Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, teamwork, and community spirit! Teams of four (made up of friends, family, or colleagues) raise vital funds for the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre in an Amazing Race–style adventure across the West Island. Along the way, you’ll tackle 7 epic challenges, earn points, and compete for incredible prizes, all while making a meaningful difference for those living with cancer.
Whether you’re signing up with family, friends, or colleagues, the Challenge of the Brave is the perfect way to come together for a day of fun, teamwork, and purpose.
Every team that races helps make a difference in the lives of those living with cancer through the programs and services of the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre.
Gather your crew and join us for an unforgettable experience that combines adventure, connection, and community spirit.
Event Chair: Teresa Broccolini, Broccolini
Nathan Campbell, Pl. Fin, RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Mathieu Canuel, CFA, RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Elaine Gourlay, GMP Consultants
Jennifer Renglich, Bain Magique
Fauzia Sikender, Air Canada (retired)
Domenico Zito, Kirkland Councilor
Tony Zinno, Zinno Zappitelli Architect
Create a team of 4 of your besties, colleagues, or family members to join you. You’ll need a team captain and a team name. You then visit the registration page on our website, social media pages, or the email that you received via the Centre and enter all your individual information. There is a $25 registration fee per person when you start the registration process.
Each registrant will have their own fundraising page that is also linked to your team page. This is where you can collect online donations. WICWC provides an online fundraising platform when you register. With this platform, you will have the tools to send out emails to your family and friends.
Gear up for the big day! Your team will be racing around the West Island, conquering thrilling challenges that promise fun and camaraderie. Don’t forget to add an extra dash of flair—get creative with a team costume! The team with the best costume will be crowned and rewarded with a special prize.
This is a test of wits, good humor, and patience more than athleticism. It’s not a running race, but you will need to be comfortable driving around town and exerting a little hustle in the 10 challenges. The entire course is within the limits of the West Island (Dorval to Senneville and Beaconsfield to Pierrefonds and all areas in between.
You will NOT know the 7 locations or the 7 challenges ahead of time. At the starting line we will hand you your first location and once you are at the “right” pit stop a volunteer will inform you about the challenge that needs to be performed in an allotted time. The volunteer will then hand you your next destination in a sealed envelope. NO BRIBES ALLOWED
You will need a car (full tank of gas) and an official driver’s license for the one(s) who will be your designated driver(s). Teams will also need to raise $2000 to qualify. A little bit of competitiveness and a sense of humor is also helpful!
The Challenge is based on a point system. The team that has the most points wins the Challenge. For example, teams that finishes the challenges in the allotted times. NO team will be eliminated, everyone will cross the finish line.
Participants must be 18 years and older. the one driving must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance which will be presented at registration the day of the event.
NO! We welcome anyone who’s BRAVE enough!!!
Absolutely! WICWC is registered with multiple matching platforms, and company matches can be counted as part of your team donations.
A max of 24 teams can register. Space is limited so register fast!
NO, rain or shine, it’s still going to happen. We will BRAVE the weather
NO, the WICWC will provide a lunch for you to take when you sign in you and your team the day of the event.
YES, there will be a ceremony after the last team arrives at the finish line. The WICWC will provide food, drinks and music. There will be a raffle with amazing prizes that you can participate in before and after the Challenge.
YES, immediate family is more than welcome at the finish line to cheer all the teams on and enjoy the celebrations.
