Dr. Blake Yarascavitch (left) and George Soleas (right) smile for a photo. In between them is a neurosurgical microscope. On the microscope’s screen (far right) is a magnified image of a flower.

LCBO’s Holiday Campaign Raises Record-Breaking Donations

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HAMILTON, ON: On April 12, McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation celebrated the nearly $880,000 raised from LCBO’s annual The Joy of Giving Back holiday campaign. Read more

Natalie wearing a yellow Walmart vest standing next to a board with her picture and story.

Teenager with Rare Spinal Tumours is Announced as the 2019 Children’s Miracle Network Champion

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HAMILTON, ON: McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation and Walmart associates from across the region gathered in Brantford to celebrate 16-year-old Natalie Hammond of Burford being named the 2019 Children’s Miracle Network Champion. Read more

Representatives from SC Johnson, The Foundation and Hamilton Health Sciences in front of the SC Johnson Medical Diagnostic Unit pin lettering.

Hospital Unit Renamed in Honour of SC Johnson

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HAMILTON, ON: In recognition of SC Johnson’s nearly 30 years of support and more than $1.2 million donated to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation, the Medical Diagnostic Unit at Juravinski Hospital was renamed the “SC Johnson Medical Diagnostic Unit” on November 7. Read more

The new Wellness Courtyard with benches, exercise equipment and artificial turf

A Specialized Courtyard for Pediatric Mental Health

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HAMILTON, ON: McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation celebrated the opening of the Wellness Courtyard at McMaster Children’s Hospital on October 16, which will benefit pediatric mental health patients by enhancing the clinical care they receive. Read more

Deb Martin sitting on a chair in her kitchen

Two-Time Cancer Survivor Rallies Community Around Hospital Fundraiser

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HAMILTON, ON: Deb Martin from Dunnville knew that something was seriously wrong. Read more

Patient Sue Clayton smiling outside

Burlington Lung Cancer Patient Rallies Community Around Hospital Fundraiser

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HAMILTON, ON: The pain in Sue Clayton’s left shoulder was probably just a kink in her muscle from sleeping the wrong way – or so she hoped. Read more

Photo of Jeff and Jennifer Wolfenden

Couple Falls in Love after Both Suffered a Stroke

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HAMILTON, ON: Jeff and Jennifer Wolfenden’s lives became intertwined in ways they could never have expected. Read more

Patient Ambassador Daniel Armstrong

Near-Death Experience Inspires Student to Support Hospital Fundraiser

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HAMILTON, ON: A relatively minor incident turned into a life-threatening situation for Daniel Armstrong of Hamilton. Read more

Brandon Clark smiling

Gunshot Survivor Rallies Community Around Hospital Fundraiser

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HAMILTON, ON: Brandon Clark from Hamilton will never forget April 12, 2015. He was at a friend’s house when he heard a knock on the door. Read more

Patients at St. Peter's sitting at a table and painting

65-Hour Fundraiser for St. Peter’s Hospital Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

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HAMILTON, ON: St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care Foundation of Canada for its GIVE65 initiative to raise funds for the Creative Expressions program at St. Peter’s Hospital. Read more