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2026 Charity Gala for Champions with Special Needs

What a magical night.

Thank you for helping us celebrate inclusion, community, and the incredible athletes who make Fierce N Fit a place for all.

$67K+

raised over eight months of fundraising and community support for year-round Fierce N Fit programs

300+

guests came together to celebrate our athletes

70+

athletes served weekly through Fierce N Fit programs

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community creating a place where everyone belongs

Video by Small Valley Productions | Raydell Swiech-Rogers

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

The room was full of

joy, pride, and purpose.

Our 2026 Charity Gala brought athletes, families, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and community supporters together for a night of celebration. There was music, dancing, awards, food, raffle excitement, red carpet photos, entertainment, and so many moments that reminded us why this event matters.

 

Most importantly, our athletes and special needs community were recognized, celebrated, and surrounded by love.

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After months of fundraising and community support, the gala was our opportunity to come together and celebrate our athletes, our supporters and everything we had accomplished together.

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GALA MEMORIES

Relive the night through professional photography and moments shared by our guests.

Photography by Jeff Lockhart

Photography by Miemen Abebe

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Includes video footage by Adam Schlitt

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WHY IT MATTERS

The 2026 Charity Gala was the celebration at the heart of eight months of fundraising, community support and partnership.

Over those eight months, more than $67,000 was raised through donations, sponsorships, ticket sales and fundraising efforts supporting Fierce N Fit.

Every ticket, donation and sponsorship helps keep our inclusive programs growing.

These funds help Fierce N Fit continue providing adaptive, non-contact boxing and fitness programs throughout the year. Our athletes have a wide range of abilities and support needs, so our group training includes individualized coaching, personalized attention and accommodations to help each athlete participate, progress and feel successful.

Your support also helps us provide social activities, community outings and other opportunities that keep our athletes connected, build friendships and strengthen our Fierce N Fit community.

It also helps us participate in community events and outreach where our athletes can be seen, included and recognized for their abilities, while helping build greater awareness and inclusion in the wider community.

Your support helps our athletes build strength, confidence, independence, friendships and a strong sense of belonging.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

The magic came from the people in the room.

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Thank you to Domino's Pizza Canada for generously helping make the evening welcoming, fun, and full.

From live performances to the dance floor, the night was filled with energy from beginning to end.

Professional photos captured the joy, pride, and celebration our community brought into the room.

“These are the moments that make our hearts full. This is A Place For All.”

WITH GRADITUDE

Thank you to every partner, sponsor, donor, volunteer, and supporter.

Whether you helped plan the gala, volunteered, attended, donated, sponsored, supported an athlete, shared a post, or believed in our mission, your support helped make the 2026 Charity Gala possible and continues to make an impact throughout the year.

Every contribution helps Fierce N Fit provide adaptive boxing, fitness, social opportunities, community outings, camps, and meaningful experiences for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Your support helps us continue creating a place where our athletes can build confidence, friendships, independence, and a true sense of belonging.

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KEEP THE IMPACT GOING

Help us keep creating opportunities for athletes with special needs.

Your donation helps support adaptive boxing, individualized athlete support, social connection and meaningful opportunities throughout the year. 

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