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  • Fundraising to end blood disease

    The Warrens have set the bar high. They are hoping to raise $1-million for the Hematology Research Program (HRP) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) so that medical staff can continue to investigate cures for blood diseases.

  • Longer Healthier Lives for Men

    Before his massive heart attack, Morley Lercher hadn’t given much thought to his health. The now 67-year-old played sports throughout his youth and rarely visited the doctor.

  • Infection Expertise Helps Transplant Patients

    When Dennis Fortin discovered that his one good lung was infected with a possibly deadly fungal disease, he knew that he would once again need a life-saving miracle at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).

  • Thank you to Bev Briscoe and all our Angel Campaign donors

    This year, on Tuesday, December 1, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation witnessed incredible acts of giving from individuals coming together to surpass our Giving Tuesday goal.

  • Thank you to Bev Briscoe and all our Angel Campaign donors

    This year, on Tuesday, December 1, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation witnessed incredible acts of giving from individuals coming together to surpass our Giving Tuesday goal.

  • Congratulations to our AFP Giving Hearts Award winners!

    Thank you and congratulations to Devi Sangara and Coast Capital Savings.

  • $3.3 million raised at 2015 Night of a Thousand Stars Gala

    Over 900 guests gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Saturday Nov 7th, and over $3.3 million was raised, making the 20th Anniversary of the Night of a Thousand Stars Gala a glowing success.

  • Enhancing Patient Care through professional development

    On November 3, 2015, nurses and allied health professionals who provide direct care to VCH patients, clients and residents were invited to attend the Robert H. N. Ho Conference: Quality in Health Care – Make a Difference!

  • Unique palliative care ambulatory clinic opens

    Oct 22, 2105 – Health Minister Terry Lake was on hand at the official opening of the Nancy Chan Palliative Care Ambulatory Clinic — a first of its kind in Canada thanks to a $650,000 donation to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation from the Chan family.

  • Innovative lung cancer screening pilot program to launch at VGH

    Aug 26, 2015 -Thanks to a $1.2-million-dollar gift from philanthropists Jason and Emily Ko, Founder of Viva Pharmaceutical Inc., an innovative and potentially life saving lung cancer screening pilot program is launching at VGH.

  • Interview with Dr. Peter Lennox

    All members of our group have donated to this Chair, most on multiple occasions. This reflects the esteem in which Dr. Clugston continues to be held, as well as the perceived importance of the chair.

  • All Star Charity Gala raises $1.6 million for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

    July 31, 2015 – The All Star Charity Gala raised $1.6 million for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Twelve of Hong Kong’s top artists and entertainers traveled to Vancouver to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of Fairchild Television, as well as the 15th anniversary of Emperor Entertainment Group.

  • Transplant Research Foundation of BC merges with VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

    A partnership between the Transplant Research Foundation of BC and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was announced at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s Annual General Meeting in June.

  • Patrons’ Council

    Our 2015/2016 Patrons’ Council are an exemplary group of dedicated and passionate supporters of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, who advise and assist the Foundation in fulfilling our mandate to raise exceptional levels of funds to support Vancouver Coastal Health’s vision of delivering innovative, transformational and sustainable health care in British Columbia.

  • Featured Equipment – Summer 2015

    Help buy new equipment to care for patients.

  • Donors Score a Home Run for Blood Cancer Care and Research

    After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2001 and followed by a stem cell transplant in 2002, John was taken aback by the level of care and caring demonstrated by the complete team of hematologists and support staff at VGH. The decision was immediately made to give back wherever and whenever possible.

  • Donation Brings New Portable Equipment to Marginalized Patients

    Vulnerable patients across Vancouver now have immediate access to medical screening that could save them from liver disease complications including cirrhosis, cancer and early death.

  • All Star Charity Gala to Support Urgent Needs

    Twelve of Hong Kong’s top entertainers will perform on July 19th for the All Star Charity Gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre.