Ottawa – The 2024/25 season of the ParaTough Cup was more than a series of high-energy fundraising events, it was a nationwide celebration of inclusion, resilience, and the transformative power of sport. From Vancouver to Montreal, the season has been a milestone for the Paralympic Foundation of Canada’s (PFC’s) IGNITE campaign, setting a new fundraising record of more than $600,000 in …
Paralympic Foundation of Canada – Creating champions
Ottawa – At the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, we imagine a future where Canadians with a disability are offered ample opportunities to experience the transformative power of sport. We strive to support diverse champions that inspire belief in the potential for greatness, thereby shaping communities across Canada into healthy and inclusive spaces where every person with a disability feels a …
PARALYMPIC FOUNDATION OF CANADA CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025
Ottawa -As the calendar turns to 2025, the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) is celebrating 10 years of investment in Paralympic sport across the country while focusing on the funds needed to continue to grow and support Paralympic programs and athletes. Since its inception in 2015, PFC – the philanthropic partner of the Canadian Paralympic Committee – has raised more than $15 …
PARATOUGH CUP RAISING OVER $2M FOR IGNITE CAMPAIGN
Ottawa – The Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, raising over $2 million through its signature fundraiser event series, the ParaTough Cup. This achievement marks a significant step in the Foundation’s mission to support the growth and development of Para sport across the country. The ParaTough Cup is more than just a fundraiser, it is an immersive experience that …
PARALYMPIANS SHOW NO LIMITATIONS IN SPARKLING REALITY TV APPEARANCES
MONTREAL – Over the past two years, Paralympians Frédérique Turgeon and Tyler Turner have shown there are no limitations for people with a disability to millions of Canadians on two of the country’s most popular TV shows. Late last week, it was announced that Turgeon would return to Noovo TV’s Big Brother Célébrités, a Quebec version of the two-decade Hollywood hit, now in …
PARATOUGH CUP KICKSTARTS 2024/25 SEASON RAISING OVER $70,000
Ottawa – The ParaTough Cup 2024/25 season began with a bang last Friday, raising $72,000 for the IGNITE campaign that supports the Para sport development in Canada. At the latest stop of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada’s groundbreaking fundraising initiative, the ParaTough Cup welcomed 12 teams at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, vying for the title of ParaTough Cup champions. Teams consisted of Canadian …