A handful of local eateries will be serving up their tasty seasonal menu items every evening in October during A Taste of McArthurGlen. When you bring a donation for the Richmond Food Bank, you’ll unlock a suite of delicious deals!
Where: McArthurGlen (1000-7899 Templeton Station Rd, Richmond)
When: Daily, 4:00pm to 8:00pm during the month of October
May’s Place will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with an online event October 22nd. May’s Place was the first free-standing hospice in Western Canada and is the only hospice in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Where: Online here (link will be provided to registrants)
When: Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Registration: Free to register
At May’s Place, individuals from all walks of life receive compassionate end-of-life care in a home-like environment. Patients and their loved ones are able to spend meaningful time together in peaceful settings without the strain of care-taking while being provided the best possible quality of life, with dignity and self-determination.
100% of funds raised from the virtual event will support the purchase of important equipment and provide quality programs for end-of-life patients.
Dr. Gabor Mate, a Canadian internationally renowned speaker and award-winning author, will present a keynote address. Dr. Mate’s work and expertise focuses on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship between stress and illness. He is an advocate for compassionate care and the importance of services like those provided by May’s Place. The virtual event also acts as a fundraiser for much-needed upgrades to ceiling lifts which allow the hospice to continue its important mandate.
Dr. Sue Burgess, Art Therapist and Julie Burk, Social Worker will also speak about their work with May’s Place.
The silent auction runs online here from September 2 to October 31, 2020. Registered guests will be entered into a draw to win an autographed copy of one of Dr. Maté’s books.
Miss604 has been a sponsor (and judge) of the annual holiday event, Yule Duel for May’s Place, since 2016.
Miss604 is the proud Blog Sponsor of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation in 2020. The following has been contributed by a member of their team, Dr. Martin Gleave.
Be prostate cancer aware – help prevent it, know the signs, and how to get help when you need it.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. One in seven Canadian men over the age of 50 will be diagnosed with the disease, and one in 28 will not survive it.
But every day, clinician-scientists at the world-class Vancouver Prostate Centre (“VPC”) are working to improve the odds. Powered by philanthropy and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, the VPC’s mission is to reduce suffering, improve survival rates for cancer patients and provide the very best treatment for men with prostate disease.
That’s why during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month we want to provide you with a few important tips to reduce your risk and identify potential warning signs.
Eating a heart-healthy diet is an important factor in keeping your body healthy.
This means eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fibre foods. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, limit salt intake, stay at a healthy weight by balancing calorie intake with physical activity, eat at least two servings of fish each week, and limit drinks and foods with added sugar.
Prostate cancer arrives silently, usually showing no symptoms or signs in its early stages. Most men will not know they have it until it is found during a routine medical examination.
But there are certain signs to look out for, including: urinary problems including not being able to urinate, having to urinate often, deep and frequent pain in the lower back, belly, hip or pelvis.
Men should talk to their doctor about the potential benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening around the age of 50. If you have a family history of prostate cancer, you may want to consider screening even younger.
If you experience any troubling symptoms, talk to your doctor about your testing options. The most common option is a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Should the test results show a possibility of prostate cancer, you may need a prostate biopsy which means that your doctor will take a tissue sample.
If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, the VPC will be here when you need us. With a plethora of world-leading clinician-scientists equipped with state-of-the-art technology and the latest in medical knowledge, we are getting better every day at understanding and treating this disease.
To learn more, please visit the VPC or donate today at vghfoundation.ca/donate. More resources: Healthlink BC; Healthlink BC
The Portobello West Fall Market is coming up with a special outdoor – and free admission – edition of one of the city’s most beloved shopping experiences. Shop with safety protocols in place from 25 local artists and designers, ranging from sustainable slow fashion, jewellery, art, home decor, skin care, kids, pets, spirits, and more!
NaMi Vietnamese Food Truck will be onsite and the show will go on rain or shine. COVID safety protocols will be in place. This is your chance to shop from and support local vendors including:
Follow Portobello West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest market updates, vendor news, and more. See you on October 3 &4 for the market of the season!
For over 12-years, Portobello West has sought and presented top-notch emerging and established local talent. Featuring up to 90-local artists and designers at a time, Portobello West’s seasonal markets offers up a curated selection of locally designed fashion, art, home decor, gourmet treats, wine and spirits, and more. Their hope is to foster a sense of support and community for local creatives living and working here.
We’re just one week away from the Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland’s Luminary Award Soiree and the silent auction is now open for everyone – not just registrants.
Where: Online (a link will be sent to ticket-holders)
When: September 30, 2020 at 6:30pm
Tickets: $200 virtual attendance, add-on a virtual gala package ($350+) where you can get the gala delivered to your door. Packages give you virtual access to the live event, entertainment, online auction, Mediterranean tapas and sweet treats from The Lazy Gourmet, perfectly paired wine from Mission Hill and more. Deadline to order is September 18th.
From experiences, getaways, wine and lifestyle packages there is something for everyone including a showcase a selection of ‘like new’ designer purses.
Your participation in the auction helps Big Sisters match vulnerable girls in need with a caring mentor to ignite their potential and give them confidence in their futures.
Start bidding now! Share with your network as anyone can bid. Auction closes September 30th, 2020 at 7:30pm at the culmination of the live virtual event.
Join the event to celebrate six incredible women: The Honourable Janet Austin, Joanne Brown, Kay Gray, Linda Parsons, Patricia Shields and Susan Mendelson.
Each of these extraordinary women have worked together to make a BIG impact in lives of girls throughout the Lower Mainland. Get your Luminary Soiree event tickets here today and follow along on Facebook and Instagram for more info.
Miss604 is a proud media sponsor of this event and Mentoring Matters Blog partner of Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland.
