Sport connects, inspires, and changes us all.
The Sports Celebrities Festival presented by Wheaton Precious Metals helps Special Olympics BC change lives and build inclusion and health through the power and joy of sport!
Funds raised by the Sports Celebrities Festival help Special Olympics BC empower athletes with intellectual disabilities to gain confidence, acceptance, and pride through sport.
Your support matters now more so than ever, helping athletes with intellectual disabilities build fuller lives and find purpose.
Special Olympics BC
Special Olympics BC offers opportunities to train and compete in 18 sports through year-round programs and local, provincial, national, and international competitions. Through these sports, the athletes gain more than just physical benefits from improved health and athletic abilities. Through their participation, they develop social skills and friendships while experiencing the joy of achieving goals and increasing their self-esteem.
“Special Olympics has helped me overcome barriers and bullying,
and has helped me not to give up and go for my best.”
-Susan Wang, SOBC – Surrey athlete
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- VANCOUVER, CANADA – DECEMBER 12: The Vancouver Canucks Sports Celebrities dinner at the Pacific Rim Hotel December 12, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver Canucks)
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- VANCOUVER, CANADA – DECEMBER 12: The Vancouver Canucks Sports Celebrities dinner at the Pacific Rim Hotel December 12, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver Canucks)
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- VANCOUVER, CANADA – DECEMBER 12: The Vancouver Canucks Sports Celebrities dinner at the Pacific Rim Hotel December 12, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver Canucks)
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- VANCOUVER, CANADA – DECEMBER 12: The Vancouver Canucks Sports Celebrities dinner at the Pacific Rim Hotel December 12, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver Canucks)
Highlights from past events
2022
Watch Special Olympics BC athlete Katherine St. Amand speak at the 2022 gala.
2021
Enjoy the inspiration and entertainment in our second virtual show.
2020
Watch our star-studded and fun first virtual broadcast.
2019
Watch Special Olympics athlete Michael Langridge and Brandon Sutter inspire at the 2019 gala.
2018
Watch 2018 event highlights courtesy of Canucks TV.
2017
Watch Special Olympics athlete Alex Pang and Brandon Sutter impress at the 2017 gala.
2016
Watch Special Olympics athlete Frances Collison of Creston and Brandon Sutter inspire the audience at the 2016 gala.
2015
Watch 2015 event highlights courtesy of Canucks TV.
