An Evening Celebrating Chad’s Legacy
The Foundation was established to carry forward Chad Staley’s passion for sport, community and supporting young people in their pursuit of excellence.
Funds raised through the gala will help the Chad Staley Memorial Foundation continue creating opportunities for young athletes throughout Northern B.C. through:
• Athlete grants
• Wellness initiatives
• Athlete development programs
• Community partnerships
• Improved access to sport-testing equipment and resources

“We look forward to gathering the community for an evening that celebrates Chad’s legacy while helping create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of athletes,” says President, Jaymes Pattie.
An Inspiring Lineup of Speakers and Panelists
The evening will feature a diverse group of athletes, coaches and sport professionals who bring a wealth of experience from the world of high-performance sport.
Jennifer Staley, Chad Staley’s mother, will open the evening with a few words.
Featured speakers and panelists include:
• Ann Homes — Coach, UBC Thunderbirds Sport Hall of Fame member, PGA Golf Professional and CNC Kinesiology Instructor.
• Evan Bichon — Snowboard cross athlete, Milano Cortina 2026 Olympian and current Team Canada national team athlete.
• Joel Ewert — Paris 2024 Paralympian in wheelchair rugby and Canada Winter Games gold medallist in wheelchair basketball. A UNBC graduate in biomedical studies, Ewert is currently in his third year of medical school at UBC’s Northern Medical Program in Prince George.
• Simon Lamarche — Sport and Conditioning Specialist and Director of High-Performance Prince George with Engage Sport North.
The panel will be moderated by Jessalyn Biederstadt, a former Prince George resident, founder and CEO of Mind in the Game, and the Foundation’s 2026 CMSF Gala Programming Partner.
The evening will also feature a special cameo appearance by Brandon Manning, a former Philadelphia Flyers NHL player.
Event Details
Event: First Annual Chad Staley Memorial Foundation Fundraising Gala
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Prince George Civic Centre
Time: 6:15 PM Doors Open
The Chad Staley Memorial Foundation invites the community to come together for an evening of connection, celebration and giving, honouring Chad’s legacy while investing in the future of sport in Northern British Columbia.