Put Your Best Facial Hair Forward: Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation Launches 2026 Grow On Windsor Campaign
Windsor, ON (October 23, 2026) – The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has officially kicked off its annual Grow On Windsor fundraising campaign, rallying our community to Grow On in support of world-class cancer care close to home. The campaign is more than just growing facial hair, it’s about finding unique ways to raise funds for the care our cancer community depends on. However you choose to Grow On, 100% of funds raised will stay local.
This November, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation is raising $375,000 through Grow On Windsor to support the transformation of the last of three original radiation treatment bunkers at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. These upgrades will bring in state-of-the-art advanced imaging technology to deliver faster, more precise, and more personalized radiation treatments. With patient volumes continuing to grow, these advancements will allow the Windsor Regional Cancer Program to meet the demand, reduce wait times, and ensure patients continue to receive the cutting-edge care they need, when they need it most.
“When we come together in support of Grow On Windsor, we’re showing up for our neighbours, friends, and families,” says Houida Kassem, Executive Director of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. “For the last 12 years, individuals, teams, and businesses have embraced the campaign with generosity, heart, and a little fun, raising funds for local cancer care. We’re grateful to this community for carrying that spirit forward, helping advance care so patients continue to receive the highest level of care at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre.”
Local community champion and campaign sponsor LiUNA!625, among many others, attended the official campaign kickoff event on October 23, demonstrating their commitment to supporting local cancer care and encouraging others to get involved. The event also featured powerful and heartfelt remarks from the 2026 Grow On Windsor ambassadors: Albert Dumouchelle of WinCity Pizza Reviews, Kyle Horner of AM800, and Tyler Beckett of Fortis Group. Each ambassador courageously shared their personal cancer journey, highlighting the importance of ensuring patients in our community continue to have access to exceptional cancer care close to home.
Businesses, community groups, and individuals alike can join the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Grow On Windsor fundraising community by visiting GrowOnWindsor.ca. Whether you grow facial hair, host a fun event, or spark some friendly competition this November, there are plenty of ways to make a difference. Registration is now open. Let’s Grow On for local cancer care, together!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
Olivia Filipov, Marketing Specialist
519-254-5577 Ext. 58559
ofilipov@WindsorCancerFoundation.org
ABOUT THE WINDSOR CANCER CENTRE FOUNDATION
The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation serves as the official fundraising arm for the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, fulfilling requests of the Windsor Regional Cancer Program. These requests include the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, patient amenities, and initiatives such as the Patient Assistance Fund and the Dr. Hakam Abu-Zahra Research Fund program, which supports excellent local cancer research. 100% of funds raised stay local and support world-class cancer care close to home. Thanks to tremendous community support, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has raised over $35 million to date!
ABOUT GROW ON WINDSOR
Grow On Windsor is a signature fundraising campaign of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. Launched in 2014, the campaign encourages men in our community to grow facial hair throughout November to raise funds to support local cancer care. While we love the beards, Grow On Windsor is for everyone! Whether you’re growing facial hair or not, there are plenty of ways to get involved, have some fun, and make a difference. Learn more at GrowOnWindsor.ca.