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What is Give Thanks

Give Thanks is a way for you to express your gratitude for the compassionate care you or a loved one received at a Providence Health Care or Providence Living site. When you share your story or make a gift, you’re saying thank you to the caregivers who made a difference and helping ensure others receive that same exceptional care.

Looking for other ways to Give Thanks?

  • Leave a gift in your will

    Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to say thank you for the care that changed your or your loved one’s life. It’s a meaningful gesture that expresses your gratitude and the impact that care had on you. And it ensures that others can receive the same compassionate care for years to come.
  • Stocks, Securities & Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

    A gift of shares, mutual funds, or donor-advised funds is a smart and impactful way to give back. They can offer significant tax advantages while supporting the people who cared for you and/or your loved ones. Your generosity helps ensure that others receive the same life-changing care you and/ or your loved ones did.

    Your story is powerful – and your gift can be life-changing. Honour the care that touched your life by helping others receive the same.

Stories of thanks

  • Karam, standing in front of a tree, holds a Lights of Hope lantern.

    Patient Care

    From crisis to comeback: how compassionate care at St. Paul’s Hospital helped Karam Roberts reclaim her life
  • Kim Wood, grateful patient living with cystic fibrosis who was part of the Trikafta drug trial and Dr. Bradley Quon, respirologist and clinician-scientist, St. Paul’s Hospital.

    Building for the Future

    Learning to breathe again
    Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at 16 months, Kim Wood never truly knew what it felt like to take a full breath. Thanks to a pioneering drug trial, she was able to reclaim life, love, and motherhood.
  • Dammy stands, smiling, in front of trees with greenery.

    Research and Innovation

    Thriving with sickle cell disease: the power of supportive care and skilled expertise
  • Matt and Karam, arms around one another, in front of trees and greenery

    Patient Care

    Holiday Heroes: How hospital staff and overseas family helped Karam Roberts on her recovery journey
  • James Stitchman, grateful patient and sepsis survivo

    Patient Care

     A frightening diagnosis turns into a life-threatening battle
    How quick action (and a guardian angel) saved this grandfather of two.
  • Ajoke, wearing a blue and white striped shirt with a pink collar, stands on the ramp outside St. Paul's Hospital

    Patient Care

    With supportive, integrative, and non-judgmental care, Ajoke learned she deserves to ask for help – and how to receive it
  • Patient Care

    Beyond the call of duty: Luke Currie, the everyday hero at St. Paul's Hospital who soars without a cape

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Give Thanks is a way for patients and families to recognize exceptional care received at any Providence Health Care or Providence Living site. You can make a donation or share your story to honour the people who made a difference.

  • You can make a donation in their honour or share a personal message or story. We’ll make sure your gratitude reaches the right person or team—even if you don’t know their name.

  • Yes. You can write a note of thanks when you donate, and we’ll deliver it to the caregiver or department who supported you.

  • Sharing your story can have a tremendous impact. Your experience can inspire others and show caregivers the impact of their work.

  • Monthly donations provide consistent support for patient care and innovation. They help Providence plan ahead and respond to ongoing needs with confidence.

  • Including St. Paul’s Foundation in your will or estate plan is a powerful way to leave a legacy. These future gifts ensure others receive the same compassionate care you and/ or your loved one experienced.

    If you want more information of making a will and estate gift, please learn more here.

  • These types of gifts can offer tax benefits while making a significant impact. They help fund vital programs, equipment, and care across Providence Health Care and Providence Living.

    If you want more information on making a gift of stocks, securities, or through a donor-advised fund (DAF), please learn more here.

  • Use our online form to submit your experience – either after making a donation or sharing it directly with us. You can choose to remain anonymous, and we’ll ensure your message reaches the right team.

  • Anyone who made a difference! Nurses, doctors, care aides, volunteers, or entire teams across Providence Health Care and Providence Living sites.

  • Your gift supports compassionate care, medical innovation, and the future of healing across Providence sites, including the new St. Paul’s Hospital and Providence Living.

  • Visit thankcaregivers.ca to make a gift or share your story.

  • If you have questions or need help making a donation or sharing your story, you can reach us directly at [email protected] or call 604-682-8206. We’re here to help you recognize the care you or a loved one received at any Providence Health Care or Providence Living site.