Annual event honours children with life-threatening illnesses and families
Vancouver, B.C. (November 27, 2023): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice honours short lives at the annual Lighting of the House presented by CIBC at Canuck Place Vancouver – Glen Brae Manor. A beloved tradition, the Lighting of the House represents giving light and hope to over 871 children with life-threatening illnesses and their families across BC and the Yukon.
Canuck Place sibling, Hannah Premia, will share the story of her sister Angelina who passed away on the Canuck Place program at 18 years old. Together, the Premia family will press the big red button to light up the house and help let Angelina’s light shine.
The in-person, outdoor event hosted by Global BC’s Jason Pires will also include festive refreshments; a musical performance from the MEI Chamber Singers; photos with Santa; acknowledgments from Canuck Place CEO, Denise Praill, and CIBC World Markets’ Vice Chair and Head of Capital Markets - BC, Kathy Butler; in addition to the lighting of 60,000 festive lights illuminating the Vancouver 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, November 28, 2023
LOCATION: 1690 Matthews Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 2T2
TIME: Program starts 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 BC 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 family partners, and over 261 volunteers, we care for children with short lives and the families who love them. canuckplace.org
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is BC 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 family partners, and over 261 volunteers, we care for children with short lives and the families who love them. canuckplace.org
