Entries by Victoria Hospitals Foundation

Canadian Tire Gives Back

Canadian Tire’s annual Fix-A-Heart campaign nears $800k We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Canadian Tire stores at Hillside, View Royal, Royal Oak, and the Gordon Head automotive centre for their 15th annual Fix-A-Heart campaign. From November 24 to December 24, 2017, these stores raised more than $58,100 through at-the-till donations! Since 2003, Canadian Tire […]

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Manning Family Champions Cognitive Health

Neil and Susan Manning’s donor story On October 5th, 2017, we had the privilege to announce a very special gift that demonstrates the power of philanthropy for research that aims to transform care. A Victoria family who has been impacted by cognitive health issues stepped forward to inspire Island Health, the University of Victoria and […]

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Supporting innovative care delivery

Peter and Sandra Powell’s donor story A generous donation from Peter and Sandra Powell has been a catalyst for visionary upgrades at Royal Jubilee’s Emergency Department. Additional funding has been provided by Island Health. Donors Peter and Sandra Powell of Victoria made a substantial gift toward the $220,000 project. The Emergency Department sees more than […]

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VHF Launches $500,000 Campaign for Ultrasound Equipment

Today, the Victoria Hospitals Foundation launches its latest fundraising initiative: a Campaign for Ultrasound Technology. Over the next several months, the Foundation aims to raise $500,000 to fund seven new point-of-care ultrasounds for seven specialized areas of Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals. Titled Beneath the Surface, the campaign shines a light on the importance […]

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James Jeffery

My name is James Jeffery. My cancer story starts back in January of this year. Up until that time I’d been very healthy for pretty much my whole life. I exercised a lot, was fit and healthy, rode my bike, played tennis, went hiking. All that came to a grinding halt in January when I […]

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TB Vets Charitable Foundation makes $15,000 donation to Victoria Hospitals Foundation for critical care equipment

The TB Vets Charitable Foundation has donated $15,000 to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation towards the funding of specialized ventilators for the intensive care unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital. The new ventilators are non-invasive, critical equipment for patients who require breathing support following major trauma, congestive heart failure or severe lung disease such as chronic obstructive […]

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