{"id":2375,"date":"2023-04-26T19:21:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T17:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marie-vincent.org\/en\/?p=2375"},"modified":"2023-05-09T21:24:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T19:24:08","slug":"marvin-on-the-rock-2023-raised-over-268000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old-marie-vincent.agencearobas.ca\/en\/marvin-on-the-rock-2023-raised-over-268000\/","title":{"rendered":"Marvin on the Rock 2023 raised over $268,000!"},"content":{"rendered":"

On April 13, the 7th<\/sup> edition of Marvin on the Rock<\/a>, one of Marie-Vincent<\/strong>\u2019s biggest fundraising events, took place. The event, presented by TELUS and chaired by FASKEN, raised over $268,000 to support young victims of sexual violence. Nearly 300 spectators were on hand at l\u2019Olympia in Montr\u00e9al to enjoy the performances of 12 teams of singers, with little to no musical experience, who put on a phenomenal show!<\/p>\n

The money raised will help fund further improvements to our new Marie-Vincent Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CAEJ) in Montr\u00e9al<\/a>, a bigger and brighter centre that is as welcoming as ever! With this new location, we will support a greater number of children and teens and provide better access to our services.<\/p>\n

Watch the official video of Marvin on the Rock 2023<\/a><\/p>\n

Touching testimonies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by our spokesperson M\u00e9lissa D\u00e9sormeaux-Poulin and her trusty ally Patrice B\u00e9langer, the evening helped attendees fully appreciate the important work accomplished by Marie-Vincent\u2019s committed and dedicated team and the tangible impact of our professionals\u2019 work.<\/p>\n

The importance of the services we offer to young victims of sexual violence was further demonstrated during M\u00e9lissa D\u00e9sormeaux-Poulin\u2019s conversation with Shophika Vaithyanathasarma and Martine Blais, who very generously shared their own experience. Shophika benefited from Marie-Vincent\u2019s services as a teenager, while Martine had to deal with the traumatic consequences of her daughter\u2019s sexual assault on her own, without appropriate support. Stories filled with courage and resilience and so much hope!<\/p>\n

An electrifying evening <\/strong><\/p>\n

The stage was now set and it was time for the evening\u2019s entertainment. And what a show it was: the teams of singers bowled us over! Nothing was left to chance: hair, makeup, costumes, choreography\u2026 The stage direction for each and every number was simply spectacular. And the singing? What our performers accomplished with only three rehearsals with vocal coach Julie Dassylva is truly mind-boggling! Congratulations to: Accelia Capital, AQC Capital, Anges Qu\u00e9bec, National Bank, BDC, Boreal Ventures, Boyden, DNA Capital, Fasken, Inovia Capital, Jarislowsky Fraser, Langlois Lawyers, Luge Capital, Mavrik and Novacap!<\/p>\n

Early in the evening, Patrice B\u00e9langer accepted M\u00e9lissa D\u00e9sormeaux-Poulin\u2019s challenge: he pledged to belt out a song too if we raised $80,000. Once that target was achieved, M\u00e9lissa increased the amount to $100,000, which was reached in no time!<\/p>\n

Patrice lived up to his end of the bargain with flying colours! His thoroughly impromptu rendition of Coolio\u2019s Gangsta’s Paradise<\/em> was a resounding success, delighting a cheering crowd.<\/p>\n

And that was only one of the evening\u2019s surprises. Our mystery guest, journalist, host and director Monic N\u00e9ron, gave a warm and uplifting performance. An enthusiastic spectator even jumped up on stage! None other than Julie Snyder gave a surprise performance alongside Monic N\u00e9ron and harmonica player Jim Zeller, ending the show on a high note.<\/p>\n

Before the event drew to a close, the Best Performance Award was presented to Marie-Vincent\u2019s wonderful team; as you can see for yourselves, it was well deserved\u2014these singers put on quite a show! Bravo!<\/p>\n

A glimpse of the event<\/a>; image credit Ulysse Lemerise.<\/p>\n