From Tribune Staff Reports
Birmingham, Ala. — Celebrate Birmingham’s connection to the Olympic and Paralympic Games during the Celebration of Champions: An Evening in Paris. The event, honoring Team USA Olympians and Paralympians will be held at the Lakeshore Foundation on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Guests are invited to watch the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics live from Paris, France while enjoying music, French cuisine and games. The Lakeshore Fieldhouse will be transformed to resemble a Parisian street for the evening as members and guests celebrate the games along with Alabama athletes before the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team departs to compete for the Gold Medal in Paris.
“Lakeshore is proud to play a role in preparing athletes to pursue their greatest dreams. The Celebration of Champions is a wonderful and unique opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the athletes as they prepare to represent our nation,” said Jen Allred, Chief of Programs and Special Projects at Lakeshore. “The power of sport to unify us is incredible and being a part of Celebration of Champions is an important way for us all to show our support. This event holds such a special place in the hearts of so many, it’s not to be missed,” she added.
Tickets and sponsorships are available for Celebration of Champions: An Evening in Paris. Single tickets can be purchased online at www.lakeshore.org/celebration-of-champions. Interested individuals or businesses can also purchase tables and sponsorship packages online at www.lakeshore.org/ways-to-support-us/celebration-of-champions.
Lakeshore Foundation, a Birmingham, Alabama nonprofit organization has emerged as a world leader in health promotion, research, fitness, recreation, sports advocacy for people with a disability, veterans, seniors and parasport activities. As a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, Lakeshore serves as the National Governing Body for USA Wheelchair Rugby and Boccia United States. Lakeshore is also home to the state-of-the-art Lakeshore Sports Science and Performance Center. For more information on Lakeshore Foundation, visit www.lakeshore.org
