Boffo Developments Supports Burnaby Hospital
ANNOUNCEMENT | July 26, 2010
Once again, Boffo Developments joined Burnaby Hospital Foundation as a Silver Sponsor of The Slice 2010 golf tournament and evening with friends. Their $5,000 contribution continues to bring Burnaby Hospital Foundation closer to this year's goal of $3 million towards critical equipment at Burnaby Hospital.
Shown: In the back row, Boffo Developments' David Monti, Matthew Boffo, Mike Boffo and Joe Giovinazzo present a $5,000 cheque to Burnaby Hospital Foundation's Marcia Harrison and Rahim Rajan (front centre).
CIBC Celebration Highlights Ongoing Support for Burnaby Hospital
ANNOUNCEMENT | July 19, 2010
Burnaby Hospital Foundation was on-hand to celebrate the first year anniversary of CIBC's Burnaby branch on Kingsway and Acorn Avenue, where CIBC presented Burnaby Hospital Foundation with a $5,000 cheque as part of their $20,000 pledge supporting the recent purchase of a new MRI for Burnaby Hospital.
Shown: Mike Stevenson, SVP, Western Canada for CIBC (right) presents a $5,000 donation to Burnaby Hospital Foundation president Marcia Harrison (left).
Grand Villa Casino Supports Burnaby Hospital
ANNOUNCEMENT | July 15, 2010
Grand Villa Casino proudly supported Burnaby Hospital Foundation with $5,000 as a Silver Sponsor of The Slice 2010. Their contribution helped raise much-needed funds for this year's goal of $3 million towards critical equipment at Burnaby Hospital.
Shown (L-R): Burnaby Hospital Foundation's Rahim Rajan; Gateway Casinos & Entertainment's Bonnie Picker, Matt Ballesty, Dave Gadhia; and Burnaby Hospital Foundation's Marcia Harrison.
Scotiabank Supports Burnaby Hospital
ANNOUNCEMENT | July 14, 2010
Scotiabank proudly supported Burnaby Hospital Foundation with $10,000 as a Gold Sponsor of The Slice 2010. Scotiabank's energetic volunteers also ran a Putting Contest to help raise much-needed funds for this year's goal of $3 million towards critical equipment at Burnaby Hospital.
Shown (L-R): Rahim Rajan, Chair, Burnaby Hospital Foundation; Cheryl Westgard, Branch Manager, Guilford Town Centre, Scotiabank; Barb Ruff, District Vice-President, Southeast BC/Central East Vancouver District, Scotiabank; Christine Lim, Branch Manager, Burnaby, Scotiabank; and Marcia Harrison, Acting President, Burnaby Hospital Foundation.
Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society Supports Burnaby Hospital
ANNOUNCEMENT | July 13, 2010
Once again, the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society proudly supported Burnaby Hospital Foundation with $20,000 as Founding Sponsor of The Slice 2010. The event raised much-needed funds for this year's goal of $3 million towards critical equipment at Burnaby Hospital.
Shown (L-R):Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society's Jeff Clark and Miles Richie; Marcia Harrison, Acting President, Burnaby Hospital Foundation; Rob Lamoureux, President, Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society; and Rahim Rajan, Chair, Burnaby Hospital Foundation.
The Slice 2010 Raises $107,610 for Burnaby Hospital
NEWS RELEASE | June 23, 2010
Shown above: Burnaby Hospital's Peter Matino and comedian extraordinaire, Roman Danylo, tickle funny bones to help raise $107,610 for Burnaby Hospital.
BURNABY – Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s signature event, The Slice, celebrated an astounding success on Friday, June 18, 2010, raising $107,610 to help purchase vital equipment needed at Burnaby Hospital.
Burnaby Shows its Rhythm of Life for Burnaby Hospital
NEWS RELEASE | June 8, 2010
Rhythm of Life 2010 Raises $40,000 for Burnaby Hospital
BURNABY – Sunday, June 6th marked the largest success to date for Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s Rhythm of Life: The Run and Walk for Everyone, with over 425 participants raising $40,000 to support Burnaby Hospital.
“Events like Rhythm of Life are truly about community and the important role it plays in building a healthy future for our community, “said Marcia Harrison, Acting President with Burnaby Hospital Foundation. “The $40,000 will support this year’s goal of raising $3 million to purchase urgently-needed equipment at Burnaby Hospital. With the support of all participants – young and golden – and companies like presenting sponsor Taiga Building Products, we really are working together to make a difference.”
Burnaby Gears Up for Rhythm of Life: The Run and Walk for Everyone
MEDIA ADVISORY | May 28, 2010
Event details
June 6, 2010, 9 am at Burnaby Lake Park (3760 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada)
What is Rhythm of Life?
Rhythm of Life is Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s annual community run and walk, raising much needed funds and support for Burnaby Hospital’s most urgent equipment needs. The event celebrates its 12th anniversary with Presenting Sponsor Taiga Building Products, and introduces a new outdoor stage with live talent and fun activities for the entire family. Whether you’re young or golden, the event has something for everyone!
Highlights include:
- 10 km fun run, 5 km run or walk or1 km family stroll
- Smokin’ barbeque lunch
- Live stage: Shimmy for the Soul, Dance Express, and Moetones Barbershop Quartet
With over 400 participants, Rhythm of Life is gearing up for another big success!
South Burnaby Legion No. 83 Donates $5,000 to Purchase Hospital Beds
ANNOUNCEMENT | May 21, 2010
Burnaby Hospital Foundation's Director of Annual Giving Maura Fitzpatrick (centre left) received a $5,000 donation from Tom Waddell, Dianne Pastro, and Lou Pastro on behalf of the South Burnaby Legion No. 83. This generous donation was raised through the legion's annual poppy fundraiser, and will help purchase critically-needed beds at Burnaby Hospital.
South Burnaby Legion No. 83 is a branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, an organization created in 1926 to support veterans and promote the remembrance of those who gave their lives in the wars and military missions around the world. Each year, the Legion supports numerous charities through its fundraising activities like the Annual Poppy Campaign, and they have been long-time supporters of Burnaby Hospital Foundation.
Amgen Canada Inc. Donates $10,000 to the Patient Education Centre
Serving Patients through the Power of Education
ANNOUNCEMENT | January 6, 2010
Amgen is no stranger to the hallways of Burnaby Hospital. After all, Amgen’s Canadian research facility calls Burnaby its home, and is a leading-edge hub of innovation and discovery steering the way for better medical treatments. Some of these treatments have directly impacted the lives of many who suffer from illnesses such as cancer, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and serious inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and severe psoriasis.
Community Report 2009 Released
A community hospital taking care of a community
ANNOUNCEMENT | December 2, 2009
Burnaby Hospital Foundation has just published Community Report 2009. To view the report, click here.
iCare Stations to Revolutionize Charitable Giving
Show you care at an iCare Station and give the gift of health!
NEWS RELEASE | December 1, 2009
BURNABY – Holiday shoppers and community-goers this December will find themselves with a new way to give back to their community, as iCare Stations make their debut in Burnaby. Developed in partnership with E-Port Interactive Media, Burnaby Hospital Foundation will be the first in Metro Vancouver to introduce iCare Stations—a new and innovative technology taking charitable fundraising to higher ground.
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