Annual event honours children with life-threatening illnesses and their families
Abbotsford, B.C. (November 29, 2022): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice honours short lives at the annual Lighting of the House presented by CIBC at Canuck Place Abbotsford – Dave Lede House. A beloved tradition, the Lighting of the House represents giving light and hope to over 830 children with life-threatening illnesses and their families across BC and the Yukon.
The in-person event will also include festive refreshments; acknowledgments from Denise Praill, Canuck Place CEO, and CIBC’s Investment Advisor, Brent Johnson; in addition to the lighting of thousands of festive lights illuminating the Abbotsford hospice. The Vancouver Canucks beloved mascot Fin will also make an appearance!
The ceremony and lighting will be photographed and will be shared upon request. To book media availability, please contact anna.stuber@canuckplace.org.
IN PERSON – LIMITED CAPACITY – PROOF OF VACCINATION AND MASKS REQUIRED
EVENT: Canuck Place Lighting of the House presented by CIBC
DATE: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
LOCATION: 32772 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford, BC Canada, V2S 1J7
TIME: Guests to arrive at 5 p.m. with formal program starting at 5:50 p.m.
Media availability starting at 5 p.m.
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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
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
