Enhancing lives for individuals with intellectual disabilities
WHOA CANADA!
A NIGHT WITH LEGENDS OF CANADIAN SPORT
Carrying on a 50 year tradition, the Sports Charity Dinner is held in Halifax each year. The event raises funds in support of Canadian Progress Club - Halifax charities, including Special Olympics, Club Inclusion and the King’s Meadow Home in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
On Thursday April 4, 2024, the Canadian Progress Club - Halifax will host the 51st Annual Desjardins Sports Charity Dinner in Halifax, Nova Scotia. On this night we will proudly continue the tradition of providing our patrons with an evening of entertainment unlike any other.
THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2024
HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE
SINGLE TICKET: $325 + HST
TABLE OF 10: $3250 + HST
TITLE PARTNER
HEADLINE ATHLETE
CAREY PRICE
Considered one of the best goaltenders in the history by many colleagues, fans, and members of the media. As of the 2022–23 NHL season, Price is the winningest goaltender in Montreal Canadiens history with 361 wins. A Montreal Canadiens, NHL and Canadian International Hockey Legend in the truest form.
Accomplishments include…
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7-time NHL All-Star
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Hart Memorial Trophy Winner as NHL’s most valuable player as voted by Media
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Ted Lindsay Award Winner as NHL’s most outstanding player as voted by Players
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Vezina Trophy Winner as NHL’s Top Goaltender
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey
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IIHF World Junior Gold Medalist
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IIHF World Junior Tournament Most Valuable Player
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World Cup of Hockey Gold Medalist
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Olympic Gold Medalist
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Olympic Tournament Top Goaltender
ATHLETES
ATIBA HUTCHINSON
20-year veteran Midfielder of European Football Leagues, Hutchinson is the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team’s all-time leader in caps (games played), making appearances in 105 matches between 2003 and 2023.
Two decades of tireless dedication to Canadian Soccer has made Hutchinson an inspiration to the new generation of Canadian International Superstars. This was highlighted during Canada’s march to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where he served as Team Captain.
Accomplishments include…
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6-time Canadian Male Soccer Player of the Year as voted by Canadian Coaches and Media
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Selected as member of Canadian Soccer Association’s “All-Time Canada XI”
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Four appearances in UEFA Champions League
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CONCACAF Best 11 – 2016
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4x Danish Superliga Champion
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Danish Superliga Player of the year 2009-10
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3x Turkish Superlig Champion
JOSH DUECK
From humble beginnings in a small mountain town to casually sitting on top of every major podium, from the Paralympics to the X Games, Dueck’s story of triumph through tragedy is anything but conventional. Inspired by a generation of mountain enthusiasts before him, it became clear to Josh from an early age that he would dedicate his life to the sport he loved, freestyle skiing. After a tragic accident on skis in 2004 Josh was given a choice; wallow in misery or shift his perception of how one can move through the mountains.
Accomplishments…
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Winter Paralympics Gold Medalist
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Two-time Winter Paralympics Silver Medalist
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Winter X Games Gold Medalist
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Winter X Games Bronze Medalist
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient
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2012 National Geographic Adventurer of Year
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First person to perform a backflip on a sit-ski
MEDIA PARTNERS
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
TERRY RYAN
Hailing from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Ryan is the former eighth overall draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan played eight NHL games and spent most of his career in minor leagues, facing setbacks including a career-ending ankle injury in 2001. Beyond hockey, he has represented Canada at a global level in ball hockey, winning many medals in international competitions, including 4 world championships as a member of Team Canada. In January 2024, Ryan suited up with the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL, playing his first professional game in 21 years; a modern record.
Ryan is a successful actor, appearing in several TV shows and films, including a starring role in the hugely popular show, Shoresy. His book titled "Tales of a First Round Nothing" was a hit, achieving bestseller status.
Terry is committed to community including advocacy, support of many charitable initiatives and participation in many local sports organizations. Despite his brief NHL career, Ryan's diverse pursuits reflect his much loved personality and sharp wit.
HOST
ROD BLACK
Former CTV and TSN sportscaster Rod Black’s knowledge, versatility, and enthusiasm have earned him a reputation as one of Canada’s most recognized and distinguished sportscasters.
He is a consummate professional who displays passion and excitement in all that he does. In his 40 years as a sports journalist, Rod has been involved with a variety of different events and competitions, fitting into each role with ease.
Rod is well into his second decade of partnering with the Canadian Progress Club - Halifax on making the Desjardins Sports Charity Dinner one of Canada’s most-prestigious events.
