Entries by Victoria Hospitals Foundation

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Dr. Silver’s Note

Computed Tomography (CT) is integral to modern medical diagnosis and treatment. It provides detailed visualization of all parts of the body, guides surgery and image guided therapies, and is used to monitor patients as they recover. This is true whether a patient is experiencing gout, heart disease, cancer, or acute stroke. In every area of […]

Nerdy Days of Christmas

Are you ready for the 6th annual Nerdy Days of Christmas Craft Fair? On November 30th and December 1st, Cherry Bomb Toys hosts Victoria’s only craft fair focused on local geeks and nerds. Bring the whole family to Market Square between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The silent auction features stocking stuffers, geeky crafts, jewelry, […]

Glowing Hearts at Save-On-Foods

From November 14 to December 5th, eight Save-On-Foods stores in Greater Victoria will launch an at-the-till campaign to fund a vital signs monitor for Pediatric Intensive Care at Victoria General Hospital. This tool gives important information to caregivers so they can act fast to help our littlest, most fragile patients. Tools like this ensure Vancouver […]

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Sponsor Profile: April Dorey

For April Dorey, her commitment to giving back to our community is personal. As Vice President and lead Wealth Manager of Dorey Wealth Management Group of Raymond James Ltd., she is a proud and generous Platinum Sponsor of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s 29th annual Visions gala. “I find it truly inspiring witnessing the generosity of […]

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Sponsor Profile: Media One

Media One is a proud and generous Diamond Sponsor of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s 29th annual Visions gala. Vancouver Island’s most trusted full-service video production and design agency, they bring an unparalleled passion for the stories they tell. Since 2004, Media One has delivered extraordinary media experiences that engage and excite audiences — from promotional […]

Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire is launching their 17th annual Fix-A-Heart campaign to support cardiac care at Royal Jubilee Hospital. From November 24 until December 24, customers at the stores in Hillside, View Royal, Royal Oak, North Saanich, and Langford can donate any amount at the till toward urgently needed medical equipment. Canadian Tire’s automotive centre in Gordon […]

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Sponsor Profile: BCLC

The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s 29th annual Visions gala. BCLC is a leading corporate citizen in communities across British Columbia and here on Vancouver Island, benefiting the lives of British Columbians. Our donors’ community-wide impact is what inspired BCLC and their employees to sponsor Visions. […]

Patient Story: Baby Olivia

Nothing is quite as terrifying as illness in a newborn or child. Thankfully, Victoria General Hospital (VGH) — the referral centre for maternity and pediatrics on Vancouver Island — is at the forefront of newborn and child care. This is one local family’s story: After an emotional year trying for a baby, Gloria and Chris […]