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Celebrating A Legacy of Compassion and Impact, Announcing Pearl Veenema's Retirement

Hamilton Health Sciences CEO Pearl Veenema to Retire

HHSF incoming CEO Anissa Hilborn

New CEO Selected for Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation

Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation (HHSF) has reached a significant milestone in its journey, as the Board of Directors proudly announces the appointment of Anissa Hilborn as the Foundation's next CEO.

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A photo of Margaret Juravinski. She has her hand on the top of a chair and is standing in front of a painted portrait of herself.

Remembering Margaret Juravinski and her Legacy of Care

Mourning the loss of Margaret Juravinski, who left an incredible legacy of care and philanthropy.

Recent News

Inspiration Lottery grand-prize winner Lisa F. smiles while holding a large cheque for $63,140

From Nursing School to Grand Prize Glory

Lisa is currently enrolled in Nursing School and couldn’t be more thrilled to put her Inspiration Lottery winnings toward it.

A photo of Margaret Juravinski. She has her hand on the top of a chair and is standing in front of a painted portrait of herself.

Caring and Sharing: Remembering Margaret Juravinski

A proud lifelong Hamiltonian and well-known philanthropist, Margaret Juravinski was beloved by the Hamilton community.

Shawn Mathers at home with his dog

It’s Vital to Care

Senior Development Officer Shawn Mathers tells us what inspires him about working at Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation

50/50 Inspiration Lottery winner Peter S. for March

A life-changing prize for this 50/50 Inspiration Lottery winner

While taking a work break and daydreaming about his future home, Peter S. received a call with life-changing news.

Support your Local Royal Canadian Legion this Remembrance Day

With funds raised through poppy donations every October and November, Royal Canadian Legions are committed to supporting veterans and their families receiving care at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton General Hospital, and St. Peter’s Hospital.

A Night for Neil – Neil Peart Memorial Celebration

A Night for Neil is the much-anticipated celebration to honour Neil Ellwood Peart, drummer of iconic Canadian band RUSH.

Hamilton Health Sciences Neurologist, Dr. Wes Oczkowski

Renowned Surgeon Says Goodbye to Hamilton Health Sciences

Dr. Wes Oczkowski, renowned neurologist, said goodbye to Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) in June, retiring from his illustrious 40-year career.

Nurse using a hand-held scanner to collect information from a patients’ wristband.

Hamilton Health Sciences launches EPIC

This past summer, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) was thrilled to launch their new hospital information system – Epic. Epic is a fully digital system that replaces electronic and paper methods.

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

MacKid Sloane with her mother Kerisha

Caring Beyond Sloane's Early Delivery

HGH patient Karl

The Best Care for Karl's Brain Tumour

Cancer patient Christian

Christian's Cancer Journey

St. Peter's patient Jacque

Reclaiming Independence with Restorative Care

Every donor has a personal reason for why they choose to make a vital difference. We hope you are inspired by their stories.

Dr. Paul Miller with ECG machine

A Gift from the Heart for Cardiac Care

Patient and Nurse

Making a Difference One Month at a Time

Helping Others is “About the Humanity in All of Us”

Terry Rhodes and Brenda Eszenyi

Getting into Character: Bringing Smiles to Pediatric Cancer Patients

See the impact of your support by reading our current and previous years' Donor Reports.

2022 Donor Report

2021 Donor Report

2020 Donor Report

2019 Donor Report