This year, Loto-Québec and the Aléo Foundation celebrate the renewal of a unique partnership highlighting Quebec para-athletes. The 18th edition of the program recognized and encouraged the careers of 13 para-athletes, who received $52,000 in bursaries, in addition to the accompanying services offered for life by the Foundation.
The Loto-Québec Bursary Program annually recognizes the achievements of athletes with physical or sensory limitations exclusively. This year, our loyal allies Parasports Québec, Ski de fond Québec, Hockey Québec, the Fédération de natation du Québec, the Association québécoise des sports pour paralytiques cérébraux, Ski Québec Alpin, the Association sportive des Sourds du Québec and Badminton Québec are once again collaborating on the program.
A renewed agreement
In addition to celebrating 18 years of teamwork, the partnership between Loto-Québec and the Aléo Foundation can look forward to continuing their work together. The partnership has been officially renewed and even bonified, as Loto-Québec will continue to invest over the next 3 years to provide even greater support for parasport athletes.
Leadership Recipient
For the first time, one of the Loto-Québec Bursary Program recipients will also have the chance to join the Aléo Foundation’s Leadership Program which was created in 2024. Mathieu Dorais will join the 2025-2026 cohort of this program, which brings together student-athletes with exceptional backgrounds. This unique program includes training and workshops to develop leadership skills and abilities.
In their words:
“For many years, Loto-Québec has been committed to supporting exceptional athletes living with physical or sensory limitations. The company is therefore very proud to renew its partnership with the Aléo Foundation, and to turn the spotlight once again on the inspiring people who are the recipients of the Loto-Québec bursary program.” says Éric Meunier, Director of Social Engagement for Loto-Québec.
“Loto-Québec is a loyal partner of the Aléo Foundation, and we are extremely proud to count it among our most prestigious allies, making a major contribution to the realization of our mission. It was essential for us to continue this invaluable collaboration in order to highlight the great impact of Quebec para-athletes in the world of sports. Our heartfelt thanks go to the corporation for believing as much as we do.” says Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation.
About Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec has been entertaining Quebecers for over 50 years, and its activities benefit the entire community. In 2024, it awarded more than $1.7 billion in lottery prizes. For the 18th year, Loto-Québec is supporting the Aléo Foundation through its bursary program.
About the Aléo Foundation
About the Aléo Foundation Created in 1985, the Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships to nearly 5,000 outstanding student-athletes across Quebec. In order to clarify the organization’s mission to propel the athlete beyond sport, the QAAF changed its name and branding in 2022 to the Aléo Foundation. In addition to continuing to award scholarships and coaching services to tomorrow’s leaders, the Foundation confirms its personalized approach, in which the overall development and well-being of its scholarship holders are at the heart of its actions.
For further information: fondationaleo.ca as well as the official Aléo Foundation pages on our platforms:
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Media contact:
Annie Dubé
Director of Communications and Marketing
annie.dube@fondationaleo.ca
438-884-6626