Opération Nez rouge volunteers were kept busy during the third weekend of rides held in the region on December 13 and 14. 

A total of 134 rides were provided in the Suroît region, including 62 on the evening of Friday, December 13, and 72 on the following day, Saturday, December 14. 

Once again this year, the twelve evening rides will raise funds for the Répit Le Zéphyr organization, which offers respite and babysitting services to families in the region with one or more dependents diagnosed with an intellectual disability (ID) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

“This year, our goal is lower, as we will have fewer evening rides than last year. We expect to raise around $40,000 by the end of our 2024 campaign,” confided Jessica Mathers, the organization's Executive Director. 

In 2023, the regional Opération Nez rouge campaign raised $45,000.

Volunteers needed 

As it does every year, Opération Nez rouge is looking for volunteers interested in driving callers home. Those who volunteer their time will be eligible for attractive prizes, such as a $300 VISA prepaid gift card or a trip for 2 to a sunny Club Med destination. 

The next pick-ups will take place on December 19, 20 and 21.

To get involved as a volunteer, visit the Opération Nez rouge Intenet site under the Become a volunteer tab. 

To call Opération Nez rouge, here are the telephone numbers: 

Vaudreuil-Dorion: (450) 424-4011;

Salaberry-de-Valleyfield: 450-371-4848.