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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 

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.

  • 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
  • We're just 1 WEEK away from MacKids Walk & Wheel and Team Anthony is a powerful reminder of what can happen in a short amount of time🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Fundraising doesn't have to be done early to be impactful. Every message sent, every share, every ask still has the power to move support forward for kids and families at McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre. Last year, Team Anthony raised $19,000 for MacKids in just three weeks, almost entirely through the power of word-of-mouth and social media. That kind of momentum can happen again in this final stretch. If you're looking at your goal and wondering if there's still time, there is. This final week is often when momentum builds, stories are shared, and generosity shows up in incredible ways. Let's keep going for every child we support, and for the care that makes a real difference. Read more on how to fundraise and make a donation through the link in our bio. #WalkWheel2026 #MacKids
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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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We're just 1 WEEK away from MacKids Walk & Wheel and Team Anthony is a powerful reminder of what can happen in a short amount of time🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Fundraising doesn't have to be done early to be impactful. Every message sent, every share, every ask still has the power to move support forward for kids and families at McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre. Last year, Team Anthony raised $19,000 for MacKids in just three weeks, almost entirely through the power of word-of-mouth and social media. That kind of momentum can happen again in this final stretch. If you're looking at your goal and wondering if there's still time, there is. This final week is often when momentum builds, stories are shared, and generosity shows up in incredible ways. Let's keep going for every child we support, and for the care that makes a real difference. Read more on how to fundraise and make a donation through the link in our bio. #WalkWheel2026 #MacKids
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We're just 1 WEEK away from MacKids Walk & Wheel and Team Anthony is a powerful reminder of what can happen in a short amount of time🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Fundraising doesn't have to be done early to be impactful. Every message sent, every share, every ask still has the power to move support forward for kids and families at McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre. Last year, Team Anthony raised $19,000 for MacKids in just three weeks, almost entirely through the power of word-of-mouth and social media. That kind of momentum can happen again in this final stretch. If you're looking at your goal and wondering if there's still time, there is. This final week is often when momentum builds, stories are shared, and generosity shows up in incredible ways. Let's keep going for every child we support, and for the care that makes a real difference. Read more on how to fundraise and make a donation through the link in our bio. #WalkWheel2026 #MacKids
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