Collin Smith
As a devoted husband and father to a young daughter, 37-year-old Collin Smith was focused on building a life with his family. But when the Maple Ridge resident suddenly suffered a stroke, physicians at Royal Columbian Hospital uncovered a hidden heart condition that had put him at risk all along. Thanks to specialized expertise, a groundbreaking procedure offered at only a handful of centres in Canada, and donor-funded technology helping guide that care, Collin was able to undergo treatment that helped reduce his risk of another stroke.
Jyoti Pawar
As a longtime high school teacher, basketball coach, and father of two, Prabhjyot(Jyoti) Pawar was used to staying busy. So when he began experiencing shortness of breath in early 2025, he assumed it was something minor.