More than one-third of children in Grades 4 to 7 are bullied or bully others every month, and there are long-term health impacts.

Bullying facts

• Victims of bullying are more likely to exhibit symptoms of suicide.
• Bullying can cause loneliness,depression and anxiety.
• Bullies identified by age eight are six times more likely than others to be convicted of a crime by the time they reach the age of 24.
• Children who bully may perpetuate their aggression throughout life, such as participating in gang violence or harassment.

You can do something about it

Consider supporting Vancouver Coastal Health’s 2013 United Way campaign. United Way actively works within communities inside and beyond VCH to address areas like poverty, child development, bullying and care for seniors. Thanks to the ongoing donations from VCH employees and other organizations across the Lower Mainland, United Way has been able to successfully change the lives of countless people of all ages.

The VCH campaign is now underway and while we may not have the same high profile kick off and fundraising events that others manage, that does not reduce our commitment or call for support.

If you’ve supported United Way in past years, you will receive a letter reminding you of your contribution and asking you to consider pledging again this year. Those letters were sent this week so if are a previous donor and did not receive one, please let me know.

Two ways to give

1. With your credit card on the secure United Way website 

2. By payroll deduction using the printable pledge form *

* IMPORTANT: If you are using the printable pledge form, do not detach the bottom section.

Please complete and send the whole form to:

Kaye McMahon
Communications & Public Affairs
400 – 520 West 6th Ave.
Vancouver BC  V5Z 4H5

Support the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and other groups

VCH employees can also support charities of their choice through United Way by simply designating how they would like their donation to be allocated. Staff in Vancouver can support the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation directly through its own employee giving campaign.