When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
Your Ticket Powers Life-Saving Care
The Capital Direct VGH+ Gala marks an exciting new chapter that you won’t want to miss. Building on the legacy of the Vitality Gala, it bridges VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation with the people, impact and future of health care.
By purchasing a ticket, you’re doing more than attending Vancouver’s premier gala. You’ll raise a glass alongside trailblazers, health care leaders plus community members united by a shared vision: a future where health care innovation is saving and improving lives in BC.
Every ticket fuels groundbreaking research, world-class health care teams and life-saving treatments for the most complex cases across the province.
This is the power of VGH+ You.
Last year’s gala sold out fast. Secure your spot and save $200 with Early Bird pricing for the first 100 tickets.
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2026
VGH+ Gala
Watch VideoExecutives
Devi Sangara, Honourary Chair
Owen Cameron, Past Chair
Bernadette Wylie
Cheryl Araki
Jaelem Sangara
Jennece Doman
Matt Swanson
Sherlock Yam
Committee
Anthony Rasotto
Brandan Price
Chris May
Christina Yan-Lee
Cindy Gill
Genevieve Duford-McLean
Joanna Zlotnik
Marko Dekovic
Niki Hadizadeh
Rob Shearar
Robin Gill
Robyn Miles
Sandra Ferenz
Sean Stevenson
Sergio Custodio
2026 Capital Direct VGH+ Gala Sponsors
+We are proud to recognize Capital Direct I Income Trust as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 VGH+ Gala
Their generous support helps advance life-saving care and innovation at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.
Gold Reception Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Community Partner
Projection Partner
Decor Partner
Raffle Platform Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Sawarne & Harjeet Sangara
Silver Sponsors
Araki Family Giving Fund
Fuse Advisors
Global Watch Company
The Manchulenko Family Foundation
PH&N Institutional
Scotiabank
Bronze Sponsors
dys architecture
Macdonald’s Prescriptions @ Fairmont Medical Building
Solinsky Consulting Inc
$3.2M+ for health care in BC!
In 2025 Thanks to your incredible generosity, we were thrilled to have raised an outstanding $3.2M+ for health care in BC! No breakthrough happens alone. It’s through the connections between all our generous donors, sponsors and supporters that real change is made possible.
This is the power of plus. This is VGH+ You
A special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Capital Direct I Income Trust, whose unwavering commitment continues to strengthen our communities, to our VGH+ Gala Committee for their tireless dedication, and to our Board of Directors for their continued leadership.
The evening was filled with unforgettable moments: a stunning $1.2M donation from the Ko Family and Viva Pharmaceutical Inc., a matching $100K donation from our Growth Impact Partner Windset Farms, and many more.
Thanks to each and every one of you who gave so generously.
2025 Vitality Gala
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