#FIRSTLOOK: MOTIONBALL RETURNS FEBRUARY 7, 2025 IN TORONTO

Today, the national nonprofit motionball for Special Olympics announced that its always sold-out 24th annual gala will return to Toronto’s Liberty Grand on Friday, February 7, 2025. Limited tickets are available now for $135.

The remarkable evening will welcome professional athletes, media personalities, and celebrity Special Olympics athletes, alongside 2,100 guests, for an unforgettable night of increasing awareness, raising funds, and celebrating in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation!

Guests will experience unmatched entertainment with eight live music acts and DJs across two ballrooms, including performances by The 99’s, Alyssa Morrissey, Cella, DJ DXB, DJ Clymaxx and more! Attendees will also enjoy photo activations, a luxury silent auction with over 100 items, an open bar with upscale cocktail experiences, and finish the evening enjoying late-night bites.

The motionball Toronto Gala raised over $275,000 net at the 2024 gala for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. Since its inception in 2002, the event has redefined fundraising, bringing fun and excitement to the cause and becoming the must-attend social gathering for Toronto’s young professional community.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.

For more information, visit motionball.com/torontogala and follow @motionballto on Instagram.

About motionball

motionball is a national non-profit organization raising funds and awareness for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation (SOCF) through inclusive social and sporting events in cities across Canada. Throughout the motionball calendar year, over 10,000 supporters and Special Olympics athletes participate in 50+ annual events in 18 Canadian cities and 26+ university campuses. motionball aims to provide a sustainable funding model and base of supporters for the Special Olympics movement by engaging and empowering young professionals and university students. To date, motionball has donated over $20 million net to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. For more information, please visit motionball.com.

#FUNDRAISING: MOTIONBALL RETURNS FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The motionball Gala in support of Special Olympics, returns on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Liberty Grand.

2,500 guests are expected to head to Liberty Grand for Toronto’s most sought-after gala, which aims to raise $300,000 net for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation in one night. With its Casino Royale theme, guests are encouraged to glam up in black-tie attire and expect an evening of unparalleled entertainment.

Key details:

Hosted by Breakfast Television’s Devo Brown.

Attended by many VIPs, elite athletes, Olympians, influencers and socialites.

A silent auction featuring luxury items.

Red carpet and a photo booth to capture the evening glam.

Open bar and upscale cocktails courtesy of Campari & Molson.

Late-night pizza from Pizzaville and bite-sized COPS donuts.

When: Friday, February 9th, 2024

Where: Liberty Grand – 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Tickets: $125 tier 1 – $200 regular. Available for purchase here.

#FIRSTLOOK: MOTIONBALL GALA RETURNS MARCH

motionball Gala is back and continuing their support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. 2,000 guests will head to Liberty Grand for Toronto’s most sought-after gala, which aims to raise $300,000 net for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation in one night. Expect an evening of unparalleled entertainment with 10 acts across two ballrooms, guests can enjoy live music in one room while DJs spin the night away in another. 

Key details: 

• Hosted by Breakfast Television’s Devo Brown
• Attended by many VIPs, elite athletes, Olympians, influencers and socialites
• A silent auction featuring over 100 luxury items
• Red carpet and a photobooth to capture the evening glam
• Open bar

When: Friday, March 3rd, 2023

Where: Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Tickets: $135 early bird tickets – $160 regular. Available for purchase here.