The 4th Annual Car Wash for a Cure took place across Canada on May 8 and 9, 2026, bringing together professional car washes, industry partners, staff, customers, and communities in support of spinal cord research.

Organized by the Canadian Carwash Association in partnership with the Canadian Spinal Research Organization, the initiative encouraged participating car washes from coast to coast to raise funds and awareness through a variety of activities focused on community engagement, philanthropy, and giving back.

This year’s event featured participation from multiple locations across Ontario, including Crosstown Car Wash, Kilworth Car Wash and Valet Car Wash locations in Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Cambridge, Brantford, Guelph, Kitchener, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Chatham, and Middlesex Centre.

The initiative also helped shine a spotlight on road safety awareness. Almost half of spinal cord injuries are caused by motor vehicle crashes, making this cause especially meaningful for both the car wash industry and spinal cord research community.

Car Wash for a Cure continues to demonstrate the strength and generosity of the Canadian car wash industry, with participating washes, sponsors, staff, and customers all coming together to support an important cause while helping build stronger local communities.

The Canadian Carwash Association would like to thank all participating washes, sponsors, volunteers, and customers who helped make this year’s event a success.

Pictured above at Valet Car Wash - Cambridge: Front row: City Councillor Sheri Roberts. Top row: Tanya, Jaclyn, Sheena, City Councillor Corey Kimpson & Mike Black.  

Thank you to our Sponsors:

The Canadian Carwash Association (CCA) is the only association dedicated to the Canadian Carwash industry! They are dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices, as well as to promoting the benefits of professional car washing in Canada. CCA provides meaningful networking opportunities designed to improve the performance and services offered by professional carwashes and to connect members with one another. The car wash sector in Canada is thriving and employs thousands of people. Approximately $1.3 Billion in size, the sector is expected to grow by 1.5% in 2023. www.canadiancarwash.ca

The Canadian Spinal Research Organization (CSRO) is dedicated to the funding of targeted research to maximize functional recovery and cure paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. We envision a world without paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. Through our many fundraising initiatives, and strategic partnerships the CSRO/ASRO has raised nearly 30 million dollars for spinal cure research since 1984. Our corporate and community partners help us to fulfill our mandate of improving of the physical quality of life for persons with a spinal cord injury and those with related neurological deficits, through targeted medical and scientific research and the reduction of spinal cord injuries through our prevention and awareness programs. https://www.csro.com/