SOLD OUT

[2017] An Evening to Bring Back Hope Gala raises $2 million for spinal patients

A sold-out crowd of 850 attended the 2017 Bring Back Hope gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre on June 8. The event raised $2 million* in support of the extraordinary humanitarian work of Dr. Rick Hodes and a building partnership with the UBC Branch for International Surgical Care.

This year’s gala honoured Dr. Rick Hodes, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) medical director, and Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, founder of the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS). Global National Weekend anchor Robin Gill was the emcee, and Peter Legge, Canada Wide Media chairman and CEO, interviewed Dr. Hodes and Dr. Boachie on stage. Gala co-chairs were Gary Segal and his wife, Nanci. Guests enjoyed a musical performance by musician Moël and an entertaining auction by Howard Blank, Point Blank Entertainment principal.

By Paul Duchart / June 11, 2017