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Lives Transformed

Each and every day, the staff at Hamilton Health Sciences transforms the lives of patients and their families.

Read their courageous stories to learn more - and remember that it is through your donations that Hamilton Health Sciences can continue transforming lives.


Denise’s experience at Juravinski Hospital began in 2010 after doctors in Brantford noticed bone lesions in her spine.

Following surgery and four months or chemotherapy, Gloria’s breast cancer is now in remission.

It was Joanne Stacey’s 49th birthday, when she received a surprise she never wanted. That was the day she was told she had breast cancer.

To meet Gloria Charles today and see the smile on her face you would never know that just 4 years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

At the age of 32, Kathy Cadeau began the fight of her life after finding a lump in her breast while breastfeeding her son.

When the receptionist told Anne that the doctor wanted to speak to her, she had a feeling it wasn't going to be good news.

Marta's doctors sat her down and confirmed her fears: She had stage three breast cancer.

Arriving at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Dawn had hope for her future again.