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Donation drives powerful medical technology
Investing in health care innovation benefits all British Columbians.
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Keeping future generations active
Philanthropy allows us to do research in a field that wouldn’t conventionally get funding.
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A gift of gratitude
The Kong Family fund vital research for neuromuscular diseases as a way of saying thank you.
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Corporations harness the power of philanthropy
Two Canadian companies drive innovation through generous philanthropy.
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Putting balance back into life
For years, Gail Hamilton suffered from chronic back pain after a skiing accident years ago, which led to degenerative spondylolisthesis. She could…
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The beat goes on
A motorbike accident resulted in Brad Tasker not knowing how he was going to ever play the drums again.
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What will your legacy be?
Garry Walker was so weak he couldn’t climb the stairs from his building’s parking garage to his office any more. “For someone…
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Miracles can happen
Last March, Trina Orth was rushed via air ambulance from her home in Cranbrook to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) with a failing…
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Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Lam
Dr. Stephen Lam is an award-winning scientist whose research on the early detection of lung cancer is saving lives. He’s currently…
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