Gala raises funds to provide clinical care for children with serious illnesses across BC and the Yukon
Vancouver, B.C. (October 22, 2026): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice announced the 22nd annual Gift of Time Gala presented by Nicola Wealth will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Over the past 21 years, the Gift of Time Gala has raised over $22 million to support children’s palliative care provided by Canuck Place.
Donors, partners, sponsors, and supporters of Canuck Place will come together for a spectacular night to raise funds for pediatric palliative care for over 1,000 children and families across BC and the Yukon.
The event will be hosted by Riaz Meghji, and features an exceptional dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and musical entertainment by Olin Brix and Nirvana Bandi. Gala attendees will also be introduced to Canuck Place parents, Krista and Norm Gervais, who will share their family’s story and care experience at Canuck Place.
The event at the Fairmont Pacific Rim is sold out, however you can still support by bidding in the silent auction. The auction is open to the public and closes on October 24 at 9 p.m. Visit the gift of time auction (giftoftimeauction.com) to start bidding on some amazing items and one-of-a-kind experiences!
All funds raised at the Gift of Time Gala will support complex medical care through Canuck Place programs for children facing serious illnesses and their families, across BC and the Yukon.
GIFT OF TIME GALA CO-CHAIRS: Shalina Lawrence, Tita Cool, and Victoria Emslie
GIFT OF TIME GALA COMMITTEE: Alexandra Moore, Aly Armstrong, Careena Sharma, Christine Hay, Cori Molloy, Esmee Feng, Jasmine Marichic, Jill Arias, Jill Spoor, Marayna Dickinson, Sara Silveira, Sophia Koumbis, Theodora Jeanl
GIFT OF TIME GALA DESIGN COMMITTEE: Aly Armstrong, Maryana Dickinson, Peter Wilds, Shalina Lawrence
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About Canuck Place Children’s Hospice: Canuck Place is a centre of excellence for children’s palliative care. Children with serious illnesses and their families receive specialist-led, family-centred care in BC and the Yukon. A comprehensive program focused on improving quality of life is accessible for over 1,035 children and families addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Canuck Place offers pediatric advance care planning, provincial 24-Hour Clinical Care Line, pain and symptom management, family support and respite, end-of-life, grief, loss, and bereavement care. Patient families are supported in hospitals and homes, and through two hospices located in Vancouver and Abbotsford with 10 patient beds and 8 family suites. Program services include nursing and physician care, psychosocial and spiritual care, education, music therapy, and recreation therapy. With a talented team, over 350 volunteers, the Canuck Place Research Initiative, knowledge and training programs for healthcare providers, and patient-family partners, we improve care for children with short lives and the families who love them. Canuck Place is a registered charity: #133867523 RR 0001 canuckplace.org
