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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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$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.

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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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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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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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the coordinated care that saved Ligia’s life 

Meet Ligia. When doctors at Hamilton General Hospital determined that a cancerous tumour was causing the pain in her arm, they immediately set to work. 

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

  • What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
  • No one knows when a health crisis might touch someone we love. Jayashree experienced chest pain and needed life-saving heart surgery. Kyle found a lump that led to a cancer diagnosis. Ben’s symptoms revealed a rare congenital condition that required specialized care. Their stories are different, but each one shows how much the right care, at the right moment, can change what happens next. Your gift helps provide the equipment, technology, research and expertise that Hamilton Health Sciences teams need to care for patients and families when they need it most. This holiday season, give the Gift of Health and change what happens next. 💙 Give today through the link in our bio.
  • Looking to support health care in our region? Every action, big or small, makes a difference 💙 1️⃣ Ellens and Haick Family Music Trivia 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 💙 Donate: https://give4mac.ca/ Get ready for a fun night of music trivia and friendly competition, all for a great cause! Join the annual Music Trivia Fundraiser in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital, proudly hosted by the Ellens and Haick families. Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, show off your competitive side, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 2️⃣ Champions for Charity Boxing Tryouts @champsforcharitykw 📅 Saturday, November 7 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. and Tuesday, November 10 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at SydFIT Gym in Kitchener. 💙 Sign Up: https://champsforcharity.ca/become-a-champion/ From first-time boxers to fitness enthusiasts, anyone can become a champion. Train for an unforgettable fight night, raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital and make every round count for children and families who rely on specialized care.
What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
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What happens when you support Hammer Plunge? 💙 Every dollar raised helps fuel exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. Your fundraising supports critical tools, equipment and resources that help health care teams deliver specialized, lifesaving care when patients need it most. Whether you're taking the icy plunge, making a donation or cheering from the shoreline, you're helping make a difference for patients and families across our region. 🔗 Register, donate or start fundraising today through the link in our bio
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No one knows when a health crisis might touch someone we love. Jayashree experienced chest pain and needed life-saving heart surgery. Kyle found a lump that led to a cancer diagnosis. Ben’s symptoms revealed a rare congenital condition that required specialized care. Their stories are different, but each one shows how much the right care, at the right moment, can change what happens next. Your gift helps provide the equipment, technology, research and expertise that Hamilton Health Sciences teams need to care for patients and families when they need it most. This holiday season, give the Gift of Health and change what happens next. 💙 Give today through the link in our bio.
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Looking to support health care in our region? Every action, big or small, makes a difference 💙 1️⃣ Ellens and Haick Family Music Trivia 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 💙 Donate: https://give4mac.ca/ Get ready for a fun night of music trivia and friendly competition, all for a great cause! Join the annual Music Trivia Fundraiser in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital, proudly hosted by the Ellens and Haick families. Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, show off your competitive side, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 2️⃣ Champions for Charity Boxing Tryouts @champsforcharitykw 📅 Saturday, November 7 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. and Tuesday, November 10 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at SydFIT Gym in Kitchener. 💙 Sign Up: https://champsforcharity.ca/become-a-champion/ From first-time boxers to fitness enthusiasts, anyone can become a champion. Train for an unforgettable fight night, raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital and make every round count for children and families who rely on specialized care.
Looking to support health care in our region? Every action, big or small, makes a difference 💙 1️⃣ Ellens and Haick Family Music Trivia 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 💙 Donate: https://give4mac.ca/ Get ready for a fun night of music trivia and friendly competition, all for a great cause! Join the annual Music Trivia Fundraiser in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital, proudly hosted by the Ellens and Haick families. Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, show off your competitive side, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 2️⃣ Champions for Charity Boxing Tryouts @champsforcharitykw 📅 Saturday, November 7 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. and Tuesday, November 10 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at SydFIT Gym in Kitchener. 💙 Sign Up: https://champsforcharity.ca/become-a-champion/ From first-time boxers to fitness enthusiasts, anyone can become a champion. Train for an unforgettable fight night, raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital and make every round count for children and families who rely on specialized care.
Looking to support health care in our region? Every action, big or small, makes a difference 💙 1️⃣ Ellens and Haick Family Music Trivia 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 💙 Donate: https://give4mac.ca/ Get ready for a fun night of music trivia and friendly competition, all for a great cause! Join the annual Music Trivia Fundraiser in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital, proudly hosted by the Ellens and Haick families. Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, show off your competitive side, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 2️⃣ Champions for Charity Boxing Tryouts @champsforcharitykw 📅 Saturday, November 7 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. and Tuesday, November 10 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at SydFIT Gym in Kitchener. 💙 Sign Up: https://champsforcharity.ca/become-a-champion/ From first-time boxers to fitness enthusiasts, anyone can become a champion. Train for an unforgettable fight night, raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital and make every round count for children and families who rely on specialized care.
Looking to support health care in our region? Every action, big or small, makes a difference 💙 1️⃣ Ellens and Haick Family Music Trivia 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 💙 Donate: https://give4mac.ca/ Get ready for a fun night of music trivia and friendly competition, all for a great cause! Join the annual Music Trivia Fundraiser in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital, proudly hosted by the Ellens and Haick families. Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, show off your competitive side, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 2️⃣ Champions for Charity Boxing Tryouts @champsforcharitykw 📅 Saturday, November 7 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. and Tuesday, November 10 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at SydFIT Gym in Kitchener. 💙 Sign Up: https://champsforcharity.ca/become-a-champion/ From first-time boxers to fitness enthusiasts, anyone can become a champion. Train for an unforgettable fight night, raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital and make every round count for children and families who rely on specialized care.
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Looking to support health care in our region? Every action, big or small, makes a difference 💙 1️⃣ Ellens and Haick Family Music Trivia 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 💙 Donate: https://give4mac.ca/ Get ready for a fun night of music trivia and friendly competition, all for a great cause! Join the annual Music Trivia Fundraiser in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital, proudly hosted by the Ellens and Haick families. Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, show off your competitive side, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 2️⃣ Champions for Charity Boxing Tryouts @champsforcharitykw 📅 Saturday, November 7 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. and Tuesday, November 10 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at SydFIT Gym in Kitchener. 💙 Sign Up: https://champsforcharity.ca/become-a-champion/ From first-time boxers to fitness enthusiasts, anyone can become a champion. Train for an unforgettable fight night, raise funds for McMaster Children's Hospital and make every round count for children and families who rely on specialized care.
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