Special golf experiences up for bid as Quebec’s golf community tees off to support ALS Quebec
MONTRÉAL, August 5th, 2025 — One year after its impactful launch, United on the Greens to End ALS is returning to Quebec this year. Uniting Quebec’s golf community in support of families affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the province-wide fundraising initiative invites golf enthusiasts to make a powerful difference through an online charitable option and by taking action on the greens.
Organized by ALS Quebec in support of with Golf Québec, PGA of Québec, l’ACGQ (Association des Clubs de Golf du Québec), United on the Greens to End ALS was inspired by Patrick Rhéaume, a beloved member of Québec’s golf community who died last year of ALS following his diagnosis 15 months prior.
“ALS is relentless, but so is the golf community,” said Peter Broome, proud Quebecer, member of PGA of Canada and golf industry veteran, living with ALS. “Through this initiative, we’re demonstrating how we can ‘unite on the greens’ with hope, purpose and compassion for those that need our help.
ALS is a life-limiting disease that profoundly changes the lives of not only the person diagnosed but their loved ones who must provide increasing care and support as the disease progresses, limiting the ability to move, eat, speak, and eventually breathe. While there are some treatments for ALS, there is no cure, and most people with the disease will live for two to five years after their diagnosis.
The online auction runs from August 5-19th with many golf packages and special experiences available to the highest bidder. Proceeds will support all areas of ALS Quebec’s mission from support and education to research and advocacy. The inaugural auction in 2024 raised more than $80,000.
Locally focused and broadly connected, ALS Québec works closely with families affected by ALS, health care providers, researchers, industry and partners regionally, nationally and internationally to accelerate progress toward a future when an ALS diagnosis means something very different than today.
The auction website is available at https://www.mycause.bid/sla.
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“Nobody should face ALS alone – and thanks to initiatives like United on the Greens to End ALS, no one has to. By coming together, Quebec’s golf community is showing their support for families affected by ALS and contributing to research, advocacy, education and services that are a source of reassurance and hope.”
Claudine Cook, Executive Director, ALS Quebec
About amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
ALS is a neurodegenerative incurable fatal illness that destroys motor neurons. People with ALS gradually lose their mobility, but also their ability to talk, eat and eventually, breathe. Senses are not affected and 80% die within two to five years after the diagnosis.
About the ALS Society of Quebec
ALS Quebec is a non-profit community organization dedicated to supporting people with ALS and their families at every stage of the disease, raising awareness with the public and government officials and funding crucial research are also part of our mission.
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Media contact:
Claudine Cook
Executive Director
ALS Quebec
514 298-0540
ccook@sla-quebec.ca