Jazz singer Diana Krall (second to right) and husband Elvis Costello (right) pose with fellow entertainers (from left) James Taylor, Sarah McLachlan and Elton John at the Diana Krall Hospital Foundation fundraiser in Vancouver, Monday night. The annual fundraiser was held to raise money for B.C. patients with multiple myeloma, leukemia and other blood cancers.
From left to right: James Taylor, Elvis Costello (holding twin son Frank), Elton John, Diana Krall (holding other twin son Dexter), David Furnish and Sarah McLachlan. The event was a private, invitation-only, black tie charity benefit held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Diana Krall and family officially dedicate new Krall Centre at Vancouver General Hospital
April 30th, 2008
Vancouver: Diana Krall and her family and friends officially dedicated a newly renovated and redesigned wing at Vancouver General Hospital at a private ceremony on Saturday to establish a new benchmark in care and comfort for patients with leukemia, multiple myeloma and other blood-related diseases.
“It was the wish of our mother from the beginning to help patients at VGH receive the very best in care. We’re very grateful to the amazing team at VGH, and it’s our wish to continue that legacy to provide comfort, care and hope for patients and their loved ones,” said Diana Krall.
The new Krall Centre brings together all aspects of the Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Outpatient Program on the sixth floor of Centennial Pavilion at VGH, providing care to more than 250 patients from across B.C. each week.
“The Krall Centre not only consolidates our outpatient activities in a single area, it provides a welcoming and safe environment for patients and families. The Centre allows patients to experience their care in an atmosphere of comfort to address more than just the medical aspects of their healing,” said Dr. Stephen Nantel, Medical Director, Hematology/BMT, Division of Hematology, VGH.
Diana Krall steps into fundraising spotlight to help blood cancer patients in B.C.
December 15th, 2008
An Evening with Diana Krall – Elton John, Elvis Costello and James Taylor to benefit pioneering research and patient care at VGH
Vancouver: B.C’s own Diana Krall is returning to the fundraising spotlight with a team of legendary performers for a cause that is close to her heart: helping patients with multiple myeloma, leukemia and other blood cancers. On February 16, 2009, Diana will be joined by Elton John, Diana’s husband Elvis Costello, and James Taylor for a private, invitation-only, black tie charity benefit at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
An Evening with Diana Krall – Elton John, Elvis Costello and James Taylor will raise funds for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation in support of patient care and pioneering research at B.C’s Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Program.
“My family and I will always be grateful for the wonderful care our mother Adella received from the doctors and nurses at VGH,” said Diana Krall. “Helping the team find cures for multiple myeloma and other blood cancers is the ultimate tribute to her. We are proud to play a part in providing care, comfort and hope to patients and their loved ones from across our province.”
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