Stories Archives | VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

Building hope for women and families facing ovarian cancer

November 19, 2018

Rudy and Patricia North donate $2.5M to OVCARE research team Every three and a half…

A Young Philanthropists Giving Heart

November 6, 2018

When Arthur Chan was three and a half years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia. He spent the next three and a half years receiving chemotherapy treatment. Following…

Congratulations Candice Tsang

November 6, 2018

Our very own Vice President of Leadership Giving, Candice Tsang has been honoured with a…

David’s Journey Back to Life

November 1, 2018

Angels at VGH & GF Strong saved David’s life.

Andrew’s Amazing Recovery

September 4, 2018

Spinal surgery and extensive rehab got Andrew back to the trails.

Behind the scenes with Dr. James Johnston

June 29, 2018

Dr. James Johnston is a tuberculosis specialist and Head of Respiratory Medicine at Vancouver General…

Leaving a legacy for leukemia

June 29, 2018

Gino De Pieri spent his life being a caregiver. Both Gino’s father and mother suffered…

VGH clinic helps patients find their voice

June 29, 2018

Dr. Amanda Hu and the VGH voice clinic quite literally help patients find their voice.

Innovative technology helps restore mobility

June 28, 2018

Less than 100 British Columbians use this innovative technology to help restore mobility.

Tuberculosis – it’s still a thing

June 28, 2018

Each year, 1,600 people in Canada are diagnosed with tuberculosis. The VGH TB Unit helps them recover.

Geriatric health — caring with heart and hand

June 20, 2018

“For my dad, some days are better than others, but we do not know where we would be if it weren’t for the team at VGH.” – Carmen Meyn

Aubrie’s Story

May 3, 2018

Young mother of two is thriving after robotic surgery removed her cancer.

For the Love of Viraj

April 25, 2018

In honour of his brother, Viraj Shahi, Dheran is fundraising to bring awareness and help improve the lives of organ transplant recipients through research.