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Your support directly impacts the care you and your families get from birth to your golden years and everything in between. When you donate, you fund the tools, spaces, and research needed for better health outcomes, more comfort, and faster healing across Hamilton Health Sciences.

Top-tier excellence in health care is a hallmark of Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and is made possible in part by our incredible donor community. Your generous gifts bridge the gaps between government-funded operating costs, salaries, and capital project contributions to provide a world-class level of care.

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Big things happen when communities come together

$17.8

Million

disbursed across life-saving equipment, research, critical patient spaces and education.

3

million residents

Within our region of care receive our highly specialized care.

72

Beds

McMaster Children's Hospital has the largest neo-natal intensive care unit in Canada.

Here’s how you can help

Every gift has the power to save a life. Whether it’s in honour, in memory, or simply from the heart, your generous donation helps deliver life-saving care when it’s needed most.

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Rally your team and make a big impact. From volunteering and sponsorships to matching gifts and partnerships, there are countless powerful ways your group or business can support Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.

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By including Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in your will, estate plans, or investments, you’ll create a legacy that supports life-changing care and empowers future generations to thrive.

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Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation events bring our community together to support life-changing care. Each one helps raise critical funds for patients and families across our hospitals.

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Looking to give back? Volunteer with Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation! It’s a meaningful way to support patients, families and hospital programs across our community.

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Your health is
what inspires us

At Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, our mission is to advance health care through groundbreaking research, exceptional care and heartfelt support. Through the generosity of our donors, we make a difference by supporting patients, families, and care teams across the region at Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and St. Peter’s Hospital.

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With your family from day one.
That’s MacKids.

McMaster Children’s Hospital is one of Canada’s top pediatric centres, providing expert care in cancer, mental health and neonatology. Your support helps families access life-saving care in the moments that matter most.

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Our community in action

A closer look at our journey, our people and what drives us—day in, day out.

  • 🚗✨ It's almost here! The second annual Niagara 5000 Supercar Parade rolls into Niagara Falls this Friday, September 18, bringing some of the world's most extraordinary and exotic vehicles together for an unforgettable day. More than just a showcase, this free community event supports families at McMaster Children's Hospital with a goal of raising more than $30,000 for patient care, research, and life-saving programs. Whether you're a car enthusiast or looking for a unique family outing, don't miss your chance to experience the excitement while helping children and families across our region. ❤️ Learn more: niagara5000.com
  • Looking to support regional health care this September? Check out the event below!💙 1️⃣ Northern National Mini Stock 📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 💙 Donate: https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/ Today you can visit the Ohsweken Speedway for the Northern National Mini Stock and Thunder Stock races. Bill Pearsall's car, raced by a past champion, will compete on behalf of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Hamilton General Hospital's stroke unit. Event admission is free for all hospital clinical staff - hospital IDs required.
  • For the smallest patients, access to specialized equipment can make all the difference. Dr. Salhab el Helou explains how donor support helps advance neonatal care at McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH), home to Canada's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). From incubators to ventilators, donor-funded equipment helps care teams provide lifesaving care for newborns and support families during some of their most challenging moments. Donor support helps make this work possible, ensuring the Neonatology program has the tools needed to deliver exceptional care. 💙 🎥 Watch the full interview with Dr. el Helou on YouTube. Link in bio.
🚗✨ It's almost here! The second annual Niagara 5000 Supercar Parade rolls into Niagara Falls this Friday, September 18, bringing some of the world's most extraordinary and exotic vehicles together for an unforgettable day. More than just a showcase, this free community event supports families at McMaster Children's Hospital with a goal of raising more than $30,000 for patient care, research, and life-saving programs. Whether you're a car enthusiast or looking for a unique family outing, don't miss your chance to experience the excitement while helping children and families across our region. ❤️ Learn more: niagara5000.com
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🚗✨ It's almost here! The second annual Niagara 5000 Supercar Parade rolls into Niagara Falls this Friday, September 18, bringing some of the world's most extraordinary and exotic vehicles together for an unforgettable day. More than just a showcase, this free community event supports families at McMaster Children's Hospital with a goal of raising more than $30,000 for patient care, research, and life-saving programs. Whether you're a car enthusiast or looking for a unique family outing, don't miss your chance to experience the excitement while helping children and families across our region. ❤️ Learn more: niagara5000.com
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Looking to support regional health care this September? Check out the event below!💙 1️⃣ Northern National Mini Stock 📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 💙 Donate: https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/ Today you can visit the Ohsweken Speedway for the Northern National Mini Stock and Thunder Stock races. Bill Pearsall's car, raced by a past champion, will compete on behalf of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Hamilton General Hospital's stroke unit. Event admission is free for all hospital clinical staff - hospital IDs required.
Looking to support regional health care this September? Check out the event below!💙 1️⃣ Northern National Mini Stock 📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 💙 Donate: https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/ Today you can visit the Ohsweken Speedway for the Northern National Mini Stock and Thunder Stock races. Bill Pearsall's car, raced by a past champion, will compete on behalf of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Hamilton General Hospital's stroke unit. Event admission is free for all hospital clinical staff - hospital IDs required.
Looking to support regional health care this September? Check out the event below!💙 1️⃣ Northern National Mini Stock 📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 💙 Donate: https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/ Today you can visit the Ohsweken Speedway for the Northern National Mini Stock and Thunder Stock races. Bill Pearsall's car, raced by a past champion, will compete on behalf of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Hamilton General Hospital's stroke unit. Event admission is free for all hospital clinical staff - hospital IDs required.
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Looking to support regional health care this September? Check out the event below!💙 1️⃣ Northern National Mini Stock 📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 💙 Donate: https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/ Today you can visit the Ohsweken Speedway for the Northern National Mini Stock and Thunder Stock races. Bill Pearsall's car, raced by a past champion, will compete on behalf of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Hamilton General Hospital's stroke unit. Event admission is free for all hospital clinical staff - hospital IDs required.
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For the smallest patients, access to specialized equipment can make all the difference. Dr. Salhab el Helou explains how donor support helps advance neonatal care at McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH), home to Canada's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). From incubators to ventilators, donor-funded equipment helps care teams provide lifesaving care for newborns and support families during some of their most challenging moments. Donor support helps make this work possible, ensuring the Neonatology program has the tools needed to deliver exceptional care. 💙 🎥 Watch the full interview with Dr. el Helou on YouTube. Link in bio.
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