Together, we raised $3.8 million!
Thank you for your generosity.
More than 900 of BC’s philanthropic and health care leaders came together on October 26, 2019 and raised an astounding $3.8M, in support of ourBrain Breakthroughs campaign and the most urgent needs at our hospitals and health care centres.
Thanks to the generosity of our guests, the Brain Breakthroughs campaign will support the best and brightest brain experts who are providing world-leading care today and researching the treatments of tomorrow. In addition, it will bring to BC state-of-the-art medical equipment to provide the best care when and where it’s needed.
During the evening grateful patient and gala ambassador Emily Chan shared her incredible journey of surviving a rare brain disorder thanks to the expert medical team at VGH.
We are also proud to announce the Ismaili Muslim Community of BC as the recipients of the 2019 Leadership Award for their work in support of mental health initiatives, and their philanthropic commitment to the broader community. Each year, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation presents a Leadership Award at the annual Night of a Thousand Stars gala to recognize individuals, families or corporations who have made a significant contribution to our hospitals and health care centres
Thank you again to all of our amazing sponsors, donors, guests, and volunteers. You are helping us transform health care for patients in BC.