U SPORTS 19th annual Shoot for the Cure campaign surpasses $2.2 million in donations for breast cancer research

Women’s basketball teams from all U SPORTS conferences collectively raised $108,667.67 during the 19th annual Shoot for the Cure campaign, held from January 21 to February 2, 2026. This year’s contributions bring the campaign’s total donations to an impressive $2,204,518.47 since its launch in 2007.

Of the funds raised this year, a total of $92,697.67 was allocated to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), with an additional $15,969.00 directed to various local and provincial organizations to support the fight against breast cancer. 

“The 2025-26 version of Shoot For The Cure was a success. We had most of the U SPORTS women’s basketball teams participate and we are excited to make another substantial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society,” said Jeff Speedy, Director of Athletics at University of New Brunswick and Shoot for the Cure Project Manager. “Next season will be the 20th edition of Shoot For The Cure. We have some exciting things planned for this milestone year and cannot wait to launch what we hope will be a very successful campaign.”

It was an exciting moment on Sunday evening as the cheque for $92,697.67 was presented at the gold medal game of the 2026 Sunlife Women’s Final 8, at the Desjardins-Université Laval gymnasium amphitheater in Québec City, QC.

The Saskatchewan Huskies defeated the UNB REDS 77-68 in the gold medal game to claim their second consecutive national title Sunday evening.