This was the first year that Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation chose to produce its annual report in-house. It was a daunting and educational experience, and an all-round success.

Fundraising starts with internal leadership, setting the pace for the rest of the community. For Hamilton Health Sciences, the leadership gifts took the form of a competition between the hospital Board of Directors and that of the hospital Foundation. The board that contributed the most money received a gourmet dinner... served by the losing board.

The Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation's annual Hummingbird Ball is a gala event with a new theme each year.