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How the “world’s smallest heart pump” saved a life at VGH
Read ArticleFor months, Corinne Williams had been experiencing some chest pain and shortness of breath. But this was different. From the moment she…
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Her Heart Matters: Jen Murtagh’s Story
Read ArticleJen Murtagh seemed perfectly healthy – a non-smoker, healthy eater, frequent exerciser. Nobody would have known she had a 90% blockage in…
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Door-to-Door Fundraising: Taking Place Now
Read ArticleDoor-to-Door Program VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is currently conducting door-to-door fundraising across Metro Vancouver with our valued partner, Public Outreach. As…
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Remembering David G. McLean, O.B.C, LL.D, F.ICD (1938-2025)
Read ArticleWith great sadness, we announce the passing of a dear Foundation friend, former Board Director and Chair, David McLean. David was a…
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Unravelling the mystery behind Alzheimer’s resilience
Read ArticleWhy do some people exhibit the same brain pathology as patients with Alzheimer’s disease, but experience no symptoms? With donor support, Dr.…
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Donor support fuels AI-based breakthrough in pancreatic cancer diagnostics
Read ArticleWith support from VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation donors, researchers in Vancouver have made a groundbreaking step in pancreatic cancer diagnostics. Using…
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“Game-changer:” $1 million donation bringing groundbreaking spine technology to VGH
Read ArticleJason Ko could barely walk. For months, he endured a debilitating pain in his leg. Eventually, the pain turned to numbness.
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How a legacy of philanthropy came to life with the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences
Read ArticleYears ago, during a check-up at the Mayo Clinic, Mr. Mohammad H. Mohseni had an unexpected conversation that would help shape the…
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FAQs: 2024 Canadian Charitable Donation Deadline Extension
Read ArticleWhat has happened? On December 30, the Government of Canada announced that it intends to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline from December…
