Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Moriah Anderson is an experienced events and project coordinator with a diverse background in healthcare, education, and non-profit sectors. Currently serving as the Internal Events Coordinator at Canuck Place Children's Hospice, Moriah is responsible for organizing internal staffing events and coordinating family communications for various occasions. Previously, Moriah worked at BC Children's Hospital, supporting the Division of Endocrinology through event planning and project work. Additional roles have included coordinating logistics for hospital-wide system changes, managing billing and booking in a dental environment, and directing online and in-person camps for The United Church of Canada. Moriah holds a Bachelor's degree with Distinction in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Theological Studies from Vancouver School of Theology.
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)