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Charity Event

Gucci Games 2025

DATES:Mar 1, 2025 –⁠Mar 1, 2025

Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Price:By donation

Location:Foote Field Soccer Dome 1601 68 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1

In loving memory of Mia Celestina Annette Gunter.

March 23rd, 2024 marked the First Annual Mia Gunter Memorial Cup. With an initial goal of raising $10,000  for Special Olympics Edmonton, this first time event was a tremendous success, raising a total of $42, 832.  We are hoping to carry this success forward with the Second Annual Gucci Games Mia Gunter Memorial Cup.

Mia’s remarkable journey touched the lives of many around the world. She had great empathy and loved to help others. She excelled in academics and her studies in law. She was about to be admitted to the bar. Her greater passion was soccer. She had a profound impact on the soccer field. Born in Edmonton, Mia’s athletic prowess shone through in her lifelong commitment to various sports. However, it was in soccer that she found her true passion. She played NCAA Div 1 soccer, followed by professional soccer in Europe. Her love for soccer extended beyond playing as Mia dedicated herself to coaching. Her involvement with Special Olympics reflected her broader commitment to social justice and helping those in need, evident in her volunteer work in Cambodia, various fundraising campaigns, and clothing drives for the homeless.

Mia had a wish to bring university soccer players together with her Special Olympics team for training and a game. She dreamed of how everyone would be enriched by the experience. To honor Mia’s legacy, we invite you to join us in a memorial soccer tournament for Special Olympics, celebrating her dedication to the beautiful game and her unwavering support for inclusivity and equality.

The University of Alberta Pandas will host and will be joined by Mia’s former team, the University of Victoria Vikings, who will be travelling from Vancouver Island especially for the event. Together, the Special Olympic athletes, Pandas and Vikes will combine to play in a 4 team, 7v7 tournament.

Games will be held between 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Saturday March 1, 2025 at the Foote Soccer Dome on the UofA South Campus. Spectators are WELCOME!

Let us come together to remember Mia’s infectious joy, love, generosity and profound impact she made on countless lives. 
 

All funds raised by this event will go directly to Special Olympics Edmonton whose mission is to provide sport and program opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

All donations over $25 are eligible for a tax receipt.