About Michael G. DeGroote and His Gift

A Generous Individual. . . A Pivotal Gift

About Michael G. DeGroote and his gift

In 2003, businessman Michael G. DeGroote made history when he made the largest single donation ever to a Canadian university or institution. His donation of $105 million has had a wide impact on health sciences research, education and care, and accelerated the pace of discovery at McMaster.

“With this gift, I know McMaster will be able to make new breakthroughs and make a real difference in more people’s lives.”

- Michael G. DeGroote, December 2003

McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences followed a “people first” guideline in allocating the $105 million gift from Mr. DeGroote. Emphasis was placed on hiring international caliber experts in health education, research and care, particularly in the areas of pain, infectious diseases, stroke prevention and cancer. One of the key initiatives was the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, which received a $15 million endowment.