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

  • This Mother’s Day, celebrate someone you love by making a donation in their name in support of MacKids Walk & Wheel. 💜 From now until May 15, every donation is being matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000, thanks to the McKenzie Family. That means your gift goes twice as far for kids and families at McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre. 👉 Tap the link in bio to donate #MacKidsWalkAndWheel #MacKids #DoubleYourImpact #MothersDay
  • Lyla is our 2026 MacKids Walk & Wheel Patient Ambassador 💜 This year, Lyla is leading the first lap and inspiring others to be part of something bigger. After being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in 2025, Lyla has spent so much of her time in and out of hospital. MacKids Walk & Wheel gives her and her family a chance to step into something hopeful, surrounded by others who understand the journey. For Lyla and her family, Walk & Wheel is about more than fundraising. It’s about giving back to the place that continues to support her through treatment and celebrating moments of joy along the way. “The best part [about Walk & Wheel] was seeing other families there, having so much fun,” says her mom, Danielle. “I couldn’t believe how much there was for the kids to do, it was so well organized and such a great time, memories we’ll have forever.” This year, their team has already surpassed their $10,000 goal and is now at $11,700 raised and counting 🎉 Join Lyla and be part of the moment! 🔗 Link in bio to learn more on how you can get involved and donate. #WalkAndWheel #MacKids #PatientAmbassador #WhyWeWalk #StrongerTogether
  • At 15, Sana was living a typical teenage life filled with school, sports, and time with friends. But when she started feeling faint during basketball and noticed something wasn’t right, everything changed. After a series of tests, Sana was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was quickly referred to the team at McMaster Children's Hospital, where her care team created a treatment plan and supported her family every step of the way. With regular hospital visits, ongoing assessments, and access to leading pediatric cancer research, Sana faced six months of treatment with strength and determination. At the end of it all came the news they had been hoping for. Sana was cancer-free! Now at 16, Sana is getting back to the things she loves and looking ahead to the future. Stories like Sana’s are possible because of donors like you. Join the Million Reasons Run. Donate today. Help give more kids a future full of possibility. 🔗 Link in bio to join and donate. #MillionReasons #MillionReasonsRun #MRRFundraising #TeamMRR #MacKids
This Mother’s Day, celebrate someone you love by making a donation in their name in support of MacKids Walk & Wheel. 💜 From now until May 15, every donation is being matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000, thanks to the McKenzie Family. That means your gift goes twice as far for kids and families at McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre. 👉 Tap the link in bio to donate #MacKidsWalkAndWheel #MacKids #DoubleYourImpact #MothersDay
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This Mother’s Day, celebrate someone you love by making a donation in their name in support of MacKids Walk & Wheel. 💜 From now until May 15, every donation is being matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000, thanks to the McKenzie Family. That means your gift goes twice as far for kids and families at McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre. 👉 Tap the link in bio to donate #MacKidsWalkAndWheel #MacKids #DoubleYourImpact #MothersDay
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Lyla is our 2026 MacKids Walk & Wheel Patient Ambassador 💜 This year, Lyla is leading the first lap and inspiring others to be part of something bigger. After being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in 2025, Lyla has spent so much of her time in and out of hospital. MacKids Walk & Wheel gives her and her family a chance to step into something hopeful, surrounded by others who understand the journey. For Lyla and her family, Walk & Wheel is about more than fundraising. It’s about giving back to the place that continues to support her through treatment and celebrating moments of joy along the way. “The best part [about Walk & Wheel] was seeing other families there, having so much fun,” says her mom, Danielle. “I couldn’t believe how much there was for the kids to do, it was so well organized and such a great time, memories we’ll have forever.” This year, their team has already surpassed their $10,000 goal and is now at $11,700 raised and counting 🎉 Join Lyla and be part of the moment! 🔗 Link in bio to learn more on how you can get involved and donate. #WalkAndWheel #MacKids #PatientAmbassador #WhyWeWalk #StrongerTogether
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Lyla is our 2026 MacKids Walk & Wheel Patient Ambassador 💜 This year, Lyla is leading the first lap and inspiring others to be part of something bigger. After being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in 2025, Lyla has spent so much of her time in and out of hospital. MacKids Walk & Wheel gives her and her family a chance to step into something hopeful, surrounded by others who understand the journey. For Lyla and her family, Walk & Wheel is about more than fundraising. It’s about giving back to the place that continues to support her through treatment and celebrating moments of joy along the way. “The best part [about Walk & Wheel] was seeing other families there, having so much fun,” says her mom, Danielle. “I couldn’t believe how much there was for the kids to do, it was so well organized and such a great time, memories we’ll have forever.” This year, their team has already surpassed their $10,000 goal and is now at $11,700 raised and counting 🎉 Join Lyla and be part of the moment! 🔗 Link in bio to learn more on how you can get involved and donate. #WalkAndWheel #MacKids #PatientAmbassador #WhyWeWalk #StrongerTogether
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At 15, Sana was living a typical teenage life filled with school, sports, and time with friends. But when she started feeling faint during basketball and noticed something wasn’t right, everything changed. After a series of tests, Sana was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was quickly referred to the team at McMaster Children's Hospital, where her care team created a treatment plan and supported her family every step of the way. With regular hospital visits, ongoing assessments, and access to leading pediatric cancer research, Sana faced six months of treatment with strength and determination. At the end of it all came the news they had been hoping for. Sana was cancer-free! Now at 16, Sana is getting back to the things she loves and looking ahead to the future. Stories like Sana’s are possible because of donors like you. Join the Million Reasons Run. Donate today. Help give more kids a future full of possibility. 🔗 Link in bio to join and donate. #MillionReasons #MillionReasonsRun #MRRFundraising #TeamMRR #MacKids
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At 15, Sana was living a typical teenage life filled with school, sports, and time with friends. But when she started feeling faint during basketball and noticed something wasn’t right, everything changed. After a series of tests, Sana was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was quickly referred to the team at McMaster Children's Hospital, where her care team created a treatment plan and supported her family every step of the way. With regular hospital visits, ongoing assessments, and access to leading pediatric cancer research, Sana faced six months of treatment with strength and determination. At the end of it all came the news they had been hoping for. Sana was cancer-free! Now at 16, Sana is getting back to the things she loves and looking ahead to the future. Stories like Sana’s are possible because of donors like you. Join the Million Reasons Run. Donate today. Help give more kids a future full of possibility. 🔗 Link in bio to join and donate. #MillionReasons #MillionReasonsRun #MRRFundraising #TeamMRR #MacKids
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