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From a failing heart to running marathons around the world
Read ArticleAt 62, Peter Orr worked 10 hours a day at a challenging job. He didn’t get a lot of exercise, but he…
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Bob Saunders pays it forward
Read ArticleFor more than five decades, Bob Saunders has been selling and developing real estate in Vancouver. Bob has played a role in…
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Chip Wilson announces $1M gift to Urologic Sciences
Read ArticleSupporting thriving communities is at the heart of Chip Wilson’s philanthropy. He and his family call Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood home and believe…
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Canines for Care program’s newest graduates
Read ArticleVGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)’s primary philanthropic partner that raises funds for specialized adult health services and research…
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Surviving blood cancer and now helping others
Read ArticleIn early-December 2020 David Corke was happy to be out doing what he loved again—coaching soccer. The former professional player, now the…
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Dr. Amina Zoubeidi: A Career Built on Philanthropy
Read Article“Each dollar makes an impact; each dollar is an investment in the future.” – Dr. Amina Zoubeidi If you have ever wondered…
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Meet the doctors shaping the future of Uro-oncology care
Read ArticleA clinical fellowship is an important training step in a physician’s career.
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Devastating diagnosis inspires transformational change
Read ArticleOver a decade ago, Rod Senft received a devastating diagnosis: prostate cancer. The disease runs in the family and the experience infused…
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VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation announce launch of $35 million fundraising campaign for Urologic Sciences
Read ArticleVGH & UBC Hospital Foundation today announced the launch of their Urologic Sciences campaign, with the goal of raising $35 million. The…
