6/6/2025
Montreal, June 9, 2025 – For the second year in a row, the Fondation Dynastie is proud to participate in the "From the Heart to the Race" initiative of the Beneva Montreal Marathon. This initiative allows charities to raise funds while highlighting their mission. Our team's goal? To run to advance culture and raise $50,000.
Culture and sport are two powerful drivers of emancipation, belonging and social transformation. Two worlds that share strong values: discipline, perseverance, pushing oneself to the limit and collective impact.
In a context where artists and creators from Black communities struggle to find the resources they need to shine, every step our team takes becomes a concrete act of solidarity. Supporting culture is also a marathon: a collective effort that demands endurance, commitment, and above all, solidarity.
“We run because we refuse to stand still. Culture is in crisis, funding is increasingly scarce. Every year, we struggle to stay afloat. But instead of giving up, we run. Every donation, every kilometer, every effort is a way of saying we want a Quebec where culture continues to inspire, to question, to bring people together. And we invite everyone to take another step with us.” — Carla Beauvais, Executive Director of the Fondation Dynastie
This fundraising campaign aims to support the development of mentorship, professionalization, and support programs for artists from diverse backgrounds, which are led by the Fondation Dynastie Donations will also allow us to sustain our events recognizing Black communities and strengthen our program implementation team by ensuring the continuity of certain key positions. This operational maintenance is essential to continue our work on the ground, support racialized artists, and guarantee the continuity of concrete training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
And to carry out this mission, a motivated team ready to take the start and run for culture!
“I’m not a big runner. But I deeply believe in what we’re doing here. It’s a collective act to say: we are committed to our culture. So if running a few kilometers can help make a difference, I’m here, and I’m going all in.” — Fiona Koullayes, Community Manager and digital content and marketing creator at the Fondation Dynastie .
Visit the fundraising page of the Fondation Dynastie For :
• Make a donation to the team at Fondation Dynastie
• Share the campaign within your network
One step, one breath, one stride at a time. Because it is through action that we change things. Together, let's take another step towards culture.
And don't hesitate to come and cheer us on September 20, 2025, on the course of the Beneva Marathon in Montreal!