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2026

We Walk UHNITED

We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers isn’t just a walk. It’s an event to raise critical funds in support of UHN. When you raise money for We Walk UHNITED, you help pave the way for UHN to provide world-changing health care and make groundbreaking innovations. Join KITE's team at https://www.wewalkuhnited.ca/join/KITE.

KITE Mother's Day Marketplace

Please join us for the Mother's Day Marketplace event at KITE. On May 7th from 10 am to 4pm, the KITE Innovations Gallery blossoms into a vibrant Mother’s Day Marketplace featuring a curated selection of artisan local vendors. Discover a beautiful array of handmade crafts, build-your-own bouquets, chic jewelry, and more. Patients, visitors, and staff across UHN are all welcome.

SOAR: Showcasing Outstanding Achievement in Research

Please save the date for SOAR: Showcasing Outstanding Achievement in Research at the KITE Research Institute! SOAR celebrates the vibrant trainee community at KITE by bringing together trainees and scientists in a supportive space to share research, exchange ideas, and receive meaningful feedback. Through mentorship, learning, and networking opportunities, the day strengthens connections and fosters collaboration within the KITE community.

Aging, Thermoregulation and Everyday Clothing

Explore how aging affects temperature regulation, sleep comfort, and how everyday fabrics can support natural cooling for better rest. Presented by Kite Creates (KITE) and the Fabric Based Research Platform (FIBRE). As we age, staying comfortable—especially at night—can become more challenging. This 1‑hour session explores how our bodies regulate temperature, why this changes over time, and how the clothes and fabrics we use every day can support better sleep and comfort. **This is a hybrid event, the streaming link will be sent out to registered attendees through Eventbrite, 2 hours before the event starts.