Finding Your Voice

Join Us for an Inspiring Evening of Testimonies & Fellowship

Creating a welcoming community for individuals with diverse abilities, celebrating those who break barriers and challenge stigma surrounding developmental disabilities.

Though the Caritas Award Dinner has ended, its impact continues to grow. Inspired by our honorees and their powerful testimonies, we invite you to join us once more as they share their journeys, led by faith and hope for true acceptance.

🗓 Thursday, May 22nd 📍 St. Timothy Parish, 135 John Forsyth Rd, Winnipeg ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM

You’ll then hear from our inspiring 2025 honorees, including 17-year-old Isaac Lisowski, who is nonverbal but has found his voice through his iPad. His powerful message speaks not only to his own journey but to countless others like him.

The Lisowski’s are a family of five consisting of parents, Mike and Cheryl and their three sons, Joshua, Isaac and Benjamin. In early childhood, each of the three boys were diagnosed with Cabeza syndrome, an intellectual developmental disorder which also severely affected their ability to speak.

It is through their faith and support from their community that surrounds them where they have learned to overcome adversities. What might be seen as a challenge to those around them, they have come to see as a blessing. The Lisowski’s continue to advocate for those who have yet to find their voice.

Gabriel “Dancing Gabe” Langlois – Winnipeg’s iconic sports fan, spreading joy at every game while defying limitations surrounding autism. Gabe will be signing copies of his book, Dancing Gabe: One Step At A Time. Claudette Langlois – A dedicated advocate for her brother, has played a vital role in ensuring Gabe thrives in a supportive environment.

We’ll end the evening with a time of fellowship, where guests can connect over cookies and refreshments.

🎟 No tickets, no reservations, no cost—just bring your heart! Open donations will be welcomed to support the Catholic Foundation’s grant program, with a special focus on helping parish organizations improve accessibility for individuals with special needs.

Together, let’s listen, celebrate, and uplift those who lead with Faith, Hope, and Love. We hope to see you there!

Everyone is welcome!