A campaign on Vancouver Island aims to raise $17 million to introduce minimally invasive surgical procedures, including robotics and advanced instruments, to Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals.
Local surgeons, donors, and community members are redefining what is possible on Vancouver Island by coming together in support of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s latest campaign. The campaign is aiming to raise $17 million to bring brand-new minimally invasive surgical procedures to the Island.
Campaign champions are making a lasting impact by supporting the introduction of robotics and a suite of 50 best-in-class instruments to Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals—the acute centres for Vancouver Island. Together, they are supporting enhanced precision and visualization for surgeons, reduced pain and risk of complications for patients, and reduced care staff requirements. The Foundation is grateful to every donor, caregiver, and champion who has supported the cause to date—may that be through a donation, donated services, or a gift of time or story, for every gift is making a difference. Illness is frightening. When you receive a diagnosis, it can be both terrifying and isolating. Last fall, I was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of colon cancer. I needed to have surgery imminently to remove the tumour on my large intestine—and I am glad it was here, in my home of Victoria, that I would receive treatment. I hadn’t been feeling well in the weeks leading up to my diagnosis. I was sent for several tests, one being a colonoscopy at Victoria General Hospital. I had no idea it was going to be anything but routine. During the procedure, the gastroenterologist came over to me, took my hand and said, “I’m so sorry. You have cancer.” He had tears in his eyes, he was just so empathetic. Dr. Dustin Loomes was thoughtful and kind. He even called me at home the next night to see if I was okay. I so appreciated that.The next few weeks were a flurry of tests and appointments and learning about my condition. So many equipment pieces played a hand in this — I became extra aware of this. I met another wonderful doctor, who would become my general surgeo
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