2008 Events
TB Vets is planning an exciting year of events and community outreach. Would you like to help? We are recuiting volunteers to help organize our events, represent us at community events, and let us know of great events we should attend. If you would like to be a part of the TB Vets volunteer team, contact volunteer@tbvets.org.
Upcoming Events
TB Vets hopes to attend events across the Lower Mainland this summer. Here are just a few events we will be at. If you know of an event we should be at, or if you would like to volunteer at an event, let us know! Email events@tbvets.org.
June 7 -- Hat's Off Day Parade, Burnaby Heights
June 8 -- Rick Hanson Wheelchair Challenge, Maple Ridge
June 26 -- Financial Planning Information Session, Burnaby
June 29 -- Iron Mountain Triathalon, Maple Ridge
July 1 -- Golden Spike Festival, Port Moody
Aug. 3 -- Pride Parade and Festival, Vancouver
Aug. 9 -- Kensington Community Fair, Burnaby
Aug. 14 -- Willingdon Community Day Fair, Burnaby
Past Events
TB Vets Day--March 4, 2008
March 4, 2008 was officially proclaimed as "TB Vets Day" in the City of Burnaby, and the Province of British Columbia. TB Vets is being recognized for over 60 years of service to the citizens of BC. To learn more about our history, click here.
TB Vets Open House--March 4, 2008
On March 4, 2008, TB Vets opened our doors to local citizens and elementary school students. Students learned how respiratory therapists help people breath, toured our facilities, and learned some sign language from our staff. To learn more, click here.
Fore! TB Vets--March 6, 2008
Fore! a good time, Fore! a great game, and Fore! a good cause, Burnaby came Fore! TB Vets, an indoor mini-golf tournament. Players toured our building, learned about our what we do, and played gold to support TB Vets. To learn more, click here.
Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade, Dec. 1, 2007
It was a frosty night in Maple Ridge, when the 2007 Santa Claus Parade made it's way through the crowd. It had snowed all day, but the clouds cleared for Santa.
Here at TB Vets, we were excited to debut our new, inflatable parade float. Unfortunately, we had a small technical problem. The generator, which was keeping the float full of air, caught on fire. We had to turn it off, so only a few parade-goers saw our float in its full glory. We still had a wonderful time in the parade. Look for us in other Lower Mainland parades in 2008!
Legacy Gala
TB Vets hosted our second annual Legacy Gala on Sept. 27, 2007. All money raised at the Gala will help people in BC in respiratory distress. We hope to see you at our 2008 Gala!
Wheels in Motion
On June 3, TB Vets staff participated in the wheelchair relay at the Maple Ridge Wheels in Motion festival. TB Vets had a close battle. In the end, TB Vets came in second place. A rematch is scheduled with the first place team.
Hats Off Day Parade
Amongst the music and balloons, TB Vets hosted a booth at this year's Hats Off Day Parade in Burnaby. At the booth Janna and a volunteer handed out beautiful "Celebrate" ribbons. They also had children try and blow a balloon up through a straw to demonstrate how difficult it is for people with respiratory illnesses to breathe.
Information Sessions
In May and June TB Vets hosted four information sessions, two on Estate Planning and two on Smoking and Asthma. For more information, click here.
"Catch Your Breath" Business Reception
In March TB Vets held its second annual "Catch Your Breath" business reception. To find out more about last year's event and what's being done for next year, click here.
"Catch Your Breath" Open House
The 2007 Open House focused on students. Four local elementary school classes came to visit TB Vets and one class had a special gift for TB Vets. To find out about the gift, click here.
"Breath of Hope" Legacy Gala 2006
On September 21st, 2006 TB Vets held it's first Legacy Gala. Mike McCardell was the MC. The night was a huge success! To read more about the event and to see the pictures, click here.
TB Vets:
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Keytags
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TB Vets News
- Spring 2008 Keytag E-Notes
Read TB Vets' latest news.
- TB Vets Announces 2008 Grants
TB Vets grants over $350,000 to BC hospitals for vital equipment.
Newsletters
- Keytag E-Notes
TB Vets' online newsletter.
Events
- Financial Planning Info Session
Join us at 6:30pm, June 26, for a financial planning seminar with Rhona Konnelly. - TB Vets Community Events
Please join us! - TB Vets 3rd Annual Gala
Join us Sept. 20 for a Gala evening to help BC breathe.
