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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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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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Your support can transform lives. Join our donor community and make a lasting impact.

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Our community in action

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

  • Meet Kate, our 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion. 💙 At just three weeks old, Kate was rushed to McMaster Children's Hospital after doctors discovered she wasn’t gaining weight. She was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency — a rare, life-threatening condition requiring lifelong care, medication and monitoring. Throughout every emergency visit, appointment and milestone, Kate’s family found expert care and unwavering support at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Today, Kate is thriving. She loves horseback riding, soccer, piano, spending time with friends and working at her local café — all made possible through the specialized care she continues to receive. As this year’s CMN Champion, Kate will help share the impact donor support has on children and families across our region, reminding us that every donation helps create brighter futures for kids at MacKids. Her story is one of strength, resilience and hope — and we’re honoured to share it throughout the year. ✨ #MacKids #ChildrensMiracleNetwork #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
  • Every donation tells a story. 💙 A story of a patient receiving life-saving treatment. A family finding hope during their hardest moments. A care team equipped with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care. At Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, donor support helps fund advanced medical equipment, innovative research, specialized programs, education and improved patient spaces across Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and sites. Because of our donor community, health care excellence happens right here. — helping patients from across south-central Ontario and beyond. Your impact is seen in every breakthrough, every recovery, and every life changed. Thank you for making extraordinary care possible. ✨ #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
  • For 50 years, our donor community has been helping transform health care across our region. 💙 We proudly support Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and programs by using your generosity to fund life-saving equipment, groundbreaking research, specialized care spaces, education and innovation that help patients at every stage of life. From specialized and advanced support for the tiniest patients at McMaster Children's Hospital, to world-leading cardiac, cancer, trauma, rehabilitative and longevity expertise — your donations help make exceptional care possible for families across south-central Ontario and beyond. This year, we're celebrating 50 years of generosity, compassion and impact made possible by you! And we're just getting started. Thank you for being part of the next chapter. ✨ #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
Meet Kate, our 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion. 💙 At just three weeks old, Kate was rushed to McMaster Children's Hospital after doctors discovered she wasn’t gaining weight. She was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency — a rare, life-threatening condition requiring lifelong care, medication and monitoring. Throughout every emergency visit, appointment and milestone, Kate’s family found expert care and unwavering support at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Today, Kate is thriving. She loves horseback riding, soccer, piano, spending time with friends and working at her local café — all made possible through the specialized care she continues to receive. As this year’s CMN Champion, Kate will help share the impact donor support has on children and families across our region, reminding us that every donation helps create brighter futures for kids at MacKids. Her story is one of strength, resilience and hope — and we’re honoured to share it throughout the year. ✨ #MacKids #ChildrensMiracleNetwork #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
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Meet Kate, our 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion. 💙 At just three weeks old, Kate was rushed to McMaster Children's Hospital after doctors discovered she wasn’t gaining weight. She was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency — a rare, life-threatening condition requiring lifelong care, medication and monitoring. Throughout every emergency visit, appointment and milestone, Kate’s family found expert care and unwavering support at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Today, Kate is thriving. She loves horseback riding, soccer, piano, spending time with friends and working at her local café — all made possible through the specialized care she continues to receive. As this year’s CMN Champion, Kate will help share the impact donor support has on children and families across our region, reminding us that every donation helps create brighter futures for kids at MacKids. Her story is one of strength, resilience and hope — and we’re honoured to share it throughout the year. ✨ #MacKids #ChildrensMiracleNetwork #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
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Every donation tells a story. 💙 A story of a patient receiving life-saving treatment. A family finding hope during their hardest moments. A care team equipped with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care. At Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, donor support helps fund advanced medical equipment, innovative research, specialized programs, education and improved patient spaces across Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and sites. Because of our donor community, health care excellence happens right here. — helping patients from across south-central Ontario and beyond. Your impact is seen in every breakthrough, every recovery, and every life changed. Thank you for making extraordinary care possible. ✨ #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
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Every donation tells a story. 💙 A story of a patient receiving life-saving treatment. A family finding hope during their hardest moments. A care team equipped with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care. At Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, donor support helps fund advanced medical equipment, innovative research, specialized programs, education and improved patient spaces across Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and sites. Because of our donor community, health care excellence happens right here. — helping patients from across south-central Ontario and beyond. Your impact is seen in every breakthrough, every recovery, and every life changed. Thank you for making extraordinary care possible. ✨ #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
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For 50 years, our donor community has been helping transform health care across our region. 💙 We proudly support Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and programs by using your generosity to fund life-saving equipment, groundbreaking research, specialized care spaces, education and innovation that help patients at every stage of life. From specialized and advanced support for the tiniest patients at McMaster Children's Hospital, to world-leading cardiac, cancer, trauma, rehabilitative and longevity expertise — your donations help make exceptional care possible for families across south-central Ontario and beyond. This year, we're celebrating 50 years of generosity, compassion and impact made possible by you! And we're just getting started. Thank you for being part of the next chapter. ✨ #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
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For 50 years, our donor community has been helping transform health care across our region. 💙 We proudly support Hamilton Health Sciences hospitals and programs by using your generosity to fund life-saving equipment, groundbreaking research, specialized care spaces, education and innovation that help patients at every stage of life. From specialized and advanced support for the tiniest patients at McMaster Children's Hospital, to world-leading cardiac, cancer, trauma, rehabilitative and longevity expertise — your donations help make exceptional care possible for families across south-central Ontario and beyond. This year, we're celebrating 50 years of generosity, compassion and impact made possible by you! And we're just getting started. Thank you for being part of the next chapter. ✨ #HHSF #HamiltonHealth
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