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

  • Double Your Impact for Cancer Care and Research ✨ From September 9 to 18, every donation to Illuminight will be matched (up to $26,000) thanks to the generosity of Glen and Debra Swire. That means your gift can go 2x as far in supporting world-class cancer care and groundbreaking research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Make your impact count twice. Give during Match Week. 💙 🔗 Link in bio to donate!
  • Hosting your own fundraiser is a meaningful way to support health care across our region. Every dollar raised helps fund advanced equipment, innovative research, and exceptional patient care at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Take Out Cancer Bonspiel is a great example of the impact one event can have. For the past six years, members of the Burlington Golf and Country Club have brought people together for a day of curling, a silent auction, dinner, and live music, all in support of cancer care. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, the event has raised more than $216,800 for cancer care. Many participants have a personal connection to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, turning their passion for curling into support for patients and families. Whether you're planning a sporting event, fundraiser, or celebration, you can help advance health care in our region. Learn more about hosting your own fundraiser through the link in our bio.
  • Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
Double Your Impact for Cancer Care and Research ✨ From September 9 to 18, every donation to Illuminight will be matched (up to $26,000) thanks to the generosity of Glen and Debra Swire. That means your gift can go 2x as far in supporting world-class cancer care and groundbreaking research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Make your impact count twice. Give during Match Week. 💙 🔗 Link in bio to donate!
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Double Your Impact for Cancer Care and Research ✨ From September 9 to 18, every donation to Illuminight will be matched (up to $26,000) thanks to the generosity of Glen and Debra Swire. That means your gift can go 2x as far in supporting world-class cancer care and groundbreaking research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Make your impact count twice. Give during Match Week. 💙 🔗 Link in bio to donate!
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Hosting your own fundraiser is a meaningful way to support health care across our region. Every dollar raised helps fund advanced equipment, innovative research, and exceptional patient care at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Take Out Cancer Bonspiel is a great example of the impact one event can have. For the past six years, members of the Burlington Golf and Country Club have brought people together for a day of curling, a silent auction, dinner, and live music, all in support of cancer care. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, the event has raised more than $216,800 for cancer care. Many participants have a personal connection to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, turning their passion for curling into support for patients and families. Whether you're planning a sporting event, fundraiser, or celebration, you can help advance health care in our region. Learn more about hosting your own fundraiser through the link in our bio.
Hosting your own fundraiser is a meaningful way to support health care across our region. Every dollar raised helps fund advanced equipment, innovative research, and exceptional patient care at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Take Out Cancer Bonspiel is a great example of the impact one event can have. For the past six years, members of the Burlington Golf and Country Club have brought people together for a day of curling, a silent auction, dinner, and live music, all in support of cancer care. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, the event has raised more than $216,800 for cancer care. Many participants have a personal connection to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, turning their passion for curling into support for patients and families. Whether you're planning a sporting event, fundraiser, or celebration, you can help advance health care in our region. Learn more about hosting your own fundraiser through the link in our bio.
Hosting your own fundraiser is a meaningful way to support health care across our region. Every dollar raised helps fund advanced equipment, innovative research, and exceptional patient care at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Take Out Cancer Bonspiel is a great example of the impact one event can have. For the past six years, members of the Burlington Golf and Country Club have brought people together for a day of curling, a silent auction, dinner, and live music, all in support of cancer care. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, the event has raised more than $216,800 for cancer care. Many participants have a personal connection to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, turning their passion for curling into support for patients and families. Whether you're planning a sporting event, fundraiser, or celebration, you can help advance health care in our region. Learn more about hosting your own fundraiser through the link in our bio.
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Hosting your own fundraiser is a meaningful way to support health care across our region. Every dollar raised helps fund advanced equipment, innovative research, and exceptional patient care at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Take Out Cancer Bonspiel is a great example of the impact one event can have. For the past six years, members of the Burlington Golf and Country Club have brought people together for a day of curling, a silent auction, dinner, and live music, all in support of cancer care. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, the event has raised more than $216,800 for cancer care. Many participants have a personal connection to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, turning their passion for curling into support for patients and families. Whether you're planning a sporting event, fundraiser, or celebration, you can help advance health care in our region. Learn more about hosting your own fundraiser through the link in our bio.
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Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
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Haven’t bid yet? There’s still time to support a great cause through the Breakthrough Bash Silent Auction. Browse and bid on exciting packages featuring sports, food, entertainment, travel, jewelry, technology, and more. Every bid helps advance personalized medicine research, bringing us closer to new breakthroughs in treatment and care. 🔗 View the auction and place your bids at the link in bio.
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