Vancouver personal injury law firm Warnett Hallen LLP has announced its continued sponsorship of the 21st annual Gift of Time gala, a fundraiser benefiting Canuck Place Children's Hospice. The event, 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 gala has raised more than $22.1 million for the internationally acclaimed pediatric palliative care center.
This marks the third consecutive year that Warnett Hallen LLP has sponsored the gala. Manjot Hallen, a founding partner of the firm, has a long history of supporting BC children and families, having 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," said Hallen.
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 in North America. It now operates locations in Vancouver and Abbotsford.
Canuck Place provides a range of supportive services at no cost, including pain and symptom management, medical respite, educational opportunities, and art, music, and recreation therapy. It also offers end-of-life care as well as grief and bereavement counselling. The hospice relies on community support to maintain these services.
The Gift of Time gala is a critical fundraising event for Canuck Place, and corporate sponsorships like that of Warnett Hallen LLP help sustain its operations. The firm's involvement highlights the role that businesses can play in supporting essential community services. For more information about the Gift of Time gala or to support Canuck Place, visit the hospice's website. Warnett Hallen LLP is a longtime Vancouver law firm representing clients in personal injury matters, including slip-and-fall accidents, ATV accidents, sports injuries, life insurance claims, dental malpractice, cosmetic injuries, dog bites, assaults, and certain motor vehicle accident claims.
The ongoing partnership between Warnett Hallen LLP and Canuck Place demonstrates how local businesses can contribute to the wellbeing of children and families in British Columbia. As the gala approaches, the firm's sponsorship serves as a reminder of the importance of corporate social responsibility in sustaining vital healthcare services. The funds raised will directly support Canuck Place's mission to provide compassionate care to children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
