Thank You for Supporting Giving Day 2026

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Together, we turned one day of giving into a lifetime of opportunities. Your gift will help shape futures for years to come. Thank you for giving students the chance to discover their purpose, persevere through challenges and thrive.

Countless futures transformed

Giving Day at a glance

$490K+

Supporting student success across campus

840+

Donors united in generosity

21

Initiatives driving impact across faculties and programs

Thank you from the Annual Campaign Team

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Giving Day was a powerful reminder that meaningful change is built through collective generosity. On behalf of the entire team, we sincerely thank you for your support. Every gift contributes to a lasting impact for our students and helps strengthen the uOttawa community. 

Message from Laura Payne, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section

Portrait of Laura Payne, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in uOttawa Giving Day 2026, especially by supporting the Common Law Section! Whether you supported the Common Law Experience Fund, another fund of your choice, or helped spread the word - the response was incredibly positive. Thank you for supporting students and being a part of the day!

A word of gratitude from Carolina Caracas, Telfer School of Management

Portrait of Carolina Caracas, Telfer School of Management

Thanks for standing with our students, whose determination inspires me every day. Your generosity is a powerful vote of confidence, encouraging them to move forward with hope and purpose. It also means a great deal to me to see so many of you showing up, even in challenging times. Together, we are creating a lasting, positive impact.

A kind word from Gee Gees Student-Athletes

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Thank you for having our backs. Because of you, we’ve had access to good food, learned how to cook for ourselves, and we even learned to better manage our budget as a student-athletes. That’s made a real difference in how we train, recover, and stay focused in class. Your support helps us show up ready every day.

Why do you give?

There’s still time to be part of something meaningful

Take a moment to explore the 2026 Giving Day priorities and see how your support can make a difference.