Kitchener, ON – On March 4, our local corporate community came together as a force-for-good for the 2025 KidsAbility Plasma Car Races at Catalyst 137 in Kitchener to support children, youth and families we serve.
From across tech, manufacturing, robotics, health and R&D sectors, 100 enthusiastic drivers participated – almost all dressed in theme-inspired costumes – with ‘elbows out’ thrilling race-friendly competition. While teams wiggled their way to cross the finish line, their fans that cheered them on, alongside the volunteers who helped make it happen, and the sponsors who supported the event and the post-event networking opportunity.
All funds raised surpassed our original goal to reach a record-breaking amount of $113,500 with funds still coming!
Special thanks to: Plasma Car Race Official Angie Hill of Bounce 99.5, our Plasma Car Race Committee of incredible volunteers, and especially our Title Sponsor, PEER Group.
Our gratitude to many incredible sponsors, thank you: Troy Schmidt ReMax Twin City, VW Waterloo, Mattamy Homes, Stone Advisory Group, Hammond Power Solutions, Heathwood, BMO, BMS Construction Services Inc., OTIP | REAO, Doane Grant Thornton, TechTown Dentistry, McCarter Grespan, WalterFedy, St Jacobs Furnishings, Bonnie Higgins Real Estate, Granite Homes, Melloul Blamey Construction, Demikon, Green Ventures Landscapers, Sport Zone Sports Excellence, Ainsworth Family, GSP Group, Cataylst Commons, Catalyst137, Longos, Bounce Radio 99.5, Gabe Ramos Photography
A huge shoutout to each team who fundraised – we couldn’t race without you: ABA Architects, Blendtek, Borealis, Canadian Western Bank, Connect Telecommunications Solutions Inc, Doane Grant Thorton LLP, DriverSeat, Equitable, Josslin Insurance, KidsAbility (employees) & KidsAbility Foundation (Board Members), LiveWell, Meritech, MTE Consultants, Orchard Design Studios, PEER Group, Porsche Centre Kitchener Waterloo, Raisin (AKA New Media), St Jacobs Farmers Market, Starling Employment Services, Unitron, VW Waterloo
Plasma Car Races 2025 Leaderboard Results
Winners Circle: PEER Group
2nd Place: VW Waterloo
3rd place: Blendtek
Top Fundraising Team: Meritech
Best Dressed Team: MTE Consultants
Most Enthusiastic Team:- Josslin Insurance
