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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

$16.3

Million

disbursed across life-saving equipment, research, critical patient spaces and education.

2.3

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.

  • Clara’s journey through the Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre is a powerful reminder of the importance of specialized care for young patients. From overcoming OCD and anxiety to finding strength through family therapy, Clara’s story is one of resilience and hope. The Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre (@hamiltonhealthsciences) is the largest pediatric mental health program in Canada, leading the way for young patients by providing comprehensive care and support. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, programs like this are changing lives every day. 💙 Read Clara’s inspiring story and learn how you can help make a difference at the link in bio. #BellLetsTalk #MentalHealthMatters #ChildAndYouthMentalHealth #HamiltonHealthSciences
  • Looking for a meaningful way to support children’s health care through the power of music? 💙 Our community is coming together to make a difference for McMaster Children’s Hospital through this inspiring event: PWYC Music & Miracles 🎶✨ Join us for an afternoon of incredible performances by talented young musicians, all in support of the Child Life and Music Therapy Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital. 📅 Saturday, January 31 📍 Lawrence Park Community Church | North York This pay-what-you-can event brings together music, generosity, and community — with every donation helping provide comfort, creativity, and emotional support to children receiving care. 🎵 Come listen, support, and be part of something impactful.
  • Thank you to long-standing supporters, Janco Steel, for their generous donation of $75,000 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at @mcmasterchildrens. These funds will be used to support the purchase of a ventilator and bring life-saving care to our smallest patients. The employees and management at Janco Steel have supported Hamilton Health Sciences for many years, and we are incredibly grateful. Learn more about MacKids at the link in bio. #CommunitySupport #Healthcare #Donation #Hamilton #HamOnt
Clara’s journey through the Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre is a powerful reminder of the importance of specialized care for young patients. From overcoming OCD and anxiety to finding strength through family therapy, Clara’s story is one of resilience and hope. The Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre (@hamiltonhealthsciences) is the largest pediatric mental health program in Canada, leading the way for young patients by providing comprehensive care and support. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, programs like this are changing lives every day. 💙 Read Clara’s inspiring story and learn how you can help make a difference at the link in bio. #BellLetsTalk #MentalHealthMatters #ChildAndYouthMentalHealth #HamiltonHealthSciences
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Clara’s journey through the Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre is a powerful reminder of the importance of specialized care for young patients. From overcoming OCD and anxiety to finding strength through family therapy, Clara’s story is one of resilience and hope. The Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre (@hamiltonhealthsciences) is the largest pediatric mental health program in Canada, leading the way for young patients by providing comprehensive care and support. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, programs like this are changing lives every day. 💙 Read Clara’s inspiring story and learn how you can help make a difference at the link in bio. #BellLetsTalk #MentalHealthMatters #ChildAndYouthMentalHealth #HamiltonHealthSciences
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Looking for a meaningful way to support children’s health care through the power of music? 💙 Our community is coming together to make a difference for McMaster Children’s Hospital through this inspiring event: PWYC Music & Miracles 🎶✨ Join us for an afternoon of incredible performances by talented young musicians, all in support of the Child Life and Music Therapy Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital. 📅 Saturday, January 31 📍 Lawrence Park Community Church | North York This pay-what-you-can event brings together music, generosity, and community — with every donation helping provide comfort, creativity, and emotional support to children receiving care. 🎵 Come listen, support, and be part of something impactful.
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Looking for a meaningful way to support children’s health care through the power of music? 💙 Our community is coming together to make a difference for McMaster Children’s Hospital through this inspiring event: PWYC Music & Miracles 🎶✨ Join us for an afternoon of incredible performances by talented young musicians, all in support of the Child Life and Music Therapy Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital. 📅 Saturday, January 31 📍 Lawrence Park Community Church | North York This pay-what-you-can event brings together music, generosity, and community — with every donation helping provide comfort, creativity, and emotional support to children receiving care. 🎵 Come listen, support, and be part of something impactful.
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Thank you to long-standing supporters, Janco Steel, for their generous donation of $75,000 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at @mcmasterchildrens. These funds will be used to support the purchase of a ventilator and bring life-saving care to our smallest patients. The employees and management at Janco Steel have supported Hamilton Health Sciences for many years, and we are incredibly grateful. Learn more about MacKids at the link in bio. #CommunitySupport #Healthcare #Donation #Hamilton #HamOnt
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Thank you to long-standing supporters, Janco Steel, for their generous donation of $75,000 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at @mcmasterchildrens. These funds will be used to support the purchase of a ventilator and bring life-saving care to our smallest patients. The employees and management at Janco Steel have supported Hamilton Health Sciences for many years, and we are incredibly grateful. Learn more about MacKids at the link in bio. #CommunitySupport #Healthcare #Donation #Hamilton #HamOnt
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