VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

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In Loving Memory

donate in memory of a loved one

Thank you for choosing VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to honour the memory of a loved one. Your donation today will leave a lasting legacy and help transform health care in BC.

Use our one-time donation option to make an immediate gift. We can send a card or e-card to the recipient of your choice to share your memorial gift.

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To provide an opportunity for others to give memorial donations, consider creating a memorial page, using our template obituary language or requesting custom brochures for memorial services.

Create a Custom Memorial Page

Create a custom memorial page where friends and loved ones can direct donations and publicly show their support.

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We Are Here to Help

We have materials and services you can use to make donating in memory of a friend or loved one as easy as possible. You can also designate memorial donations to support different areas and programs around our hospitals and health care centres.

Feel free to contact us by emailing giving@vghfoundation.ca to set up an online memorial page, create custom donation slips or to ask any questions you may have.

Obituary Language

If you would like to add wording to an obituary or memorial write-up that directs family and friends to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please consider using the following:

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support the [fund/area] at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Donate at vghfoundation.ca/donate, by calling 604-875-4676 or by mail to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.

Brochures and Custom Donation Slips

Brochures and personalized donation slips are available for you to share at a memorial service. Please email giving@vghfoundation.ca for more information or to have a package sent to you or directly to a funeral home.

Contact Us

For more information or to make a donation, please email giving@vghfoundation.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we choose a specific fund or program?
A: Yes! Please email giving@vghfoundation.ca to confirm the correct fund.

Q: Will you notify the family of any donations received?
A: Yes! If requested, families can be notified with donor names and addresses, but not individual donation amounts. You can also request to send a card or e-card.

Q: Will I receive a tax receipt?
A: Yes! A tax receipt will be sent to the email provided when an online donation is made.

Q: Can I set up a memorial page on my own?
A: Yes! Click here and follow the instructions.

Office Hours

Phone: 604-875-4676
Toll Free: 1-877-875-4676
8:30am – 4:30pm (PST) Monday to Friday

Mailing Address

190 – 855 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Canada

Charity Number 132173063RR0001

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