The 2015 Night of a Thousand Stars Gala got a jumpstart thanks to the generosity of a well-known Vancouver family. Andrew and Jennifer Reid, the son and daughter of renowned market researcher Angus Reid, announced an incredible $1 million matching gift from the Angus and Margaret Reid Family Foundation during the event, benefiting the Hybrid Operating Room (OR) at VGH. This action inspired others in the room to raise their bid cards, resulting in more than $3.3 million raised that evening.

Thanks to many donors like the Reid Family, funding for the new $8M Hybrid OR is complete and the space is expected to open in November 2016. The new OR will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, allowing for high-definition imaging and specialized surgical techniques in the same room.

“Protecting and improving our health care system is a responsibility for all Canadians. This contribution is part of our family’s commitment to help place the world’s best medical technology in the hands of dedicated professionals to maintain the highest quality and accessibility in health care for our fellow citizens.”
— Jennifer Reid and Andrew Reid