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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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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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the coordinated care that saved Ligia’s life 

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.

  • 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
  • Thanks to all Royal Canadian Legions across our region, we were able to purchase 15 new recliners for the Chemo Suite at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC). Cancer doesn’t leave much room for comfort, but it plays an important role in how patients experience treatment and recovery. These new recliners are designed for ergonomic support and easy adjustment, so patients can change positions without interrupting treatment. Serving a regional population of more than 3 million people, JHCC is the only facility in south-central Ontario equipped to treat all types of cancers. Now, those patients receiving chemotherapy will be able to do so more comfortably. Visit hamiltonhealth.ca to donate in support of investments like these. #HamiltonHealthSciences #JuravinskiCancerCentre #CancerCare #HamOnt
  • A big thank you to our inspiring community for their continued generosity in supporting patients, families, and essential health care across our region.💙 1️⃣ Image Party Place – Daddy & Daughter Fairytale Ball 👑✨ A heartfelt thank you for hosting this magical annual event in support of Play & Entertainment at McMaster Children’s Hospital. This enchanting Ball hit a milestone year, with two sold out dates and raising an amazing $10,000! Your kindness & dedication are truly appreciated. @imagepartyplace 2️⃣ RE/MAX & Mission35 Mortgages 🏒🎉 With appreciation, we thank RE/MAX and Mission35 Mortgages for partnering to host a charity hockey tournament in support of Child and Youth Mental Health at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Thank you to everyone involved for coming together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the youth across our region. @remax @mission35mortgages 3️⃣ Aaliyah’s Fundraiser 💫 A big thank you to Aaliyah for raising $825 in support of the Child Life program. Aaliyah was our 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Champion, we are beyond grateful for her ongoing commitment to giving back to #MacKids. Thank you for all that you do! 4️⃣ Daughters of Penelope & Order of AHEPA 🤝💙 We are grateful to the Daughters of Penelope and the Order of AHEPA for selecting #MacKids as your charity of choice for the 2026 Karnavali community fundraising event in support of the highest priority needs at McMaster Children's Hospital. We truly appreciate your generous support! 5️⃣ Healthcare & Municipal Employees’ Credit Union 💙 A big thank you to Healthcare & Municipal Employees’ Credit Union for their generous $5,000 donation in support of our highest priority needs. Your commitment to our community helps make a lasting impact on regional health care. We are so grateful for your support! @hmecu 6️⃣ Mac Pops Orchestra 🎻🎶 Thank you to the Mac Pops Orchestra for your fundraising efforts throughout the 2025/26 school year. Through multiple concert fundraisers, this dedicated student group raised $1,185 in support of music therapy programming at McMaster Children's Hospital. @macpopsorchestra
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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Thanks to all Royal Canadian Legions across our region, we were able to purchase 15 new recliners for the Chemo Suite at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC). Cancer doesn’t leave much room for comfort, but it plays an important role in how patients experience treatment and recovery. These new recliners are designed for ergonomic support and easy adjustment, so patients can change positions without interrupting treatment. Serving a regional population of more than 3 million people, JHCC is the only facility in south-central Ontario equipped to treat all types of cancers. Now, those patients receiving chemotherapy will be able to do so more comfortably. Visit hamiltonhealth.ca to donate in support of investments like these. #HamiltonHealthSciences #JuravinskiCancerCentre #CancerCare #HamOnt
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Thanks to all Royal Canadian Legions across our region, we were able to purchase 15 new recliners for the Chemo Suite at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC). Cancer doesn’t leave much room for comfort, but it plays an important role in how patients experience treatment and recovery. These new recliners are designed for ergonomic support and easy adjustment, so patients can change positions without interrupting treatment. Serving a regional population of more than 3 million people, JHCC is the only facility in south-central Ontario equipped to treat all types of cancers. Now, those patients receiving chemotherapy will be able to do so more comfortably. Visit hamiltonhealth.ca to donate in support of investments like these. #HamiltonHealthSciences #JuravinskiCancerCentre #CancerCare #HamOnt
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A big thank you to our inspiring community for their continued generosity in supporting patients, families, and essential health care across our region.💙 1️⃣ Image Party Place – Daddy & Daughter Fairytale Ball 👑✨ A heartfelt thank you for hosting this magical annual event in support of Play & Entertainment at McMaster Children’s Hospital. This enchanting Ball hit a milestone year, with two sold out dates and raising an amazing $10,000! Your kindness & dedication are truly appreciated. @imagepartyplace 2️⃣ RE/MAX & Mission35 Mortgages 🏒🎉 With appreciation, we thank RE/MAX and Mission35 Mortgages for partnering to host a charity hockey tournament in support of Child and Youth Mental Health at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Thank you to everyone involved for coming together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the youth across our region. @remax @mission35mortgages 3️⃣ Aaliyah’s Fundraiser 💫 A big thank you to Aaliyah for raising $825 in support of the Child Life program. Aaliyah was our 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Champion, we are beyond grateful for her ongoing commitment to giving back to #MacKids. Thank you for all that you do! 4️⃣ Daughters of Penelope & Order of AHEPA 🤝💙 We are grateful to the Daughters of Penelope and the Order of AHEPA for selecting #MacKids as your charity of choice for the 2026 Karnavali community fundraising event in support of the highest priority needs at McMaster Children's Hospital. We truly appreciate your generous support! 5️⃣ Healthcare & Municipal Employees’ Credit Union 💙 A big thank you to Healthcare & Municipal Employees’ Credit Union for their generous $5,000 donation in support of our highest priority needs. Your commitment to our community helps make a lasting impact on regional health care. We are so grateful for your support! @hmecu 6️⃣ Mac Pops Orchestra 🎻🎶 Thank you to the Mac Pops Orchestra for your fundraising efforts throughout the 2025/26 school year. Through multiple concert fundraisers, this dedicated student group raised $1,185 in support of music therapy programming at McMaster Children's Hospital. @macpopsorchestra
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A big thank you to our inspiring community for their continued generosity in supporting patients, families, and essential health care across our region.💙 1️⃣ Image Party Place – Daddy & Daughter Fairytale Ball 👑✨ A heartfelt thank you for hosting this magical annual event in support of Play & Entertainment at McMaster Children’s Hospital. This enchanting Ball hit a milestone year, with two sold out dates and raising an amazing $10,000! Your kindness & dedication are truly appreciated. @imagepartyplace 2️⃣ RE/MAX & Mission35 Mortgages 🏒🎉 With appreciation, we thank RE/MAX and Mission35 Mortgages for partnering to host a charity hockey tournament in support of Child and Youth Mental Health at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Thank you to everyone involved for coming together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the youth across our region. @remax @mission35mortgages 3️⃣ Aaliyah’s Fundraiser 💫 A big thank you to Aaliyah for raising $825 in support of the Child Life program. Aaliyah was our 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Champion, we are beyond grateful for her ongoing commitment to giving back to #MacKids. Thank you for all that you do! 4️⃣ Daughters of Penelope & Order of AHEPA 🤝💙 We are grateful to the Daughters of Penelope and the Order of AHEPA for selecting #MacKids as your charity of choice for the 2026 Karnavali community fundraising event in support of the highest priority needs at McMaster Children's Hospital. We truly appreciate your generous support! 5️⃣ Healthcare & Municipal Employees’ Credit Union 💙 A big thank you to Healthcare & Municipal Employees’ Credit Union for their generous $5,000 donation in support of our highest priority needs. Your commitment to our community helps make a lasting impact on regional health care. We are so grateful for your support! @hmecu 6️⃣ Mac Pops Orchestra 🎻🎶 Thank you to the Mac Pops Orchestra for your fundraising efforts throughout the 2025/26 school year. Through multiple concert fundraisers, this dedicated student group raised $1,185 in support of music therapy programming at McMaster Children's Hospital. @macpopsorchestra
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