It’s been a stellar year thanks to the amazing things you’ve accomplished over the past year and, together, we’ll continue that work in 2013.

This month GF Strong staff continued a time-honoured tradition hosting our centre’s annual client Christmas dinner. Many GF Strong clients are unable to go home for Christmas, so our teams bring Christmas to them.

When a power outage in the wee hours of the morning delayed surgeries at UBC Hospital on December 18, no one was cheering – least of all our patients. Thankfully, our OR team saved the day.

Hint, hint … tickets make great stocking stuffers. Early bird deadline is midnight December 24 to win a 2013 Mercedes SL550 Roadster or $125,000 cash – WOW!

What happens when we deliver a few jokes along with a dressing or consult in the ED? The result is an “awesome” experience, says one patient. Read on to find out why.

Yoko Abe’s care for patients – and concerned family – is making a difference. Find out why one patient’s wife felt compelled to write a letter about this PACU RN at VGH.

In the world of health care, it can take a village to provide the best care. Read why one VGH patient offers high praise to a number of colleagues for the care he received throughout his journey of care.

Units once home to three-quarters of all hospital-acquired C. difficile infections (CDIs) at VGH have reduced their number of CDI cases by more than 72 per cent in just two months. Want to know how? You’ll have to click to find out!

Christine Stathers is our VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation 2012 Angel Campaign spokesperson. She’s a double-lung transplant recipient and just one of the many British Columbians dedicating angels this year.