Scotiabank's Smiles for Mac Kids campaign is back and celebrating 20 years of Smiles! The program involves Scotiabank management and staff raising funds in branches accross our region. Over its 20 year history, Smiles has raised more than $5.6-million for Hamilton Health Sciences.  

We are pleased to be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Mac Kids Miracle Weekend this June 1st and 2nd . The format for the weekend continues to transform as we adapt to the interests and needs of our community. On June 1st, CHCH will be on-location broadcasting from the lobby of Mac Kids. With live segments throughout the day, you will be able to watch as physicians and staff, along with patients and their families, share their stories of hope and healing.

Come out and mingle with the stars at the 11th annual Hummingbird Ball, taking place on May 12 at Carmen’s Banquet & Convention Centre. With “A Red Carpet Affair” as this year’s theme, the fundraiser, hosted by the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation, promises to deliver true Hollywood-style Oscar night experience with plenty of glitz and glamour.

On March 12, staff members, physicians and volunteers gathered to celebrate the completion of Juravinski Hospital’s Phase 1B, the final phase of a major redevelopment project that began in 2007.

The new section, which features a bright new front lobby, easy-access patient registration area and information kiosk, was opened to the public that morning when the temporary hoarding wall that has separated Phase 1B from the rest of the Hospital was removed.

The second annual Strides for The General walk/run will be taking place on September 22. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which raised more than $75,000 in support of patient care initiatives at Hamilton General Hospital, we are pleased to announce some exciting changes to the format.

On March 8, representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 58 were on hand at Hamilton General Hospital to make a donation of $10,000 to The Foundation. This gift, made possible through the organization’s annual poppy drive, will support the $2-million campaign to cover the costs of adding a second MRI system at the Hospital.

Branch 58 has long been a strong supporter of health care throughout the region, donating nearly $150,000 to The Foundation since 1985.