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Thank you to Bev Briscoe and all our Angel Campaign donors
December 16, 2015
This year, on Tuesday, December 1, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation witnessed incredible acts of giving from individuals coming together to surpass our Giving Tuesday goal.
Congratulations to our AFP Giving Hearts Award winners!
November 20, 2015
Thank you and congratulations to Devi Sangara and Coast Capital Savings.
$3.3 million raised at 2015 Night of a Thousand Stars Gala
November 13, 2015
Over 900 guests gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Saturday Nov 7th, and over $3.3 million was raised, making the 20th Anniversary of the Night of a Thousand Stars Gala a glowing success.
Enhancing Patient Care through professional development
November 6, 2015
On November 3, 2015, nurses and allied health professionals who provide direct care to VCH patients, clients and residents were invited to attend the Robert H. N. Ho Conference: Quality in Health Care – Make a Difference!
Unique palliative care ambulatory clinic opens
October 22, 2015
Oct 22, 2105 – Health Minister Terry Lake was on hand at the official opening of the Nancy Chan Palliative Care Ambulatory Clinic — a first of its kind in Canada thanks to a $650,000 donation to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation from the Chan family.
Innovative lung cancer screening pilot program to launch at VGH
August 28, 2015
Aug 26, 2015 -Thanks to a $1.2-million-dollar gift from philanthropists Jason and Emily Ko, Founder of Viva Pharmaceutical Inc., an innovative and potentially life saving lung cancer screening pilot program is launching at VGH.
Interview with Dr. Peter Lennox
August 7, 2015
All members of our group have donated to this Chair, most on multiple occasions. This reflects the esteem in which Dr. Clugston continues to be held, as well as the perceived importance of the chair.
All Star Charity Gala raises $1.6 million for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015 – The All Star Charity Gala raised $1.6 million for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Twelve of Hong Kong’s top artists and entertainers traveled to Vancouver to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of Fairchild Television, as well as the 15th anniversary of Emperor Entertainment Group.
Transplant Research Foundation of BC merges with VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
July 22, 2015
A partnership between the Transplant Research Foundation of BC and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was announced at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s Annual General Meeting in June.
Patrons’ Council
July 15, 2015
Our 2015/2016 Patrons’ Council are an exemplary group of dedicated and passionate supporters of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, who advise and assist the Foundation in fulfilling our mandate to raise exceptional levels of funds to support Vancouver Coastal Health’s vision of delivering innovative, transformational and sustainable health care in British Columbia.
Featured Equipment – Summer 2015
July 9, 2015
Help buy new equipment to care for patients.
Donors Score a Home Run for Blood Cancer Care and Research
July 9, 2015
After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2001 and followed by a stem cell transplant in 2002, John was taken aback by the level of care and caring demonstrated by the complete team of hematologists and support staff at VGH. The decision was immediately made to give back wherever and whenever possible.
Donation Brings New Portable Equipment to Marginalized Patients
July 8, 2015
Vulnerable patients across Vancouver now have immediate access to medical screening that could save them from liver disease complications including cirrhosis, cancer and early death.
All Star Charity Gala to Support Urgent Needs
July 8, 2015
Twelve of Hong Kong’s top entertainers will perform on July 19th for the All Star Charity Gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
OVCARE targets worldwide ovarian cancer rates
July 8, 2015
As a group, OVCARE has made several transformational discoveries that are fundamentally changing the way people think about ovarian cancer.
Community leaders Ginny and Kerry Dennehy appointed 2015 Order of British Columbia
June 17, 2015
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation congratulates philanthropists Ginny and Kerry Dennehy for receiving the 2015 Order of British Columbia, our Province’s highest honour.
Leaders in Ophthalmology Care
April 27, 2015
Every day, Dr. Maberley and his colleagues at the Eye Care Centre, located at VGH, work to restore their patients’ vision and improve their quality of life.
Legacy gift supports health education now and in the future
April 27, 2015
Cordula Paetzold legacy gift funded Harvey, CESEI’s cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator.