Events
Register, fundraise, sponsor or donate toward our fundraising events.
Illuminight
September 22 to October 30, 2022
Watch five stories of cancer care at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.
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Walk and Wheel logo with an image of a child on a bike.
MacKids Walk & Wheel
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Walk and bike in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital, including Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre then enjoy other family-friendly attractions!
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Strides
It was a great day for 2022... see you next year!
Participate in a 5 km walk or run, and raise funds for Hamilton General Hospital, the Regional Rehabilitation Centre and St. Peter's Hospital.
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Gala - Turn the Beat Around
Happened Saturday, April 22, 2023
The 2023 gala featured spectacular entertainment, honoured researchers and raised vital funds for leading-edge research at Hamilton Health Sciences.
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Partner Events

Million Reasons Run logo on a black rectangle
Million Reasons Run
May 1-31, 2023
Supporting McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation
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RBC Race for the Kids logos
RBC Race for the Kids
Coming October 2023
Supporting McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation
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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope logo
Hamilton Marathon
Coming November 2023
5km, 10km, & Half Marathon going to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
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Community Events
Make a vital difference by supporting these upcoming community events!

Encouragement Cards for Cancer Patients
Ongoing campaign
A local water colour artist has painted several portraits of the furry loved ones who have been support for their owners undergoing cancer treatment. There are four styles to choose from, all blank on the inside. All proceeds from the sales of these cards support cancer care at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. You can find them at many stores including; The Paris Bohemian Gallery, Jiggs-n-Reels Seafood Market in Paris; Inspirational Hearts and MedicWear in Brantford; and Baskets ‘N’ Bundles in Ancaster.

Tanglewood School Walkathon
Tanglewood School will be having their 15th annual Kids Helping Kids Walkathon on Wednesday, May 10th. All proceeds raised from the event will be going to McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation to fund top priority needs. To donate to the walkathon, please visit: www.hamiltonhealth.ca/tanglewood.

ETU Half Marathon
The Niagara Regional Police Service Emergency Task Unit will be running a half marathon (21.1km) at the end of May to collect donations for McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation. All proceeds raised will directly support the Labour & Delivery unit. To learn more or contribute, please visit: www.hamiltonhealth.ca/ETUmarathon.

Cool Cars 4 Kids
Cool Cars 4 Kids will be holding a road rally and car show on Sunday, June 4th. A portion of proceeds from the event and online 50/50 draw will be supporting McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation. Come on out and enjoy hundreds of luxury cars, food, and activities! To find out more information, please visit: www.coolcars4kids.com.

2023 Choose Hope Art Fundraiser
Registration is FREE. This unique fundraiser brings awareness for children fighting cancer as well as creating beautiful uplifting artwork that patients and families can see. All proceeds support items of comfort and care for families in their patient and outpatient Pediatric Oncology wards at McMaster Children’s Hospital. The theme for this year’s fundraiser is The Joy of Summer. You can participate by visiting: https://www.hamiltonhealth.ca/SpringArt.