Annual event honours children with life-threatening illnesses and families
Abbotsford, B.C. (December 4, 2023): 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 871 children with life-threatening illnesses and families across BC and the Yukon.
The in-person, outdoor event will also include festive refreshments; a musical performance from the MEI Chamber Singers; photos with Santa; acknowledgments from Abbotsford Mayor, Ross Siemens, Canuck Place CEO, Denise Praill, and CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisor and former BC Lion, Brent Johnson; in addition to the lighting of thousands of festive lights illuminating the Abbotsford hospice and grounds.
The ceremony and lighting will be photographed and will be shared upon request. To book media availability, please contact anna.stuber@canuckplace.org.
EVENT: Canuck Place Lighting of the House presented by CIBC
DATE: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
LOCATION: 32772 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford, BC Canada, V2S 1J7
TIME: Guests to arrive at 5:30 p.m.
Media availability starting at 5:15 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 871 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 871 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
