The 11th Annual Volta Luso Charities, presented by LiUNA! Local 183, was a true testament to the strength and generosity of our community. We welcomed over 1,000 participants, all united in support of individuals living with disabilities and their families!
With the help of everyone, we surpassed our fundraising goal, raising over $500,000 (with donations still coming in). These funds will directly support Day Programs; Day & Overnight Respite Care; and the development of 24/7 supportive housing for aging adults with disabilities.
We consider that this was a special year, for several reasons. We saw more teams and individuals stepping up and competing for top fundraiser spots, and we registered a record number of walkers who enjoyed the beautiful routes in both Hamilton and Mississauga, and displayed unparalleled camaraderie.
One of the many highlights in Mississauga was that we were honoured to be joined by Mr. Mike Trauner, a highly decorated military veteran and world-class Para-athlete, along with his wife Leah. Mike led our 80 KM cyclists and had the honour of cutting the first ribbon of Volta. His presence was incredibly inspiring: a true Canadian hero reminding us that no matter what life throws at you, never give up, always strive to be the best version of yourself and be generous towards others.
In Hamilton, Volta carried its own special magic. Many families and supporters gathered to share a joyful and peaceful Sunday together. We think a new tradition was born when one of our Volta walkers, in her 80s, fulfilled her lifelong dream of riding a motorbike! Thanks to the various groups of moto riders who organized a ride in support of Volta once again, one rider made her dream come true. We are curious to see what other dreams we will be fulfilling at the 2026 edition!
Throughout the day, the positive energy was through the roof, and people left Volta with a sense of fulfillment. When you support a worthy cause, you leave uplifted. And your support uplifts the lives of our participants and their families!
We sincerely thank everyone who made this Volta possible. To every donor, sponsor, participant, volunteer, Luso staff, entertainment groups, and community partners – thank you! We could not have done it without you. Special thanks to our venue hosts and their respective staff and volunteers: the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga and the LIUNA Station.
The walk and cycle may be over, but Volta is not done yet!
The Donate button on our Volta website remains open until October 31st.
It is not too late to give: www.lusovolta.ca
Stay tuned! We will be uploading Volta photo albums to our Facebook page in the coming days.
Tag yourselves and share your memories!
From all of us at Luso, on behalf of the participants and families we support, thank you for being part of this unforgettable event and for making a real difference in the lives of individuals living with disabilities.
Together, we are moving forward and building a brighter future!
For more information, please contact info@lusoccs.org or call 905-858-8197.
