HOSPITAL VISIONARIES
SPECIAL FEATURE:
SUPPORTING OUR HOSPITALS
The people and organizations dedicated to supporting our hospitals, now more than ever.
A special feature produced in commemoration of what would have been the 30th anniversary celebration of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Visions gala.
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Learn how you can double your impact for our hospitals! Please visit victoriahf.ca/visionaries to donate and have your gift matched by Visions supporters Charlotte Salomon, Q.C. and Chris Robinson. See more on page 3!
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