Mathyas G.

Profile and story

An avid ball field hockey fan, 15-year-old Mathyas perfectly embodies the spirit of the Coupe Charles-Bruneau in Quebec City presented by IGA as the event's Hero!

In January 2021, Mathyas was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Today, after two years in remission, he is enjoying life to the full. As soon as he arrived at the Charles-Bruneau Unit of the CHU de Québec-Université Laval, he and his family were welcomed with open arms: “We were told that the Charles-Bruneau Foundation would always be there for us. Today, we can confirm that thanks to the Foundation, hundreds of children like Mathyas are recovering from this terrible disease. The Fondation has always been there for us, and we are eternally grateful.”

Before his treatments, Mathyas played on the ice, but after his diagnosis, he traded in his skates for running shoes, exchanging ice for the intensity of ball field hockey. During the Cup, you'll see him attacking or defending goals with energy! Happy to be back in the game, he savors every moment that helps him get back into shape.

His parents describe him as a resilient, caring and optimistic young man. His greatest dream? To succeed in life. And with his determination, there's no doubt he'll succeed!