Inspired giving

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation has recognized its inaugural Champions of Philanthropy from the hospital. Chair Doug Eveneshen presented the award to Queenie Lai, Dr. Feisal Mohamedali, Dr. Joelle Bradley, Dr. Laurence Turner and Dianne Laird.

The Westminster Shrine Club #8 has been giving generously to the hospital in support of newborns and children since the 1980s.

Keeping your children entertained while visiting Royal Columbian Hospital is easier to do courtesy of two local groups. The Group of Five and Friends Benevolent Society along with the Rotary Club of New Westminster provided just over $7,500 to fund a children’s play area and mural next to Royal Columbian Hospital’s Ambulatory Care department.

Ed Les, with gastroenterologist Dr. Ken Atkinson, poses with one of the new scopes purchased with his latest generous contribution. Over the years, the Les family has helped make significant equipment purchases in the GI Clinic and other hospital departments.