Thanks to a generous donation from the VGH Thrift Shop, every Banfield resident has a present from Santa this year.

The Thrift Shop donated $2,000 towards the purchase of Christmas gifts for the 156 residents living at Banfield Pavilion. For some residents, this may be the only gift they receive this holiday season.

Banfield resident Emily Julian, pictured with Sharon Galloway, resident services manager, is very fond of cats and tickled pink with her new calendar.

Banfield activity workers handpicked each resident’s gift, ensuring all residents receive something special and unique to what they may need or enjoy.

Emily Julian, a Banfield resident, artist and Mini Sun Run competitor, is particularly fond of cats. So she was tickled pink when she unwrapped her present to find a 2015 cat calendar, as well as a picture frame for one of her paintings.

Santa Claus delivers all gifts at Banfield’s annual Christmas luncheon, a festive event where family members join in the fun and enjoy a turkey meal with all the fixings.

Thrift Store sales make a difference

Every year our VGH Thrift Shop gives $30,000 or more to fund projects and events at VGH and UBC Hospital. You can help too.

The VGH Thrift Store welcomes your previously loved clothing, books and other household items for resale:

VGH Thrift Store

120 E Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1V9

Hours: Mon – Sat 10 to 5 pm; Sun t to 5 pm

Store: 604.876.3731

Email: vghthriftstore@shawbiz.ca

Website: http://vghthriftstore.ca/