USports announced that Shoot for the Cure will be running from January 18th to 29th, 2023. Every year, universities from across Canada participate in this initiative to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Algoma has participated in this campaign for many years, and the Athletics Department is excited to bring it back!

This year, Algoma University’s Thunderbirds Athletics will be kicking off Shoot for the Cure with basketball games on January 14th, 2023. All proceeds from the games will be donated to their Thunderbirds Team Page. During the women’s halftime, hairstyling students from the Sault College program will be cutting the hair of their volunteers. At the men’s halftime, you can catch their coaches and administration getting pied in the face by their athletes.

We encourage those who attend to wear pink to raise awareness!

Women’s Game: 4:00 p.m on Jan 14, 2023

Men’s Game: 6:00 p.m on Jan 14, 2023

Location: George Leach Centre

Algoma Thunderbirds vs Queen’s University

Admission Fees
Algoma University Students, Staff, & GLC Members: FREE
Students under 12: FREE
Students over 12: $5.00
General Admission: $10.00

Donations can be made in person or directly to our fundraising page.

We will also be hosting a “Pink Drink” night to support the initiative! Join us in the SpeakEasy on January 27th starting from 4 pm-10 pm as we livestream the games and feature pink drinks and Outspoken beverages. All proceeds will be donated to Shoot for the Cure. This event is open to the general public along with our Algoma U community!

If you are interested in cutting and donating your hair, please email maria.coccimiglio@algomau.ca prior to January 11th 2023.