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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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the coordinated care that saved Ligia’s life 

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Our community in action

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

  • It's game week! 🎮💙 This week, Extra Life gamers are coming together to play, fundraise and make a difference for kids at McMaster Children's Hospital. Behind every game played, challenge accepted and dollar raised is a kid who needs your help. Your support provides specialized equipment, patient and family-centered programs and the best possible care for kids and families. Whether you're gaming solo, rallying your friends for a game night or taking on the 24-hour challenge, this is your chance to play for a reason. Ready to get in the game? Sign up and start fundraising through the link in bio!
  • Today, on National Philanthropy Day, we’re celebrating the generosity, compassion and kindness of the people who make a difference across our regions💙 To our gracious donors: thank you. Your generosity helps advance health care, supports our dedicated teams and brings hope to patients and their families when they need it most. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. Inspired to make a difference? Today is a wonderful opportunity to give back and help shape the future of health care at Hamilton Health Sciences. Together, we make better health care possible. #NationalPhilanthropyDay #SupportHHSF
  • New ways to show your MacKids pride! 💙 From adorable baby onesies and t-shirts to cozy winter toques, there are lots of new ways to show your MacKids pride. Find the latest gear at the McMaster Children’s Hospital gift shop! Every purchase helps support the highest-priority needs at MCH, helping provide the care, comfort and support kids and families need. Pick up something new and make a difference with every purchase! 💙
It's game week! 🎮💙 This week, Extra Life gamers are coming together to play, fundraise and make a difference for kids at McMaster Children's Hospital. Behind every game played, challenge accepted and dollar raised is a kid who needs your help. Your support provides specialized equipment, patient and family-centered programs and the best possible care for kids and families. Whether you're gaming solo, rallying your friends for a game night or taking on the 24-hour challenge, this is your chance to play for a reason. Ready to get in the game? Sign up and start fundraising through the link in bio!
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It's game week! 🎮💙 This week, Extra Life gamers are coming together to play, fundraise and make a difference for kids at McMaster Children's Hospital. Behind every game played, challenge accepted and dollar raised is a kid who needs your help. Your support provides specialized equipment, patient and family-centered programs and the best possible care for kids and families. Whether you're gaming solo, rallying your friends for a game night or taking on the 24-hour challenge, this is your chance to play for a reason. Ready to get in the game? Sign up and start fundraising through the link in bio!
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Today, on National Philanthropy Day, we’re celebrating the generosity, compassion and kindness of the people who make a difference across our regions💙 To our gracious donors: thank you. Your generosity helps advance health care, supports our dedicated teams and brings hope to patients and their families when they need it most. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. Inspired to make a difference? Today is a wonderful opportunity to give back and help shape the future of health care at Hamilton Health Sciences. Together, we make better health care possible. #NationalPhilanthropyDay #SupportHHSF
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Today, on National Philanthropy Day, we’re celebrating the generosity, compassion and kindness of the people who make a difference across our regions💙 To our gracious donors: thank you. Your generosity helps advance health care, supports our dedicated teams and brings hope to patients and their families when they need it most. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. Inspired to make a difference? Today is a wonderful opportunity to give back and help shape the future of health care at Hamilton Health Sciences. Together, we make better health care possible. #NationalPhilanthropyDay #SupportHHSF
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New ways to show your MacKids pride! 💙 From adorable baby onesies and t-shirts to cozy winter toques, there are lots of new ways to show your MacKids pride. Find the latest gear at the McMaster Children’s Hospital gift shop! Every purchase helps support the highest-priority needs at MCH, helping provide the care, comfort and support kids and families need. Pick up something new and make a difference with every purchase! 💙
New ways to show your MacKids pride! 💙 From adorable baby onesies and t-shirts to cozy winter toques, there are lots of new ways to show your MacKids pride. Find the latest gear at the McMaster Children’s Hospital gift shop! Every purchase helps support the highest-priority needs at MCH, helping provide the care, comfort and support kids and families need. Pick up something new and make a difference with every purchase! 💙
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New ways to show your MacKids pride! 💙 From adorable baby onesies and t-shirts to cozy winter toques, there are lots of new ways to show your MacKids pride. Find the latest gear at the McMaster Children’s Hospital gift shop! Every purchase helps support the highest-priority needs at MCH, helping provide the care, comfort and support kids and families need. Pick up something new and make a difference with every purchase! 💙
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