Queen’s University is celebrating the exceptional achievement of an annual student-led initiative that raises important funds for cancer research.

On March 14, 2024, members of the Queen’s Commerce and Smith Engineering hockey teams faced off in front of a sold out crowd in downtown Kingston in the seventh annual Cure Cancer Classic.

The rivalry game at Slush Puppie Place raised $338,344 after a dollar-for-dollar match through the Canadian Cancer Society, contributing to a record-breaking annual total of $624,103. These funds will directly support cancer research initiatives led by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) which is headquartered at Queen’s University’s Cancer Research Institute.

 Commerce clinched a 7-3 victory over Engineering, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry. However, the true success of the evening was the collective effort to raise funds for cancer research.

 To arrange an interview with one of the organizers and learn more about this event, please contact Julie Brown, Media Relations Manager at 343-363-2763.