BC’s Hometown Heroes come to the aid of people in life-threatening situations every day. From rescue to recovery, BC’s front line workers and first responders—our fire fighters, along with the doctors, nurses and health care teams at Vancouver General Hospital—are always on duty for critically ill and severely injured British Columbians. When you need help, these heroes respond.
Your Hometown Heroes Lottery ticket purchases support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, the leading charity investing in health care innovation in BC, raising essential funds for equipment at VGH and UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehab Centre to support specialized patient care and comfort.
Ticket purchases also support programs of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, including burn survivor support services and burn and fire prevention programs.
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is Vancouver Coastal Health’s primary philanthropic partner, raising funds for specialized adult healthcare services and research for all British Columbians. VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is the leading charity investing in healthcare innovation in British Columbia and partners with donors to raise essential funds for Vancouver Coastal Health, supporting VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and Community Health Services.
A registered charity established in 1978 by the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association, the Burn Fund is dedicated to supporting burn survivors through their recovery journeys every step of the way. More than 4,500 professional fire fighters from 55 communities in BC and the Yukon are building the Burn Fund’s vision. They dedicate their time and skills to support burn survivors and increase the public’s knowledge about fire and burn prevention. The Burn Fund supports these fire fighters through mental health and resiliency programs, and by providing Home Away accommodations. For more information, please visit burnfund.org.
