Where there is light, there is hope
Join us November 27 for fireworks, fun and fundraising.
Be the light of change
Help support compassionate and innovative care to all patients at St. Paul’s Hospital.
Corporate giving
Grosvenor Americas: supporting one of their own team members with Lights of Hope.
Be part of the 28th annual Lights of Hope
About the lighting celebration
At the darkest time of year, when patients, residents, families, and caregivers need hope more than ever, Lights of Hope shines with all of the joy and wonder of the holiday season; where every star represents a generous donation from someone like you.
We are thrilled to welcome you to our 28th annual Lights of Hope lighting celebration on Thursday, November 27, 2025, outside St. Paul’s Hospital. Kick off the holiday season at our free, family-friendly event, where you can see the fabulous display light up for the first time in 2025, experience a fireworks show, take a holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to live holiday favourites, and so much more!
This year’s lighting celebration promises to be the most special yet, you don’t want to miss it!
When: November 27
Where: 1081 Burrard Street, outside of St. Paul’s Hospital
Share your photos from the Lights of Hope celebration night with us by tagging @helpstpauls and #LightsofHope. We might even share them on our channels!
About Lights of Hope Vancouver
Lights of Hope is one of St. Paul's Foundation's largest community fundraising campaigns. This year’s lights will shine bright from November 27, 2025, to January 02, 2026.
Over 27 years, you’ve donated more than $57.4 million to support Lights of Hope, making a difference to hundreds of thousands of patients and residents from across BC. Your gift to Lights of Hope helps close the gaps where exceptional care isn’t fully funded through traditional channels. And whether large or small, your gift adds up to a big impact.
Ways to support
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Fundraise for a star
If you or your team raises $1,000 or more, your name or your group name can be added to the Lights of Hope display.
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Corporate support
Corporate partners play a vital role in providing essential equipment and resources.
Experience Lights of Hope Vancouver
Give hope. For today and tomorrow.
At Providence Health Care, we stand by those facing their most challenging moments - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Exceptional and innovative care is our mission, but traditional funding falls short. That's where you come in.
When you give to Lights of Hope, you illuminate the path for families during life's toughest times. You support caregivers who offer unwavering care and compassion to patients, residents, and their families.
In the darkest time of the year, these lights glimmer with holiday joy, offering hope when it's needed most. Support those we serve and those who serve them.
Your Lights of Hope donation fuels groundbreaking research, delivers compassionate patient care, and enriches the lives of long-term care residents. Your gift saves and transforms lives.
To patients, residents, families, caregivers, and researchers, your gift to Lights of Hope means everything.
Thank you.
Win BIG. Save Lives.
Lights of Hope 50/50 Raffle
St. Paul’s Foundation’s Lights of Hope 50/50 raffle is here!
One lucky winner will take home half the jackpot. The other half will help provide compassion and comfort to patients, long-term care residents, and their families across the province—today, and for years to come. Anticipated jackpot of $375,000!
See the Stars
Every star on the Lights of Hope display represents a generous gift from a donor, organization, or community partner who believes in a brighter, healthier future for British Columbians.
Our iconic stars come in a range of sizes and recognition levels including Platinum (15ft), Gold (6ft), Silver (4ft), Bronze (3ft), and Partner (shared star in archway).
2025 Stars
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Family Doctors of Providence Health Care
In Loving Memory of Michael Andrew McLennanRadiologists of St. Paul's HospitalSt. Paul's Foundation BoardSt. Paul's Hospital - Heart Centre PhysiciansThe Anfield Family
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Centre for Heart Lung InnovationDr. James Hogg & Dr. Wan-Cheng Tan-Hogg
In honour of the SPH Palliative Care UnitIn Memory of Rena Lambert Clarke
Michael and Wendy WanPacific Gastroenterology Associates
St. Paul's Hospital Department of Surgery
The Anesthesia Department of St. Paul’s HospitalThe St. Paul's Hospital Emergency Department PhysiciansThomas Downie Holdings Ltd.
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British Columbia Masonic Foundation
Dr. Andy & Mrs. Marla Ignaszewski
The Gibbons Family
Karen Keilty and Doug SmithLeitch/McLeod Family
St. Paul’s Division of Respiratory Medicine
Valerie & Brian Owen
Yun Fai & Shuk Man Lai -
Alice and Larry LabergeDr. Anita Palepu and Mr. Brent Granby
Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of PsychiatryDr. and Mrs. Amin JaverDr. Chih-Ho Hong & Dr. Susie SongDr. James AbelDr. Jamil Bashir and Dr. Andrea ButlerEcotex Healthcare Linen Service
Foundry Commercial Kitchens
In honour of Travis GillIn memory of Doug & Grace BosmaJesse, Melissa, and ChloeJohn and Klothilde Grose
LMS Reinforcing Steel Group
Randall FoundationR B McKimm
Ron, Wendy, Bronwyn, Aiden Carere
St. Paul’s Hospital Division of NeurologyTino & Karen Varelas -
Cecilia TupperDr. Albert and Jane ScholtzDr. Anson and Mrs. Jessie CheungDr. Nardia StrydomFaskenGordon & Eva FrancisSing Tao Media GroupWestshore Terminals
Stories of Hope
When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable.
Subscribe now to stay informed about the incredible impact of your contributions and be a part of the ongoing journey towards brighter, healthier futures. Together, we can bring hope to those who need it most.
From crisis to comeback: Karam's journey of hope
One year after admiring the Lights of Hope display, Karam found herself inside St. Paul’s Hospital fighting a life-threatening illness. Thanks to the expert care and compassion she received, Karam regained her strength and returned to her active lifestyle.
On a new path to health, after a lifetime of pain
After 42 years of pain from undiagnosed colitis, Patti Tonks found healing at St. Paul’s Hospital. A multidisciplinary team brought her condition into remission and performed a life-saving cancer surgery. Their story highlights the power of compassionate, coordinated care.
Sweet support for health care
Each holiday season, Anna’s Cake House donates 1,000 star-shaped cookies to St. Paul’s Hospital staff during Lights of Hope. Inspired by his own care at St. Paul’s Hospital, owner Ron believes in the joy of giving back to those who care for the community.