Where the students run the shop

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After a career as a leader in BC’s booming real estate development industry, Maureen Enser now finds that she is the one being led into new territory.

“I want you to close your eyes and take a deep breath…be aware of any tension you are feeling and relax those areas,” coaches Walter Chung, a second-year student of UBC’s Occupational Therapy program.

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Read the Spring issue of Your Health Matters

The Spring issue of Your Health Matters published in The Now, Burnaby Now and The Record on April 19th. Inside […]

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Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment plans take an exciting step in the right direction

New Westminster, B.C. — April 17, 2013

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) President and CEO Adrienne Bakker says that the B.C. Government’s announcement to proceed with the business case for redevelopment of RCH is a “very exciting step in the right direction to provide the best in healthcare to British Columbians.”

Commenting on the Health Ministry’s release on Monday, Bakker stated that the announcement provides assurance for donors who are eager to support the long-term vision for RCH and will help inform RCH Foundation’s fundraising plans.

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Royal Columbian Hospital Expansion

Our Campaign for the Future. The B.C. Government’s announcement on April 15, 2013, to proceed with the business case for […]

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SHINE Gala raises $280,000 in support of Royal Columbian Hospital

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New Westminster, B.C. — March 29, 2013

More than 400 guests shared the spotlight last night when Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation hosted its SHINE Gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre, raising $280,000.

Funds raised through the Foundation’s sixth annual event will support the work of RCH Foundation in helping RCH care for seriously ill and injured patients from across British Columbia. Patients like Shannon Gaudette of Abbotsford.

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Reasons to Care, Reasons to Give campaign

Giving the Gift of Good Health. Royal Columbian Hospital serves one in three British Columbians. It is the only hospital […]

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RCH’s longest-serving donor helps fund latest technology for breast cancer detection

Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary donates $100,000 to help fund diagnostic mammography machine

New Westminster, B.C. – December 3, 2012

Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Auxiliary members presented $100,000 to the RCH Breast Imaging and RCH Foundation teams today to help fund a second digital breast imaging machine at RCH to help reduce wait times for breast cancer diagnoses.

“Breast cancer affects so many women and it is such a devastating disease,” says RCH Auxiliary President Marlene Braidwood of the team’s decision to support the Breast Health campaign. “We saw this campaign as a good opportunity for us to help reduce wait lists for breast cancer diagnoses by making another imaging machine available.”

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RCH’s longest-serving donor helps fund latest technology for breast cancer detection

Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary donates $100,000 to help fund diagnostic mammography machine New Westminster, B.C. – December 3, 2012 – Royal […]

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Wesgroup Properties inspired by RCH patient stories

Only a few months after committing to a donation of $80,000 in support of Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH), Wesgroup Properties and Bluetree Homes have donated a surprise gift of $35,000 towards RCH Foundation’s “150 Reasons to Give” campaign.

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Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation announces new Major Gifts Director

New Westminster, B.C. – October 1, 2012 Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Barbara Becker will join the […]

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