Partnership and Engagement

Play for a Cure Pro-Am Hockey Tournament raised over $418,000 for local cancer research, of which WE-SPARK Health Institute received $230,000Play for a Cure Pro-Am Hockey Tournament raised over $418,000 for local cancer research, of which WE-SPARK Health Institute received $230,000

Charity hockey tournament raises $230K for local cancer research

Funds raised at a charity hockey event will in part go straight to WE-SPARK Health Institute to support cancer researchers at the University of Windsor and across Windsor-Essex.

This year’s Play for a Cure Pro-Am Hockey Tournament raised over $418,000 for local cancer research, of which WE-SPARK Health Institute received $230,000 to support the following three new cancer research grants:

Cheer athletes performing liftsAthletes from Lakeshore Cheer will demonstrate their award-winning form in a showcase Saturday at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

Youth athletes inviting community to cheer

Athletes from Lakeshore Cheer will demonstrate their award-winning form in a showcase Saturday at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

smiling officials holding sparklersCelebrating their renewed partnership in the WE-Spark Health Institute are Michael Silvaggi of St. Clair College, Andrea Steen of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, UWindsor president Rob Gordon, Kristin Kennedy of Erie Shores HealthCare, and Karen Riddell of Windsor Regional Hospital.

Partners renew commitment to health research in Windsor-Essex

Local health and academic leaders have pledged another five years to sparking innovation and advancing critical research.

Windsor Law building

Graduating class launches time capsule tradition at Windsor Law

The Class of 2025 celebrated the end of the semester at the annual Grad Brunch, where Windsor Law introduced a meaningful new tradition: a time capsule capturing the spirit and memories of their law school journey.

To be displayed in the trophy case, the time capsule contains heartfelt notes, photos and mementoes contributed by members of the graduating class. It serves as a snapshot of their experiences, friendships and the legacy they leave behind.

Minor hockey team Lakeshore Lightning visits UWindsorChevrolet Good Deed champions visit labs at the University of Windsor to thank the Lakeshore Lightning for their efforts to raise $100,000 toward cancer research.

Minor hockey team tours labs after raising $100K for cancer research

Do-gooders raising money for local cancer research got a closer look at the kind of work their efforts could support during a campus visit Thursday.

WE-Spark Health Institute invited the winners of the national Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup to tour cancer research labs at the University of Windsor and meet the scientists working behind the scenes as a thank-you for their community contributions.