Thanks to support from the local business community, the St. Pauls Foundation has been able to invest in making the word HOPE shine even stronger from atop the display.
More LED bulbs have been added to the 10 kilometres worth of lights that will tower over Burrard Street in a spectacular array of colour. The only competition for the wow-factor will be the fireworks display the night of the lighting ceremony.
On November 15 at 6:45pm, everyone is invited to gather in front of the hospital to marvel at the fireworks that will erupt in the dark winter sky. But instead of leaving afterwards, everyones invited to stay for an hour-long street party. One block of Helmcken Street will be closed to traffic so people can enjoy the musical entertainment and offerings from various food trucks.
Lights of Hope is an annual fundraising campaign for the downtown hospital. This years goal is $2 million.
Hope means many things, says Brice Dare, the foundations manager of communications. St. Pauls is dedicated to providing care and compassion to the downtown core. St. Pauls is a place where everyone is accepted and will get the care they deserve.
The hospital has needs, too. When people are inspired by the light display to make a donation, that money is used for a variety of projects from purchasing life-saving equipment and the little things that enhance patients comfort to funding world-leading research.
While people who make donations of $2,500 will have their generosity noted by having their names placed in a star, all donations, large and small, are welcome. Please go to HelpStPauls.com for information on how to make a donation.
