Inspired giving

The Muslim Business Council of BC raised more than $30,000 during a half hour pledge drive at the group’s annual fundraising dinner in November. The contribution will purchase a transport monitor.

100 Year Journey, an eff ort to preserve and share the stories of South Asian pioneers to Canada, has also resulted in generous support to BC’s busiest cardiac care centre.

4 Funding from Variety – The Children’s Charity is helping elevate the mood, encourage communication and reduce anxiety for children admitted to Royal Columbian Hospital’s Pediatric Unit, through a $20,000 grant for music therapy.

Canuck Alumni Association President Gerry Sillers, Alumni members Kirk McLean, Dave Babych, Gino Odjick and Darcy Rota present proceeds from the 2015 Canuck Alumni Golf Classic to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation President/ CEO Jeff Norris and Foundation Board Chair Doug Eveneshen.