10/23/2026
Nearly a week later, and we’re still vibrating with excitement.
Saturday night was something special. 💙💚
Our inaugural Power of ParaSport – Breaking Barriers Gala brought together an incredible group of people who believe in what’s possible when a community comes together around a shared purpose.
The stories, the conversations, the generosity, and the energy in that room made it a night we won’t ever forget.
To our sponsors, donors, table purchasers, guests, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this vision a reality - thank you. It takes a community to build something meaningful, and Saturday was a pretty powerful reminder of what we have here on PEI.
To our keynote speakers, Lucas Arsenault, Amy Burk, and Dr. Heather Morrison, thank you for sharing your stories and helping us put the purpose behind this work into perspective. Your voices were an important part of the evening, and we’re grateful you were part of this first chapter. As well as our friend, Darcy Campbell, your voice kept things running smoothly and we can't be more appreciative.
The Gala was a celebration, but it was also a reminder that there is still so much opportunity ahead of us. More people to reach, barriers to break down, opportunities to create, and more work to do to ensure Islanders with physical disabilities have the chance to experience everything sport and recreation can offer.
And honestly? We’re already excited for next year, and looking forward to building on what we started, learning from this experience, and seeing what our community can continue to make possible together. If Saturday was any indication, there’s a lot to look forward to and the sky is the limit.
Like any athlete following a high end performance, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what went well, appreciate the people who helped get us here, and start building towards our next goal.
📸 For more photos, stories, and highlights from the Gala are available here:
https://parasportpei.ca/gala/
This is just the beginning. 💙💚
