News Summary

The Dilawri Foundation has pledged a record-setting $60 million to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to establish the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute on the Vancouver General Hospital campus. This donation, the largest ever for VGH and UBC Hospital, aims to create a global center of excellence in cardiac innovation and treatment. The institute will be led by Dr. David Wood, a renowned cardiologist, and will focus on enhancing cardiac care, reducing wait times, and improving patient outcomes. The funding will also support a research innovation fund, enabling the attraction of top clinicians and researchers from around the world. This philanthropic gift is driven by the Dilawri family’s values of compassion and community, inspired by their personal experiences with VGH’s specialized care.