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Share Your StoRyReconstructing her femininity: Surviving breast cancer
The story you are about to read is about Jennifer Kelly, a young mother who…
Nurse recovers from devastating spinal injury at VGH
It was a beautiful day in May 2018 when 28 year old Keya Milaire went…
Canada’s top dogs eradicating C. diff at VGH
Two of Vancouver General Hospital’s best employees are stopping dangerous bacteria from spreading by putting…
Heart Surgery Patient and Artist Creates Windward Calm, a Sculpture for Hospital Atrium
At Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) campuses humanizing clinical space with art has proved to have a profoundly positive effect on patients, their families…
40 years of health care transformation
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was established in 1980 to raise funds for Vancouver General…
A warmer welcome
In honour of Wai Mo Wong, his wife Linda, daughter Rainbow and granddaughter Kendal-Mei have…
Transforming breast cancer journeys for BC patients
Vancouver, BC – Philanthropic investment is improving the journey of care for breast cancer patients…
65_RedRoses returns for 10 year anniversary screening
On September 8, join us for a special screening of 65_RedRoses in support of the…
Why are heart attacks happening to healthy young women?
One morning in November 2012, Birte Hunter was out for a jog with her dogs.…
Leading the way to better mental health
Coast Capital Savings continues to support and raise money for mental health research through their annual Coast Capital Charity Golf Tournament.
VGH and UBC doctors offer humanitarian care worldwide
When your donations are used to invest in local physicians, the impact can be felt…
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation launches search for a new President & CEO
President & CEO Barbara Grantham has decided it is time to explore her next professional chapter, and has requested that the Board activate the Foundation’s CEO Succession Policy.
Veronique’s Story
Following seizures, an MRI revealed life-threatening growths in Veronique’s brain.
