Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Christina Boliszczuk is an experienced professional in philanthropy and fund development, currently serving as a Major Gifts - Philanthropy Officer, Foundations & Grants at Canuck Place Children's Hospice since November 2016. This position involves supporting families with progressive life-threatening conditions through comprehensive care. Prior roles include Fund Development & Marketing Assistant at Growing Chefs! Chefs for Children's Urban Agriculture and Executive Assistant at H.A.V.E. Culinary Training Society, where responsibilities encompassed grant writing and donor relations. Christina's background also includes working as a Special Needs Child Care Worker at the BC Ministry of Children & Family Development. Christina holds an Associate Certificate in Event Marketing & Fundraising Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
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)