Giving Day

UCalgary Giving Day

You don’t have to be a scientist to advance research breakthroughs.

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Giving Day is April 2-16

You don’t have to work in a lab to advance research breakthroughs or be on campus to help students succeed — your gift makes it happen. 

UCalgary ranks among Canada’s top research universities. With $588.5 million in sponsored research revenue in 2023-24, we are generating real-world impact for Canadians.

SPARC 2024

SPARC Ignite Grants

UCalgary ranks among the country’s top research universities and is the no. 1 startup creator in Canada. With your generous support, we are breaking down barriers to innovation, creating new industries and shaping the future of higher education.

Your contribution to our SPARC Ignite Grants this upcoming Giving Day will help our researchers reach new heights, generating real-world impact for Canadians. Your gift to SPARC Ignite Grants can have triple the impact this year! In addition to UCalgary, the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health will generously match all gifts, up to $2,500 per gift, while matching funds last.

Triple your impact

SPARC Success Stories

The McCaig Institute's SPARC Ignite Grants fuel transformative innovations in bone and joint health research. As we approach Giving Day, we invite you to explore these remarkable projects and consider supporting this vital initiative.

  1. Fanning the flames

    Dr. May Choi, MD, MPH, FRCPC, and Dr. Antoine Dufour, PhD, are advancing innovative research on Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis ), a rare autoimmune disease. 

  1. Accelerating innovation

    Dr. Brent Edwards, PhD, and Dr. Schneider, MD, PhD, are leveraging the SPARC program as a catalyst for innovation in osteoporosis treatment. 

  1. Embers of empowerment

    Dr. Leigh Gabel, PhD, and Dr. Emma Billington, MD, FRCPC, are leading innovative research to fill a critical gap in women's health. 

  1. Illuminating new paths

    Dr. Ranita Manocha, MD, and Dr. David Hart, PhD, are using SPARC Ignite grants to study how the menstrual cycle affects joint laxity in hypermobile individuals. "This study aims to uncover hormonal mechanisms influencing knee laxity and injury risk," explains Hart.

    With SPARC support, PhD candidate Donald Golden expanded the study from nine to 30 participants and added muscle studies, securing an additional $400,000. "We've leveraged the seed grant funding to obtain another $400,000 towards this project," says Manocha. Golden's commitment to patient-centered research has been strengthened. "It's cemented my desire to work with patients, identify their problems, bring those insights to research, and find solutions," he states. 

Why Your Giving Matters

Dr. Gale's student at Research Day

Philanthropy allows us to explore new ideas and innovate, supporting the education and training of future researchers."

Dr. Leigh Gabel

Researcher

When you contribute to Giving Day, it sparks a partnership: together, we'll enhance patients' lives and fuel groundbreaking innovation."

Dr. May Choi

Rheumatologist and researcher

Dr. Manocha presenting

Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference and create a lasting impact."

Dr. Ranita Manocha

Physiatrist and researcher

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in our mission. Your contributions not only help us answer pivotal scientific questions but also invest in the education, training, and development of exceptionally qualified individuals."

Dr. Brent Edwards

Researcher