The University of Windsor is awarding Paralympic gold medalist Danielle Campo McLeod with an honorary doctorate this spring.
Campo-McLeod graduated from the university's Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences in 2004.
“Danielle is a natural choice to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Windsor,” says Vincent Georgie, the University’s Acting Vice-President External. “As a UWindsor alumna, she demonstrates the type of indominable spirit and determination that have shown her to be an inspiration to everyone she touches – in sport, in her community, and within her family. It will be our honour to honour her.”
Campo-McLeod recently released her memoir, Resurrections: My Will to Survive is Olympian. The book chronicles her life overcoming the effects of muscular dystrophy through competitive swimming, marriage and family, and her latest near-fatal medical event following the birth of her daughter in September 2021.
Marty Beneteau, who helped write her book, nominated Campo-McLeod for the honorary doctorate.
“In her role with Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Ms. Campo McLeod worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children suffering from this catastrophic neuromuscular disorder, raising countless thousands of dollars for research and advocacy. Despite her medical ordeal, she aspires to launch a foundation which supports families encountering unexpected health crises,” said Beneteau.
Campo-McLeod will receive the honorary doctorate during spring Convocation ceremonies.