Dr. Caroline Hamm, Windsor Regional Hospital
• Supported 400+ patients in Essex County in accessing clinical trials.
• Leveraged $543,825 in additional funding, including national CIHR funding.
• Ongoing resource for patients and oncologists.
Dr. Lisa Porter, University of Windsor
• Multi-partner collaboration toward groundbreaking treatments; Terry Fox Foundation, Terry Fox Research Institute, Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Network, Windsor Regional Hospital, University of Windsor, Transition to Betterness and the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
• CRCF committed $50,000 annually for 3 years.
• Total project value $1 million.
Dr. Philip Karpowicz, University of Windsor
• Colorectal cancer risk may be reduced by aligning eating patterns with circadian rhythms.
• Study uses mouse models to test how time-restricted feeding affects cancer pathways.
• Funding supports pilot work to strengthen a national grant on circadian-based prevention.
https://www.wesparkhealth.com/projects-302/circadian-nutrition-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer
Dr. Lisa Porter, University of Windsor & 9 Collaborators
• GBM is the most aggressive adult brain cancer, driven by resistant glioma stem cells (GSCs).
• Project targets the CDK2–Spy1 pathway to study how GSCs adapt and survive treatment.
• Findings aim to overcome resistance and improve response to therapies.
Dr. Simon Rondeau-Gagne, University of Windsor +5 Collaborators
• PPBC is an aggressive breast cancer subtype with poor outcomes and limited detection methods.
• The project develops polymer-based biosensors to detect cancer stem cells in breast milk.
• The non-invasive approach aims to improve early diagnosis and overcome imaging challenges.
Dr. Caroline Hamm, Windsor Regional Hospital
• Cancer sequencing for patients with advanced cancers.
• Covers patient coordination otherwise impossible.
• Will lead to further support from the Marathon of Hope for an MD Follow Up program
• $100,000 matched funding partnership for 2 years
• Expands CRCF’s community impact.
• Builds future cancer research collaborations.
• Overall impact of $400,000; $200K from each organization
2025 Grant: $135,000* CRS Operating Grant: Cancer immunoevasion via an inhibitory NK cell receptor; Dr. Rahim, University of Windsor *Equally funded by CRS and CRCF
St. Clair College Scholarship
• Annual scholarship award.
• Total awarded to date: $4,500.
• Supports cancer-focused students.
University of Windsor Research Excellence Award
• Supports cancer research excellence.
• Annual recognition award.
• Total awarded to date: $9,000.
Cancer Research Program Lead
• $50,000 annually over 3 years.
• Supports leadership in cancer research growth.
• Will strengthen Windsor’s cancer research capacity.
Carson Woodall, Windsor Spitfire Player donates proceeds from merchandise sales
• Carson Woodall donated $57,000 through proceeds from his Woody’s Hoodies initiative.
• Funds were raised by creating and selling unique hoodie designs supporting cancer research.
• His efforts engaged the community, raised awareness, and inspired youth involvement in giving back.
U11 Lakeshore Lightning Girls Hockey Team Good Deeds Cup
• Community-driven fundraising effort.
• Awarded to CRCF for cancer research impact.
• One of CRCF’s largest community gifts.
| Year | Amount | Project | Notes/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40,000 | Clinical Trial Navigator | Helped 400+ patients; leveraged $543,825 additional funding |
| 2024–26 | $150,000 | Triple Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trial | $1M project; multi-partner collaboration |
| 2025 | $20,000 | Cancer Research Incentive Grant | Supports CIHR scholars; colorectal cancer research |
| 2025 | $30,000 | Cancer Research Incentive Grant | Disease progression and Drug Resistance in Glioblastoma |
| 2025 | $30,000 | Igniting Discovery Grant | Detection strategy in Post-Partum Breast Cancer |
| 2025 | $50,000 | Cancer sequencing access for Windsor patients | Will lead to MOH MD follow up program support |
| 2025-26 | $200,000 | Matching Grant with CRS & WECF | Expands CRCF’s funding partnerships |
| 2024-26 | $4500 | St. Clair College Scholarship | Annual award; total to date |
| 2024-26 | $9000 | University of Windsor Award | Annual award; total to date |
| 2025-26 | $150,000 | Cancer Research Program Lead | Supports leadership in cancer research |