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Thistledown Foundation grants $26 million gift to Canada’s Children’s Hospitals

A Pumpkin Patch of Inspiration: Raising Funds for Cancer Care

Jessica Durka from Waterford has been a supporter of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation for over four years through her Pumpkin Patch Market.

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New Juravinski Research Institute Projects

Thanks to a $3-million donation from Charles and Margaret Juravinski, the Juravinski Research Institute (JRI) has funded five new research projects across Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – all centred around the theme of health system transformation.

Recent News

Dr. Courtney Kennedy and Jana Cochrane of the H2H team consult with patient Wayne Taylor

Hospital 2 Home: The Right Care at the Right Time

Established in 2014, the Hospital 2 Home (H2H) program provides specialized care for these patients, who are impacted by chronic conditions and face social or economic barriers to achieving good health.

Sandra Andreychuk standing outside of St. Peters Hospital

Conversations about Death are Important in Life

As Project Manager of the Serious Illness Conversation Program, Sandra works with health care providers across Hamilton Health Sciences, providing instruction and guidance regarding conversations with palliative patients about quality of living and dying.

Adult and Child

Welcome to the Pediatric Emergency Department: What to Expect during the Pandemic

A tour of the Emergency Dept at MCH – what to expect when you arrive during the pandemic (with messaging about added safety protocols put in place)

A Lasting Legacy for the Future

Today is the best time to think about tomorrow. We all want to make the world a better place for our children and grandchildren, who will lead the way into the future.

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.

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.

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.

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

Shocks to the Heart Save Aron’s Life

Precision Cancer Care with the Cyberknife

Toster vs. Cancer: A Wrestler Fights to Fundraise

Across the County in Support of Shannon

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

Celebrating Ayverie by Supporting Pediatric Cancer Care

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

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2016 Donor Report

2015 Donor Report

2014 Donor Report

2013 Donor Report