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

  • Investing in children today, builds a stronger Canada tomorrow. Evidence shows that Canada’s children’s health systems are stretched thin, and as a result, not all children and youth in this country receive the care they need. The economic impacts are significant. @childhealthcan and @cchfoundations are pleased to launch a groundbreaking report, Thrive: The Economic Case for Investing in Children’s Healthcare providing evidence to support the social return on investments in children’s healthcare. This first national economic analysis demonstrates that every dollar invested in children’s healthcare generates nearly a nearly five-fold return to children, youth, their families and our country. Building a stronger, more equitable Canada starts with children. Learn more: https://www.childrenshealthcarecanada.ca/en/child-health advocacy/right-sizing-children-s-health-system
  • Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for, and Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is deeply thankful for the generous donors who make our work possible. 🧡 We also acknowledge that the land on which we do this work has a history that began long before Thanksgiving was first celebrated. We honour the resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples past and present. Whatever this day means to you and however you choose to spend it, we hope it’s filled with connection and reflection.
  • Don't miss this chance to make a splash in support of life-saving care at Hamilton General Hospital! On Saturday, November 29, participants will plunge into the ice cold waters of Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area. ❄️ Funds raised will support a major expansion of the Emergency Department to help ensure patients and families have access to advanced care when it matters most. Want to join us? There's still time to register but Early Bird pricing ends today, so don't wait! Click the link in our bio to learn more. #HammerPlunge #HealthcareHeroes #HamiltonGeneralHospital
Investing in children today, builds a stronger Canada tomorrow. Evidence shows that Canada’s children’s health systems are stretched thin, and as a result, not all children and youth in this country receive the care they need. The economic impacts are significant. @childhealthcan and @cchfoundations are pleased to launch a groundbreaking report, Thrive: The Economic Case for Investing in Children’s Healthcare providing evidence to support the social return on investments in children’s healthcare. This first national economic analysis demonstrates that every dollar invested in children’s healthcare generates nearly a nearly five-fold return to children, youth, their families and our country. Building a stronger, more equitable Canada starts with children. Learn more: https://www.childrenshealthcarecanada.ca/en/child-health advocacy/right-sizing-children-s-health-system
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Investing in children today, builds a stronger Canada tomorrow. Evidence shows that Canada’s children’s health systems are stretched thin, and as a result, not all children and youth in this country receive the care they need. The economic impacts are significant. @childhealthcan and @cchfoundations are pleased to launch a groundbreaking report, Thrive: The Economic Case for Investing in Children’s Healthcare providing evidence to support the social return on investments in children’s healthcare. This first national economic analysis demonstrates that every dollar invested in children’s healthcare generates nearly a nearly five-fold return to children, youth, their families and our country. Building a stronger, more equitable Canada starts with children. Learn more: https://www.childrenshealthcarecanada.ca/en/child-health advocacy/right-sizing-children-s-health-system
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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for, and Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is deeply thankful for the generous donors who make our work possible. 🧡 We also acknowledge that the land on which we do this work has a history that began long before Thanksgiving was first celebrated. We honour the resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples past and present. Whatever this day means to you and however you choose to spend it, we hope it’s filled with connection and reflection.
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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for, and Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is deeply thankful for the generous donors who make our work possible. 🧡 We also acknowledge that the land on which we do this work has a history that began long before Thanksgiving was first celebrated. We honour the resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples past and present. Whatever this day means to you and however you choose to spend it, we hope it’s filled with connection and reflection.
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Don't miss this chance to make a splash in support of life-saving care at Hamilton General Hospital! On Saturday, November 29, participants will plunge into the ice cold waters of Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area. ❄️ Funds raised will support a major expansion of the Emergency Department to help ensure patients and families have access to advanced care when it matters most. Want to join us? There's still time to register but Early Bird pricing ends today, so don't wait! Click the link in our bio to learn more. #HammerPlunge #HealthcareHeroes #HamiltonGeneralHospital
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Don't miss this chance to make a splash in support of life-saving care at Hamilton General Hospital! On Saturday, November 29, participants will plunge into the ice cold waters of Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area. ❄️ Funds raised will support a major expansion of the Emergency Department to help ensure patients and families have access to advanced care when it matters most. Want to join us? There's still time to register but Early Bird pricing ends today, so don't wait! Click the link in our bio to learn more. #HammerPlunge #HealthcareHeroes #HamiltonGeneralHospital
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