Over the years, the generosity of donors has enriched the learning experience and scope of research within the UBC School of Nursing. We are committed to preparing students for nursing practice with outstanding skills and the ability to provide compassionate care in service to their communities. We are also committed to engaging directly with communities to conduct innovative research that advances nursing practice. We are truly grateful to our supporters for their confidence in our vision. The examples below illustrate the difference made through the generosity of donors.

Helen Shore Nursing Endowment Fund

UBC alumna Helen Shore created an endowment to support research in the School of Nursing.  Over the years, the fund is advancing knowledge and practice in important areas of nursing including elder care, post-surgical pain management and chronic disease self-management.

The Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation

Through its $1 million gift to the Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes Research Program (CAMEO), the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation is contributing to advancements in evidence-based education and decision support for cancer patients and cancer health professionals.

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