Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation

06/07/2026

A meaningful moment at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre 💙

We were proud to unveil a plaque recognizing The Joyce Foundation’s incredible support and lasting impact on children’s health care in our region. Their generosity is helping create spaces where children, youth and families can access the care and support they need. Thank you for helping shape brighter futures for local families.

Read more about this: https://hamiltonhealth.ca/national-autism-collaboration-centre-joyce-foundation/

06/03/2026

🚴 MacKids Walk & Wheel is almost here! 🚶

The fundraising finish line is in sight and there's still time to make your impact count. 💙 Share your fundraising page, reach out to friends and family, or make a final donation to help children and families receive the care they need most.

On Saturday, you can explore Miraclefest Village, visit the Teddy Bear Hospital, enjoy family-friendly activities, take part in the walk or ride, and celebrate the impact we're making together.

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, RBC, our Diamond Sponsor, CPKC, our Platinum Sponsor, Old Republic Canada, our Gold Sponsor, Stryker, and our Silver Sponsor, Healthy Planet. Your generous support helps bring Walk & Wheel to life and makes a meaningful difference for children and families across our region.

Let's finish strong and celebrate together on Saturday! 🏁💙

05/30/2026

We're just 1 WEEK away from MacKids Walk & Wheel and Team Anthony is a powerful reminder of what can happen in a short amount of time🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Fundraising doesn't have to be done early to be impactful. Every message sent, every share, every ask still has the power to move support forward for kids and families at McMaster Children's Hospital and Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre.

Last year, Team Anthony raised $19,000 for MacKids in just three weeks, almost entirely through the power of word-of-mouth and social media. That kind of momentum can happen again in this final stretch.

If you're looking at your goal and wondering if there's still time, there is. This final week is often when momentum builds, stories are shared, and generosity shows up in incredible ways.

Let's keep going for every child we support, and for the care that makes a real difference.

Read more on how to fundraise and make a donation: https://hhsf.akaraisin.com/ui/WalkWheel2026/fundraiser-spotlight--meet-team-anthony

05/29/2026

We're extremely grateful to our amazing community partners whose generosity and dedication continue to make a meaningful difference across the region.💙

1️⃣ Mac Recreational Dance Team 💃🎉
Thank you to the McMaster University Recreational Dance Team for your incredible fundraising efforts throughout the 2025/26 school year. Through multiple fundraising events, this amazing group raised $3,393 to support the highest-priority needs at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.

2️⃣ GM Health Check for Change 🚗💨
A heartfelt thank you to GM Health Check for Change and GM dealerships across the Greenbelt for coming together in support of and your generous $22,500 donation.

3️⃣ Rotary Club of Flamborough AM 🌟🤝
A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Flamborough AM for your generous donations of $1,200 to McMaster Children's Hospital and $750 to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.

4️⃣ Boston Pizza 🍕❤️
A huge thank you to Boston Pizza on Main Street West for raising $500 in support of McMaster Children's Hospital.

5️⃣ Ride4Purpose x Hamilton Car Community🚘✨
Thank you to Ride4Purpose and the Hamilton Car Community for raising $400.35 in support of .

6️⃣ Pacific West Half Marathon 🏃‍♂️💙
Thank you to Karthik, along with his friends and family, for running, fundraising, and raising an incredible $4,296 in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.

05/28/2026

✨ Registration is now open for Illuminight 2026 ✨

Join us as we come together to shine a light on cancer care in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.

💫 For a limited time, lock in SUPER EARLY BIRD pricing until June 30. Now is the perfect time to start fundraising, form your team and begin making an impact together ahead of this unforgettable night.

Be part of an evening of light, hope and impact while helping support the highest priority needs in cancer care across our region.

Register now and help
https://bit.ly/4fMhaP6

05/27/2026

Catch us at McMaster Children’s Hospital!

Our MacKids-branded kiosk is open with our fundraising team in branded gear, ready to share information, answer your questions, and welcome donations. This initiative continues to support children’s health care for families across our region and beyond. If you’d like to support, consider donating at the kiosk during your visit.

✨ Thank you for making a difference! ✨

05/25/2026

MacKid Lily is all smiles as she takes exciting steps forward with the help of innovative technology.

Born with cerebral palsy, Lily uses a walker to get around. Through physiotherapy at the Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre, she is building strength, endurance and coordination using robotic legs developed by Trexo Robotics.

Thanks to a generous $125,000 donation from Hamilton District Society for Disabled Children, a second Trexo Robotics device is helping expand access to innovative rehabilitation technology for children and families across the region.

Moments like these are possible because of donor support. Together, we’re helping bring advanced rehabilitation tools into care and opening new possibilities for children like Lily.

Read Lily’s full story: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/robotic-legs-for-rehab/

Lily Maracle uses Trexo Plus robotic legs during a physical therapy session at our HHS Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre.

05/20/2026

The Hamilton Cardinals are stepping up to the plate for MacKids Walk & Wheel! ⚾

We’re excited to partner with the Cardinals this season as they help us rally support for children and families across our region.💜

You can catch the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation team at the Cardinals games on May 15, 22 and 29. Stop by our booth for some fun, learn more about Walk & Wheel and get ready for an exciting season ahead.

PLUS the Cardinals will be joining us at Walk & Wheel for a special baseball clinic on event day!🔥

See you at the ballpark!

05/20/2026

Donors like you make it possible for our health care teams to have the advanced tools they need to deliver exceptional care. 💙

For Tammy and the hematology team at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, your support helps meet the treatment needs of patients facing blood cancers every day.

Together, we can help continue pushing the boundaries of life-saving care. ✨

Donate today at hamiltonhealth.ca or visit the link in bio.

05/16/2026

Supporting local health care starts with our region💙 Together, every contribution helps make a lasting impact.

1️⃣ The Butterfly Effect 🦋✨
📅 March 15 – November 15
💙 Participate or donate: https://hhsf.akaraisin.com/ui/TheButterflyEffect .juravinski
Run, race, and rise for something bigger! Whether you’re hitting the pavement, competing as a team, or cheering from the sides with a donation, every effort helps power exceptional care at Jurvinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.

2️⃣ Carluke Orchards
📅 May 1st to May 31st
💙 Visit the store and purchase a MacKids cookie
Carluke Orchards is generously raising funds throughout the month of May in support of the Bravery Bead Program at McMaster Children's Hospital. Visit the store location to purchase a MacKids cookie, with full retail value benefiting MacKids!

3️⃣ Kory 3 Pitch League
📅 Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
💙 Support or donate:
Every swing, every run, every cheer makes a difference! Join Kory 3 Pitch League Baseball Tournament in support of the highest priority needs at McMaster Children’s Hospital and help create a brighter future for kids across our region.