Cheers To Hope ​
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5:00-7:30 PM | Ambassador Golf Club
Coming Together to Support Local Health Research.
What Does Your Donation Support?
All direct donations, sponsorships and ticket sales support the WE-SPARK grants program. Igniting Discovery Grants fund early-stage, novel & innovative health research projects throughout Windsor-Essex. Incentive grants fund projects that are close to being successfully funded in large, national funding competitions. The goal is to:
- Train the next generation
- Drive discoveries & provide solutions
- Support the health of our community
- Saves lives!
You can make a differenceHere’s How:
Everyone has a role to play in supporting local research. If you can join us on November 5th, $100 of your ticket purchase will go directly to our grants program. Unable to make it? Make a direct donation. For donations over $20, you will be issued a tax receipt.
Hope to see you at Cheers to Hope!
2026 Project showcase
Past funded projects
Click on the projects to learn more!
Developing advanced biosensors to detect breast cancer stem cells in breast milk, with the goal of enabling earlier diagnosis and improving outcomes for postpartum patients.
Evaluating outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation services in Windsor-Essex to identify gaps, reduce barriers to participation, and improve care for people living with chronic lung disease.
Reviewing hospital care and developing culturally sensitive educational resources to reduce healthcare disparities, improve care coordination, and support timely, equitable treatment for patients with sickle cell disease at Windsor Regional Hospital.
Exploring the links between mental health, employment barriers, and recidivism to inform tailored employment programs and mental health supports for Black and Indigenous individuals with criminal record
Evaluating how a lifelong learning program can strengthen mental well-being, build professional skills, and support the long-term success of health sciences researchers at all career stages.
Using engineering-based process improvement to optimize rehabilitation workflows, reduce therapy wait times, and improve patient recovery, functional independence, and discharge outcomes at Erie Shores HealthCare.
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