AMBASSADORS
Photo @Isabel Rancier
PATRICE
ROBITAILLE
A 1998 graduate of the Conservatoire d’art dramatique de Montréal, Patrice Robitaille has acted in film, television, and theater, in addition to participating in the screenwriting of various projects. Patrice has been an integral part of the Quebec television landscape for several years. He has already been seen in a series of diverse roles.
Over the years, he has appeared in La vie, la vie, Grande Ourse, Temps dur, Rumeurs, François en série, and Miss Météo. He also made a lasting impression on Quebec audiences with his portrayal of Steve, a member of the famous superhero quartet in Les Invincibles. He also starred in the series Prozac, directed by François Bouvier.
He has also appeared in the series *Les Boys*, *30 vies*, *Toute la vérité*, *Les beaux malaises*, *Les pêcheurs*, *Patrice Lemieux 24/7*, and *L’Impôsteur*. In 2017, he played the lead role in the series *Victor Lessard*. In 2020, he played one of the main characters in *C’est comme ça que je t’aime*, written by François Létourneau and directed by Jean-François Rivard. He is also returning to *Les beaux malaises 2.0*.
Today, driven by a desire to make a difference, he dedicates his efforts to the Pediatric Research Foundation as an ambassador for the Défi Alpine, and he took part in the Défi à Owl’s Head 2026.
NOÉMIE
BOUCHARD
Noémie is a trained occupational therapist and is deeply involved in her community.
She is passionate about sports, the outdoors, and overall health, and has boundless energy and an endless love for sports. Noémie loves bringing people together and sharing her passion for physical activity with them.
Ambassador for the 6 AM Club in Sainte-Adèle, Noémie also founded a running club for children in Sainte-Adèle and a cross-country skiing club in the Laurentians. Her goal is to make sports accessible, motivating, and unifying. She loves getting people moving, creating meaningful human experiences, and sharing her passion with those around her.
Noémie has also worked for the 24 h de Tremblant, the Montreal Marathon, and the Montreal Half Marathon. These experiences have reinforced her desire to get involved in meaningful projects.
For the third year in a row, Noémie took part in the Défi Alpine, an event that combines sports, pushing one’s limits, and social responsibility. As an occupational therapist, the cause championed by the Pediatric Research Foundation is particularly close to her heart, as she sees firsthand every day the real impact that research can have on the lives of children and their families.
“I’m very proud to be part of this wonderful project again this year and to bring energy to Mont Garceau, one climb at a time, to help make a real difference.”
We’re thrilled to have Noémie’s support! She took part in the Défi à Garceau on February 7, 2026.
LYNE
BESSETTE
An accomplished athlete and committed public figure, Lyne Bessette is a key figure in Canadian sports. She has distinguished herself on the international stage in road cycling, notably with a gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and participation in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. In 2012, she made history once again as a tandem cyclist at the Paralympic Games in London, demonstrating her leadership, generosity, and team spirit.
After her athletic career, Lyne continued her commitment as a federal Member of Parliament for Brome—Missisquoi from 2019 to 2021, while remaining active in the sports and outdoor community.
A passionate ski tourer and lover of endurance challenges, she perfectly embodies the Défi Alpine’s values of pushing one’s limits, perseverance, and adventure. She proudly returned in 2026 as an ambassador for the event and took part in the Défi at Owl’s Head on March 21, 2026.