Vancouver personal injury law firm Warnett Hallen LLP has announced its sponsorship of the 21st annual Gift of Time gala, an event benefiting 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 acclaimed paediatric 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-standing commitment to supporting BC children and families. 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 center for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Through partnerships with 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 offers a range of supportive services to families, including care for managing pain and other symptoms, medical respite, educational opportunities, and art, music, and recreation therapy. It also provides end-of-life care as well as grief and bereavement counselling — all free of charge. For more information about the Gift of Time gala or to join Warnett Hallen LLP in supporting Canuck Place, visit their 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 sponsorship highlights the ongoing commitment of Warnett Hallen LLP to community support and the vital services provided by Canuck Place. The funds raised through the gala will help sustain free palliative care for children and families across British Columbia. This event underscores the importance of corporate philanthropy in maintaining essential healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
