The Richmond Hospital Foundation, a registered charity committed to building a better and healthier future for the community of Richmond, BC, has been a beacon of hope since its establishment in 1987. Through donor funding, the foundation has supported the purchase of the most urgently needed medical equipment and the latest technologies, fund capital infrastructure, patient care initiatives, and research and education programs to help physicians and medical teams provide a better and healthier future for Richmond’s community.

The 2023 Richmond Hospital Foundation Starlight Gala

A highlight in the foundation’s annual calendar is the 2023 Richmond Hospital Foundation Starlight Gala, presented by the Greczmiel Family this year. The Gala held at the River Rock Show Theatre on November 4 was not just an inspiring evening of philanthropy and entertainment, but a celebration of collective generosity and commitment to health. The Richmond Hospital Foundation’s community helped raise over $1.3 million on the Gala night alone! This impressive sum will directly benefit patients in need of cardiac, breast cancer, and hip surgeries, along with other critical healthcare needs.

Watson Goepel LLP: A Gold Sponsor and Active Participant

As a Gold sponsor of the Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Gala, Watson Goepel LLP exhibited its unwavering commitment to community well-being. In representation of the firm, Partner and Business Law Group Leader, Miles Alperstein, and Ben Ling (Linda) Chen 陳本玲, Associate Counsel in our Business Group, attended the appreciation event on October 25 and the Gala on November 4th, expressing their dedication to supporting transformative healthcare initiatives.

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Ben Ling (Linda) Chen 陳本玲, Associate Counsel & Miles Alperstein, Partner in Watson Goepel LLP’s Business Law Group at the Richmond’s Hospital Foundation’s appreciation event.

Through the support of dedicated donors and community partners, the foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting physicians and medical teams and inspiring joy through philanthropy. The 2023 Starlight Gala stands as a testament to the community’s resilience, generosity, and collective power to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of all.

Linda is Associate Counsel in the Business Law Group at Watson Goepel LLP. She has over a decade of experience helping individuals and small businesses with their corporate, commercial, wills and estates and real estate matters.

Miles is a Partner and the Leader of the Business Group at Watson Goepel LLP. He and his team work with a variety of local and international corporate clients in a diverse range of industries including natural resources, real estate, technology, regulated professionals, medical, food and beverage, and manufacturing.