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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.

  • WHAT A SUCCESS! With the incredible support of our participants and sponsors, MacKids Walk & Wheel 2026 has raised over $307,000 and counting! To every participant who walked, wheeled, fundraised and showed up with heart, thank you. Your dedication is helping transform care for children and families across our region. A special thank you to our dedicated sponsors for making this event possible: 💙 Presenting Sponsor: RBC 💎 Diamond Sponsor: CPKC ✨ Platinum Sponsor: Old Republic Canada 🥇 Gold Sponsor: Stryker 🥈 Silver Sponsor: Healthy Planet Your generosity and partnership help bring Walk & Wheel to life and create a lasting impact at McMaster Children's Hospital. Until June 30, you can continue donating through the link in our bio to get us over the finish line! 💙 #WalkAndWheel #McMasterChildrensHospital #HHSF #MacKids #WalkAndWheel2026
  • A meaningful moment at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre 💙 We were proud to unveil a plaque recognizing The Joyce Foundation’s incredible support and lasting impact on children’s health care in our region. Their generosity is helping create spaces where children, youth and families can access the care and support they need. Thank you for helping shape brighter futures for local families. Read more about this through the link in our bio!
  • 🚴 MacKids Walk & Wheel is almost here! 🚶 The fundraising finish line is in sight and there's still time to make your impact count. 💙 Share your fundraising page, reach out to friends and family, or make a final donation to help children and families receive the care they need most. On Saturday, you can explore Miraclefest Village, visit the Teddy Bear Hospital, enjoy family-friendly activities, take part in the walk or ride, and celebrate the impact we're making together. A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, @rbc, our Diamond Sponsor, @cpkcrail, our Platinum Sponsor, Old Republic Canada, our Gold Sponsor, Stryker, and our Silver Sponsor, @healthyplanet. Your generous support helps bring Walk & Wheel to life and makes a meaningful difference for children and families across our region. Let's finish strong and celebrate together on Saturday! 🏁💙 #WalkAndWheel #MacKids #McMasterChildrensHospital #WalkAndWheel2026
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WHAT A SUCCESS! With the incredible support of our participants and sponsors, MacKids Walk & Wheel 2026 has raised over $307,000 and counting! To every participant who walked, wheeled, fundraised and showed up with heart, thank you. Your dedication is helping transform care for children and families across our region. A special thank you to our dedicated sponsors for making this event possible: 💙 Presenting Sponsor: RBC 💎 Diamond Sponsor: CPKC ✨ Platinum Sponsor: Old Republic Canada 🥇 Gold Sponsor: Stryker 🥈 Silver Sponsor: Healthy Planet Your generosity and partnership help bring Walk & Wheel to life and create a lasting impact at McMaster Children's Hospital. Until June 30, you can continue donating through the link in our bio to get us over the finish line! 💙 #WalkAndWheel #McMasterChildrensHospital #HHSF #MacKids #WalkAndWheel2026
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A meaningful moment at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre 💙 We were proud to unveil a plaque recognizing The Joyce Foundation’s incredible support and lasting impact on children’s health care in our region. Their generosity is helping create spaces where children, youth and families can access the care and support they need. Thank you for helping shape brighter futures for local families. Read more about this through the link in our bio!
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🚴 MacKids Walk & Wheel is almost here! 🚶 The fundraising finish line is in sight and there's still time to make your impact count. 💙 Share your fundraising page, reach out to friends and family, or make a final donation to help children and families receive the care they need most. On Saturday, you can explore Miraclefest Village, visit the Teddy Bear Hospital, enjoy family-friendly activities, take part in the walk or ride, and celebrate the impact we're making together. A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, @rbc, our Diamond Sponsor, @cpkcrail, our Platinum Sponsor, Old Republic Canada, our Gold Sponsor, Stryker, and our Silver Sponsor, @healthyplanet. Your generous support helps bring Walk & Wheel to life and makes a meaningful difference for children and families across our region. Let's finish strong and celebrate together on Saturday! 🏁💙 #WalkAndWheel #MacKids #McMasterChildrensHospital #WalkAndWheel2026
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