Pink Shirt Day Breakfast 2026 in Kelowna: BGC Okanagan Event Returns
A breakfast can do more than start the day, it can change what’s possible for kids. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, BGC Okanagan will bring together local leaders and community champions in Kelowna for our annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast, presented by TELUS Business. The goal is to raise $35,000 to support safe Club spaces and programs that teach empathy, belonging, and respect.
Quick details:
What: BGC Okanagan Pink Shirt Day Breakfast (presented by TELUS Business)
When: Wednesday, February 25 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Where: Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna, B.C.
Tickets: $60 each | table (8) and half-table (4) options also available.
Goal: Raise $35,000 to support safe Club spaces and youth programs.
Get tickets: click here to go to the CanadaHelps ticketing page.
Sponsor the breakfast: email [email protected] or visit the ticket page to review sponsor options
Donate: Visit our event page to donate.
Why we’re raising $35,000
Pink Shirt Day reinforces how kindness, caring, respect, empathy and compassion help prevent the mistreatment of others. In turn, funds raised through the breakfast will support BGC Okanagan programs that provide systemic opportunities for children, youth and families. Together, this work helps keep Clubs safe, welcoming places where young people feel they belong.
Learn more about our programs and impact by viewing our annual report here.
A message from our CEO
“Pink Shirt Day has always been an important day for BGC Okanagan because it reflects the values we work to build into every program,” said Jeremy Welder, CEO of BGC Okanagan. “This breakfast is a chance for our community to stand together against bullying, celebrate kindness, and help ensure more children and youth have the support and encouragement they deserve.”
Keynote speaker: Eden Fineday
This year’s keynote speaker, Eden Fineday, brings a perspective grounded in storytelling, cultural safety and lived experience. A nêhiyaw (Cree) journalist from Sweetgrass First Nation in Treaty 6 territory, Fineday is the publisher of IndigiNews and the CEO and co-founder of tâpwêwin media, a national Indigenous media nonprofit. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, and she is dedicated to supporting Indigenous storytellers and amplifying stories that reflect lived experiences and Indigenous worldviews.
Eden Fineday will speak at BGC Okanagan’s Pink Shirt Day Breakfast on Feb. 25, 2026. Kayla Isomura/The Tyee
What to expect that morning
Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet thanks to the Okanagan Chefs Association, and Flash and Frame will be on-site capturing attendees in their best pink outfits.
Tickets are $60 each. As a bonus, guests can save by purchasing a full table for eight or half tables of four. Visit our ticketing page for more information: click here.
Sponsorship opportunities
Interested in sponsoring the Pink Shirt Day Breakfast?
By sponsoring Pink Shirt Day, your organization becomes a champion for youth in our community, helping BGC Okanagan provide safe environments, positive role models, and programs that foster resilience, inclusion, and leadership.
To sponsor, please contact Stephanie Ponting at [email protected].
Event details
Event: BGC Okanagan’s annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast, presented by TELUS Business.
Date: Wednesday, February 25.
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna, B.C.