As we step into 2025, we’re taking a moment to look back on an incredible year of achievements made possible by the generosity of our donors and community. Together, we continued to fund groundbreaking research, and deliver compassionate care to thousands of patients and residents across Providence.
Over the past year, you helped us:
– care for 650,000+ patients
– respond to 145,000+ emergency department visits
– perform 52,000+ surgeries, and
– provide compassionate care to 900+ seniors and long-term care residents.
Let’s reflect on the top five stories that made 2024 a truly remarkable year.
What is Road to Recovery at St. Paul’s Hospital?
A cherished father, son, brother, and addictions counsellor, Steven Diamond was killed by fentanyl in 2016. To honour his life and legacy, the Diamond family recently announced a massive $20 million donation to fund the development of the brand-new Road to Recovery at St. Paul’s Hospital, a ‘first-in-Canada’ model of treatment that could transform addiction care across the country.
17th annual Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Gala raises a record-breaking $5.52 million for the new St. Paul’s Clinical Support and Research Centre
The 17th annual Scotiabank Feast of Fortune welcomed 420 prominent guests from the Greater Vancouver philanthropic community. Hosted by St. Paul’s Foundation, the event raised $5.52 million, with proceeds supporting the Clinical Support and Research Centre (CSRC) at the new St. Paul’s Hospital on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus.
St. Paul’s Foundation announces new president and CEO
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila Biggers as the new president and CEO of St. Paul’s Foundation.
Sheila is an impressive leader with over 25 years of experience of building growth and prosperity in the non-profit and public sectors.
She has an extensive track record of growing organizations to amplify their impact, and has shown great skill in setting and executing strategy, leading teams, managing revenues, public speaking, and engaging the community.
Researchers at St. Paul’s Hospital to launch first-in-Canada database for this heart condition
This article originally appeared in The Daily Scan.
It was supposed to be a special mini getaway for Darren Ali and his wife.
In July 2019, the couple, who live 45 minutes outside Vancouver, booked an overnight stay at a downtown hotel. They made dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant.
There, Ali had a steak he recalls as “wonderful.”
But later at their hotel, Ali felt off – sweaty and unwell.
“I knew immediately what was happening,” says Ali, who is now 50.
Wrapped in light: how the bili blanket enhances jaundice recovery and family bonding
Blankets are cherished essentials for newborns, providing warmth, comfort, and security. At St. Paul’s Hospital, a special kind of blanket – the bili blanket – is helping babies recover from jaundice quicker and allowing more time for skin-to-skin contact and cuddles with their parents.
The Pregnancy, Birthing, and Newborn Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital welcomes 1,200 babies to the world every year. About 14% of those babies are born with jaundice, a common condition in newborns that occurs when bilirubin builds up faster than a baby’s liver can break it down.
It is through the actions of generous donors that Providence can provide compassionate care across BC. Learn more about the impacts of gifts to St. Paul’s Foundation through the link below.