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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.

  • Diwali is a time to celebrate light, hope and the power of giving. Jayashree, our patient ambassador, and her husband, Subhash, are helping us celebrate this special season by reminding us of the difference we can make when we come together to support patients and families in our community. This Diwali, your generosity can go twice as far! Every donation to Gift of Health is matched 2X, helping support the care and equipment patients rely on. Celebrate the season of giving with a gift that makes a difference. Give today through the link in our bio.
  • The cold is calling… have you registered yet? 🥶 Join us at Hammer Plunge and dare to dip to help enhance care for patients and families at Hamilton General Hospital. Whether you're ready to take the plunge, cheer from the sidelines, donate or fundraise, every bit of support makes a difference. Feel the cold. Fuel the cause. Register today through the link in our bio.
  • For Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker, finding a lump brought fear, uncertainty and countless questions. The care he received at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre gave him the support he needed when it mattered most. Now, Kyle is sharing his story to help ensure others receive the same life-changing care. Until December 31, every donation to Gift of Health will be matched, doubling the impact of your generosity. Donate today through the link in our bio and help change what happens next for patients like Kyle.
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Diwali is a time to celebrate light, hope and the power of giving. Jayashree, our patient ambassador, and her husband, Subhash, are helping us celebrate this special season by reminding us of the difference we can make when we come together to support patients and families in our community. This Diwali, your generosity can go twice as far! Every donation to Gift of Health is matched 2X, helping support the care and equipment patients rely on. Celebrate the season of giving with a gift that makes a difference. Give today through the link in our bio.
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The cold is calling… have you registered yet? 🥶 Join us at Hammer Plunge and dare to dip to help enhance care for patients and families at Hamilton General Hospital. Whether you're ready to take the plunge, cheer from the sidelines, donate or fundraise, every bit of support makes a difference. Feel the cold. Fuel the cause. Register today through the link in our bio.
The cold is calling… have you registered yet? 🥶 Join us at Hammer Plunge and dare to dip to help enhance care for patients and families at Hamilton General Hospital. Whether you're ready to take the plunge, cheer from the sidelines, donate or fundraise, every bit of support makes a difference. Feel the cold. Fuel the cause. Register today through the link in our bio.
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The cold is calling… have you registered yet? 🥶 Join us at Hammer Plunge and dare to dip to help enhance care for patients and families at Hamilton General Hospital. Whether you're ready to take the plunge, cheer from the sidelines, donate or fundraise, every bit of support makes a difference. Feel the cold. Fuel the cause. Register today through the link in our bio.
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For Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker, finding a lump brought fear, uncertainty and countless questions. The care he received at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre gave him the support he needed when it mattered most. Now, Kyle is sharing his story to help ensure others receive the same life-changing care. Until December 31, every donation to Gift of Health will be matched, doubling the impact of your generosity. Donate today through the link in our bio and help change what happens next for patients like Kyle.
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