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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.

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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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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.

  • We're extremely grateful to our amazing community partners whose generosity and dedication continue to make a meaningful difference across the region.💙 1️⃣ Mac Recreational Dance Team 💃🎉 Thank you to the McMaster University Recreational Dance Team for your incredible fundraising efforts throughout the 2025/26 school year. Through multiple fundraising events, this amazing group raised $3,393 to support the highest-priority needs at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. @macdancerecreational 2️⃣ GM Health Check for Change 🚗💨 A heartfelt thank you to GM Health Check for Change and GM dealerships across the Greenbelt for coming together in support of #MacKids and your generous $22,500 donation. 3️⃣ Rotary Club of Flamborough AM 🌟🤝 A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Flamborough AM for your generous donations of $1,200 to McMaster Children's Hospital and $750 to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. @rotaryclubofflamborougham 4️⃣ Boston Pizza 🍕❤️ A huge thank you to Boston Pizza on Main Street West for raising $500 in support of McMaster Children's Hospital. @bostonpizzamainwest 5️⃣ Ride4Purpose x Hamilton Car Community🚘✨ Thank you to Ride4Purpose and the Hamilton Car Community for raising $400.35 in support of #MacKids. @hamiltoncarcommunity @ride4purpose 6️⃣ Pacific West Half Marathon 🏃‍♂️💙 Thank you to Karthik, along with his friends and family, for running, fundraising, and raising an incredible $4,296 in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.
  • ✨ Registration is now open for Illuminight 2026 ✨ Join us as we come together to shine a light on cancer care in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💫 For a limited time, lock in SUPER EARLY BIRD pricing until June 30. Now is the perfect time to start fundraising, form your team and begin making an impact together ahead of this unforgettable night. Be part of an evening of light, hope and impact while helping support the highest priority needs in cancer care across our region. Register now and help #LightThePathForward Link in bio #LightThePathForward #Illuminight #Illuminight2026 #CancerCare #JuravinskiHospital
  • Catch us at McMaster Children’s Hospital! Our MacKids-branded kiosk is open with our fundraising team in branded gear, ready to share information, answer your questions, and welcome donations. This initiative continues to support children’s health care for families across our region and beyond. If you’d like to support, consider donating at the kiosk during your visit. ✨ Thank you for making a difference! ✨ #MacKids #McMasterChildrensHospital
We're extremely grateful to our amazing community partners whose generosity and dedication continue to make a meaningful difference across the region.💙 1️⃣ Mac Recreational Dance Team 💃🎉 Thank you to the McMaster University Recreational Dance Team for your incredible fundraising efforts throughout the 2025/26 school year. Through multiple fundraising events, this amazing group raised $3,393 to support the highest-priority needs at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. @macdancerecreational 2️⃣ GM Health Check for Change 🚗💨 A heartfelt thank you to GM Health Check for Change and GM dealerships across the Greenbelt for coming together in support of #MacKids and your generous $22,500 donation. 3️⃣ Rotary Club of Flamborough AM 🌟🤝 A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Flamborough AM for your generous donations of $1,200 to McMaster Children's Hospital and $750 to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. @rotaryclubofflamborougham 4️⃣ Boston Pizza 🍕❤️ A huge thank you to Boston Pizza on Main Street West for raising $500 in support of McMaster Children's Hospital. @bostonpizzamainwest 5️⃣ Ride4Purpose x Hamilton Car Community🚘✨ Thank you to Ride4Purpose and the Hamilton Car Community for raising $400.35 in support of #MacKids. @hamiltoncarcommunity @ride4purpose 6️⃣ Pacific West Half Marathon 🏃‍♂️💙 Thank you to Karthik, along with his friends and family, for running, fundraising, and raising an incredible $4,296 in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.
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We're extremely grateful to our amazing community partners whose generosity and dedication continue to make a meaningful difference across the region.💙 1️⃣ Mac Recreational Dance Team 💃🎉 Thank you to the McMaster University Recreational Dance Team for your incredible fundraising efforts throughout the 2025/26 school year. Through multiple fundraising events, this amazing group raised $3,393 to support the highest-priority needs at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. @macdancerecreational 2️⃣ GM Health Check for Change 🚗💨 A heartfelt thank you to GM Health Check for Change and GM dealerships across the Greenbelt for coming together in support of #MacKids and your generous $22,500 donation. 3️⃣ Rotary Club of Flamborough AM 🌟🤝 A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Flamborough AM for your generous donations of $1,200 to McMaster Children's Hospital and $750 to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. @rotaryclubofflamborougham 4️⃣ Boston Pizza 🍕❤️ A huge thank you to Boston Pizza on Main Street West for raising $500 in support of McMaster Children's Hospital. @bostonpizzamainwest 5️⃣ Ride4Purpose x Hamilton Car Community🚘✨ Thank you to Ride4Purpose and the Hamilton Car Community for raising $400.35 in support of #MacKids. @hamiltoncarcommunity @ride4purpose 6️⃣ Pacific West Half Marathon 🏃‍♂️💙 Thank you to Karthik, along with his friends and family, for running, fundraising, and raising an incredible $4,296 in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.
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✨ Registration is now open for Illuminight 2026 ✨ Join us as we come together to shine a light on cancer care in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💫 For a limited time, lock in SUPER EARLY BIRD pricing until June 30. Now is the perfect time to start fundraising, form your team and begin making an impact together ahead of this unforgettable night. Be part of an evening of light, hope and impact while helping support the highest priority needs in cancer care across our region. Register now and help #LightThePathForward Link in bio #LightThePathForward #Illuminight #Illuminight2026 #CancerCare #JuravinskiHospital
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✨ Registration is now open for Illuminight 2026 ✨ Join us as we come together to shine a light on cancer care in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💫 For a limited time, lock in SUPER EARLY BIRD pricing until June 30. Now is the perfect time to start fundraising, form your team and begin making an impact together ahead of this unforgettable night. Be part of an evening of light, hope and impact while helping support the highest priority needs in cancer care across our region. Register now and help #LightThePathForward Link in bio #LightThePathForward #Illuminight #Illuminight2026 #CancerCare #JuravinskiHospital
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Catch us at McMaster Children’s Hospital! Our MacKids-branded kiosk is open with our fundraising team in branded gear, ready to share information, answer your questions, and welcome donations. This initiative continues to support children’s health care for families across our region and beyond. If you’d like to support, consider donating at the kiosk during your visit. ✨ Thank you for making a difference! ✨ #MacKids #McMasterChildrensHospital
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