Terry Fox – Always thankful for the way he was treated Terry Fox with Dr. Ladislav Antonik, medical director, Royal Columbian hospital in 1980. Fox entered the hospital for chemotherapy treatments. Photograph by: Brian Kent, Vancouver Sun Watch CBC Video In March, 1977 Terry Fox was diagnosed with cancer at Royal Columbian. He was not … ( more » )
“I felt I was taken care of by the best” In November of 2004, CFL coach Wally Buono fell just short of leading the BC Lions to a Grey Cup victory, losing 27-19 to the Toronto Argonauts. But as hard fought and grueling as that game was, his toughest battle was yet to come. Two … ( more » )
“I felt it was in God’s hands” Stanley Franks was in his third season with the BC Lions. During a game on July 8, 2011 against the Calgary Stampeders, he dislocated his left knee. The Lion’s medical trainer along with team physician, Dr. Dory Boyer who works at the RCH, had him quickly moved to … ( more » )
“Everyone tells me how lucky we were” It’s amazing how quickly life can fall apart. It can happen to anyone – an accident at work, a car crash, or something as simple as a misplaced step. In December of 2010, 39-year-old Trevor James fell five feet from a ladder, hit the concrete ground and fractured … ( more » )
“Close to being a miracle” Ron Gale and Carol Thorpe are happy to be gettingmarried, thanks to the life-saving interventionsperformed by Dr. William Siu and Dr. Navraj Heran. In April, 2010, Carol Thorpe, a healthy 53 year old woman, had a sudden stroke. A CT scan at her local hospital showed she had a massive … ( more » )
“I felt it was in God’s hands” Stanley Franks was in his third season with the BC Lions. During a … ( more » )