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Building a world without blood cancers

Construction leaders are joining forces to end blood cancers. Will you stand with them?

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One Industry, One Mission

The construction industry is uniting with purpose — now’s the time to lead.

The construction world thrives on strength, teamwork, and bold vision. That’s exactly what it takes to end blood cancers.

This year, leaders across Canada’s construction industry are once again answering the call — not just to build projects, but to build hope.

Just like every trade on-site plays a crucial role in bringing a blueprint to life, every dollar raised brings us closer to a cure. Since 2020, construction industry leaders have raised over $775k. Now, we’re building on that momentum to make an even bigger impact in 2025.

We’re calling on construction companies, unions, suppliers, and leaders to rise up, rally your teams, and show the world what it means to build with purpose.

Construction leaders are stepping up - and they need you on their team.

You can make a powerful impact by joining the challenge - become a leader, rally your network, and fundraise alongside others across the industry!

Contact us today to take the first step: cristina.cinquanta@lls.org

Meet the Team Building a Future Without Blood Cancers

These are the leaders helping lay the foundation for change.

Will you join them?

British Columbia

Todd Yuen

Todd Savage

Vancouver, British Columbia
Director of Operations

FIRST ONSITE is proud to sponsor and support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) on behalf of our friend and colleague, Todd Yuen.

Geoff Tessarolo

Geoff Tessarolo

Vancouver, British Columbia
Chief Financial Officer, VanMar Constructors

Inspired by his son Beckett’s leukemia journey, Geoff joins the Construction Challenge to support the LLSC and fight blood cancers.

Kris Alexander

Kris Alexander

Vancouver, British Columbia
Kris Alexander | Owner & General Manager

Long Life walks to build hope and a future without blood cancer - united as a team, a family, and a community.

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Peterson

Vancouver, British Columbia

Peterson is proud to support Light the Night in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC), as we stand behind our colleague Chris Jackson, who is leading the charge to raise $10,000 in support of blood cancer research and patient care. Chris brings a personal connection to this cause through both friends and family, and we’re honoured to support his efforts.

Ontario

Mathieu Arsenault

Mathieu Arsenault

Ottawa, Ontario
General manager; ARJ, a division of Groupe Intermat Inc.

Mathieu has had an impressive journey within ARJ since his beginning in 2009 as estimator in Quebec City office location. Cruising to Ottawa in 2010 and growing internally from position to position, up to the direction team and now as general manager, he has positively influenced all of his collaborators along the way to contribute to the company’s successes. Giving back and being there to help is just who he is.

Matthew Rinfret

Matthew Rinfret

Ottawa, Ontario
Operations Manager, PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Matthew Rinfret is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the Canadian construction industry. Matt is the Operations Manager for PCL Construction Canada. In this capacity Matt plays a pivotal role in advancing operational efficiency and spearheading strategic initiatives aimed at driving the company's growth and success.

Quebec

Olimpia Testa

Olimpia Testa

Montreal, Quebec
President, Italbec

Olimpia Testa is the President of Italbec, a family-run company based in Montreal, Quebec, specializing in high-end ceramic tiles and natural stone products. Founded in 1984, Italbec has established itself as a leader in the design and manufacturing industry, offering a wide range of materials, colors, formats, and finishes to cater to diverse interior design needs.

Ian Kirouac

Ian Kirouac

Montreal, Quebec
President and Chief Operating Officer, Tisseur

Ian Kirouac is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Tisseur Inc. With 25 years of construction experience across Canada, he's deeply committed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation after his family was affected by cancer in 2014.

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John Marcovecchio

John Marcovecchio

Montreal, Quebec
Chief Executive Officer, Magil Construction

"Survival rates are only going up, it's been so great to see that since I started being involved in 2007. As a donor and leader at the LLSC, it is inspiring to see our efforts having an impact and seeing the results"

Daniel Triassi

Daniel Triassi

Montreal, Quebec

Daniel Triassi has the talent and skills to successfully lead a project as a project manager. Resourceful, he has a strong work ethic and a positive, energetic attitude. His involvement in various departments and multiple stages of construction has allowed him to develop valuable skills in the progression of a construction project.

John Brandone

John Brandone

Montreal, Quebec
Project Director, Capsol

"Through construction, we build a better and stable future for everyone. Through the LLSC, we can create a future free of blood cancers. Today, leaders in construction mobilize to support the blood cancer community; because everyone deserves a better and blood cancer-free world!"

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Honoured Hero

Beckett Tessarolo

Beckett Tessarolo - Honoured Hero

Beckett’s journey through childhood leukemia inspires hope - this challenge is for him and every family touched by blood cancer.

Beckett was just 9 months old when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in February 2020. He had not been acting like himself, and after a trip to our family doctor and some bloodwork, we learned the horrible news. We received the diagnosis late at night from our dedicated family physician, and within an hour we were on our way to BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) in a state of shock, unsure of what would happen next. We quickly learned that, unfortunately, a Leukemia diagnosis is not uncommon for children. However, it presenting in a 9-month-old is.

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