Events
Register, fundraise, sponsor or donate toward our fundraising events.
Illuminight
Happened Thursday, October 12, 2023
This family fun event rallied communities across the regionto support the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation, part ofHamilton Health Sciences Foundation! 
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Walk and Wheel logo with an image of a child on a bike.
MacKids Walk & Wheel
Happened 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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A crowd of Strides participants wave to the camera
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

Million Reasons Run logo on a black rectangle
Million Reasons Run
Happened 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
Happened October 14-15, 2023
Supported youth mental health programs at McMaster Children's Hospital
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Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope logo
Hamilton Marathon
Happened November 4 and 5, 2023
5km, 10km, & Half Marathon where funds raised went towards Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
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Community Events
Make a vital difference by supporting these upcoming community events!
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Mapleview Holiday Gift-Wrapping Station
‍McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation is excited to share that we have once again partnered with Mapleview Shopping Centre to host a Holiday Gift-Wrapping Station. All funds raised will directly support the top priority needs at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Volunteers are needed to help staff our gift-wrapping station from December 1st to 24th this year. If you are interested in making a positive impact this holiday season, please sign up at hamiltonhealth.ca/giftwrapping

Next Great Big Ideas
‍The Next Great Big Ideas (NGBI) Summit happens Monday, Oct 2, 2023, and is for anyone interested in Canadian Life Sciences. With a diverse lineup of speakers, cutting-edge topics, and opportunities to network with leading professionals, NGBI offers a unique platform to learn, connect, and be inspired. All money raised after expenses is being donated to McMaster Children's Hospital.
Learn more at: nextgreatbigideas.com

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