Father saved battling cystic fibrosis

Nick Kanaan was born with cystic fibrosis and despite managing the disease with daily medications, he was left fighting for his life in 2019.

After more than a year of regular check-ups, tests determined that Nick’s lungs were steadily declining, and he was desperately in need of a lung transplant. Because of the condition of his lungs, Nick was admitted to VGH and put on ECMO, innovative, donor-funded equipment that allowed his lungs to rest, providing precious time to find him a lung donor.

Three and a half weeks later a match was found.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation partners with donors to fuel groundbreaking research, world-class health care teams, and life-saving treatments benefitting everyone in BC. To donate, visit vghfoundation.ca/ways-to-give.