Gala raises funds to provide care for children with life-threatening illnesses across B.C. and the Yukon
Vancouver, B.C (October 26, 2022): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is pleased to announce that the 18th annual Gift of Time Gala presented by Nicola Wealth will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Parq Vancouver, with a virtual live stream for guests to tune in to from around the province.
Donors, partners, sponsors, and supporters of Canuck Place will come together for a spectacular night to raise funds for pediatric palliative care for children and families across B.C. and the Yukon.
This year's Gift of Time Gala is hosted by Global BC’s Sonia Sunger and features an exceptional dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, moving entertainment, including youth performers from the MEI Screaming Eagles Marching Band and ShowStoppers, and dancing with DJ Marvel. Gala attendees will also be introduced to Canuck Place parents Erin and Federico Angel, who will share their family’s story and care experience at Canuck Place.
The in-person event at the Parq Vancouver is sold out but there are still spots available for the virtual broadcast available for guests in the comfort of their homes. For those who wish to watch the virtual livestream, registration is still open.
All funds raised at the Gift of Time Gala will support complex medical care for over 830 children facing life-threatening illnesses and their families, across B.C. and the Yukon. For more information, please visit thegiftoftime.org.
EVENT: 18th Annual Gift of Time Gala
DATE: Saturday, October 29, 2022
LOCATION: Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver B.C.
TIME: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Virtual livestream begins 7:30 p.m.
GIFT OF TIME GALA CO-CHAIRS: Heather Finlayson, Lucy Greer, and Robyn Lalani
GIFT OF TIME GALA COMMITTEE: Ann Gallery, Elyssia Patterson, Faisal Vallani, Katie Dunsworth-Reiach, Lauren Hershfield, Mimi DeSerres, Michelle Porter, Rebecca Rawlinson, Sarah Ho, Sarah Lo, Shalina Lawrence, Stephanie Bonn, and Victoria Emslie
GIFT OF TIME GALA DESIGN COMMITTEE: Amy Campbell, Emily Lazare, and Sophie Burke
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About Canuck Place Children’s Hospice: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and the Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 830 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and community care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, provincial 24-hour clinical care line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care. With donors, research initiatives, our talented team, patient partners, and our volunteers, we care for children with short lives and the families who love them. canuckplace.org
