Five-time Paralympian and six-time Paralympic medalist Alana Nichols will bring her remarkable story of perseverance and athletic excellence to Green Bay this fall as the featured keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Powerful Luncheon, hosted by the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay.
The signature fundraising event will take place Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Resch Expo, bringing together community members, business leaders, and sports fans to hear from one of America’s most accomplished adaptive athletes.
Who Is Alana Nichols?
Alana Nichols is one of the most decorated athletes in Paralympic history. After suffering a spinal cord injury at age 17 during a snowboarding accident, she refused to let adversity define her future.
Instead, Nichols became a dominant force in adaptive sports, competing in three different Paralympic sports from 2008 through 2016. She is a five-time Paralympian, a six-time Paralympic medalist, and made history as the first American woman to win gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
Her accomplishments include:
- Gold medal in Wheelchair Basketball at the Summer Paralympics
- Gold medal in Alpine Ski Racing at the Winter Paralympics
- Competitor in Paracanoe at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games
- Board member for ESPN and the Women’s Sports Foundation
- National advocate for expanding sports opportunities for girls, women, and people with disabilities
Nichols’ journey has made her one of the most respected voices in sports, leadership, and resilience.
Women’s Fund Powerful Event Details
The Powerful Luncheon begins with doors opening at 10 a.m. for networking, the silent auction, and raffle ticket sales. Lunch starts at 11 a.m., followed by Nichols’ keynote presentation.
The annual event raises funds to support the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay’s mission of investing in programs that improve the lives of women and girls throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
Organizers expect tickets to sell out, and attendees are encouraged to purchase them early.
The luncheon also features:
- Silent auction with designer purses and specialty bags
- Raffle baskets
- Community networking opportunities
- Fundraising activities supporting local nonprofit initiatives
Silent Auction Donations Still Being Accepted
Community members can donate purses, bags, and other silent auction or raffle items through August 15, 2026. Proceeds help fund grants and programs benefiting women and girls across the Greater Green Bay area.
About the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay
The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, a fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, invests in nonprofit programs that strengthen opportunities for women and girls throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Through community partnerships and charitable giving, the organization works to build stronger families and a stronger community.
Event Information
What: 21st Annual Powerful Luncheon
Featured Speaker: Five-time Paralympian Alana Nichols
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Where: Resch Expo, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.
Tickets and additional event information are available through the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay.
