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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.

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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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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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Our community in action

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

  • Ryan Williams from Legend 102.9 is daring to dip at Hammer Plunge to help raise funds for exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. On Saturday, November 28, join us at Fifty Point Conservation Area for a chilly plunge in Lake Ontario, a lively Winter Village with food and entertainment and a chance to make a real difference for patients and families. 💙 Think you’ve got what it takes? Take the plunge, cheer from the shoreline or donate to support the cause! Will you dare to dip? 🔗 Register today through the link in our bio.
  • "It’s hard to find a family in our region that hasn’t been touched by the care provided at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre." Dr. Crystal Hann shares why telling the story of the care provided at JHCC is so important and how the Foundation helps bring that impact to light for donors who make it possible. 🎥 Watch the full interview with Dr. Hann on YouTube. Link in bio.
  • $2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
Ryan Williams from Legend 102.9 is daring to dip at Hammer Plunge to help raise funds for exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. On Saturday, November 28, join us at Fifty Point Conservation Area for a chilly plunge in Lake Ontario, a lively Winter Village with food and entertainment and a chance to make a real difference for patients and families. 💙 Think you’ve got what it takes? Take the plunge, cheer from the shoreline or donate to support the cause! Will you dare to dip? 🔗 Register today through the link in our bio.
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Ryan Williams from Legend 102.9 is daring to dip at Hammer Plunge to help raise funds for exceptional care at Hamilton General Hospital. On Saturday, November 28, join us at Fifty Point Conservation Area for a chilly plunge in Lake Ontario, a lively Winter Village with food and entertainment and a chance to make a real difference for patients and families. 💙 Think you’ve got what it takes? Take the plunge, cheer from the shoreline or donate to support the cause! Will you dare to dip? 🔗 Register today through the link in our bio.
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$2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
$2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
$2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
$2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
$2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
$2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
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$2 million raised in a single evening, all sparked by one young woman's courage. Our recent From Courage to Care event brought together an incredible community to honour Kaitlin Jeffrey, whose extraordinary journey at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) included a world-first burn treatment. Kaitlin's experience at HHS and her father David's steadfast support of our Burn Centre showed everyone in the room what's possible when compassion meets innovation. Together, we made a shared commitment: to advance Dr. Marc Jeschke's world-leading burn research and transform what recovery after a burn injury can look like. To every guest and donor, thank you. Your generosity will speed up life-changing discoveries and bring new hope to burn patients and their families across Canada and beyond. We're also deeply grateful to Pat DiCapo and Matt MacIsaac for opening their hearts and networks to host this unforgettable evening, as well as for their personal donations. This milestone is only the beginning. Courage sparked this movement, and the generosity of our supporters will continue to move it forward. #SupportHHSF
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