Canucks for Kids Fund Scores Big for Burnaby’s Young Patients with $400k Gift for Pediatric Care

In a game-changing gesture off the ice, the Canucks for Kids Fund has made an incredible $400,000 donation to Burnaby Hospital Foundation, marking another significant milestone in their ongoing commitment to community health. This generous contribution will support the Foundation’s Bright Future campaign, which funds the redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital, and the new Pediatric Rapid Access Clinic, enhancing services for young patients and their families in the Lower Mainland.

A long-time supporter of children’s health, the Canucks for Kids Fund has granted over $100 million to charities in British Columbia over the past 39 years. The Fund is now stepping up in a big way for Burnaby Hospital. This donation will strengthen our hospital’s ongoing redevelopment and enhance pediatric care helping us meet the health needs of approximately 500,000 people across Burnaby, East Vancouver, and surrounding communities.

“We are incredibly proud to support Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s vital efforts to improve the pediatric care provided in our community,” said Michael Doyle, President, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Business Operations. “Our commitment to children’s health and wellness continues to be a cornerstone of our efforts, and we are honoured to help ensure that young patients and their families have access to the best possible care when they need it most.”

The announcement was made during a special gift presentation, attended by key Foundation and Hospital representatives, including Kristy James, President and CEO of Burnaby Hospital Foundation; Danielle Sleiman, VP of Development, Burnaby Hospital Foundation; Dr. Jane Qian, Pediatrician Lead at Burnaby Hospital; Janet Murphy, Executive Director, Clinical Programs and Operations, Maternal Infant Child and Youth (MICY) Program; Trish Tinkham, Director, Clinical Operations, MICY; and Gindy Bir, Manager, Burnaby Hospital, MICY;, as well as Canucks for Kids Fund leaders Michael Doyle, President, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Business Operations and President of the Canucks for Kids Fund and Alex Oxenham, Executive Director, Canucks for Kids Fund and VP, Community Relations, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Canucks alumni Kirk McLean, and Stan Smyl, along with Canucks Mascot Fin.

Burnaby Hospital Foundation President and CEO, Kristy James shared her excitement about the partnership, “The Canucks for Kids Fund’s support of our Bright Future redevelopment will have an immediate and lasting impact, especially for the children who rely on our services. Their generosity will ensure that we can offer top-quality, family-centered care for years to come.”

The Pediatric Rapid Access Clinic, launched in January 2024, is transforming urgent pediatric care by offering services for children with acute medical conditions in a calm, child-friendly environment separate from the busy Emergency Department. Serving infants through 17-year-olds, the clinic provides urgent assessments, follow-up care, minor procedures, diagnostic tests, IV therapy, and wound care. Referrals are accepted from Fraser Health Emergency Departments or community physicians, ensuring a quick turnaround for assessments and timely care. By prioritizing both efficiency and comfort, the clinic delivers quality, compassionate care in a setting designed to reduce stress for young patients and their families.

The Canucks for Kids Fund’s $400,000 donation to Burnaby Hospital Foundation is a testament to their enduring legacy of philanthropy and their dedication to ensuring the youngest patients in our region receive the care they deserve.

To learn more about Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s Bright Future redevelopment, or to contribute, visit bhfoundation.ca/brightfuture.

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About Burnaby Hospital Foundation
Burnaby Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic organization supporting Burnaby Hospital, which serves over half a million people in Burnaby, East Vancouver, and surrounding communities. Established in 1982, the Foundation raises funds for advanced medical equipment, healthcare technologies, and crucial patient care services. For more information or to make a donation, visit bhfoundation.ca or call 604.431.2881.

About the Canucks for Kids Fund

The Canucks for Kids Fund dedicates resources to assist charities which support children’s health and wellness, education, social impact programming, and the development of grassroots hockey throughout British Columbia. Thanks to the generosity of our fans, donors, players, employees and sponsor partners, the Canucks for Kids Fund has granted more than $100 million to charities in British Columbia over the last 39 years.