LEGO® Landmark Challenge Invites Local Design Teams To Build For A Great Cause

Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN), in partnership with the Pooni Group Foundation, is excited to announce Brick‑by‑Brick: Building Meaningful Inclusion, a creative and charitable LEGO® design competition aimed at raising funds for autism‑focused programs across British Columbia.

The challenge invites teams from across the province to reconstruct iconic local landmarks using LEGO®. Participants are asked to approach the contest like a professional design brief—selecting a well‑known landmark, conducting research, crafting sketches, gathering materials, and building a meticulously crafted model. Entries will be evaluated on creativity, accuracy, building technique, and presentation. Finalists and winners will be celebrated with a public showcase during the 2025 holiday season.

“At its core, Brick‑by‑Brick is more than just a competition,” says Loring Phinney, CEO of PAFN. “It’s about building understanding, visibility and belonging to help create a more inclusive community.”  

PAFN and Pooni Group Foundation were also excited to announce that the rennie foundation has signed on as the first Presenting Sponsor of Brick-by-Brick, bringing their community spirit and network to support this initiative.

How to Participate
Assemble a team: Gather friends, family, or colleagues, choose a team name, and pre‑select up to two B.C. landmarks (allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis).

Register by September 12, 2025: Visit the PAFN registration page, provide team details, select your landmark(s), and submit the entry fee. Note: 100 percent of registration revenue directly benefits PAFN programs.

Submit your model by October 24, 2025: Develop your design, construct your model, and prepare for judging.

Key Dates:

Registration deadline: September 12, 2025

Model submission deadline: October 24, 2025

Public showcase & awards: December 2025

All proceeds from the Brick‑by‑Brick competition will be allocated to PAFN, supporting initiatives that foster inclusive recreation, skill‑building, and community engagement for individuals with autism and their families throughout BC.

For full details, to register your team, or to learn more about Brick‑by‑Brick and Pacific Autism Family Network initiatives, visit: www.pacificautismfamily.com/brick-by-brick-registration

Trademark Notice: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies. This competition is independently organized and is not endorsed or sponsored by the LEGO Group.