, Dr. Mehdi Tahiri, a thoracic surgeon.

These 20 adventurers, recruited in a record two weeks, lived the experience of a lifetime. They prove that anything is possible when we mobilize for an important cause!

This incredible adventure had a unifying effect. Together, they climb mountains daily to save lives. And they raised more than $105,000! What determination! What commitment! What passion for the cause!

It also helped them better understand their thoracic oncology patients’ emotions in tough times. These health professionals are like their mountain guides. They work hard to help patients on the toughest journey of their lives.

A huge thank you to these compassionate individuals for their courage. And to all those who encouraged them and helped to make this expedition a success!

Discover the report from our spokesperson, Dominic Arpin, who also climbed Kilimanjaro! (in French only)