It is with great pleasure that I introduce the ambassadors for the 2026 Red Dress Gala Gatineau.
These people with a heart of gold support our cause for a healthy heart of women. Thank you for helping in creating survivors and saving lives ❤️
Jo-Anne Swanson
Gina Lamontagne Cairney
Liliane Rukerankiko
Liliane Rukerankiko is a public servant at Global Affairs Canada. Recognized for her dynamism, generosity, and free spirit, she is a great traveler and a deeply committed woman, both professionally and in her community. Fondly nicknamed 'Lily' by those around her, she shines with her presence and her ability to bring joy wherever she goes. Her loved ones describe her as an exceptional person, with an unifying aura. As a mother of 21-year-old twins, she is seen by her sons as an…
Maika Séguin
Maïka is a marketing, graphic design, and event agent at Devcore, where she utilizes her creativity and organizational skills in various projects. At 20, marked by the sudden death of a loved one due to a heart attack, she felt the need to get involved in a cause that could make a real difference. Now at 22, she seeks to use her skills to contribute to impactful and human initiatives. Whether through campaigns, events, or visual content, she places great importance on authenticity,…
Nathalie St-Jean & Anick LeBourdais
Both proud co-owners of the Salon Belle en Soi. Their passion for hairstyling and their love for people brought them together to acquire their own salon for hairdressing, aesthetics, and massage therapy. A dream they continue to cherish. Proud of all their accomplishments, a beautiful and strong friendship has blossomed over the past 5 years! Behind them, a wonderful team that is there with them for the cause. They are very happy to be ambassadors of the Gala Robe Rouge Gatineau. Having both…
Mélisa Parenteau & Sébastien Joncas
It is with immense emotion and deep gratitude that we, Mélisa Parenteau and Sébastien Joncas, co-owners of Signature Mélisa Parenteau Spa Urbain and Fleuriste Fleur de Guy in Buckingham, have accepted the challenge of being the Ambassadors of the Gala Robe Rouge 2025 for a second consecutive year. This cause is not just a mission for us. It is deeply rooted in our story. We have both been affected by heart-related challenges that have changed our lives.…
Camille Bourgeois
Founder and president of the Bourgeois Foundation, entrepreneur and director of operations at a financial services firm, I dedicate my professional life to building bridges between prevention, health, and education. Today, it is with great pride that I engage as an ambassador for the Red Dress Gala in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This cause touches me right in the heart. Literally. My little brother Thomas is my world. He was born with a heart defect, a ventricular septal defect…
Johanne Frapet
Hello, my name is Johanne Frapet, my artist name is Carlotta Jo Dongar (international photographer, painter, and jewelry designer). I am Québécois by birth but have hardly lived in the beautiful province. Indeed, I have lived in many countries and regions of Canada: I grew up in Africa, I worked as a teacher in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and I worked in South America and the French Caribbean. My native roots recently called me back and here I am back in the land of my mother, a…
Linda Sidoli
Linda Sidoli is a connector, a builder, and a fierce believer in community care. As the founder of Stellr Group; a collective focused on social impact, mentorship, and innovation, Linda brings heart and purpose to every project she touches. Whether supporting youth, amplifying Indigenous voices, or championing health equity, her work is grounded in the belief that all people deserve access to dignity, care, and opportunity. Linda’s connection to the Gala Robe Rouge is personal. Like many…
Natacha Robitaille
As a passionate entrepreneur for over 20 years, I have built my life around meaningful projects, always driven by the desire to give back. As a mother of three children, I have managed to balance family and career, instilling in my children the values of hard work and perseverance. At 30, my life took a turn: a stroke followed by a diagnosis of Crohn's disease marked a major turning point. These challenges pushed me to transform pain into strength and to engage even more actively in my…