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2014 Holiday angel giving campaign – a success!
Thank you to all of our donors who supported our Angel campaign. Thousands of donations…
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Volunteer Harri Jansson Gives More Than Directions at Info Desk
Harri Jansson has been an important member of the VGH community for more than a…
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Legacy gift allows couple to extend quality care into the future
At the age of 49, Malcolm Crerar was diagnosed with severe angina. With blockages…
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World-Class Mental Health Centre Becoming a Reality at VGH
A massive milestone has been reached in the campaign to build a new mental health…
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Equipment Gives Researchers Valuable Insight Into Joint Pain
Tears of relief filled Colleen’s eyes on her last day of physiotherapy for osteoarthritis. Colleen…
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When time is of the essence, CT scanners help save lives
Shannon Chin describes how, in a devastating workplace accident in 2012, she suffered a life-threatening…
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Workplace accident survivor saved by angel of a doctor
Shannon is honouring Dr. Brown in the Foundation’s annual Holiday Angel campaign which allows participants to recognize someone special with a donation and a personalized angel ornament.
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Empowering Women: Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Clinic
Thanks to the Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Clinic at VGH, women with cardiovascular disease…
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Volunteer Services Association – 40 years of dedication to UBC Hospital
Members of the Volunteer Services Association (VSA) at UBC Hospital have generously provided more than…
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Martin Glynn finds legacy giving simple and impactful
For VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Board Member Martin Glynn, a legacy gift is a…
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Honour an Angel with a donation to support urgent needs this holiday season
Autumn, angels, and appreciation go hand in hand at Vancouver General Hospital. Beginning on November…
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VGH leads world research on under-diagnosed heart condition
VGH’s Dr. Jacqueline Saw leads the world in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) research.
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Vancouver firefighters provide critical lifeline for seniors
Vancouver firefighter Nils Gorseth vividly recalls being called to rescue an elderly woman who suffered…
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Natasha’s Story
“My stay at VGH transformed my life. After years of medication and endless neurological testing, it was the specialists at VGH who made my seizures stop.” – Natasha Wasmuth, very grateful patient.
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Don’s Story
Don Konantz, advocate for prostate cancer, shares his story and the importance of the Vancouver Prostate Centre at VGH.
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Tireless Volunteer, Generous Donor and Loyal Friend
For over 30 years, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation has been honoured and inspired by…
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Improving the Lives of Breast Cancer Survivors
Thanks to donations from multiple individuals and organizations, recruitment for the Dr. Patty Clugston Chair…
