Vancouver personal injury law firm Warnett Hallen LLP has announced its continued sponsorship of the 21st annual Gift of Time gala, a fundraising event for Canuck Place Children's Hospice. The gala, presented by Nicola Wealth, will take place on October 24 at 5 p.m. at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver. Over its history, the event has raised more than $22.1 million for the hospice, which is internationally recognized for its paediatric palliative care.
This marks the third consecutive year that Warnett Hallen LLP has sponsored the gala. Manjot Hallen, a founding partner of the firm, has a longstanding commitment to supporting children and families in British Columbia. He previously served as chair of BC Children's Hospital's A Night of Miracles Gala. "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," Hallen said.
The origins of Canuck Place trace back to 1988, when Vancouver nurse Brenda Eng identified the need for a comprehensive palliative care centre 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.
Canuck Place offers a range of services at no cost to families, including pain and symptom management, medical respite, educational opportunities, and art, music, and recreation therapy. It also provides end-of-life care and grief and bereavement counselling. The hospice relies on community support to maintain these services.
The implications of this sponsorship extend beyond financial contribution. It highlights the role that local businesses play in sustaining essential healthcare services for children. By supporting Canuck Place, Warnett Hallen LLP reinforces a commitment to community welfare that aligns with its legal practice, which focuses on personal injury cases. The firm, which handles 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 history of giving back to the community.
As the gala approaches, the continued partnership between Warnett Hallen LLP and Canuck Place serves as a reminder of the importance of philanthropic efforts in providing compassionate care for vulnerable populations. The event not only raises funds but also raises awareness about the critical need for paediatric palliative care in British Columbia and beyond.
