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

  • 50 years of HHSF. 50 years of Festival of Friends. This year, we're proud to celebrate a shared milestone with another beloved Hamilton tradition. A heartfelt thank you to Festival of Friends for generously donating booth space to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation as part of both organizations' 50th anniversary celebrations. If you're attending the festival on Saturday, August 1, be sure to stop by the HHSF booth, say hello, and enter for your chance to win $500! Learn more about our 50th anniversary through the link in our bio. #HHSF #FestivalOfFriends #FOF #HamiltonON #HamON
  • Meet Joan McLaughlin 💙 It all started in 1978, when Joan joined the lipid clinic at Hamilton General Hospital. What began as a career soon became something much more. Hamilton Health Sciences became the place where Joan built her career, welcomed all three of her children, and experienced the compassionate care that inspired a lifetime of giving. She made her first gift to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in 1985 and, more than 40 years later, she's still giving back. "I'm probably a drop in the bucket, but at the end of the day, a lot of drops can fill a bucket." — Joan McLaughlin. Joan's Journey: •1978: Joined Hamilton General Hospital 💙 •1985: Made her first gift to HHSF 🎁 •1988: Experienced the compassionate care of the NICU as a mother 👶 •Today: Continues to support exceptional care through philanthropy ✨ As we celebrate 50 years of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, we're proud to recognize donors like Joan, whose generosity continues to shape the future of health care for patients and families across our region. Learn more at HamiltonHealth.ca/50th-anniversary
  • ✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
50 years of HHSF. 50 years of Festival of Friends. This year, we're proud to celebrate a shared milestone with another beloved Hamilton tradition. A heartfelt thank you to Festival of Friends for generously donating booth space to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation as part of both organizations' 50th anniversary celebrations. If you're attending the festival on Saturday, August 1, be sure to stop by the HHSF booth, say hello, and enter for your chance to win $500! Learn more about our 50th anniversary through the link in our bio. #HHSF #FestivalOfFriends #FOF #HamiltonON #HamON
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50 years of HHSF. 50 years of Festival of Friends. This year, we're proud to celebrate a shared milestone with another beloved Hamilton tradition. A heartfelt thank you to Festival of Friends for generously donating booth space to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation as part of both organizations' 50th anniversary celebrations. If you're attending the festival on Saturday, August 1, be sure to stop by the HHSF booth, say hello, and enter for your chance to win $500! Learn more about our 50th anniversary through the link in our bio. #HHSF #FestivalOfFriends #FOF #HamiltonON #HamON
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Meet Joan McLaughlin 💙 It all started in 1978, when Joan joined the lipid clinic at Hamilton General Hospital. What began as a career soon became something much more. Hamilton Health Sciences became the place where Joan built her career, welcomed all three of her children, and experienced the compassionate care that inspired a lifetime of giving. She made her first gift to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in 1985 and, more than 40 years later, she's still giving back. "I'm probably a drop in the bucket, but at the end of the day, a lot of drops can fill a bucket." — Joan McLaughlin. Joan's Journey: •1978: Joined Hamilton General Hospital 💙 •1985: Made her first gift to HHSF 🎁 •1988: Experienced the compassionate care of the NICU as a mother 👶 •Today: Continues to support exceptional care through philanthropy ✨ As we celebrate 50 years of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, we're proud to recognize donors like Joan, whose generosity continues to shape the future of health care for patients and families across our region. Learn more at HamiltonHealth.ca/50th-anniversary
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Meet Joan McLaughlin 💙 It all started in 1978, when Joan joined the lipid clinic at Hamilton General Hospital. What began as a career soon became something much more. Hamilton Health Sciences became the place where Joan built her career, welcomed all three of her children, and experienced the compassionate care that inspired a lifetime of giving. She made her first gift to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in 1985 and, more than 40 years later, she's still giving back. "I'm probably a drop in the bucket, but at the end of the day, a lot of drops can fill a bucket." — Joan McLaughlin. Joan's Journey: •1978: Joined Hamilton General Hospital 💙 •1985: Made her first gift to HHSF 🎁 •1988: Experienced the compassionate care of the NICU as a mother 👶 •Today: Continues to support exceptional care through philanthropy ✨ As we celebrate 50 years of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, we're proud to recognize donors like Joan, whose generosity continues to shape the future of health care for patients and families across our region. Learn more at HamiltonHealth.ca/50th-anniversary
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✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
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✨A little Illuminight throwback✨ We're looking back at some of the special moments that made last year's event unforgettable and counting down to doing it all again this September. 💛 Join us for a fun evening that brings our community together to honour loved ones and friends while supporting world-class cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village 🔗 Register or make a donation through the link in our bio. 💬 Have a favourite Illuminight memory? Share it in the comments below! #Illuminight #LightTheWay #HHSF
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