RONA takes action for a cancer-free childhood and presents $365,000 to the Fondation Charles-Bruneau

For the 10^th consecutive year, the company took part in the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau to benefit the Fondation Charles-Bruneau, on July 4.

Employees, vendor partners, and affiliated dealers joined forces to support pediatric cancer research in Québec.

Boucherville, QC, July 7, 2025 – For the 10^th year in a row, RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, took part in the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau, held from June 28 to July 4, 2025. The company presented $365,000 to the Fondation Charles-Bruneau, thanks to the efforts of its employees, vendor partners, and affiliated dealers. This year, 75 RONA cyclists collectively rode more than 6,000 km in support of the cause, raising funds through their respective networks.

“The efforts of our team to help build a healthier future for the children of Québec make me extremely proud. It's a cause close to my heart, and I want to congratulate all the RONA cyclists who took part in the Tour. Their commitment brings real hope to families of children with cancer in Québec,” said J.P. Towner, President and Chief Executive Officer at RONA inc., who joined the ride for the first time this year.

A remarkable commitment to children’s health 

Participating for the 4^th time as a member of the RONA cycling team, Amélie Savoie, Vice-President, Merchandising at RONA inc. once again achieved the highest fundraising total of all riders. “I'm thrilled that, for the 10^th year running, we’ve rallied even more participants around this cause that unites us all. Today marks the culmination of our efforts. I’d like to sincerely thank our donors for their generosity, and our amazing team for their inspiring commitment,” said Amélie at the closing ceremony.

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About RONA inc.

RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has supported Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to contribute. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit www.ronainc.ca.

About the Fondation Charles-Bruneau

The mission of the Fondation Charles-Bruneau is to give all children living with cancer the best chances of recovery by funding research and supporting projects dedicated to pediatric hematology-oncology. The two objectives that guide the Fondation Charles-Bruneau are finding a cure for the 20% of children whose cancer is resistant to treatment, and improving the quality of life of children in remission so that they can enjoy a true recovery, free of side-effects and complications.  

Since its creation in 1990, the Fondation Charles-Bruneau has distributed close to $100 million to the four Québec university hospital centres that care for young cancer patients (CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal Children’s Hospital, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, and CHU de Québec-Université Laval), for the creation of Charles-Bruneau units and centres, and to fund research into pediatric cancers. The Fondation Charles-Bruneau is proud to be the largest funder of pediatric hematology-oncology research in Québec.  

In Québec, 100% of children diagnosed with cancer are treated at a Charles-Bruneau centre or unit.