On behalf of the VJH Physician Society and MSA Executive, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to those medical staff members who have been evacuated or suffered a loss as a result of this year’s devastating wildfires.
For members wishing to help support colleagues impacted by the fires, financial donations can be made through the following:
- Canadian Red Cross 2021 BC Fires appeal. The Government of Canada and the Government of BC will each match every dollar donated until December 31, 2021. This means that every $1 donated will become $2 to support those affected by the wildfires. Donate online at redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111 or texting FIRES to 45678. Donations are also being accepted in person at BC Liquor stores.
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Other organizations supporting the Province and local authorities in providing assistance to those affected by the wildfires:
- CanadaHelps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/crisis-relief-centre/2017-british-columbia-wildfires/
- Food Banks BC: https://www.foodbanksbc.com/
- The Salvation Army: https://secure.salvationarmy.ca/registrant/donate.aspx?eventid=225767&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.salvationarmy.ca%2f
- United Way: The United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund (uwbc.ca)