Hamilton General Hospital Foundation

Beyond the frontlines, It’s Always Vital to Care
While COVID-19 is still a threat and some services resume, there is an ongoing need for equipment and patient amenities.

Donate today and support our COVID-19 response.
Double Your Impact to our COVID-19 Response
The Gulshan & Pyarali G. Nanji Family Foundation will match all donations up to $100,000 in support of Hamilton General Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 response.

Double your donation today!
Herniated Discs Lead to Partial Paralysis
Bill Stenhouse suddenly lost strength below his waist. His pain escalated to the point where he was sent to the Emergency Department at Hamilton General Hospital.

Read Bill’s story and the rest of our spring/summer Vital newsletter.
Thank a Physician, Caregiver, Staff Member or Volunteer
Staff members and health care teams are #VITAL2HHS. Every day they go above and beyond to make a real difference in patients’ lives. Show your gratitude by making a donation in their honour today.
Thank you to all our generous donors!
Our 2019 Annual Report provides an overview and highlights some of the ways that donor dollars make a vital impact.

Beyond the frontlines, It’s Always Vital to Care – Support our COVID-19 response

While COVID-19 is still a threat and some services resume, there is an ongoing need for equipment and patient amenities. You can define the “new normal” with your donation, which will contribute to a healthier future for everyone.

Donate Today

Latest HGHF News

A Message of Gratitude From CEO Pearl Veenema - June 10, 2020

June 10, 2020

My colleagues and I are extremely grateful for your generous support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your gifts, which have included financial contributions and donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and food, have meant so much to the frontline workers who are working tirelessly to support patients. Thank you for your kindness, which has touched many hearts during these stressful times.

Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation 50/50 Inspiration Lottery

Ontario-Wide 50/50 Lottery Supports Hamilton Hospital Foundation

July 2, 2020

Shelley is riding her bike and wearing a helmet.

The Iron Will of a Trauma Survivor

July 2, 2020

Charles smiles in front of a brick wall.

Firefighter’s High-Rope Rescue Turns Deadly

July 2, 2020

Hamilton General Hospital Foundation, as part of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, provides vital funding to enable the best possible patient care at Hamilton General Hospital, including the Regional Rehabilitation Centre.

The Foundation inspires and motivates gifts that fund medical equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, essential redevelopment of clinical care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers.

Fast Facts

• The leading cardiac surgery program in Ontario
• Works in partnership to perform the largest number of cardiac catheterizations and PCI (angioplasties) in Ontario
• Treats the highest volume of heart attack patients in Ontario
• The third largest number of ICDs (implanted cardioverter defibrillator)
• The largest integrated stroke program in Ontario
• The second busiest burn program in Ontario and home to one of only two adult regional burn centres in the province
• The busiest trauma centre outside Toronto
• Co-located at the Hospital is the Regional Rehabilitation Centre, which provides intensive therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, acquired brain injury, amputation or spinal cord injury
• The David Braley Cardiac, Vascular and Stroke Research Institute is also housed on the campus