Visions Gala 2017

Premiere Suites Proudly Supports the Victoria Hospitals Foundation at the Visions Gala

This year Premiere Suites Victoria had the pleasure of attending the Visions Gala in support of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.  What an incredible event to attend and support!  The Visions Gala has been running for 26 years to raise funds for purchasing equipment for Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals in Victoria.  The aim this year was to raise $635,000 for leading edge cardiac equipment in seven areas of cardiac care.

More than 300 community and health care leaders attended this spectacular event at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, which raised an all-time high of $698,000.  The night consisted of an exciting live auction where items up for bid included a nature expedition on Newfoundland, a luxury Hawaiian getaway, an Arizona golf vacation, groceries for a year, and so much more.  The silent auction included even more travel, artwork, spa packages, and dining & entertainment.  We took advantage of the tablets provided to do our bidding over the dinner hour whilst enjoying a gourmet meal.  Although we did not take home any auction items, a couple teddy bears from the bear raffle did find loving homes with us!  The bear raffle itself was a significant contributor to the event, collecting $16,000 for the cause!

Our fellow Victorian’s continue to give in a big way.  Over the course of this 27 year event, $7.8 million has been raised for our two local hospitals.  It is an honour to support an organization that works so hard to improve the health care in our community!