TORONTO — Cycling legend Vincenzo Nibali is coming to Toronto to headline a series of exclusive culinary events for charity. The Italian champion, accompanied by fellow cyclist Valerio Agnoli, will participate in four activations to raise funds for Hennick Humber Hospital and Villa Charities Inc. The events are part of Team Revolution's 2027 Giro d'Italia campaign. The philanthropic cycling group has raised over $6.5 million for Hennick Humber Hospital and over $1 million for other causes, including Sunnybrook Project Saving Legs and MHF, in the past. Nibali, known globally as "The Shark of Messina," is one of only eight riders in history to win all three Grand Tours. "What started as a small cycling group has grown into something much bigger, a committed community that continues to push itself to do more and give more each year," said Robert Colelli, Co-Chair of Team Revolution. "Bringing a global icon like Vincenzo Nibali to Toronto is a major milestone for our team, helping us connect Italian sporting excellence directly to the health of our community."
The events include a 30-guest Secret Location dinner with very limited capacity. Tables for all events will be allocated on a strict first-come, first-served basis. Corporate sponsorship packages are also available, featuring private VIP meet-and-greets with Nibali and Agnoli. Team Revolution said the series bridges international sporting excellence with local philanthropy, offering guests an intimate look into the high-octane world of professional cycling.
"We're incredibly fortunate to be able to stay active and turn something we love into meaningful support for our health-care system," added Steve Gobbatto, Co-Chair of Team Revolution. "Partnering with Villa Charities, the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Hennick Humber Hospital ensures that our drive on the bike translates into tangible, life-changing progress and cultural legacy projects here at home." The funds raised will directly benefit the hospital and the cultural charity. Team Revolution's 2027 campaign is supported by major corporate sponsors, including the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario and Humber River Health Foundation. The organization mobilizes cyclists to raise money for Canadian charities. Humber River Health serves a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, which is North America's first fully digital hospital. Attendees can secure their spot by visiting the Team Revolution website. The events are scheduled to take place in Toronto in the lead-up to the 2027 Giro d'Italia. Team Revolution is a premier philanthropic cycling organization dedicated to leveraging the power of sport to transform local healthcare and community infrastructure.