What an unforgettable evening.
Over 800 leaders from BC’s corporate, philanthropic, and medical communities came together on Saturday for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s third annual Vitality Gala, presented by B2Gold Corp. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of all those in attendance, and the many who supported from afar, the Vitality Gala raised $2,515,040 for health care innovation in BC.
The total donation amount included a historic winning bid of $320,000 for our Taylor Swift The Eras Tour VIP Suite Experience for 15 people, the biggest auction gift we’ve ever seen at a VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation gala! Congratulations to the winning bidder and thank you to BC Place and PavCo for donating this once-in-a-lifetime package.
A special thanks also goes to our Milestone Partner, Capital Direct I Income Trust, whose generosity inspired attendees to raise an additional $155,000 to Fund the Greatest Needs.
“I am deeply grateful to our generous donors and supporters for making this evening possible,” said Angela Chapman, President & CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. “This year, we witnessed an extraordinary community of donors come together to illuminate a path to innovation and change with funding for the specialized medical care and research delivered by our beneficiaries at VGH, UBC Hospital, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and Vancouver Community Health Services. Thank you to everyone who supported this beautiful event and contributed to the most specialized adult healthcare and medical research for everyone in BC.”
Every dollar raised at the Vitality Gala fuels groundbreaking research, life-saving therapies, and innovative treatment options for the people of BC.
If you were unable to make a donation, it’s not too late. Donate today and help shape the future of health care in BC.
About VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is the leading charity investing in health care innovation in BC. As Vancouver Coastal Health’s primary philanthropic partner, we partner with donors to raise essential funds for specialized adult health services and research at VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and Vancouver Community Health Services, benefiting everyone in BC.