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A gift of gratitude
The Kong Family fund vital research for neuromuscular diseases as a way of saying thank you.
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Corporations harness the power of philanthropy
Two Canadian companies drive innovation through generous philanthropy.
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Putting balance back into life
For years, Gail Hamilton suffered from chronic back pain after a skiing accident years ago, which led to degenerative spondylolisthesis. She could…
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Golf tournament raises more than $250,000 for young people
Do you know someone who suffers from a mental illness? The chances are very likely you do. It is estimated that one…
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The beat goes on
A motorbike accident resulted in Brad Tasker not knowing how he was going to ever play the drums again.
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What will your legacy be?
Garry Walker was so weak he couldn’t climb the stairs from his building’s parking garage to his office any more. “For someone…
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Miracles can happen
Last March, Trina Orth was rushed via air ambulance from her home in Cranbrook to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) with a failing…
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Firefighters heat up VGH in October
The weather may be getting cooler but Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) will be heating up with the latest addition of the Hall…
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Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Lam
Dr. Stephen Lam is an award-winning scientist whose research on the early detection of lung cancer is saving lives. He’s currently…
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