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

  • Hey, player one (and two, and three)—listen up! We’re getting ready to raise funds for @mcmasterchildrens with @extralife4kids on Saturday, November 8, 2025. There’s still time to register but it’s coming up fast, so don’t miss out. Extra Life began as a 24-hour gaming marathon but you can create your own challenge, like a tabletop tournament or a streamer showdown. You pick the game, set the goal and encourage your friends, family and followers to sponsor your campaign. 🖥️🎮🎲 Want to accept this side quest for a good cause? Click the link in our bio to register. (Make sure to select “MacKids” when asked where you want your donation directed.) #GamingForGood #McMasterChildrensHospital #KidsHealth
  • If you live in Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, Ancaster, Dundas or Burlington, you might see fundraisers from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation knocking on doors in your neighbourhood from October to December. The Door-to-Door program is designed to inspire people to support the future of children’s health through monthly donations to @mcmasterchildrens. These monthly donations provide essential funding to help us address urgent needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Fundraisers wear a white vest branded with the MacKids logo and a hospital name badge, so you can donate with confidence. Click the link in our bio to learn more about this program.
  • Halloween may be over, but the smiles are still glowing! 🎃 Families in the Autism Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre recently enjoyed a sensory-friendly Fall Festival. Thanks to our amazing donors, we celebrated with crafts, games, treats, and even a petting zoo! The sweetest part? Each child took home a pumpkin grown with love. Julia, a clinical leader in the Autism Program, planted seeds with her family last spring, which grew into 275 beautiful pumpkins just for the kids at RJCHC. It’s a perfect example of community and care coming together to create joy. We are so grateful for these special moments! Click the link in our bio to learn more about you can support life-changing programs at @hamiltonhealthsciences #FallFestival #SensoryFriendly #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #CommunityLove #HamiltonHealthSciences
Hey, player one (and two, and three)—listen up! We’re getting ready to raise funds for @mcmasterchildrens with @extralife4kids on Saturday, November 8, 2025. There’s still time to register but it’s coming up fast, so don’t miss out. Extra Life began as a 24-hour gaming marathon but you can create your own challenge, like a tabletop tournament or a streamer showdown. You pick the game, set the goal and encourage your friends, family and followers to sponsor your campaign. 🖥️🎮🎲 Want to accept this side quest for a good cause? Click the link in our bio to register. (Make sure to select “MacKids” when asked where you want your donation directed.) #GamingForGood #McMasterChildrensHospital #KidsHealth
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Hey, player one (and two, and three)—listen up! We’re getting ready to raise funds for @mcmasterchildrens with @extralife4kids on Saturday, November 8, 2025. There’s still time to register but it’s coming up fast, so don’t miss out. Extra Life began as a 24-hour gaming marathon but you can create your own challenge, like a tabletop tournament or a streamer showdown. You pick the game, set the goal and encourage your friends, family and followers to sponsor your campaign. 🖥️🎮🎲 Want to accept this side quest for a good cause? Click the link in our bio to register. (Make sure to select “MacKids” when asked where you want your donation directed.) #GamingForGood #McMasterChildrensHospital #KidsHealth
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If you live in Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, Ancaster, Dundas or Burlington, you might see fundraisers from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation knocking on doors in your neighbourhood from October to December. The Door-to-Door program is designed to inspire people to support the future of children’s health through monthly donations to @mcmasterchildrens. These monthly donations provide essential funding to help us address urgent needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Fundraisers wear a white vest branded with the MacKids logo and a hospital name badge, so you can donate with confidence. Click the link in our bio to learn more about this program.
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If you live in Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, Ancaster, Dundas or Burlington, you might see fundraisers from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation knocking on doors in your neighbourhood from October to December. The Door-to-Door program is designed to inspire people to support the future of children’s health through monthly donations to @mcmasterchildrens. These monthly donations provide essential funding to help us address urgent needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Fundraisers wear a white vest branded with the MacKids logo and a hospital name badge, so you can donate with confidence. Click the link in our bio to learn more about this program.
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Halloween may be over, but the smiles are still glowing! 🎃 Families in the Autism Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre recently enjoyed a sensory-friendly Fall Festival. Thanks to our amazing donors, we celebrated with crafts, games, treats, and even a petting zoo! The sweetest part? Each child took home a pumpkin grown with love. Julia, a clinical leader in the Autism Program, planted seeds with her family last spring, which grew into 275 beautiful pumpkins just for the kids at RJCHC. It’s a perfect example of community and care coming together to create joy. We are so grateful for these special moments! Click the link in our bio to learn more about you can support life-changing programs at @hamiltonhealthsciences #FallFestival #SensoryFriendly #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #CommunityLove #HamiltonHealthSciences
Halloween may be over, but the smiles are still glowing! 🎃 Families in the Autism Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre recently enjoyed a sensory-friendly Fall Festival. Thanks to our amazing donors, we celebrated with crafts, games, treats, and even a petting zoo! The sweetest part? Each child took home a pumpkin grown with love. Julia, a clinical leader in the Autism Program, planted seeds with her family last spring, which grew into 275 beautiful pumpkins just for the kids at RJCHC. It’s a perfect example of community and care coming together to create joy. We are so grateful for these special moments! Click the link in our bio to learn more about you can support life-changing programs at @hamiltonhealthsciences #FallFestival #SensoryFriendly #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #CommunityLove #HamiltonHealthSciences
Halloween may be over, but the smiles are still glowing! 🎃 Families in the Autism Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre recently enjoyed a sensory-friendly Fall Festival. Thanks to our amazing donors, we celebrated with crafts, games, treats, and even a petting zoo! The sweetest part? Each child took home a pumpkin grown with love. Julia, a clinical leader in the Autism Program, planted seeds with her family last spring, which grew into 275 beautiful pumpkins just for the kids at RJCHC. It’s a perfect example of community and care coming together to create joy. We are so grateful for these special moments! Click the link in our bio to learn more about you can support life-changing programs at @hamiltonhealthsciences #FallFestival #SensoryFriendly #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #CommunityLove #HamiltonHealthSciences
Halloween may be over, but the smiles are still glowing! 🎃 Families in the Autism Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre recently enjoyed a sensory-friendly Fall Festival. Thanks to our amazing donors, we celebrated with crafts, games, treats, and even a petting zoo! The sweetest part? Each child took home a pumpkin grown with love. Julia, a clinical leader in the Autism Program, planted seeds with her family last spring, which grew into 275 beautiful pumpkins just for the kids at RJCHC. It’s a perfect example of community and care coming together to create joy. We are so grateful for these special moments! Click the link in our bio to learn more about you can support life-changing programs at @hamiltonhealthsciences #FallFestival #SensoryFriendly #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #CommunityLove #HamiltonHealthSciences
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Halloween may be over, but the smiles are still glowing! 🎃 Families in the Autism Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre recently enjoyed a sensory-friendly Fall Festival. Thanks to our amazing donors, we celebrated with crafts, games, treats, and even a petting zoo! The sweetest part? Each child took home a pumpkin grown with love. Julia, a clinical leader in the Autism Program, planted seeds with her family last spring, which grew into 275 beautiful pumpkins just for the kids at RJCHC. It’s a perfect example of community and care coming together to create joy. We are so grateful for these special moments! Click the link in our bio to learn more about you can support life-changing programs at @hamiltonhealthsciences #FallFestival #SensoryFriendly #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #CommunityLove #HamiltonHealthSciences
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