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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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$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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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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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.

  • On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of residential schools and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts. 🧡 Indigenous patients and families deserve care that is safe, respectful and rooted in understanding. We are honoured to support the establishment of Indigenous Healing Spaces across the Hamilton Health Sciences network. These dedicated spaces provide opportunities for connection, reflection and traditional healing practices, helping Indigenous patients, families and staff feel welcomed, respected and supported in their care journey. Created in partnership with Indigenous community leaders and informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, these spaces represent an important step toward more culturally safe and inclusive health care. Today, and every day, we remain committed to listening, learning and supporting a health care environment where Indigenous communities feel a sense of belonging, respect and care. Stay tuned as we share more about the newest Indigenous Healing Space at Hamilton Health Sciences in the coming weeks!
  • The cold is calling. ❄️ Join us for Hammer Plunge 2026 on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario, or stay warm and cheer from the shoreline. Either way, you'll be part of an unforgettable day supporting Hamilton General Hospital. Register as a plunger, invite your friends and family to support your fundraising, or make a donation to help fuel exceptional care when it matters most. Spectators are welcome too, but registration is required for everyone attending. Ready to jump in? Visit the website to register, donate and start fundraising. 🔗 Link in bio.
  • What an incredible evening at Illuminight. ✨ Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised and participated in this year's event. Together, we raised more than $275,000 for cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre! A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, and to every person who helped make the night so meaningful. We couldn't do it without you. ✨💙
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of residential schools and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts. 🧡 Indigenous patients and families deserve care that is safe, respectful and rooted in understanding. We are honoured to support the establishment of Indigenous Healing Spaces across the Hamilton Health Sciences network. These dedicated spaces provide opportunities for connection, reflection and traditional healing practices, helping Indigenous patients, families and staff feel welcomed, respected and supported in their care journey. Created in partnership with Indigenous community leaders and informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, these spaces represent an important step toward more culturally safe and inclusive health care. Today, and every day, we remain committed to listening, learning and supporting a health care environment where Indigenous communities feel a sense of belonging, respect and care. Stay tuned as we share more about the newest Indigenous Healing Space at Hamilton Health Sciences in the coming weeks!
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of residential schools and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts. 🧡 Indigenous patients and families deserve care that is safe, respectful and rooted in understanding. We are honoured to support the establishment of Indigenous Healing Spaces across the Hamilton Health Sciences network. These dedicated spaces provide opportunities for connection, reflection and traditional healing practices, helping Indigenous patients, families and staff feel welcomed, respected and supported in their care journey. Created in partnership with Indigenous community leaders and informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, these spaces represent an important step toward more culturally safe and inclusive health care. Today, and every day, we remain committed to listening, learning and supporting a health care environment where Indigenous communities feel a sense of belonging, respect and care. Stay tuned as we share more about the newest Indigenous Healing Space at Hamilton Health Sciences in the coming weeks!
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On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of residential schools and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts. 🧡 Indigenous patients and families deserve care that is safe, respectful and rooted in understanding. We are honoured to support the establishment of Indigenous Healing Spaces across the Hamilton Health Sciences network. These dedicated spaces provide opportunities for connection, reflection and traditional healing practices, helping Indigenous patients, families and staff feel welcomed, respected and supported in their care journey. Created in partnership with Indigenous community leaders and informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, these spaces represent an important step toward more culturally safe and inclusive health care. Today, and every day, we remain committed to listening, learning and supporting a health care environment where Indigenous communities feel a sense of belonging, respect and care. Stay tuned as we share more about the newest Indigenous Healing Space at Hamilton Health Sciences in the coming weeks!
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The cold is calling. ❄️ Join us for Hammer Plunge 2026 on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario, or stay warm and cheer from the shoreline. Either way, you'll be part of an unforgettable day supporting Hamilton General Hospital. Register as a plunger, invite your friends and family to support your fundraising, or make a donation to help fuel exceptional care when it matters most. Spectators are welcome too, but registration is required for everyone attending. Ready to jump in? Visit the website to register, donate and start fundraising. 🔗 Link in bio.
The cold is calling. ❄️ Join us for Hammer Plunge 2026 on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario, or stay warm and cheer from the shoreline. Either way, you'll be part of an unforgettable day supporting Hamilton General Hospital. Register as a plunger, invite your friends and family to support your fundraising, or make a donation to help fuel exceptional care when it matters most. Spectators are welcome too, but registration is required for everyone attending. Ready to jump in? Visit the website to register, donate and start fundraising. 🔗 Link in bio.
The cold is calling. ❄️ Join us for Hammer Plunge 2026 on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario, or stay warm and cheer from the shoreline. Either way, you'll be part of an unforgettable day supporting Hamilton General Hospital. Register as a plunger, invite your friends and family to support your fundraising, or make a donation to help fuel exceptional care when it matters most. Spectators are welcome too, but registration is required for everyone attending. Ready to jump in? Visit the website to register, donate and start fundraising. 🔗 Link in bio.
The cold is calling. ❄️ Join us for Hammer Plunge 2026 on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario, or stay warm and cheer from the shoreline. Either way, you'll be part of an unforgettable day supporting Hamilton General Hospital. Register as a plunger, invite your friends and family to support your fundraising, or make a donation to help fuel exceptional care when it matters most. Spectators are welcome too, but registration is required for everyone attending. Ready to jump in? Visit the website to register, donate and start fundraising. 🔗 Link in bio.
The cold is calling. ❄️ Join us for Hammer Plunge 2026 on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario, or stay warm and cheer from the shoreline. Either way, you'll be part of an unforgettable day supporting Hamilton General Hospital. Register as a plunger, invite your friends and family to support your fundraising, or make a donation to help fuel exceptional care when it matters most. Spectators are welcome too, but registration is required for everyone attending. Ready to jump in? Visit the website to register, donate and start fundraising. 🔗 Link in bio.
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The cold is calling. ❄️ Join us for Hammer Plunge 2026 on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Take the plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario, or stay warm and cheer from the shoreline. Either way, you'll be part of an unforgettable day supporting Hamilton General Hospital. Register as a plunger, invite your friends and family to support your fundraising, or make a donation to help fuel exceptional care when it matters most. Spectators are welcome too, but registration is required for everyone attending. Ready to jump in? Visit the website to register, donate and start fundraising. 🔗 Link in bio.
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What an incredible evening at Illuminight. ✨ Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised and participated in this year's event. Together, we raised more than $275,000 for cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre! A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, and to every person who helped make the night so meaningful. We couldn't do it without you. ✨💙
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