In its 40th year of changing lives across B.C., the Auction for Athletes achieved significant success.
Featuring more than 210 popular auction items offering a range of top-quality goods and experiences, the 2025 Auction for Athletes raised over $225,000 for Special Olympics BC and the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC.
From April 7 to 10, Auction for Athletes bidders across the province drove support for these two meaningful charities. The annual online event raises vital funds for Special Olympics BC’s year-round sport, youth, and health programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities, and supports the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC in its drive to award automotive industry grants and scholarships.
We are so grateful to the New Car Dealers of BC and all of the Auction for Athletes donors and supporters for helping these charities change lives!
As Special Olympics BC – Surrey athlete Kayley Hendsbee says, “Special Olympics has immensely helped my physical and mental health, and given me something I never would have expected… an entire community of athletes, coaches, and volunteers that are not only friends but family, that inspire you and drive you and give you courage to be the best you that you can be.”
2025 marked the 40th year of the Auction for Athletes and its drive to create social change! Over the last four decades, the Auction for Athletes has raised more than $6.2 million, and New Car Dealers Association of BC have been champions of inclusion, helping empower Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities to show their abilities and strengthen their communities.
Special Olympics BC thanks all the Auction for Athletes supporters who are committed to changing lives and creating opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to thrive.
As Special Olympics BC – Kimberley/Cranbrook athlete Jesse Jensen says, “I want people to know that [people with intellectual disabilities] all deserve a chance. We like to move our bodies and we like to compete. We also like the social interaction Special Olympics provides."
For Special Olympics BC – Oceanside athlete Kerri Lipsack, Special Olympics is a place where she can build belonging and feel included.
“I think inclusion is very, very important. No one wants to feel left out. In Special Olympics, I am part of a team and included on a day-to-day basis, and it makes me feel happy that I’m included in sports,” Lipsack says.
Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated members of the auction organizing committee. Every year, they give countless hours of thoughtful and compassionate work to make this event a success.
- Raj Autar, First Canadian Financial Group
- Manse Binkley, Harmony Honda
- David Jukes, First Canadian Financial Group
- Pam Keith, Dueck Auto Group
- Spencer Morrey, Morrey Auto
- Brad Osterman, Kia Victoria
- Blair Qualey, New Car Dealers Association
Special Olympics BC and the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC extend sincere thanks to everyone who supported the 2025 auction and look forward to another exciting event in 2026!
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Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters!
$1,000+ Auction Item Donors
- Acera Insurance
- Applewood Auto Group
- AutoTrader
- BC Honda Dealers
- Big White Ski Resort
- CARFAX Canada
- Carter Auto Group
- Castanet Media
- CFAX
- Dueck Auto Group
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- Gorge Vale Golf Club
- Harris Auto Group
- Honda Canada Inc.
- HUB International Insurance Brokers
- Innovative Fitness
- Kelowna Glass
- Lordco Auto Parts
- Noble at the Hills
- OPENLANE
- Pacific Coastal Airlines
- Pacific Toyota Dealers
- PARQ Vancouver
- Pattison Media
- ProSmart Auto Care
- Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Richmond Auto Mall
- The Kelowna Courier
- Times Colonist
- Vail Resorts EpicPromise
- Vista Radio Ltd.
- Wheaton Precious Metals