Welcome to Lakehead Giving

Lakehead Giving is a unique crowdfunding platform for Lakehead University projects, both large and small. It allows individuals of all means to make an impact on specific University initiatives that they feel connected to.

The Lakehead Giving platform is administered by the Alumni and Annual Giving Office of University Advancement.

For details, please contact Alumni Engagement Associate, Anna Sampson by email at anna.sampson@lakeheadu.ca or by phone at 807-343-8010 x.8972.

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Active Projects

 
Vet Program (Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Program)
Northern Ontario communities deserve equal access to veterinary care—for pets and agricultural animals alike.
$2,239.00 raised of $0.00 goal
 
Concrete Canoe - Amethyst Armada
Support Lakehead's University Concrete Canoe Team as we design, and build a Concrete Canoe and compete in the 2026 Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition (CNCCC).
$0.00 raised of $46,000.00 goal
 
Thunder Wolf Racing Formula SAE
Join Thunder Wolf Racing on our journey to compete in Michigan with our very own student designed race car!
$50.00 raised of $35,000.00 goal
 
SAE Aero Design 2026
Support the Thunder Wolves Aero Design Team as we design, build, and fly a competition-ready aircraft for the 2026 SAE Aero Design Competition, showcasing Lakehead engineering on the global stage.
$550.00 raised of $14,000.00 goal
 
Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR)
GNCTR is the largest and longest running engineering design competition in North America.
$33.00 raised of $48,350.00 goal
 
Lakehead Track & Field/Cross-Country Running
Invest in the future of our student-athletes. Your support for the Lakehead University Track & Field and Cross-Country team builds character, resilience, and champions, both on and off the track.
$2,310.00 raised of $5,000.00 goal
 
Listening to Women’s History
Help the Archives preserve and share local women’s history!
$1,370.00 raised of $4,000.00 goal
 
Lakehead Wrestling - New Mats Initiative
We’re seeking your help to raise funds for new wrestling mats that will ensure our wrestlers have the best training environment possible.
$3,625.00 raised of $30,000.00 goal
 
Claude Garton Herbarium Rose Family Collection
Help the Claude Garton Herbarium fundraise to maintain our rose family (Roseaceae) collections!
$1,820.00 raised of $5,000.00 goal
 
Shoot for Success
Join the Thunderwolves as we Shoot for Success!
$5,230.00 raised of $8,500.00 goal
 
AALU Lakehead WUSC Student Award
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to improving education, employment, and empowerment opportunities for youth, women, and refugees across the globe.
$7,130.00 raised of $10,000.00 goal
 
Dementia Gardens: A Place to Grow
Dementia Gardens: A Place to Grow is a visionary project that brings together people living with dementia, their families, the university community, and community partners.
$13,236.88 raised of $75,000.00 goal
 
Lakehead University Women's Volleyball
Support the high cost of competing in the OUA!
$50.00 raised of $20,000.00 goal
 
Athletic Financial Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries
Support Lakehead Thunderwolves student athletes through scholarships and bursaries!
$7,450.00 raised of $15,000.00 goal
 
Nursing Equipment
Help Equip Lakehead Nursing Students for Real-World Care
$2,530.00 raised of $12,000.00 goal
 
Simcoe County Chapter Alumni Bursary
The Simcoe County Chapter Alumni Bursary will provide crucial financial support to students.
$1,628.00 raised of $15,000.00 goal
 
Youth-in-Care Tuition Bursary Program
The Youth in Care Tuition Bursary program provides former or current youth in the care of a child welfare society the opportunity to apply for a bursary to support their university education.
$3,750.00 raised of $7,400.00 goal
 
Strengthening the Pack: Student Mental Health Initiatives
You can help Lakehead students by donating to support mental health initiatives, outreach and support programs at Lakehead. Your donation will directly support the mental health needs of our students.
$1,600.00 raised of $5,000.00 goal
 
GTA Alumni Chapter Award
By supporting the Chapter’s Award, you can make a life-changing impact on our future Lakehead students from the GTA.
$12,259.65 raised of $15,000.00 goal
 
Thunderwolves Men's Hockey
Help support Men's Varsity Hockey at Lakehead University!
$837.00 raised of $10,000.00 goal
 
Men's Basketball
Help support Men's Varsity Basketball at Lakehead University!
$1,420.00 raised of $15,000.00 goal
 
Achievement Program
Dream it, believe it, achieve it.
$6,311.00 raised of $500,000.00 goal
 
Superior Science
The mission is to deliver high-quality, hands-on workshops, summer camp programs, and events throughout the year geared to youth between the ages of 6-14.
$4,474.00 raised of $10,000.00 goal
 
Food Security for Students at Lakehead University
The objective of the Food Security for Students project is to ensure that our students can concentrate on their studies by working to eliminate student hunger at Lakehead University.
$7,265.00 raised of $15,000.00 goal
 
Women's Basketball
Support Women's Varsity Basketball
$7,805.00 raised of $10,000.00 goal
 
Lakehead Annual Fund
The Lakehead Annual Fund is devoted to supporting student financial aid.
$480,148.46 raised of $650,000.00 goal

 

Past Projects

Funded!

 
Jasmine Kauldhar Award
Celebrating and honouring the life of Jasmine Kauldhar
$32,410.00 raised of $5,000.00 goal

Funded!

 
Nursing Equipment
We need skilled nurses now more than ever! A state-of-the-art Advanced Cardiac Life Support mannequin will help prepare our students, in every year level, for real world nursing experiences.
$10,150.00 raised of $10,000.00 goal

Funded!

 
INGENUITY Start-Up Fund
INGENUITY - bringing bold ideas to life.Your support of INGENUITY will help launch student- based businesses and ignite creativity.
$5,060.00 raised of $5,000.00 goal

Funded!

 
Human Powered Vehicle Challenge
Seven motivated mechanical engineering students, working on our degree capstone competition project, are going to Michigan State University on April 3rd 2020 to represent Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay community.
$3,000.00 raised of $3,000.00 goal

Funded!

 
Geology Field School
Financial support for Geology students to attend summer Field School.
$12,225.00 raised of $4,000.00 goal

Funded!

 
Labyrinth Project
Creating a Space for Reflection, Wellness and Renewal.
$95,000.00 raised of $95,000.00 goal