The Grand Vélothon raises more than $8,000 for two Manicouagan organizations

The 100% female Martini and Talons Hauts event was the origin of the first edition of the Grand Vélothon held on April 26 at the Maxi Forme Complex in Baie-Comeau. Participants who pedaled for two causes managed to raise $8,072. Organized by Vicky Veilleux and Marie-Josée Paradis, the profit activity was aimed at raising money for the L-Escale Food Counter and the Department of Oncology at the Baie-Comeau Hospital via the Manicouagan Health and …