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Patrons’ Council
Our 2015/2016 Patrons’ Council are an exemplary group of dedicated and passionate supporters of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, who advise and assist the Foundation in fulfilling our mandate to raise exceptional levels of funds to support Vancouver Coastal Health’s vision of delivering innovative, transformational and sustainable health care in British Columbia.
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Featured Equipment – Summer 2015
Help buy new equipment to care for patients.
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Donors Score a Home Run for Blood Cancer Care and Research
After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2001 and followed by a stem cell transplant in 2002, John was taken aback by the level of care and caring demonstrated by the complete team of hematologists and support staff at VGH. The decision was immediately made to give back wherever and whenever possible.
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Donation Brings New Portable Equipment to Marginalized Patients
Vulnerable patients across Vancouver now have immediate access to medical screening that could save them from liver disease complications including cirrhosis, cancer and early death.
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All Star Charity Gala to Support Urgent Needs
Twelve of Hong Kong’s top entertainers will perform on July 19th for the All Star Charity Gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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OVCARE targets worldwide ovarian cancer rates
As a group, OVCARE has made several transformational discoveries that are fundamentally changing the way people think about ovarian cancer.
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Community leaders Ginny and Kerry Dennehy appointed 2015 Order of British Columbia
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation congratulates philanthropists Ginny and Kerry Dennehy for receiving the 2015 Order of British Columbia, our Province’s highest honour.
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Leaders in Ophthalmology Care
Every day, Dr. Maberley and his colleagues at the Eye Care Centre, located at VGH, work to restore their patients’ vision and improve their quality of life.
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Legacy gift supports health education now and in the future
Cordula Paetzold legacy gift funded Harvey, CESEI’s cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator.
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Healthy Heart Program saves lives
In February, close to 200 people attended the annual “Have a Healthy Heart” fundraiser hosted by the VGH Centre for Cardiovascular Health.
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Promising new research at VGH
Dr. Thalia Field is on a mission to spare families from the pain that comes from strokes and dementia.
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Help fund a CT scanner VGH's Emergency Department
Every year, tens of thousands of patients at VGH and UBC Hospital undergo a computerized tomography (CT) scan – trauma patients who have been in devastating accidents, cancer patients who are undergoing surgery, patients who are suffering from broken bones, and so many others. In fact, our hospitals conduct more than 50,000 CT scans per year – an average of 140 per day.
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VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation raises more than $1.3 million at inaugural De Beers Time to Shine Gala
The Gala represents the Foundation’s first Asia Pacific event, and drew together nearly 400 community leaders at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver.
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Hundreds of angels honoured!
2014 Angel Campaign raises over $425,000 to support hospitals’ most urgent needs.
