Lights of Hope 2006

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Fireworks to herald the lighting of St. Paul’s Lights of Hope Thursday at 6:55 pm

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Vancouver, November 23, 2006 — Wintry Burrard Street will get a welcome burst of light tonight at 6:55 pm when the fireworks go off and the Lights of Hope display outside St. Paul’s Hospital is illuminated for the first time this season. About 300 guests are expected to gather at Burrard and Helmcken for the lighting ceremony.

Each year, more than 100 volunteers gather in early November to build the display using donated products. As a result, donors’ financial support for the Lights of Hope campaign helps St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation purchase equipment, support research and enhance patient care at Vancouver’s downtown teaching hospital.

Thanks to the support of our volunteers and donors, the Lights of Hope campaign has raised more than $6 million over the years.

Foundation Executive Director Jane Adams explains that this year’s goal is $1.8 million:

“The light display is a tribute to the community’s appreciation for the work that happens year round at St. Paul’s,” she said. “A big thank you to everyone who has made a donation so far and thank you in advance to the many generous people who do so when they see the beautiful lights go on for another season.”

This year’s campaign will help to buy equipment and information technology for the hospital’s busy Emergency department and create a new Advanced Cardiac Imaging Operating Room in the Heart Centre.

To find out more about Lights of Hope or to make a donation, call 604-662-HOPE or visit www.helpstpauls.com . The display will be illuminated until January 5.

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Please direct media calls to Anne McLaughlin at 604-806-8917 (direct) or 604-788-0018 (cell)

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