Many children face war, poverty, and hardship. They may miss school or feel unsafe. This affects their learning and emotional health. Every child deserves support, safety, and a chance to grow.
Right To Play helps children overcome these challenges. They use play and education to support learning, build confidence, and improve emotional well-being. Their programs reach millions of children, including those in the Middle East. To help continue this work, they are hosting a major fundraising event.
The Heroes Gala 2026 will take place on June 11, 2026 in Toronto. Guests will gather for an evening focused on impact and inspiration. The event celebrates the people and programs helping children rise above adversity. This event helps fund education and support programs for children in need. It gives young people tools to learn, heal, and build a better future.
Join here to support children and help them learn, grow, and thrive.
Celebrating Impact
The Heroes Gala is Right To Play’s annual must-attend signature fundraising event, celebrating the global work of the organization to help children and youth rise above adversity. Headquartered in Toronto, Right To Play operates in 13 countries reaching over 5.6 million children and youth through play-based learning programs.The Heroes Gala is an impactful evening of inspiration and hope, where we bring together Heroes of our movement to celebrate, engage and raise critical funds for the children and youth we support. The event has been awarded numerous awards over the years. Most recently, the Heroes Gala was recognized in 2022 as one of the top 10 benefit events in the U.S. and Canada by BizBash Magazine.
Join us, be inspired and leave feeling like a hero yourself!