MacKids

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MacKids selected as 2025 CPKC Women’s Open charity partner

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said today that MacKids, the arm of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation dedicated to fundraising for McMaster Children’s Hospital, has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open.

Introducing MacKids: A Fresh Chapter in Supporting Pediatric Care

Why MacKids? MacKids is all about kids. We chose this name to reflect the heart of what we do – bringing people together to support life-changing care for children.

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Mori pictured showing her determination while in hospital

Resilience in the Spotlight: Navigating Chronic Illness

Mori was dogged by a series of stubborn infections that just wouldn't go away, which ultimately resulted in a diagnosis of Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR), a medical condition affecting the bladder and kidneys.

Other Recent News

A CPR demonstration at the MCH SiROC Grand Opening June 2023

Advancing Pediatric Care and Diversity

McMaster Children's Hospital Introduces Simulation Centre Funded by the LCBO

CritiCool Blanket in the NICU

Critical Resource Provided by Donors to Save Newborns from Brain Damage

The CritiCool Blanket is a system to assist with the treatment of “therapeutic hypothermia”. This vital treatment is used to help reduce brain damage in newborns, due to a lack of oxygen.

Midwife holding the feet of a baby

McMaster University Medical Centre Opens First Midwifery Care Unit in Canada

McMaster University Medical Centre reached a significant milestone this year opening the first Midwifery Care Unit (MCU) in Canada.

Walk & Wheel starting line

Thank you for making MacKids Walk & Wheel such a remarkable success!

It was the first in-person Walk & Wheel to be held since 2019, and the spirit of community made for an unforgettable celebration.

Donor support makes a vital difference for every MacKid!

Read the stories of patients whose lives were touched by donor support.

Small Steps Lead to Victory

A Newborn’s Dangerous Weight Loss

Learning and Living with Autism

Standing Tall after Back Surgery