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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

$16.3

Million

disbursed across life-saving equipment, research, critical patient spaces and education.

2.3

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.

Here’s how you can help

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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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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Our community in action

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

  • When Claire was born, she was diagnosed with “mosaic trisomy 22,” which is a rare genetic condition that affected multiple areas of her health. Today, she is attending college to become a social worker. Claire’s mother, Leanne, credits the exceptional care she received at @mcmasterchildrens for helping give her the life she has today. Each donation helps patients like Claire receive the care they need at every stage of their journey. Your generosity provides hope, creates opportunity and changes lives. Learn more and donate today at the link in our bio. #McMasterChildrensHospital #Donate #MacKids
  • With heartfelt thanks to @LCBO 💙 We’re incredibly grateful to LCBO and its customers for raising $1,197,646 for @McMasterChildrens during its 2025 ‘tis The Season of Giving campaign. These funds will support investments in life-saving ventilators for our neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, advanced patient monitoring in the emergency department, and continued Nurse Practitioner support for mental health and addiction response programs. This campaign is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together for children and families. Thank you for helping turn generosity into care, comfort, and hope ✨ #TisTheSeasonOfGiving #CommunityCare #HHSF #MacKids
  • The 50/50 Inspiration Lottery is back with three more chances to win big! 💸💸 Enter for the opportunity to win one of two $1000 cash prizes or the grand prize jackpot. (The last jackpot reached more than $50,000!) You could be a winner and your participation supports healthcare innovation in your community. Tickets are now on sale, so click the link in our bio to get yours today. #HamiltonHealthSciences #HamOnt #Lottery
When Claire was born, she was diagnosed with “mosaic trisomy 22,” which is a rare genetic condition that affected multiple areas of her health. Today, she is attending college to become a social worker. Claire’s mother, Leanne, credits the exceptional care she received at @mcmasterchildrens for helping give her the life she has today. Each donation helps patients like Claire receive the care they need at every stage of their journey. Your generosity provides hope, creates opportunity and changes lives. Learn more and donate today at the link in our bio. #McMasterChildrensHospital #Donate #MacKids
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When Claire was born, she was diagnosed with “mosaic trisomy 22,” which is a rare genetic condition that affected multiple areas of her health. Today, she is attending college to become a social worker. Claire’s mother, Leanne, credits the exceptional care she received at @mcmasterchildrens for helping give her the life she has today. Each donation helps patients like Claire receive the care they need at every stage of their journey. Your generosity provides hope, creates opportunity and changes lives. Learn more and donate today at the link in our bio. #McMasterChildrensHospital #Donate #MacKids
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With heartfelt thanks to @LCBO 💙 We’re incredibly grateful to LCBO and its customers for raising $1,197,646 for @McMasterChildrens during its 2025 ‘tis The Season of Giving campaign. These funds will support investments in life-saving ventilators for our neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, advanced patient monitoring in the emergency department, and continued Nurse Practitioner support for mental health and addiction response programs. This campaign is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together for children and families. Thank you for helping turn generosity into care, comfort, and hope ✨ #TisTheSeasonOfGiving #CommunityCare #HHSF #MacKids
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The 50/50 Inspiration Lottery is back with three more chances to win big! 💸💸 Enter for the opportunity to win one of two $1000 cash prizes or the grand prize jackpot. (The last jackpot reached more than $50,000!) You could be a winner and your participation supports healthcare innovation in your community. Tickets are now on sale, so click the link in our bio to get yours today. #HamiltonHealthSciences #HamOnt #Lottery
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The 50/50 Inspiration Lottery is back with three more chances to win big! 💸💸 Enter for the opportunity to win one of two $1000 cash prizes or the grand prize jackpot. (The last jackpot reached more than $50,000!) You could be a winner and your participation supports healthcare innovation in your community. Tickets are now on sale, so click the link in our bio to get yours today. #HamiltonHealthSciences #HamOnt #Lottery
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