Entries by Victoria Hospitals Foundation

AN INSPIRING $3 MILLION DOLLAR PLEDGE RECOGNIZES LOCAL CARE TEAMS WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW SCHOLARSHIP

Thanks to an anonymous $3 million pledge, a new scholarship has been created, benefiting Island Health staff committed to advancing their careers in healthcare. In its inaugural year, 59 employees across Island Health have been shortlisted for the Heather Simpson Scholarship Fund, in which 50 per cent of their annual tuition will be covered. “This […]

GREATER VICTORIA FIREFIGHTERS DONATE $25,000 TO PEDIATRIC CARE AS PART OF TEN-YEAR $250,000 COMMITMENT TO THE VICTORIA HOSPITALS FOUNDATION

Victoria, B.C.—Greater Victoria Firefighters today announced a $25,000 donation to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation in support of pediatric care at Victoria General Hospital (VGH). The gift is part of the Professional Firefighters of Greater Victoria Community Foundation’s pledge to raise $250,000 over ten years to fund an array of priority equipment for Pediatric and Neonatal […]

THE AMICA HELPING HANDS CHARITY ANNOUNCES $100,000 PLEDGE TO VICTORIA HOSPITALS FOUNDATION; AIMS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS LIVING IN POVERTY IN GREATER VICTORIA

Victoria, BC — Today, the Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF) announced with profound gratitude a pivotal new partnership with The Amica Helping Hands Charity to create the Amica Helping Hands Compassionate Fund, dedicated to improving the quality of life of Greater Victoria seniors living in poverty. The fund was made possible by a generous $100,000 pledge […]

WEST SHORE HOSPITAL GALA RAISES $790,000 TO BENEFIT MRI IMAGING ADVANCEMENT FOR VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Victoria, BC – The Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s second annual Miracle on the Mountain gala raised an astounding $790,000 to support priority imaging needs at Victoria General Hospital (VGH). The sold-out event, held on May 13 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort, welcomed 300 guests and community leaders from the West Shore and beyond. “For the […]