Events
Register, fundraise, sponsor or donate toward our fundraising events.
A smiling family with flashlights enjoys Illuminight
Illuminight
Happening on October 9 ,2025
This family fun event rallied communities across the region in support of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation! 
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Illuminight Site
Hammer Plunge
Happening on November 29 ,2025
We’re diving in for a cause.

Visit the official Hammer Plunge page to learn more, register, or donate:
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Hammer Plunge Site
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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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The logo for Turn the Beat Around Gala on a black background
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

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Hamilton Marathon
Happening November 1 and 2, 2025
5km, 10km, & Half Marathon where funds raised go to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.
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Million Reasons Run
Happening May 1-31, 2025
Supporting McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation.
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Community Events
Make a vital difference by supporting these upcoming community events!
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Starward Community Care Endowment Fund
Starward has created the “Community Care Endowment Fund” at McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation - you can support it through a donation to benefit life-saving equipment and resources for the Midwifery-Led Unit. All donations will benefit the "Community Care Endowment Fund" and Starward will match it up to a total of $10,000. To make your donation, please visit: https://www.hamiltonhealth.ca/starwardcare‍