The Heroes Gala

Celebrating Impact

The Heroes Gala is Right To Play’s annual must-attend signature fundraising event, celebrating the global work of the organization to help children and youth rise above adversity. Headquartered in Toronto, Right To Play operates in 13 countries reaching over 5.6 million children and youth through play-based learning programs.

The Heroes Gala is an impactful evening of inspiration and hope, where we bring together Heroes of our movement to celebrate, engage and raise critical funds for the children and youth we support. The event has been awarded numerous awards over the years. Most recently, the Heroes Gala was recognized in 2022 as one of the top 10 benefit events in the U.S. and Canada by BizBash Magazine.

Meet This Year's Heroes!

Ambassador Hero: Clara Hughes is a Six-time Olympic medalist, dual-sport Olympian (speed skating and cycling), mental health advocate, and one of Canada’s most decorated athletes. 

Community Hero: The Elahi Family are founding supporters of the Parveen Elahi Girls’ Sports Center, helping raise $110,000+ with 65 donors to create a safe, inclusive space for girls in Pakistan, and champions of gender equality through sport.

Youth Heroes: Sam Sabourin is a youth leader, District School Board representative for Indigenous students, Youth Council member, multi-sport athlete, and mentor inspiring the next generation.

Josh Hamilton is a community leader, program innovator, founder of a 200+ youth soccer initiative, multi-program coordinator, and mentor developing the next generation of leaders.

Join us, be inspired and leave feeling like a hero yourself!

Missed the 2025 Heroes Gala? Check out the 2025 Sizzle Reel.

Stay tuned in the coming months for details about the 2026 Heroes Gala!

Interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities or how you can get involved at the 2026 Heroes Gala? Contact Norm Smyth, Manager, Events & Corporate Relationships, at [email protected]