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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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$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.

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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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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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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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Meet Ligia. When doctors at Hamilton General Hospital determined that a cancerous tumour was causing the pain in her arm, they immediately set to work. 

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

  • For Sue, the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is more than a place of treatment. It's a place filled with kindness, compassion, and hope. After years of receiving care at JHCC, Sue knows firsthand the impact that every doctor, nurse, volunteer, and staff member can have on a patient's journey. That experience is why she continues to support Illuminight alongside her team, Making Memories, helping raise funds so others can receive the same exceptional care and support. Join Sue and the Making Memories team in lighting the path forward for cancer patients and their families. ✨ Register, fundraise or donate today! 🔗 Link in bio #lighthepathforward #illuminight #illuminight2026
  • Thank you to our generous partners who continue to support and transform care for patients and families across our region. 💙 1️⃣ Amelia’s Lemonade Stand 🍋✨ Thank you to Amelia for raising $500 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital! We cannot thank you enough for making a difference in the lives of patients and families who rely on the NICU. 2️⃣ Bennett’s Lemonade Stand 🍋 A huge thank you to Bennett for raising an incredible $440.35 through his lemonade stand this year! Thanks for choosing to make such a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital. 3️⃣ Mateo’s Green Jacket 2026 Free Golf Lesson Day ⛳ A heartfelt thank you to Carlo for organizing the 2026 Mateo’s Green Jacket Free Golf Lesson Day! Carlo is a proud C.G.T.F.- certified teaching professional who offered golf lessons to students while collecting donations in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital. Carlo surpassed his fundraising goal, raising $650 for MacKids. We are incredibly grateful for Carlo’s longstanding support of our mission. @offthetee.ca 4️⃣ Hamilton Discount Auto Parts and Supplies 🚗 A big thank you to Hamilton Discount Auto Parts and Supplies (HDAP) for your continued support of MacKids! HDAP proudly fundraises for the highest-priority needs at McMaster Children’s Hospital through its annual trade show and summer golf tournament. This year, HDAP raised a total of $8,705 through these two events. Thank you for continuing to support care teams, patients and their families. @hdapautoparts 5️⃣ Treeland St. Community Garage Sale 🏡 Thank you to Jessica Velji Real Estate and her team for their incredible efforts organizing the second annual Treeland St. Community Garage Sale. The event took place in Burlington, bringing people together while raising funds for the Pediatric Oncology Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Through their passion and dedication, Jessica Velji and her team doubled their fundraising from last year, raising more than $2,200. We are truly grateful for their ongoing support! @jessicavelji.realestate
  • When it comes to diagnosing endometriosis, Hamilton Health Sciences is helping set the standard. Dr. Mathew Leonardi explains how clinicians and trainees from around the world come to HHS to learn advanced ultrasound techniques and approaches to endometriosis care. By combining leading-edge imaging with a deeper understanding of each patient's unique needs, HHS is helping shape the future of precision medicine. Donor support helps make this work possible, driving research, innovation and better outcomes for patients close to home and around the world. 💙 🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube. 🔗 Link in bio.
For Sue, the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is more than a place of treatment. It's a place filled with kindness, compassion, and hope. After years of receiving care at JHCC, Sue knows firsthand the impact that every doctor, nurse, volunteer, and staff member can have on a patient's journey. That experience is why she continues to support Illuminight alongside her team, Making Memories, helping raise funds so others can receive the same exceptional care and support. Join Sue and the Making Memories team in lighting the path forward for cancer patients and their families. ✨ Register, fundraise or donate today! 🔗 Link in bio #lighthepathforward #illuminight #illuminight2026
For Sue, the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is more than a place of treatment. It's a place filled with kindness, compassion, and hope. After years of receiving care at JHCC, Sue knows firsthand the impact that every doctor, nurse, volunteer, and staff member can have on a patient's journey. That experience is why she continues to support Illuminight alongside her team, Making Memories, helping raise funds so others can receive the same exceptional care and support. Join Sue and the Making Memories team in lighting the path forward for cancer patients and their families. ✨ Register, fundraise or donate today! 🔗 Link in bio #lighthepathforward #illuminight #illuminight2026
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For Sue, the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is more than a place of treatment. It's a place filled with kindness, compassion, and hope. After years of receiving care at JHCC, Sue knows firsthand the impact that every doctor, nurse, volunteer, and staff member can have on a patient's journey. That experience is why she continues to support Illuminight alongside her team, Making Memories, helping raise funds so others can receive the same exceptional care and support. Join Sue and the Making Memories team in lighting the path forward for cancer patients and their families. ✨ Register, fundraise or donate today! 🔗 Link in bio #lighthepathforward #illuminight #illuminight2026
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Thank you to our generous partners who continue to support and transform care for patients and families across our region. 💙 1️⃣ Amelia’s Lemonade Stand 🍋✨ Thank you to Amelia for raising $500 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital! We cannot thank you enough for making a difference in the lives of patients and families who rely on the NICU. 2️⃣ Bennett’s Lemonade Stand 🍋 A huge thank you to Bennett for raising an incredible $440.35 through his lemonade stand this year! Thanks for choosing to make such a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital. 3️⃣ Mateo’s Green Jacket 2026 Free Golf Lesson Day ⛳ A heartfelt thank you to Carlo for organizing the 2026 Mateo’s Green Jacket Free Golf Lesson Day! Carlo is a proud C.G.T.F.- certified teaching professional who offered golf lessons to students while collecting donations in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital. Carlo surpassed his fundraising goal, raising $650 for MacKids. We are incredibly grateful for Carlo’s longstanding support of our mission. @offthetee.ca 4️⃣ Hamilton Discount Auto Parts and Supplies 🚗 A big thank you to Hamilton Discount Auto Parts and Supplies (HDAP) for your continued support of MacKids! HDAP proudly fundraises for the highest-priority needs at McMaster Children’s Hospital through its annual trade show and summer golf tournament. This year, HDAP raised a total of $8,705 through these two events. Thank you for continuing to support care teams, patients and their families. @hdapautoparts 5️⃣ Treeland St. Community Garage Sale 🏡 Thank you to Jessica Velji Real Estate and her team for their incredible efforts organizing the second annual Treeland St. Community Garage Sale. The event took place in Burlington, bringing people together while raising funds for the Pediatric Oncology Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Through their passion and dedication, Jessica Velji and her team doubled their fundraising from last year, raising more than $2,200. We are truly grateful for their ongoing support! @jessicavelji.realestate
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Thank you to our generous partners who continue to support and transform care for patients and families across our region. 💙 1️⃣ Amelia’s Lemonade Stand 🍋✨ Thank you to Amelia for raising $500 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital! We cannot thank you enough for making a difference in the lives of patients and families who rely on the NICU. 2️⃣ Bennett’s Lemonade Stand 🍋 A huge thank you to Bennett for raising an incredible $440.35 through his lemonade stand this year! Thanks for choosing to make such a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital. 3️⃣ Mateo’s Green Jacket 2026 Free Golf Lesson Day ⛳ A heartfelt thank you to Carlo for organizing the 2026 Mateo’s Green Jacket Free Golf Lesson Day! Carlo is a proud C.G.T.F.- certified teaching professional who offered golf lessons to students while collecting donations in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital. Carlo surpassed his fundraising goal, raising $650 for MacKids. We are incredibly grateful for Carlo’s longstanding support of our mission. @offthetee.ca 4️⃣ Hamilton Discount Auto Parts and Supplies 🚗 A big thank you to Hamilton Discount Auto Parts and Supplies (HDAP) for your continued support of MacKids! HDAP proudly fundraises for the highest-priority needs at McMaster Children’s Hospital through its annual trade show and summer golf tournament. This year, HDAP raised a total of $8,705 through these two events. Thank you for continuing to support care teams, patients and their families. @hdapautoparts 5️⃣ Treeland St. Community Garage Sale 🏡 Thank you to Jessica Velji Real Estate and her team for their incredible efforts organizing the second annual Treeland St. Community Garage Sale. The event took place in Burlington, bringing people together while raising funds for the Pediatric Oncology Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Through their passion and dedication, Jessica Velji and her team doubled their fundraising from last year, raising more than $2,200. We are truly grateful for their ongoing support! @jessicavelji.realestate
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When it comes to diagnosing endometriosis, Hamilton Health Sciences is helping set the standard. Dr. Mathew Leonardi explains how clinicians and trainees from around the world come to HHS to learn advanced ultrasound techniques and approaches to endometriosis care. By combining leading-edge imaging with a deeper understanding of each patient's unique needs, HHS is helping shape the future of precision medicine. Donor support helps make this work possible, driving research, innovation and better outcomes for patients close to home and around the world. 💙 🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube. 🔗 Link in bio.
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