Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels donates $250,000 to the Charles-Bruneau Foundation.
The art therapy program at the Charles-Bruneau Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit at the CHU de Québec–Université Laval is supported by this major donation!
Recognized for its humane and patient-centered approach, the Charles-Bruneau Unit at the CHU de Québec provides specialized hematology and oncology care to children in the greater Quebec City and Eastern Quebec regions. More than 800 children receive treatment there each year. This donation will specifically support the Unit’s art therapy program, which plays a crucial role in helping young patients cope with the emotional and psychological difficulties associated with cancer.
“At the Charles-Bruneau Foundation, we believe that children must be treated holistically—not just their illness,” said Pierre Bruneau, founder of the Charles-Bruneau Foundation. “This generous donation from Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels will allow us to maintain and expand our art therapy program here at the Charles-Bruneau Unit of the CHU de Québec–Université Laval. This program offers comfort, a means of expression, and a space for healing through creativity. We are deeply grateful for this support.”
The Charles-Bruneau Unit at the CHU de Québec–Université Laval is a center of excellence in pediatric oncology research and clinical care. It is one of four centers and units established within the four university hospitals that treat children with cancer in Quebec: CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal Children’s Hospital, CIUSSS de l’Estrie-CHUS, and CHU de Québec-Université Laval. It works closely with other pediatric centers in Quebec to standardize care, accelerate research, and improve survival rates. Its multidisciplinary team is recognized for its expertise in personalized treatments aimed at reducing long-term side effects and improving the quality of life of survivors.
“Providing effective treatments is essential, but it’s not enough. Treating a child with cancer also means taking care of their emotional and psychological well-being. Art therapy allows us to humanize care and give children a voice in the healing process. It becomes a valuable complement to medicine because it works where drugs cannot,” said Dr. Bruno Michon, pediatric hematologist-oncologist and head of the Charles-Bruneau Unit at the CHU de Québec–Université Laval.
“This year marks the launch of Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels in Canada, and today’s ceremony at the Charles-Bruneau Unit is a wonderful reminder of the impact this initiative can have,” said Steve Flamand, President and CEO of Hyundai Canada. “By supporting programs such as art therapy, we hope to bring a little comfort and joy to these children during a difficult time—and show them that they are not alone.”
