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 About Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation

We are a registered charitable organization. Through the generosity of our donors, we fund capital redevelopment projects, purchase medical equipment and technology, and we invest in research. Our mission is to support patient care, research and education across the Hamilton Health Sciences family of hospitals; our goal is Health Care, Transformed.

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BRIGHT Run

BRIGHT Run turns 5!

Please come and join us as we celebrate our 5th annual walk and run in support of breast cancer research at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. We are planning a fun-filled day and hope to see you out on the trails at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on
Saturday, September 8, 2012.

Date: 
Saturday, September 8, 2012 (All day)

2012 Mac Kids Miracle Weekend

Watch and support the Mac Kids Miracle Weekend - June 1.

We are pleased to be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Mac Kids Miracle Weekend on June 1st and 2nd. 

Please donate now!

Date: 
Friday, June 1, 2012 (All day)

Surviving Breast Cancer, Singing a New Tune

An Evening with Olivia Newton-John

in Benefit of the CIBC Breast Assessment Centre at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre

Date: 
Monday, November 19, 2012 - 19:00

2012 Scotiabank Smiles for Mac Kids On Now

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.  

20th Anniversary of Mac Kids Miracle Weekend

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.

HELP – Enhancing Care for Older Adults in our Hospitals

As the home to the largest senior’s population in the province, it is important that we maintain leadership in developing programs and tools to assist with the specialized needs of senior patients in an acute caresetting. One such program is entitled “HELP” Hospital Elder Life Program and Hamilton Health Sciences has been designated as the first international “HELP Centre of Excellence”.

Morris Mercanti, Rotary Club of Ancaster AM and BRIGHT Run Being Honoured at 2012 Hummingbird Ball

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.

Celebrating the Fulfillment of a Dream

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.

Save the Date, Save a Life

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.

Legion Lends Support to MRI Campaign

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.

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