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Mike and Sarah VanNetten
Striding For Health Care Heroes
Mike VanNetten nearly lost his life to COVID-19. In April 2021, the 45-year-old chicken farmer from Simcoe caught the virus and his health quickly deteriorated.
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65-Hour Fundraiser to Help Launch New Art-Therapy Program at St. Peter’s Hospital
St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care Foundation of Canada and Home Instead Senior Care Hamilton for their GIVE65 initiative to raise funds for St. Peter’s Hospital.
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Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation logo and the Bayshore logo, with the Care4 Vital Health Care logo. The graphic acknowledges the 10-year partnership.
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Bayshore Home Health celebrate 10-year partnership supporting vital care
To celebrate the remarkable 10-year relationship between Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Bayshore Home Health, the Waiting Room on the Inpatient Oncology Unit at Juravinski Hospital and the Dining Room at St. Peter’s Hospital will be dedicated in recognition of Bayshore HealthCare.
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Recent News

Honouring the Spirit and Compassion of Dr. Bev
From the moment you met her, you knew she was someone special.
Sam, Dianne and Joe Teepell
Dedicated to Dementia Care and Research
Dementia affects more than just the patient – the entire family feels the impact when a loved one experiences the loss of cognitive function.
A photo of Tara Behie, Hematology Charge Nurse
Positive Pressure for a Positive Patient Experience
The Ron and Nancy Clark Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit is a specially designed environment where air pressure can be controlled to better protect immune-compromised patients.
A headshot of Dr. Jimenez
Leading the Way in Gynecologic Cancer Care
The Gynecologic Program sees approximately 1,300 new patients each year.
A photo of Lubna Sartawi
A Community United to Support COVID Care
During the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, three women undertook an amazing effort to support the COVID-19 response at Hamilton General Hospital. The fruits of their efforts continue to benefit patients today.
Child Life Specialist Heather McKean
Supporting Families of Cancer Patients
“What will I tell my children?” This is one of the first questions that a parent who has been diagnosed with cancer asks.
Behavioural Health Program multipurpose room
Bringing the Great Outdoors Inside
Thanks to donor funding, a multipurpose room used by the Behavioural Health Program at St. Peter’s Hospital has been transformed into an inspiring new space.
Luis Morillo, Neurologist
Evolving Epilepsy Care
The Adult Epilepsy Program at Hamilton General Hospital helps patients become seizure-free.

Stories of Care

Read the stories of patients whose lives were touched by donor support.
Giving Back from the Heart: Inspiration in the Face of Tragedy
Treatment of Last Resort Saves 45-Year-Old with COVID
“Awakening” on the Cancer Journey
The Jersey Girls: A Fundraising Tradition for Cancer Care

Donor Stories

Every donor has a personal reason for why they choose to make a vital difference. We hope you are inspired by their stories. 
A photo of Brian, Claudette and their dog, Susie
Celebrating Life by Supporting Palliative Care
Author Stephanie Blunt with her children's book
Legacy Gift Enables Book
Dan Maloney with the Grey Cup
An Uncle’s Legacy
Image of donor Carl Gustaw
A Legacy From The Heart

Donor Reports

See the impact of your support by reading our current and previous years' Donor Reports.
2020 Donor Report
2019 Donor Report
2018 Donor Report
2017 Donor Report