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On February 24, community leaders, philanthropists, health care partners and friends will come together to celebrate their support of health care in British Columbia. They will enjoy Michelin-starred culinary delights while raising money for health care.

The annual Time to Shine Gala aims to raise $3 million toward improving surgery at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and UBC Hospital as part of the Future of Surgery campaign. This campaign is an ambitious multi-year initiative that will enable VGH to focus on the most complex surgery cases – such as traumas, transplants and complex cancer surgeries.

Since its debut in 2015, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s Time to Shine Gala has raised close to $6 million for the campaign. They hope to add to that incredible total with the fourth annual gala this month.

“We’re very excited for this year’s event,” says Barbara Grantham, President & CEO, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. “Thanks to the hard work and passion of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, health care partners and friends, I know we can reach this goal. This is a group of people truly dedicated to working together to advance innovative, transformational and sustainable health care.”

An evening of culinary collaboration will take place between Fairmont Pacific Rim Executive Chef Nathan Brown and Chef Julien Royer, chef-owner of two-Michelin-starred Odette restaurant in Singapore. The pair will deliver a stunning, unique four-course meal for Time to Shine guests.

“I’m looking forward to working with Chef Royer for such an important cause,” says Chef Brown. “Cooking is especially gratifying when it is going to help so many people around the province.”

In addition to an exclusive dinner, guests will have the opportunity to bid on a live auction for six one-of-a-kind items. Entertainment will be provided by the talented Wings Vocal Collective and the world-famous Goh Ballet who will be performing a special piece for this event only.

About VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is Vancouver Coastal Health’s primary philanthropic partner, raising funds for specialized adult health services and research for all British Columbians. The Foundation partners with donors to drive innovation and sustainable health care at VGH & UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and Vancouver Community Health Services.

View the Time to Shine Event Sponsors

View photos from the Time to Shine Gala Fundraiser Preview

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Contact

Tiffany Kraus
Director, Marketing and Communications
Office: 604.875.5196
Cell: 778.952.6147
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
Email: Tiffany.Kraus@vghfoundation.ca

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在 2 月 24 日，温哥華的善長將聚首一堂，支持溫哥華綜合醫院暨卑詩大學醫院基金會第四屆舉辦的Viva Pharmeceutical「善之光慈善晚宴」。基金會希望透過活動，能與溫哥華的慈善家、商家及社區各界連繫，共心協力以改善本省成人醫療的專科護理服務。

「善之光慈善晚宴」將假座市中心的 Fairmont Pacific Rim 酒店舉行，目標為溫哥華綜合醫院籌募三百萬元以支持 “外科展望” 計劃，改造溫哥華綜合醫院及卑詩大學醫院的手術室。“外科展望” 計劃為溫哥華綜合醫院的主要發展項目，將為卑詩省的醫療改革帶來新的面貌，推動發展至新里程。溫哥華綜合醫院暨卑詩大學醫院基金會總裁兼首席執行官姜嫻表示，“能繼續舉辦今年的「善之光慈善晚宴」實在令人挔奮，衷心感謝各善長，贊助商，義工，醫療合作夥伴和支持者的努力，共同推動創新，具改革性的醫療保健系統，達成目標旨日可待。“

今年的 Viva Pharmeceutical「善之光慈善晚宴」將有450位嘉賓參與，特色是在行善之餘，來賓更能享受到非凡的難忘體驗。來自星加坡的米之蓮星級大廚 Julien Royer ，將聯同 Fairmont Pacific Rim 酒店的主廚 Nathan Brown 精心設計一個四道菜的味覺盛宴，配以美酒，讓貴賓親身體驗觸動味蕾的享受。主廚 Nathan Brown說：“我非常期待和米之蓮星級大廚 Julien Royer 一起以美食去推動本省的醫療事業，能幫助全省省民，實在令人欣喜。“

這個衣香鬓影的晚宴除了華衣美食，還有矚目非凡的現場拍賣，大會將有六件獨一無二的真貴拍賣品為醫院籌募善款，帶動當晚活動的高潮。另外，Wings Vocal Collective 和世界著名的吳祖哲芭蕾舞學院亦將爲晚宴作特別演出，賓客將盡慶而回。

「善之光慈善晚宴」的冠名贊助 Viva Pharmaceutical Inc. 總裁柯江忠表示：「溫哥華綜合醫院及卑詩大學醫院為卑詩省醫療護理的翹楚，在整個醫療系統扮演著重要的角色；很榮幸今次能成為「善之光慈善晚宴」的冠名贊助，與基金會攜手為改善本省成人醫療護理出一分力！」

「善之光慈善晚宴」籌委會主席 Judy Leung 感謝社區對溫哥華綜合醫院的慷慨支持，大家的愛心將福惠全卑詩省的省民。活動得到社區各界的熱烈嚮應，籌委會衷心感謝冠名贊助 Viva Pharmaceutical, 國泰航空爲香檳酒會贊助, Livingspace 及 Delvaux 作生活品味贊助, 還有 Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel 提供場地, 及其他贊助商及善長的慷慨支持。

溫哥華綜合醫院暨卑詩大學醫院基金會

溫哥華綜合醫院暨卑詩大學醫院基金會是溫哥華沿岸衛生局的主要慈善合作夥伴，為卑詩省的專業成人醫療保健服務和各項研究募集經費。善款主要用於溫哥華綜合醫院，卑詩大學醫院，思強康復中心，溫哥華海岸衛生研究所和溫哥華社區衛生服務。感謝善長及各界的慷慨捐輸支持各項發展，以確保醫療團隊可以為卑詩省省民提供最好，最多元化及最專業的成人醫療護理，康復和社區健康服務。

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如對“外科展望” 計劃溫哥華綜合醫院和卑詩大學醫院的服務和基金會的工作有任何查詢，
請致電亞洲資源拓展副總監張潔玲 604-875-8233
電郵 kitty.cheung@vghfoundation.ca