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Grizzly bear attack puts hiker in the fight of his life
January 1, 2020
One morning in July 2019, Colin Dowler was returning to his boat parked at a…
Thalia’s Story
December 31, 2019
After suffering a serious concussion, Thalia’s mental and physical health started declining.
Top stories of 2019
December 30, 2019
Your support is vital in impacting the successful care and recovery of our patients. This…
Dr. Jacqueline Saw, Canada’s leading expert on SCAD
December 30, 2019
Dr. Jacqueline Saw is a leader through and through. Her incredible body of work in…
Remembering VCH Leader, Ida Goodreau
December 11, 2019
It is with great sadness that we share that former Vancouver Coast Health (VCH)…
Together, we raised a record-breaking $84,200 on Giving Tuesday
December 5, 2019
On December 3, we watched our philanthropic community come together once again to celebrate Giving…
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation announces appointment of next President & CEO
December 2, 2019
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce that internal candidate and the Foundation’s…
Robert H.N. Ho Stroke Leadership Fund advancing stroke care at VGH
November 29, 2019
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is honoured to announce a $1.4-million gift from long-time philanthropic…
Brain aneurysm survivor leaving a legacy for all
November 19, 2019
In 2012, Kathy Jenkins suffered a terrifying burst brain aneurysm. It was quickly determined she…
Barbara Grantham receives 2019 AFP Lifetime Achievement Award
November 19, 2019
Barbara Grantham, President & CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, is the 2019 recipient…
A tradition of giving: BC’s Ismaili Muslim community awarded for leadership in philanthropy
October 28, 2019
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the Ismaili Muslim Community of BC…
Night of a Thousand Stars gala raises vital funds for Brain Breakthroughs in BC
October 28, 2019
Vancouver, BC – VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s 2019 TELUS Night of a Thousand Stars…
Losing Linda to Alzheimer’s disease
October 25, 2019
Linda was only 53 when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
Emily’s Story
October 24, 2019
Emily was losing herself and VGH was the only place equipped to help.
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation announces appointment of next President & CEO
October 22, 2019
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce that internal candidate and the Foundation’s…
Transforming breast cancer journeys for BC patients
October 18, 2019
Eleven women are diagnosed with breast cancer in BC every day. It is the most…
Reconstructing her femininity: Surviving breast cancer
October 17, 2019
The story you are about to read is about Jennifer Kelly, a young mother who…
Nurse recovers from devastating spinal injury at VGH
October 15, 2019
It was a beautiful day in May 2018 when 28 year old Keya Milaire went…