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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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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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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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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.

  • There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
  • What is Hammer Plunge? ❄️ Hammer Plunge is an unforgettable experience where community members from across our region come together to embrace the challenge, take the plunge and support life-changing care at Hamilton General Hospital. Participants first brave the icy waters of Lake Ontario, then warm up in the winter village featuring hot food, warm drinks, entertainment, fundraising prizes and plenty of fun! Not ready to take the plunge? Stay dry and cheer from the shoreline. Spectators are welcome, but registration is required for event access, so be sure to sign up before registration closes. Either way, you'll be part of an incredible day in support of patients, families and health care teams when it matters most. Dare to dip? Register, donate or learn more at https://hamiltonhealth.ca/hammerplunge2026?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=hammerplunge2026
  • What if surgery could be more precise, less invasive and help patients recover sooner? Dr. Laura Nguyen, Urologist at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), shares how robotic-assisted surgery can help make a difference for patients undergoing prostate and kidney cancer operations. With the support of our community, we are raising $3 million to continue the next generation of cancer surgery at HHS. Your support can help make this possible. 🔗 Learn more and donate through the link in our bio.
There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
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There are so many ways to support MacKids this fall through Children's Miracle Network campaigns! 💙 📅 September 25 – November 1 Make a donation during your next visit to @greatclips and receive a $2 off coupon for your next haircut. 🧸 September 29 – October 8 Purchase Brickley Bear at participating @brickwarehouse locations. All proceeds support MacKids. ✈️ October 5 – 11 Donate Aeroplan points and Aeroplan and its partners will match your donation to support the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program, helping children access the medical care they need. @fondation_aircanada_foundation 🧸 October 11 – 24 Purchase a @northernreflections Charity Bear in-store for $24.99. Proceeds support MacKids. 🥤 October 28 – January 5 Make an in-store donation at participating @7elevencanada locations. Every donation helps support pediatric care, specialized equipment and enhanced patient experiences at McMaster Children's Hospital. 💙
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What is Hammer Plunge? ❄️ Hammer Plunge is an unforgettable experience where community members from across our region come together to embrace the challenge, take the plunge and support life-changing care at Hamilton General Hospital. Participants first brave the icy waters of Lake Ontario, then warm up in the winter village featuring hot food, warm drinks, entertainment, fundraising prizes and plenty of fun! Not ready to take the plunge? Stay dry and cheer from the shoreline. Spectators are welcome, but registration is required for event access, so be sure to sign up before registration closes. Either way, you'll be part of an incredible day in support of patients, families and health care teams when it matters most. Dare to dip? Register, donate or learn more at https://hamiltonhealth.ca/hammerplunge2026?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=hammerplunge2026
What is Hammer Plunge? ❄️ Hammer Plunge is an unforgettable experience where community members from across our region come together to embrace the challenge, take the plunge and support life-changing care at Hamilton General Hospital. Participants first brave the icy waters of Lake Ontario, then warm up in the winter village featuring hot food, warm drinks, entertainment, fundraising prizes and plenty of fun! Not ready to take the plunge? Stay dry and cheer from the shoreline. Spectators are welcome, but registration is required for event access, so be sure to sign up before registration closes. Either way, you'll be part of an incredible day in support of patients, families and health care teams when it matters most. Dare to dip? Register, donate or learn more at https://hamiltonhealth.ca/hammerplunge2026?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=hammerplunge2026
What is Hammer Plunge? ❄️ Hammer Plunge is an unforgettable experience where community members from across our region come together to embrace the challenge, take the plunge and support life-changing care at Hamilton General Hospital. Participants first brave the icy waters of Lake Ontario, then warm up in the winter village featuring hot food, warm drinks, entertainment, fundraising prizes and plenty of fun! Not ready to take the plunge? Stay dry and cheer from the shoreline. Spectators are welcome, but registration is required for event access, so be sure to sign up before registration closes. Either way, you'll be part of an incredible day in support of patients, families and health care teams when it matters most. Dare to dip? Register, donate or learn more at https://hamiltonhealth.ca/hammerplunge2026?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=hammerplunge2026
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What is Hammer Plunge? ❄️ Hammer Plunge is an unforgettable experience where community members from across our region come together to embrace the challenge, take the plunge and support life-changing care at Hamilton General Hospital. Participants first brave the icy waters of Lake Ontario, then warm up in the winter village featuring hot food, warm drinks, entertainment, fundraising prizes and plenty of fun! Not ready to take the plunge? Stay dry and cheer from the shoreline. Spectators are welcome, but registration is required for event access, so be sure to sign up before registration closes. Either way, you'll be part of an incredible day in support of patients, families and health care teams when it matters most. Dare to dip? Register, donate or learn more at https://hamiltonhealth.ca/hammerplunge2026?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=hammerplunge2026
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What if surgery could be more precise, less invasive and help patients recover sooner? Dr. Laura Nguyen, Urologist at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), shares how robotic-assisted surgery can help make a difference for patients undergoing prostate and kidney cancer operations. With the support of our community, we are raising $3 million to continue the next generation of cancer surgery at HHS. Your support can help make this possible. 🔗 Learn more and donate through the link in our bio.
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