Our Story and Founders
Our Story and Founders
1963
The Inter-Service Clubs Council assumes the mission of improving the quality of life for children, especially less-fortunate children, through various activities.
1967
Thanks to the efforts of its volunteers, the Council allows 100,000 children to visit Expo ’67.
1976
35,000 tickets are offered to underprivileged children to attend the Olympic Games. Later, Skate-a-Thons are organized to fund minor hockey leagues in cooperation with the Jean Béliveau Foundation. These are just a few examples of the important social role fulfilled over time by Service Clubs in our community. Their actions aim to do good in their community and children have always been at the centre of the mission they have adopted.
1977
Production of the first Telethon in Quebec. Known then as the Telethon of Stars, it aired in French and English on CFCF 12.
1994
The Telethon of Stars becomes the Telethon for Research into Children’s Diseases.
1996
A Board of Directors is created. It is composed of representatives from the Service Clubs, regional representatives and members representing the Foundation’s corporate partners.
2007
The Foundation for Research into Children’s Diseases becomes the Foundation of Stars.
2008
Last telethon is held.
2010First Web-thon of starts takes place.
