Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Aimee Calder is an organized and versatile professional with extensive experience in event coordination, tutoring, and sales. Currently serving as the Coordinator of Events at Canuck Place Children's Hospice since June 2023, Aimee also owns and operates Calder Tutoring, which has expanded to over 15 tutors and 150 clients since its establishment in 2018. In addition, Aimee provides private piano lessons through Calder Music and has worked as a provincially rated umpire with Falcons Field Hockey. Previous experience includes roles as a Sales Development Representative and Sales and Intake Specialist at Coho Collective Kitchens Inc., a commercial model for John Casablancas Model Management, and an Executive Assistant for The Tekera Foundation. Aimee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of British Columbia and has a background in Biomedical Studies from the University of Northern British Columbia.
Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 871 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and outpatient care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, 24-hour virtual care, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care. Through the investment of the community, our talented team, and over 400 energetic volunteers we make a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them. Canuck Place is proud to be recognized for: - Supporting Lines High Performance Award (2022, 2021, 2020)