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 7th, $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.
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Project showcase
Past funded projects
Click on the projects to learn more!
Improving the health and social stability of people experiencing homelessness in our community.
Assessing a Flash Glucose Monitor's accuracy in tracking blood sugar in dialysis patients with diabetes.
Identifying service gaps and training needs to improve emergency department care for mental health patients in Leamington, Ontario.
Understanding the sexual wellbeing, satisfaction, and resilience of Canadians with endometriosis.
Developing a novel drug release implant to overcome challenges in treating GBM and preventing cancer recurrence.
Assessing the willingness of isometric handgrip training as a treatment for hypertension in Black individuals.
Assessing and expanding the Clinical Trials Navigator program to boost cancer clinical trial enrolment in Canada.
Understand and improve the well-being for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness
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