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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.

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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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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.

  • Meet our 2026 Illuminight Ambassador, Leea. A teacher, mom, coach and connector, Leea has always been someone who shows up for others. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2020 and later facing a recurrence, she found strength in the compassionate care she received at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Now, approaching two years of clean scans, she's using her experience to advocate, fundraise and support others navigating cancer. On Friday, September 25, join Leea and more than 700 participants at Westfield Heritage Village for an unforgettable evening in support of cancer care. Walk the peaceful 2.7 km trail, experience glowing light installations, enjoy live music, food and family-friendly activities, and a spectacular drone show. Every step helps fund the highest-priority needs in cancer care, including equipment, research, education and patient amenities. Together, let's shine a light on cancer care across our region. ✨ Register through the link in our bio. #LightThePathForward #Illuminight #Illuminight2026
  • Get ready to experience Illuminight in an exciting new location! ✨ This year, we're bringing our night walk to Westfield Heritage Village in Rockton, where scenic pathways, glowing lights and meaningful moments come together for an unforgettable night. Whether you're walking in honour of a loved one, in support of someone facing cancer or to help advance cancer care across our region, every step you take makes a difference. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton 📅 Friday, September 25 Join us for an evening that shines a light on hope, healing and the future of cancer care. Register today. 🔗 Link in bio. Comment with a 💙 below if you LOVE our new location.
  • Join us for Illuminight, where every glowing step helps provide expert cancer care and support for patients and families when they need it most. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village As pathways sparkle and lights glow in the village square, you'll help light the way for exceptional cancer care at Juravinksi Hospital and Cancer Centre. Register today with early bird pricing. ✨ #Illuminight #LightThePathForward #HHSF
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Meet our 2026 Illuminight Ambassador, Leea. A teacher, mom, coach and connector, Leea has always been someone who shows up for others. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2020 and later facing a recurrence, she found strength in the compassionate care she received at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Now, approaching two years of clean scans, she's using her experience to advocate, fundraise and support others navigating cancer. On Friday, September 25, join Leea and more than 700 participants at Westfield Heritage Village for an unforgettable evening in support of cancer care. Walk the peaceful 2.7 km trail, experience glowing light installations, enjoy live music, food and family-friendly activities, and a spectacular drone show. Every step helps fund the highest-priority needs in cancer care, including equipment, research, education and patient amenities. Together, let's shine a light on cancer care across our region. ✨ Register through the link in our bio. #LightThePathForward #Illuminight #Illuminight2026
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Get ready to experience Illuminight in an exciting new location! ✨ This year, we're bringing our night walk to Westfield Heritage Village in Rockton, where scenic pathways, glowing lights and meaningful moments come together for an unforgettable night. Whether you're walking in honour of a loved one, in support of someone facing cancer or to help advance cancer care across our region, every step you take makes a difference. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton 📅 Friday, September 25 Join us for an evening that shines a light on hope, healing and the future of cancer care. Register today. 🔗 Link in bio. Comment with a 💙 below if you LOVE our new location.
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Join us for Illuminight, where every glowing step helps provide expert cancer care and support for patients and families when they need it most. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village As pathways sparkle and lights glow in the village square, you'll help light the way for exceptional cancer care at Juravinksi Hospital and Cancer Centre. Register today with early bird pricing. ✨ #Illuminight #LightThePathForward #HHSF
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Join us for Illuminight, where every glowing step helps provide expert cancer care and support for patients and families when they need it most. 📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 📍 Westfield Heritage Village As pathways sparkle and lights glow in the village square, you'll help light the way for exceptional cancer care at Juravinksi Hospital and Cancer Centre. Register today with early bird pricing. ✨ #Illuminight #LightThePathForward #HHSF
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