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Philanthropy is more than money, it’s people helping people. The community coming together, each giving what they can and supporting each other, just as my parents taught me. Better a booster than a knocker, be.
Joan Snyder, Hon. LLD’11
Philanthropist and supporter of women’s athletics, sport science and chronic disease research
Community Giving Impact Report
Philanthropy has driven UCalgary impact since the very beginning — advancing education, scientific discovery, life-saving research, entrepreneurial thinking, economic growth and more. The result: a record of achievement that far outpaces our 60 years.
Cumming School of Medicine Focus on Impact
On the 60th anniversary of the University of Calgary, the Cumming School of Medicine is celebrating decades of medical research that has transformed health. Take a look at some of the people and partners creating a brighter future for people worldwide.
Endowment Fund Report
Your generous support of the University of Calgary Endowment allows your gift to live on in perpetuity, supporting groundbreaking research across faculties, an innovation ecosystem that is driving the new economy, and exceptional student experiences that empower the next generation.
Energized by You Report
When it wrapped in June 2020, Energize: The Campaign for Eyes High was the third-largest successfully completed fundraising campaign in Canadian history. We have more than a billion reasons to celebrate, but the most important reason is you.
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