Supporting the health of the community, spreading gratitude and raising vital funds for B.C. health care. This is what 鈥溾�� is all about.
鈥淔or the past 18 months, local health care workers have been there for every single British Columbian throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,鈥� says Angela Chapman, President and CEO of . 鈥淎nd well into the future they will be there to provide world-class care throughout each of our lives.鈥�
Conditions like stroke, cancer, and other complex health issues didn鈥檛 pause when COVID-19 hit. These patients still need the best medical teams, equipped with the best tools, technology, and the latest medical knowledge and research.
鈥淭his is where 鈥楬igh Fives for Health Care鈥� comes in,鈥� says Chapman. 鈥淒onations to the 鈥楬igh Fives for Health Care鈥� campaign directly supports the most urgent needs of our health care system and the medical teams who save lives every day. Donating today means playing a vital role in transforming our health care system and preparing for the future of medicine.鈥�
What is a 鈥淗igh Five鈥�?
A 鈥楬igh Five鈥� is a gift and a message to the local health care heroes of B.C. It is a helpful way of recognizing the hard work and dedication of the medical teams at VGH, UBC Hospital and community health centres who continue to work tirelessly every day.
The Foundation is also encouraging supporters to make donations and get involved by joining the #HealthCareHighFive challenge. We are encouraging all those who wish to express their gratitude to make donations in denominations of $5 dollars and post a photo or video on social media with their most creative 鈥� and COVID-19 friendly 鈥� high five they can imagine. Use the hashtag and tag five friends to do the same.
鈥淎ll donations will support the future of B.C. health care,鈥� said Chapman. 鈥淥ur Foundation鈥檚 mission is to inspire philanthropy, to transform health care and save lives.鈥�
Donations to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation have provided funding for staff training, ground-breaking research and vital equipment, from respirators to diagnostic equipment, to the latest surgical tools and technology.
鈥淛oin us and give back to the health care heroes who are there for us in times of need,鈥� says Chapman.
All donations will be matched by a group of anonymous donors, up to $100,000. Learn more about how you can support 鈥淗igh Fives for Health Care鈥� at .
