Inactive Clubs

Healthy Smiles Club UW is a student-led initiative dedicated to promoting oral health awareness, education, and accessibility within the University of Waterloo community and beyond. Our mission is to empower students with knowledge about proper dental care, connect them with resources, and encourage preventative practices that contribute to overall health and well-being.
We host workshops, awareness campaigns, and community outreach events, including hygiene kit drives and volunteer...

UW Cancer Foundation is a student-run club that focuses on raising awareness within the student community on the topic of cancer and the various types of cancers that impact our society today. One of their goals is to create a variety of fundraising events that will aid in the fight against cancer. In addition, the club hopes to work alongside organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute to support cancer researchers.

The UW Diabetes Association (UWDA) aims to raise awareness of diabetes and provide support for students living with diabetes. We aim to provide a network of support for students on campus because we acknowledge the challenges of managing diabetes while transitioning to university. Students living with diabetes can get the chance to meet other students and share common experiences or learn helpful management tips. All students are welcome for the opportunity to learn more about diabetes or...

The need for blood donations are high, and currently there is little to no presence of Canadian Blood Services on the UW campus. Until now! Our club's purpose is to raise awareness of the growing demand for blood donations, to encourage students to donate blood, and to empower students to become more involved with Canadian Blood Services.

UW Operation Smile is a club affiliated with Operation Smile Canada, an organization that aims to raise awareness and provide medical assistance and surgeries to countries around the world for cleft lip and cleft palate. UW Operation Smile works to raise awareness of these conditions in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, and hosts a variety of fundraising events to help raise donations toward this cause.

Relay for Life is a committee where we come together to make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer. Our mission is to raise funds, awareness, and hope in the battle against this devastating disease.

Relay For Life is not just an event; it's an experience. Throughout the year, we organize various fundraising activities and educational initiatives to support cancer research, prevention, and support programs. Our signature, main event, the Relay For Life, is where teams take turns...

UW Society of Addictions Awareness (UW SAA) is a club that aims to promote awareness in the field of addictions and substance use disorders. Our goal is to prepare future health professionals to effectively deal with the complex health challenges and social issues surrounding addictions. This is accomplished by educating undergraduate students about addictions, providing exposure to potential career paths, and inviting guest speakers who are experts in the field of addictions. Follow us on...

UW Supporting SickKids is dedicated to creating a practical impact within the Waterloo community and beyond all in hopes to aid the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) through a variety of different means. These means will go beyond financial support as the club will also contribute by sending gifts and letters to bring smiles on children's faces and supporting staff, parents, and patients along their journeys. The club will aim to work with members of all faculties to seek support and...

UWaterloo Meditates is a meditation and breathwork club that brings stress management tools and techniques for personal and professional success through the scientific use of evidence-based breathing and meditation techniques, personal awareness seminars and community service projects. It's one of the coolest places to connect with yourself, make awesome friends, and, most importantly, have fun and be a part of an inclusive community!

The University of Waterloo Chronic Disease Club (UWCDC) was created to connect students, staff, and faculty who have been affected by any type of chronic illness, whether you are the one with the disease, you know someone with one or you are just looking to learn more about them. Please come out and share your stories and experiences with everyone! Help end the stigma that chronic diseases are something to hide or be ashamed of and help bring positive awareness to them.