Gala raises funds to provide care for children with life-threatening illnesses across B.C. and the Yukon
Vancouver, B.C. (October 31, 2024): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is pleased to announce that the 20th annual Gift of Time Gala presented by Nicola Wealth will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Over the past 19 years, the Gift of Time gala has raised over $19 million to support Canuck Place care.
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.
The event will be hosted by Global BC’s Sonia Sunger and feature an exceptional dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and musical entertainment by Top Line Vocal Collective and Musical Occasions. Gala attendees will also be introduced to Canuck Place siblings Marysa and Spencer Ho and Lukas Domingo who will share their family stories and care experience at Canuck Place.
The event at the Fairmont Pacific Rim is sold out, however you can still support by bidding on the amazing silent auction items. The silent auction opens to the public on October 27 and closes on November 2. Visit the Gift of Time auction (giftoftimeauction.com) to start bidding!
All funds raised at the Gift of Time Gala will support complex medical care at Canuck Place for over 920 children facing life-threatening illnesses and their families, across B.C. and the Yukon.
GIFT OF TIME GALA CO-CHAIRS: Michelle Porter, Shalina Lawrence, Victoria Emslie
GIFT OF TIME GALA COMMITTEE: Ava Clogg, Briana James, Candice Stein Thal, Careena Sharma, Christine Hay, Cori Molloy, Courtney Watkins, Faisal Vallani, Jaclyn Chan, James Temple, Jasmine Marichic, Marayna Dickinson, Peter Wilds, Polly Reitze, Rebecca Bree Rawlinson, Tita Cool
GIFT OF TIME GALA DESIGN COMMITTEE: Maryana Dickinson, Peter Wilds, Rebecca Bree Rawlinson
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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 920 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 10 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, a 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 330 volunteers, we care for children with short lives and the families who love them. canuckplace.org
