Inspirational Stories

Letter: Burnaby Hospital Emergency Physician gives back to the Community that helped shape his career

I was told I’d never go to university, let alone get into medicine.

This place I now call home has given me more than I ever thought; a place of many memories, a safe place to come to, and a place where I belong.

The couple began supporting Burnaby Hospital in 1989 and are proud to be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary at their home in Burnaby.

This entire unit not only took care of our aunt, you took care of the hearts and souls of her family.

Her legacy gift to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation is a reminder of her love for that community.

The Nanji Family provides matching funds in the fight against COVID-19

All of a sudden I was worrying about whether my will was up to date.

I was critically ill for three weeks – in ICU, sedated, ventilated and on circulatory support.

It’s okay to have mental health issues. It’s not something to be embarrassed about. It’s okay to talk. And it’s important to listen.