The Montreal International Auto Show’s (MIAS) annual Charity Preview evening raised a record $947,198 this year, according to a news release. The proceeds will be donated to important causes in the Greater Montreal medical community.
The event, which was held on January 18, was presented by the Montreal Automobile Dealers Corporation and the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The money raised was donated to the Cité de la Santé Foundation, Hôpital Pierre-Boucher Foundation, Institut de gériatrie de Montréal Foundation, Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, Montréal Sacré-Coeur Hospital Foundation, and the Santa Cabrini Foundation.
The annual charity event has raised more than $7 million for the hospital foundations of the Greater Montreal area health care community since its inception in 2005, according to the news release. “For the 14th consecutive year, the auto industry is proud to offer its support to six foundations, all working towards a common goal: preserving your health,” the release said.
More than 5,000 people attended the event, which featured an early look at the show’s vehicle display before the official opening, and several well-known personalities from Quebec’s political and artistic communities.
This year’s MIAS celebrates its 75th edition and is currently open to the public until January 28, 2018.
