19^th Annual Vikes Championship Breakfast

Every Vikes student-athlete has a story of commitment, determination and ambition. For 19 years, supporters of the Vikes Championship Breakfast have helped make those stories possible. This event has raised more than $10 million since 2008 in support of student-athletes pursuing excellence in sport and academics.

Learn more about the Vikes Championship Breakfast’s legacy:

• Vikes Championship Breakfast generates $819K for student-athlete scholarships
• Vikes Championship Breakfast raises record-breaking $821,727 for student-athlete scholarships
• Fueling Champions: Vikes Championship Breakfast raises $746K for student-athlete scholarships

PREVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• 2025: Jaclyn Sawicki (Women's Soccer Alumna), Moreno Stefani (Men's Soccer Alumni), Fin Tugwell (Men's Soccer) and Tracy David (Women's Soccer Coach). Moderated by Jason Pires (Men's Soccer Alumni, Global BC Morning News Anchor).
• 2024: Carissa Norsten (Women's Rugby), Mike Holmes (Men's Rugby Alumni), Brittany Waters (Women's Rugby Coach)
• 2023: Adam Donaldson (Men's Rowing Alumni)
• 2022: Kathleen Leahy (Women's Field Hockey Alumna)
• 2021: Nathan Hirayama (Men's Rugby Alumni)
• 2020: Debbie Yeboah (Women's Basketball Alumni)
• 2019: Chris Hindmarch-Watson (swimming), Joann Malhotra (nee Nash - women's soccer) and Lindsey Bergen (nee Jennerich - rowing)
• 2018: Gareth Rees (Men's Rugby Alumni)
• 2017: Ian Hyde-Lay (Men's Basketball Alumni)
• 2016: Nancy Mollenhauer (Women's Field Hockey Alumna)
• 2015: Simon Whitfield (Olympic Triathlete)
• 2014: Darcy Marquardt (Women's Rowing Alumna)
• 2013: Dr. Paul E. Zehr (UVic Professor and author)
• 2012: Pierre Lafontaine (Former Swimming Canada CEO)
• 2011: Adam Kreek (Men's Rowing Alumni)
• 2010: Stephanie Dixon (Women's Swimming Alumna)
• 2009: Bob Lenarduzzi (President, Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
• 2008: Chris Hebb (Men's Basketball Alumni)

BREAKFAST FUNDS RAISED

• 2025: $819,012
• 2024: $821,727
• 2023: $746,823
• 2022: $807,256
• 2021: $707,590
• 2020: $630,000
• 2019: $550,000
• 2018: $604,000
• 2017: $595,050
• 2016: $503,909
• 2015: $466,756
• 2014: $482,640
• 2013: $492,086
• 2012: $426,606
• 2011: $424,685
• 2010: $377,405
• 2009: $338,196
• 2008: $330,961