Annual event honours children’s light and legacy
Abbotsford, B.C. (November 24, 2025): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice brightens the holidays 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 946 children with life-threatening illnesses and families across B.C. and the Yukon.
The outdoor event, hosted by Lisa Stevens from Star FM will also include festive refreshments; a musical performance from Charity Larise Music; photos with Santa; acknowledgments from Canuck Place Chief Executive Officer, Denise Praill, and CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisor and former BC Lion and CFL Hall of Fame inductee, 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.
Join us for this heartwarming holiday lighting ceremony and help short lives shine bright.
EVENT: Canuck Place Lighting of the House presented by CIBC
DATE: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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 BC and the Yukon's pediatric palliative care provider. Learning that a child is seriously ill and may die before reaching adulthood is overwhelming for families. Canuck Place cares for over 946 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families in our hospices and through community care (in-home/in-hospital and virtual). Canuck Place operates 10 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice family medical respite, 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, the Canuck Place Research Initiative, our talented team, patient-family partners, and over 346 volunteers, we care for children with short lives and families who love them. canuckplace.org
Canuck Place Children's Hospice is BC and the Yukon's pediatric palliative care provider. Learning that a child is seriously ill and may die before reaching adulthood is overwhelming for families. Canuck Place cares for over 946 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families in our hospices and through community care (in-home/in-hospital and virtual). Canuck Place operates 10 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice family medical respite, 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, the Canuck Place Research Initiative, our talented team, patient-family partners, and over 346 volunteers, we care for children with short lives and families who love them. canuckplace.org
