Special Olympics PEI is thrilled to announce the return of Gino Reda, host of 7-ELEVEN THAT’S HOCKEY, to the 2019 Enriching Lives Gala presented by Evan Wynn Kosiner. This marks the 19th year that Reda will Co-MC the Enriching Lives Gala, again alongside Special Olympics athlete, Paul Phillips.

Reda has been a mainstay on TSN for over 25 years. He hosts 7-ELEVEN THAT’S HOCKEY, Canada’s #1 daily hockey magazine show on all the latest hockey news. Reda joined TSN in 1988 as a reporter and was quickly promoted to host of SPORTSCENTRE (then called SportsDesk). He anchored more than 3,000 shows over 12 years before taking over the reins of 7-ELEVEN THAT’S HOCKEY in 2002. During his tenure, he has hosted numerous sporting events, including the World Juniors, FIFA World Cup, and Olympic Games. 

Additional celebrities confirmed for the 2019 Enriching Lives Gala presented by Evan Wynn Kosiner include Dion Phaneuf, L.A. Kings Defenseman, Tessa Virtue, Olympic Gold Medalist – Ice Dance, Brett Gallant, Cleveland Monsters, and Alex Gallant, Chicago Wolves.

Further celebrity announcements are expected later this week.  Keep up with our latest updates via our website www.specialolympics.ca/pei, follow us on twitter @SpecialOPEI or Facebook / Instagram at SpecialOPEI.

The 2019 Enriching Lives Gala, taking place on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019, is the largest annual fundraiser for Special Olympics PEI. Funds raised support over 600 athletes with an intellectual disability across Prince Edward Island. Special Olympics PEI’s signature fundraising event, hosted at the Delta Prince Edward by Marriott Hotel, the Gala includes both a Live and Silent Auction. 

Tickets for the Enriching Lives Gala are $110 each, or $880 for a corporate table of 8. To purchase tickets, or for information regarding unique sponsorship opportunities, please contact Charity Sheehan at the Special Olympics PEI office at (902) 368-8919 or via email at csheehan@sopei.com.