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8.4.2022
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BY
Stacy Dunn
2500th Volunteer Spotlight: Carla DiGiorgio
Officially half-way to our goal of 5000 volunteers, the 2023 Canada Games Host Society was happy to catch up with Dr.Carla DiGiorgio, our 2,500th volunteer.
Having volunteered at the 2009 Canada Summer Games in PEI, DiGiorgio is excited to once again share our Island with Canadian athletes from far and wide
“I see people's dreams come true through hard work and dedication,” she said. “The culmination of years of preparation can be very exciting for all because their attitude is positive and they are kind and fair with each other.”
A UPEI professor and talented artist, DiGiorgio’s work has allowed her to meet people from all walks of life. This experience, she hopes, will allow the Cornwall native to better connect with Canadians visiting our Island for the first time.
“I want them to feel welcome and at home, and I want to learn more about their sport,” DiGiorgio said. “Diversity to me means accepting, welcoming and appreciating the differences and similarities among cultures, languages and customs in a community.”
A place so Canadian even the soil is red, Prince Edward Island is known across the world for its hospitality. It is this strong sense of warmth and community that DiGiorgio believes makes PEI the perfect place to unite the nation through the power of sport.
“We have new Canadians, we have people from the Ukraine starting a new life, we have a history of Lebanese and Asian people who have enriched our culture. We have Francophone and Anglophone people throughout PEI,” she said.
“I have a particular appreciation for Indigenous cultures on PEI as well. It only improves our Island to be open and learn from each other.”
When all is said and done, DiGiorgio hopes everyone involved with the Games - from athletes, coaches and volunteers to the friends, family and fans in the stands - will be able to look back at 2023 Canada Games with only the fondest of memories.
From the athletes, coaches and volunteers to the friends and family in the stands, DiGiorgio is confident the 2023 Canada Winter Games will represent a proud moment for both PEI and every Canadian who helped bring the Games to life.
“They will see their hard work pay off in the excitement of young people while also having the opportunity to meet and share their time together during this wonderful experience.”
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In exactly one year, the 2023 Canada Winter Games will get underway in PEI! To mark the occasion, the Host Society announced today the launch of the online volunteer application portal, and welcomed Karbon as the official volunteer uniform outfitter.
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The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is excited to launch 2023 Canada Games Spirit Day, a community-focused initiative encouraging Islanders to share their excitement for the Games online by wearing and decorating their communities in green and blue on February 17.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — The 2023 Canada Games Host Society, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, is excited to present Games Gear Friday, a monthly contest encouraging Islanders and organizations to show their Games spirit by wearing official merchandise every Friday leading up to the Games in 2023.
The 2023 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to welcome two new organizations to its growing roster of sponsors: Hansen Electric and Key Murray Law.
Prince Edwards Island’s newest piece of sport and recreation infrastructure officially opened today on the grounds at Credit Union Place in Summerside.
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The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is excited to welcome MBS Radio and its Island stations CFCY, MAX-FM, and SPUD FM, as an Official Media Partner for the PEI 2023 Games.
Congratulations to our Mascot Design Challenge winner, Myla Doucette, a Grade 3 student from Gulf Shore Consolidated school in North Rustico!
Calling all kids! The challenge to create the official mascot for the 2023 Canada Games is on.
The 2022 Canadian Junior Mogul Championships, presented by Toyota is coming to New Brunswick!
The Host Society for the 2023 Canada Winter Games being planned for Prince Edward Island has its first big sponsor: Atlantic Lottery.
Biathlon athletes and volunteers alike tested their skills ahead of the 2023 Canada Winter Games this weekend.
Learn more about Rustico's Katherine Morrow, our 1000th volunteer!
P.E.I.'s Mark Arendz competes in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. Arendz will compete in his fourth Paralympics for Team Canada in Beijing, March 4-3.
A new $5-million indoor sports dome in Summerside, P.E.I., was officially opened by city officials Thursday morning. The Dome, a 65,000-square-foot indoor turf field, was built for the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
Myla Doucette felt a feeling of accomplishment as the 2023 Canada Winter Games official mascot made its first appearance.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) invites Canadians to celebrate sporting excellence and outstanding achievement on and off the field of play by nominating acclaimed alumni for the 2022 and 2023 Canada Games Hall of Honour.
A mother was brought to tears as she watched her daughter’s shocked reaction in finding out her drawing was selected as the winner in the 2023 Canada Winter Games mascot design contest...
Having represented Prince Edward Island as an athlete in Cape Breton in 1987, a spectator in PEI in 1991 and 2009, and a coach in Red Deer in 2019, Robinson saw the hard work volunteers put in, so when the opportunity presented itself to volunteer for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in her home province she jumped at the chance.