It’s time to change the game.
On November 5, 2024, the Sports Celebrities Festival presented by Wheaton Precious Metals brought the B.C. sport community together at the Fairmont Pacific Rim to raise crucial funding for Special Olympics BC’s impactful and transformative sport programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
Over the last 26 years, this gala has raised more than $11 million. These funds have helped build Special Olympics programs and competitions across B.C., empowering athletes with intellectual disabilities to be part of a game-changing movement.
Too many people with intellectual disabilities are still being forgotten on the sidelines. It’s time to come together and shine a spotlight on their abilities. It’s time to change the game.
Stay tuned for more details about the 2025 Sports Celebrities Festival, to be released closer to the date!
About 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.
“After joining Special Olympics, I have found much more motivation to compete and try hard.”
-Matthew Burns, SOBC – Mission athlete
Highlights from past events
2024
Watch Special Olympics BC athlete Ariel Taylor and her mother Tina Taylor speak at the 2024 gala.
2023
Watch Special Olympics BC athlete Cory Duhaime and his father Michael Duhaime speak at the 2023 gala.
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
Read the event recap of the 2018 gala.
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
Read our event recap from the memorable 2015 gala.
