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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.

  • "Thank you" doesn't begin to cover it. 💙 Dr. el Helou shares his heartfelt gratitude for the donors whose generosity is helping to transform neonatal care and create brighter futures for our tiniest patients. Through your support, innovative research, specialized equipment and advances in care are making a meaningful difference for newborns and families when they need it most. 🎥 Watch Dr. el Helou's full interview and learn more about the impact of donor support. Link in bio.
  • 🐮 Charlie is here! The Highland Cow Plushie is now available at People’s Jewellers until January 31, 2026. 100% of the proceeds go to McMaster Children's Hospital when purchased from participating local locations. Cuddle up for a cause and bring Charlie home today. 💙 #MacKids #PeoplesJewellers
  • Since 2018, Illuminight has brought people together for an evening of hope, remembrance and connection. Each year, participants honour loved ones, celebrate resilience and help advance cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Thanks to your support, patients and families across our region can access the care, research and innovation they need when it matters most. 💙 Illuminight takes place this Friday, Sept. 25 at Westfield Heritage Village. Register today and join us. Link in Bio.
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"Thank you" doesn't begin to cover it. 💙 Dr. el Helou shares his heartfelt gratitude for the donors whose generosity is helping to transform neonatal care and create brighter futures for our tiniest patients. Through your support, innovative research, specialized equipment and advances in care are making a meaningful difference for newborns and families when they need it most. 🎥 Watch Dr. el Helou's full interview and learn more about the impact of donor support. Link in bio.
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🐮 Charlie is here! The Highland Cow Plushie is now available at People’s Jewellers until January 31, 2026. 100% of the proceeds go to McMaster Children's Hospital when purchased from participating local locations. Cuddle up for a cause and bring Charlie home today. 💙 #MacKids #PeoplesJewellers
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🐮 Charlie is here! The Highland Cow Plushie is now available at People’s Jewellers until January 31, 2026. 100% of the proceeds go to McMaster Children's Hospital when purchased from participating local locations. Cuddle up for a cause and bring Charlie home today. 💙 #MacKids #PeoplesJewellers
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Since 2018, Illuminight has brought people together for an evening of hope, remembrance and connection. Each year, participants honour loved ones, celebrate resilience and help advance cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Thanks to your support, patients and families across our region can access the care, research and innovation they need when it matters most. 💙 Illuminight takes place this Friday, Sept. 25 at Westfield Heritage Village. Register today and join us. Link in Bio.
Since 2018, Illuminight has brought people together for an evening of hope, remembrance and connection. Each year, participants honour loved ones, celebrate resilience and help advance cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Thanks to your support, patients and families across our region can access the care, research and innovation they need when it matters most. 💙 Illuminight takes place this Friday, Sept. 25 at Westfield Heritage Village. Register today and join us. Link in Bio.
Since 2018, Illuminight has brought people together for an evening of hope, remembrance and connection. Each year, participants honour loved ones, celebrate resilience and help advance cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Thanks to your support, patients and families across our region can access the care, research and innovation they need when it matters most. 💙 Illuminight takes place this Friday, Sept. 25 at Westfield Heritage Village. Register today and join us. Link in Bio.
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Since 2018, Illuminight has brought people together for an evening of hope, remembrance and connection. Each year, participants honour loved ones, celebrate resilience and help advance cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. Thanks to your support, patients and families across our region can access the care, research and innovation they need when it matters most. 💙 Illuminight takes place this Friday, Sept. 25 at Westfield Heritage Village. Register today and join us. Link in Bio.
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