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Your support directly impacts the care you and your families get from birth to your golden years and everything in between. When you donate, you fund the tools, spaces, and research needed for better health outcomes, more comfort, and faster healing across Hamilton Health Sciences.

Top-tier excellence in health care is a hallmark of Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and is made possible in part by our incredible donor community. Your generous gifts bridge the gaps between government-funded operating costs, salaries, and capital project contributions to provide a world-class level of care.

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Big things happen when communities come together

$17.8

Million

disbursed across life-saving equipment, research, critical patient spaces and education.

3

million residents

Within our region of care receive our highly specialized care.

72

Beds

McMaster Children's Hospital has the largest neo-natal intensive care unit in Canada.

Here’s how you can help

Every gift has the power to save a life. Whether it’s in honour, in memory, or simply from the heart, your generous donation helps deliver life-saving care when it’s needed most.

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Rally your team and make a big impact. From volunteering and sponsorships to matching gifts and partnerships, there are countless powerful ways your group or business can support Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.

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By including Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in your will, estate plans, or investments, you’ll create a legacy that supports life-changing care and empowers future generations to thrive.

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Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation events bring our community together to support life-changing care. Each one helps raise critical funds for patients and families across our hospitals.

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Looking to give back? Volunteer with Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation! It’s a meaningful way to support patients, families and hospital programs across our community.

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Your health is
what inspires us

At Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, our mission is to advance health care through groundbreaking research, exceptional care and heartfelt support. Through the generosity of our donors, we make a difference by supporting patients, families, and care teams across the region at Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and St. Peter’s Hospital.

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With your family from day one.
That’s MacKids.

McMaster Children’s Hospital is one of Canada’s top pediatric centres, providing expert care in cancer, mental health and neonatology. Your support helps families access life-saving care in the moments that matter most.

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Our community in action

A closer look at our journey, our people and what drives us—day in, day out.

  • Roll the dice. Draw a card. Take your turn. 🎲 From April 10–12, celebrate Tabletop Weekend with @ExtraLife4Kids and support kids and families at #MacKids. Whether you’re hosting a board game night at home, gathering at your local café, or organizing a library event, every move makes a difference. Play your favourite board games. Shuffle the deck. Start a campaign. No matter how you play, you can make it meaningful. Ready to make your next game night count? Register and learn more: extra-life.org/tabletopweekend (Be sure to select MacKids to support regional care) #ExtraLife #TabletopWeekend #GamingForGood
  • When Waterloo Region families need specialized pediatric care, they come to McMaster Children’s Hospital. That’s why Champions for Charity matters to @hamiltonhealthsciences—because generous donors make a difference for kids through their support. ✨ #WhyMacKids #ChampionsForCharity
  • Early Bird pricing is here until May 3!💜 Whether you're walking, rolling, riding or cheering from the sidelines, MacKids Walk & Wheel is guaranteed to be an incredible day of family fun, activities and entertainment. MacKids Walk & Wheel raises funds to help provide life-changing care for children and families at McMaster Children's Hospital & Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre. With your support, every step turns kilometres into care for kids across our region. Join us on June 6 (9am – 1pm) at McMaster University Campus. 🔗 Link in bio
Roll the dice. Draw a card. Take your turn. 🎲 From April 10–12, celebrate Tabletop Weekend with @ExtraLife4Kids and support kids and families at #MacKids. Whether you’re hosting a board game night at home, gathering at your local café, or organizing a library event, every move makes a difference. Play your favourite board games. Shuffle the deck. Start a campaign. No matter how you play, you can make it meaningful. Ready to make your next game night count? Register and learn more: extra-life.org/tabletopweekend (Be sure to select MacKids to support regional care) #ExtraLife #TabletopWeekend #GamingForGood
Roll the dice. Draw a card. Take your turn. 🎲 From April 10–12, celebrate Tabletop Weekend with @ExtraLife4Kids and support kids and families at #MacKids. Whether you’re hosting a board game night at home, gathering at your local café, or organizing a library event, every move makes a difference. Play your favourite board games. Shuffle the deck. Start a campaign. No matter how you play, you can make it meaningful. Ready to make your next game night count? Register and learn more: extra-life.org/tabletopweekend (Be sure to select MacKids to support regional care) #ExtraLife #TabletopWeekend #GamingForGood
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Roll the dice. Draw a card. Take your turn. 🎲 From April 10–12, celebrate Tabletop Weekend with @ExtraLife4Kids and support kids and families at #MacKids. Whether you’re hosting a board game night at home, gathering at your local café, or organizing a library event, every move makes a difference. Play your favourite board games. Shuffle the deck. Start a campaign. No matter how you play, you can make it meaningful. Ready to make your next game night count? Register and learn more: extra-life.org/tabletopweekend (Be sure to select MacKids to support regional care) #ExtraLife #TabletopWeekend #GamingForGood
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When Waterloo Region families need specialized pediatric care, they come to McMaster Children’s Hospital. That’s why Champions for Charity matters to @hamiltonhealthsciences—because generous donors make a difference for kids through their support. ✨ #WhyMacKids #ChampionsForCharity
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When Waterloo Region families need specialized pediatric care, they come to McMaster Children’s Hospital. That’s why Champions for Charity matters to @hamiltonhealthsciences—because generous donors make a difference for kids through their support. ✨ #WhyMacKids #ChampionsForCharity
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Early Bird pricing is here until May 3!💜 Whether you're walking, rolling, riding or cheering from the sidelines, MacKids Walk & Wheel is guaranteed to be an incredible day of family fun, activities and entertainment. MacKids Walk & Wheel raises funds to help provide life-changing care for children and families at McMaster Children's Hospital & Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre. With your support, every step turns kilometres into care for kids across our region. Join us on June 6 (9am – 1pm) at McMaster University Campus. 🔗 Link in bio
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