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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.

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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Our community in action

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

  • ✨ See the difference YOU make. Every dollar raised through Illuminight supports the highest-priority needs in cancer care, including equipment, research, education, and patient amenities at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Whether you walk, build a team, donate, or fundraise, you're helping to bring hope and exceptional care to patients and families across our region. 💙 How will you participate? 🔗 Sign up today through the link in our bio
  • A night of discovery. A future of more personalized care. ✨ Join us at Breakthrough Bash 2026 for an unforgettable evening beneath the iconic aircraft at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, where the golden age of Hollywood meets the future of health care. Enjoy elevated food stations, drinks and captivating entertainment while helping advance personalized medicine research at Hamilton Health Sciences. Every patient is unique, and their care should be too. Join us for an unforgettable night and help shape the future of health care in our region. ❤️ 🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in our bio
  • Mori, our MacKids Ambassador and this year's DQ Ambassador, took on a This or That Blizzard Challenge to pick her favourite Blizzard Treat. The result? ✨ "I can't decide, I love them all!" ✨ We can't blame her! 😋 On August 13, every Blizzard Treat purchased helps bring health and hope to children and families through Children's Miracle Network, with funds supporting care at McMaster Children's Hospital. Treat yourself to your favourite Blizzard (or two!) and help make a difference for kids and families. Every spoonful supports life-changing care, programs, and equipment that help children thrive. 💙 #MiracleTreatDay #MacKids #DQMiracleTreatDay #ChildrensMiracleNetwork
✨ See the difference YOU make. Every dollar raised through Illuminight supports the highest-priority needs in cancer care, including equipment, research, education, and patient amenities at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Whether you walk, build a team, donate, or fundraise, you're helping to bring hope and exceptional care to patients and families across our region. 💙 How will you participate? 🔗 Sign up today through the link in our bio
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✨ See the difference YOU make. Every dollar raised through Illuminight supports the highest-priority needs in cancer care, including equipment, research, education, and patient amenities at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Whether you walk, build a team, donate, or fundraise, you're helping to bring hope and exceptional care to patients and families across our region. 💙 How will you participate? 🔗 Sign up today through the link in our bio
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A night of discovery. A future of more personalized care. ✨ Join us at Breakthrough Bash 2026 for an unforgettable evening beneath the iconic aircraft at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, where the golden age of Hollywood meets the future of health care. Enjoy elevated food stations, drinks and captivating entertainment while helping advance personalized medicine research at Hamilton Health Sciences. Every patient is unique, and their care should be too. Join us for an unforgettable night and help shape the future of health care in our region. ❤️ 🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in our bio
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Mori, our MacKids Ambassador and this year's DQ Ambassador, took on a This or That Blizzard Challenge to pick her favourite Blizzard Treat. The result? ✨ "I can't decide, I love them all!" ✨ We can't blame her! 😋 On August 13, every Blizzard Treat purchased helps bring health and hope to children and families through Children's Miracle Network, with funds supporting care at McMaster Children's Hospital. Treat yourself to your favourite Blizzard (or two!) and help make a difference for kids and families. Every spoonful supports life-changing care, programs, and equipment that help children thrive. 💙 #MiracleTreatDay #MacKids #DQMiracleTreatDay #ChildrensMiracleNetwork
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