Raise a Glass to Local Health Innovation at Cheers to Hope 2025

WE-SPARK Health Institute invites the Windsor-Essex community to an inspiring evening of celebration and connection at its annual Cheers to Hope event, taking place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:30 PM at the Ambassador Golf Club.

Open to all, Cheers to Hope offers a unique opportunity for guests to meet local health researchers and students, discover exciting new projects, and learn how innovation is shaping the future of healthcare across the region. Whether attendees are long-time supporters or new to local health research, this event provides the perfect way to engage with the community’s growing research network.

This year, WE-SPARK has set a goal of raising $500,000 to support its research grants program, which fuels groundbreaking health projects throughout Windsor-Essex. Since its launch in 2020, WE-SPARK has awarded 137 grants totaling $2,299,000, creating jobs, sparking collaborations, and positioning Windsor-Essex as a strong competitor for national funding opportunities.

“People are seeing the impact of this investment,” says Dr. Dora Cavall0Medved, Interim Director of WE-SPARK. “These grants are addressing pressing health challenges, building capacity, and helping ensure that our community continues to grow as a hub for health innovation.”

The event will also showcase WE-SPARK’s strong partnership among Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, the University of Windsor, and Windsor Regional Hospital; a collaboration that is helping transform research into real-world impact.

Tickets & Details

• Tickets: $150 each ($100 directly supports WE-SPARK Grants Program)
  
• Purchase: www.cheerstohope.ca 
  
• Date/Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM
  
• Location: Ambassador Golf Club
  

The community is invited to an evening of inspiration, connection, and hope, and to help advance the future of healthcare in Windsor-Essex.