Vancouver personal injury law firm Warnett Hallen LLP has announced it will again sponsor the 21st annual Gift of Time gala, a fundraiser for Canuck Place Children's Hospice. The event, presented by Nicola Wealth, will take place on Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver. Over its history, the gala has raised more than $22.1 million for the internationally recognized pediatric palliative care center.
This marks the third consecutive year that Warnett Hallen LLP has sponsored the gala, underscoring the firm's sustained commitment to children's health in British Columbia. Founding partner Manjot Hallen has a long history of supporting pediatric causes; he previously chaired BC Children's Hospital's A Night of Miracles Gala. In a statement, Hallen said, "The wellbeing of children and families has long been important to me. Our firm is honoured to continue supporting Canuck Place and the life-changing work that it does every day."
The sponsorship arrives as Canuck Place continues to provide essential services to families across the province. The origins of Canuck Place trace back to 1988, when Vancouver nurse Brenda Eng identified the need for a comprehensive palliative care center for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. With support from private and public donors, The Vancouver Canucks Hockey Club, the Griffiths family, The Vancouver Sun, Variety – The Children's Charity, Loewen Group, TELUS, and the City of Vancouver, Canuck Place Children's Hospice opened in 1995 as the first free-standing hospice of its kind in North America. It now operates locations in Vancouver and Abbotsford.
At Canuck Place, families can access a range of supportive services at no cost, including pain and symptom management, medical respite, educational opportunities, and art, music, and recreation therapy. The hospice also provides end-of-life care as well as grief and bereavement counselling. The Gift of Time gala directly supports these programs, helping to ensure they remain available to those who need them.
Warnett Hallen LLP's involvement extends beyond the gala. The firm, which represents clients in personal injury matters such as slip-and-fall accidents, ATV accidents, sports injuries, life insurance claims, dental malpractice, cosmetic injuries, dog bites, assaults, and certain motor vehicle accident claims, has a track record of community engagement. For more information about the firm, visit Warnett Hallen LLP.
The ongoing partnership between Warnett Hallen LLP and Canuck Place highlights the role of corporate sponsorship in sustaining pediatric palliative care. As the gala approaches its 21st edition, the funds raised will continue to support a facility that has become a model for hospice care across North America. For more details about the event or to support Canuck Place, visit https://www.canuckplace.org/.
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