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Vancouver General Hospital has scored a record $60 million donation to launch its state-of-the-art cardiovascular institute. The landmark contribution, the largest in the hospital foundation’s history, promises to boost research and treatment capabilities, leaving both donors and administrators marveling at the generosity on display.

theglobeandmail.com / Vancouver General Hospital receives $60-million donation to fund cardiovascular institute

The Dilawri Foundation’s donation is the largest in the hospital foundation’s history

thestar.com / $60M donation will fund cardiovascular institute at Vancouver General Hospital

VANCOUVER - The president of the Vancouver General Hospital's foundation has announced a $60 million donation that will go toward creating a world-leading cardiovascular institute.

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