B.C. Health Minister Michael de Jong announced today that the site, home to the new Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Abbotsford Hospice Society and Matthew’s House, will be named the Dave Lede Campus of Care.
The three agencies are building on the same campus that will be named after Dave Lede, head of the Ledcor Group of Companies, in recognition of his donation totalling $5 million through the Dave Lede Family Charitable Foundation.
The donation includes $2.5 million that was previously announced for the second Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, as well as an additional $2.5 million for the campus of care that will benefit all three agencies.
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice – provides specialized pediatric palliative care services for British Columbia children and support for their families. The second Canuck Place in Abbotsford is underway with completion anticipated by late 2012. The new building is being named Dave Lede House, the lead donor of the capital campaign.
Abbotsford Hospice Society – will provide hospice services for Abbotsford residents as young as 19 years of age.
Matthew’s House – will provide respite for children with complex medical challenges. Construction is set to begin early in 2012.
Construction of the campus of care will begin in early 2012, with completion of the Dave Lede Campus of Care expected in 2013.
JOC DIGITAL MEDIA
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