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 internationally recognized paediatric palliative care centre.
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 significance of this sponsorship extends beyond financial contribution. Canuck Place relies on donors to provide free services to families facing the unimaginable challenge of a child's life-threatening illness. 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 and their families. With support from private and public donors, including 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 opened in 1995 as the first free-standing hospice in North America. It now operates locations in Vancouver and Abbotsford.
Families accessing Canuck Place receive a range of supportive services at no cost. These include pain and symptom management, medical respite, educational opportunities, and art, music, and recreation therapy. The hospice also provides end-of-life care and grief and bereavement counselling. Such comprehensive care is made possible through events like the Gift of Time gala and corporate sponsors like Warnett Hallen LLP.
For Warnett Hallen LLP, the sponsorship aligns with its community values. 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 firm's involvement in the gala underscores a commitment to giving back to the community beyond its legal practice. Those interested in supporting Canuck Place can learn more about the gala and the hospice's services online.
The 21st annual Gift of Time gala promises to be another impactful evening, bringing together donors, businesses, and community members to sustain the vital work of Canuck Place. With the continued support of sponsors like Warnett Hallen LLP, the hospice can ensure that no family faces the journey alone.
