Help Canadian talent shine at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo

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48 athletes, 9 disciplines, 1 shared dream – to represent Canada with pride

In November 2025, our Deaf and Hard-of-hearing athletes will fly to Tokyo to compete in the Summer Deaflympics. At this one-of-a-kind world-class event, sports performance and Deaf culture will truly take centre stage. The Deaflympics will bring together more than 80 national delegations and feature approximately 4,000 athletes competing in 22 disciplines. The Canadian delegation consists of 48 athletes competing in ten sports: badminton, men's basketball, golf, indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, bowling, track and field (both the marathon and 5,000 metres events), table tennis, and tennis. Your support enables our athletes to represent Canada at the 2025 Deaflympics. The per-athlete budget is as follows:

Plane
Air travel to Tokyo
$1,800
Hotel
Accommodations
$2,200
Jacket
Competition outfits
$500
Form
Registration fees and insurance
$500
Total cost per athlete
$5,000
Let Canadian talent shine

Support our athletes

$20

Cover one meal for an athlete

$35

Supports one day of training
The most popular

$75

Helps provide part of the uniform

$150

Contributes to travel expenses

Please note: You will receive a tax receipt for any donation over $20.

Bank transfer (Interac)

To the following address :alain.turpin@assc-cdsa.com(Chief executive of ASSC)

By cheque

CP 41035, CSP Centre Duvernay, 3100 boul. Concorde Est, Laval, QC, H7E 5H1
$14,476

engaged on an objective of $100,000

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CLOSE-UP ON OUR ATHLETES

  • To represent Canada is a great honour, and I am excited to connect with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.
    Erica RIVARD
    Golf
  • Competing in my first Deaflympic Games is a dream come true, it’s an absolute honour to represent Team Canada Women’s Volleyball with dedication, resilience and the spirit of inclusion & Deaf sports on the world stage.
    Greta DAVEY
    Volleyball
  • This first participation represents a unique opportunity for me to bring together two important parts of my life — Deafness identity and badminton — and to share it with my sister.
    Marguerite MORISSETTE
    Badminton
  • I never been involved in the Deaflympics before, this is a blessing opportunity to represent, grow, and show what I worked so hard for.
    Samer SAWAN
    Basketball
  • GET MOTIV - it’s the slogan of my bowling ball sponsor, but to me, it means never giving up and always staying motivated.
    François COUTURE
    Bowling

Frequently asked questions

  • I can’t donate — how can I get involved?

    You can still make a difference:
    - Share this campaign on social media.
    - Talk about it to people around you.
    - Get your company, foundation, or school involved.

  • How are donations used?

    100% of the donations we received are used to finance athlete participation, including transportation, accommodations, outfits, and registration fees.

  • Do you issue a tax receipt?

    Yes. A tax receipt is automatically issued and sent by e-mail for all donations of $20 or more.

  • May I make a donation on behalf of a company or foundation?

    Absolutely. Indicate your organization’s name on the donation form. For an official partnership, please refer to our sponsorship plan.

  • Have you set a minimum donation amount?

    The amount is up to you. Every donation makes a real difference.

  • May I donate by cheque or bank transfer (Interac)?

    Yes, please donate by electronic transfer (Interac) or cheque, whichever you prefer