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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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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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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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  • What an incredible evening at Illuminight. ✨ Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised and participated in this year's event. Together, we raised more than $275,000 for cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre! A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, and to every person who helped make the night so meaningful. We couldn't do it without you. ✨💙
  • Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
  • Every donation makes a difference. 💜 When you shop from September 17-October 4 at participating @Sobeys, @OfficialFarmboy, @Foodland_on, and @FreshCoGrocery locations, consider making a donation at checkout in support of the Family of Support program. Together, we're helping children, youth, and families access critical mental health care across our region. 100% of donations made at local locations go to support kids' mental health programs at McMaster Children's Hospital.
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What an incredible evening at Illuminight. ✨ Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised and participated in this year's event. Together, we raised more than $275,000 for cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre! A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, and to every person who helped make the night so meaningful. We couldn't do it without you. ✨💙
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Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
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Thank you to everyone who helped bring Illuminight to life! ✨ With your support, we raised more than $275,000 in support of cancer care and research at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. 💙 A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CIBC Wood Gundy, our Silver Sponsor, FirstOntario, and our Bronze Sponsors: No Frills Franco's, Tony's Corner, Chris & Jenn's No Frills, Scott's No Frills, Giorgio's No Frills, Sanofi, Parkland Ancaster, and All Seniors Care. We’re also grateful to our many additional sponsors, volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters whose generosity helped make this year's Illuminight so meaningful. 💛
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Every donation makes a difference. 💜 When you shop from September 17-October 4 at participating @Sobeys, @OfficialFarmboy, @Foodland_on, and @FreshCoGrocery locations, consider making a donation at checkout in support of the Family of Support program. Together, we're helping children, youth, and families access critical mental health care across our region. 100% of donations made at local locations go to support kids' mental health programs at McMaster Children's Hospital.
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Every donation makes a difference. 💜 When you shop from September 17-October 4 at participating @Sobeys, @OfficialFarmboy, @Foodland_on, and @FreshCoGrocery locations, consider making a donation at checkout in support of the Family of Support program. Together, we're helping children, youth, and families access critical mental health care across our region. 100% of donations made at local locations go to support kids' mental health programs at McMaster Children's Hospital.
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