Teck Becomes First Sponsor of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
16 February 2023 - 3:48AM
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and Teck Resources Limited
(TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced a
$1.5-million contribution to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler
2025. Teck is the first major commercial sponsor for these Games
which will be the first ever to incorporate winter adaptive
sports.
“As our first major commercial sponsor, Teck’s contribution will
help ensure these Games will be the most innovative and accessible
Games to date,” said Peter Lawless, CEO, Invictus Games Vancouver
Whistler 2025. “We are incredibly grateful to Teck for this
significant investment in supporting the recovery journey of so
many in the global military community.”
“Teck’s support of the Invictus Games legacy program will ensure
that long after the Games are finished, the impacts will continue
to support Veterans in British Columbia, Canada and
internationally,” said Nick Booth, CEO of True Patriot Love
Foundation. “This investment will be used to fund programs that
bring adaptive sports opportunities to communities across the
country and that connect Canadians to the impact our military has
on their lives.”
“Invictus Games 2025 provides an opportunity for competitors to
showcase their strength and resilience, and demonstrates the power
of sport to aid in recovery,” said Jonathan Price, CEO, Teck. “We
are proud to support these Games, which foster inclusivity,
contribute to reconciliation, and build community. It’s about
making sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Invictus Games 2025 will bring together over 500 competitors
from 20 nations to compete in adaptive sports, including the new
winter sports: alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, skeleton, and
wheelchair curling, in addition to the core Invictus Games sports
of indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair rugby,
and wheelchair basketball.
Teck’s contribution will be used to support both the operating
budget for the Games and the development of legacy programs.
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be held on the
traditional territories of the x ʷ məθ kʷə y əm (Musqueam), S ḵwxw
ú7mesh (Squamish), S ə l ílw ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)
Nations, and Líl̓wat Nation (Lil’wat). The organizing
committee is working closely to ensure they respond to Canada’s
Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and ensure
Indigenous protocols are respected in all aspects of the Games.
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About TeckAs one of Canada’s leading mining
companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, zinc, and
steelmaking coal. Copper, zinc and high-quality steelmaking coal
are required for the transition to a low-carbon world.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about
Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
ABOUT INVICTUS GAMES VANCOUVER WHISTLER
2025 Vancouver Whistler Games Corporation is a
Canadian not-for-profit organization established for the purpose of
hosting the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, an
international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick
servicemembers and Veterans. The Games uses the power of
sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a
wider understanding and respect of all those who serve their
country. It is planned to be the first hybrid games to feature both
summer and winter adaptive sports, including alpine skiing, Nordic
skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling. True Patriot Love
Foundation, the Government of Canada and the Province of British
Columbia are founding partners of the Invictus Games Vancouver
Whistler 2025. More information can be found at
https://invictusgames2025.ca/
ABOUT TRUE PATRIOT LOVE
FOUNDATIONTrue Patriot Love is Canada’s Foundation for the
military community, working to support military members, Veterans,
and their families at every stage of their journey. By working as a
trusted partner with local charities, social enterprises, the
Canadian Armed Forces and the federal and provincial governments,
True Patriot Love advocates for the needs of military members and
Veterans and ensures resources are directed where they are needed
most. True Patriot Love has granted over $37 million for Veterans
and their families, reaching nearly 40,000 beneficiaries and
supported nearly 1,000 community-based programs across the
country.
From global initiatives like the Invictus Games – of which True
Patriot Love is the main funder of Team Canada - to local wellness
centres and mental health programs, True Patriot Love has a
research-backed approach that provides ongoing funding,
partnerships and knowledge sharing to Canada’s most vital military
and Veteran support programs.
Teck Media Contact:Chris Stannell Public
Relations Manager604.699.4368chris.stannell@teck.com
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025Betsy
Cooper The Neighbourhood Agency cooper@neighbourhoodagency.com
416-602-6654
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