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Remembering Rosalie Segal
November 22, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Rosalie Segal; Patrons’ Council member, philanthropist, and close friend of the Foundation.
Sheila never thought it would be her on the stretcher
October 23, 2023
Sheila was snowmobiling near Williams Lake when the accident happened. It was a beautiful day…
Millionaire Lottery 2023
October 18, 2023
The 2023 Millionaire Lottery tickets are now on sale! BUY TICKETS We are offering you…
Making the world better, one can at a time
October 13, 2023
Lory and Lynn Jung are making the world better, one tossed can at a time.…
A Beacon of Hope: VGH’s Stone Centre
October 11, 2023
An experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse in the Lower Mainland, Amanda was used to…
Your Local Experts
October 4, 2023
Meet some of the world-class doctors caring for the people of BC VGH & UBC…
Unbreakable wills: From injuries to climbing Mount Everest
October 3, 2023
Julian Bannister was having a great day. He was out skiing the mountains of Whistler,…
Health Check: Boost your health through physical activity
October 3, 2023
Boost your health through physical activity Staying or getting active at any age has definite…
Then & Now: Stroke treatment
October 3, 2023
Every day, our hearts pump roughly 7,500 litres of oxygen-rich blood throughout our bodies. A…
Day in the Life: Research Coordinator
October 3, 2023
Passionate cook, hiking enthusiast, and Research Coordinator Mina Salehi has a joy for life. The…
HOW RESEARCH IS LEADING THE WAY TO IMPROVED OUTCOMES
October 3, 2023
Together, we discover HOW RESEARCH IS LEADING THE WAY TO IMPROVED OUTCOMES Thanks to philanthropic…
TOGETHER, WE LEAD
October 3, 2023
Meet The Superstars Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is the main provincial referral site for complex…
TOGETHER, WE BUILD
October 3, 2023
Together, we build HOW PHILANTHROPY IS AMPLIFYING PRODUCTIVITY The team has leveraged the power of…
In the spotlight
October 3, 2023
In the spotlight PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORTIVE CARE (PCSC) PROGRAM Led by Dr. Celestia Higano, the…
Finding strength through bladder cancer: Louise’s story
September 26, 2023
Bladder cancer is one of the more common forms of urologic cancers and has long…
A second chance at life: Karen’s kidney cancer journey
September 26, 2023
Karen MacNeill has lived a full life – raising three sons, pursuing her love of…
From a failing heart to running marathons around the world
September 13, 2023
At 62, Peter Orr worked 10 hours a day at a challenging job. He didn’t…
Bob Saunders pays it forward
August 2, 2023
For more than five decades, Bob Saunders has been selling and developing real estate in…