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The Future of Surgery
For Umberto, it’s getting the surgery he needs, right here at home. [:zh]This multi-year initiative will transform surgical care at VGH and…
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Erica's Story
My leukemia proved quickly to be very aggressive in nature but I now stand as the very blessed, humbled and honoured recipient…
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Philanthropy powers Renal Program expansion
The project — a vision of the VGH Renal Program — included increasing the inpatient capacity from 30 to 43 beds, as…
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A gift from the heart, for the heart
Thomas Kinloch lived life large. An avid world traveller, accomplished pianist and suave ballroom dancer, he knew how to have fun. In…
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The Impact of Workplace Giving
Lakhwir Boparan has lived through every mom’s worst nightmare. In 2008, her 28-year-old son was involved in a terrible car accident. On…
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Lifesaving Spinal Surgery Inspires Donation to Research
When he first met Dr. John Street at Vancouver General Hospital in July 2015, Bob Saunders was in excruciating back pain. He…
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Honouring the Incredible Nurses in VGH's ICU
Galina Tsvasman was a teacher who made a meaningful difference to her students. She was a kind, giving person who loved helping…
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Richard's Story
Richard was riding his bike to work on a Thursday morning when he was hit by a bus. And then a dump…
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Mother and daughter battle the same cancer
At 91, nothing surprises me much. When my daughter Isabel was diagnosed with endometrial cancer almost ten years ago, I couldn’t believe…
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