{"id":14261,"date":"2026-10-20T14:01:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T19:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationlisewatier.com\/?p=14261"},"modified":"2026-10-20T14:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T19:01:06","slug":"a-night-celebrating-womens-strength-more-than-15-million-raised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationlisewatier.com\/en\/a-night-celebrating-womens-strength-more-than-15-million-raised\/","title":{"rendered":"A night celebrating women\u2019s strength: more than $1,5 million raised\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A<\/strong> record-breaking 13th<\/strong> edition: $1,557,200<\/strong> raised for<\/strong> women\u2019s<\/strong> futures<\/strong> <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

At the 13th edition of the Lise Watier Foundation\u2019s Annual Ball, more than 750 guests gathered to support the Foundation\u2019s mission and help advance women\u2019s financial independence. Inspired by the theme of Kalid\u00e9a, the evening celebrated the strength and potential of the women supported by the Foundation, in a dazzling setting where every sparkle reflected their brillance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Co-chaired by Marie-Claude Boisvert<\/a>, Partner, Head of Sagard<\/a> Private Equity Canada, and Julien Dirand<\/a>, Managing Director, Mid-Market Companies and Venture Capital at La Caisse<\/a>, the evening raised a record net totalof $1,557,200, thanks to the remarkable generosity of the guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These funds will enable the Foundation to continue its mission and support more women on their journey toward greater financial independence, notably through the Let\u2019s Start Up Pathway<\/a> and Be your money\u2019s BFF<\/a>, a new initiative designed to help young women take control of their finances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, sponsors, donors and volunteers who helped make this evening possible. Your commitment helps advance the Foundation\u2019s mission and create new opportunities for women. Thank you for believing in women\u2019s potential and for helping us support their ambitions and as they shape a future that reflect their aspirations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you<\/em> to our precious partners and donors<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Honorary co-chairmanship<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Marie-Claude Boisvert
<\/strong>Partner, Head of Sagard Private Equity Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Julien Dirand
<\/strong>Managing Director, Mid-Market Companies and Venture Capital, La Caisse<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Major Partners<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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