A Wave of Solidarity for Autism: $350,000 Raised by the Miriam Foundation

Montreal, August 13, 2025 – The Miriam Foundation gathered more than 160 participants on August 11 at Golf Saint Raphaël, in Île-Bizard, for the 58th edition of its annual golf tournament. Under the theme "Swing for the Cause!", the event  raised over $350,000 to support children, teens, and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum  disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID), at all stages of life. 

"Thanks to this tournament, we can continue to provide access to life-changing services to thousands of individuals in need.  Every donation opens a door: for a child learning to communicate, a teenager discovering their talents, or an adult gaining  autonomy. The solidarity of our community is both inspiring and essential to building a more inclusive future. A huge thank  you to our partners, participants, and volunteers who make this mission possible," said Warren Greenstone, President and  CEO of the Miriam Foundation. 

The Miriam Foundation’s annual golf tournament—one of the oldest charitable golf events in Canada—is a vital source of  funding for the organization. For over 50 years, the Foundation has raised more than $50 million, enabling it to provide  subsidized services to over8,000 individuals withASD and ID, as well as to their families and loved ones and the  professionals who support them. 

These funds support a wide range of specialized services, including critical early childhood intervention, clinical and  therapeutic programs, as well as educational and recreational activities. These services guide individuals through each stage  of life, offering them the tools they need to grow and thrive. 

The success of the 2025 tournament was in large part thanks to the leadership of Chairman Dary Laflamme, with the  support of co-chairs Guy Carbonneau, Dino Farrese, Nick Meti, and Daniel Ahmarani. The Foundation extends heartfelt  thanks to these committee members, its dedicated team and volunteers, and its longtime partners, including National  Bank, Fetter Financial Corporation, ARC Group Benefits Inc., Electricité Tri-Tech, the Lenny Sanders Family Foundation, Baker Tilly Montreal, De Grandpré Chait, Olymbec, Emballages Mercato, and Boscus, to name just a few of our funders whose ongoing support makes this event possible year after year. A special thanks goes also to our partner, the Mirella and  Lino Saputo Foundation, for their support. 

About the Miriam Foundation 

Founded in 1973, Miriam believes that every person has the right to grow in a stimulating environment, benefit from the  support of family and a social network, and access enriching recreational activities and care tailored to their individual  needs. Through the Gold Learning Centre, the organization supports each individual in reaching their full potential and  becoming active members of society. Miriam also benefits from the support of a Foundation dedicated to fundraising for  the creation and maintenance of innovative clinical, educational, and recreational programs offered at the Gold Centre and  partner organizations. Learn more at: MiriamFoundation.ca.