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Several hospital programs benefit from generosity during this latest round of funding NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.– {July 20, 2026} – A […]New donor-funded investments advance specialized care at 
Royal Columbian Hospital

Jill Ferrie’s time at the 2025 Boston Marathon was not her fastest. But the circumstances surrounding it made the race unlike any she had ever experienced before.Jill Ferrie

As a devoted husband and father to a young daughter, 37-year-old Collin Smith was focused on building a life with his family. But when the Maple Ridge resident suddenly suffered a stroke, physicians at Royal Columbian Hospital uncovered a hidden heart condition that had put him at risk all along. Thanks to specialized expertise, a groundbreaking procedure offered at only a handful of centres in Canada, and donor-funded technology helping guide that care, Collin was able to undergo treatment that helped reduce his risk of another stroke.Collin Smith

A visit to the gym in Coquitlam was part of Margaret Swanson’s active lifestyle, until a sudden shift in her vision one day in August 2025 signalled something was wrong. What began as a familiar workout quickly turned life-threatening when everything in front of her appeared “sparkly” and she collapsed. At 69 years old, Margaret was experiencing a major stroke. “I remember looking at my phone and everything just did not look right,” Margaret recalls. “The next thing I knew, I was on the floor. I could not speak, and I could not move properly. I was confused more than anything.”Margaret Swanson