“Education is the pathway to empower women and girls.” Our Soroptimist club of Vancouver is pleased to award $5,000+ this year to recognize 3 outstanding and courageous women who have risen to succeed in this year’s awards. We look forward to introducing our award winners at a later date. The Live Your Dream program is a unique education grant for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. When Women Learn – Families live healthier lives When Girls Go To School – They are more likely to get paying jobs…

I believe that nursing represents social justice and the reduction of health inequities that exist both within Canada and globally. My goal is to reduce the stigma transgender patients experience within the health care system. My education will allow me to develop leadership and nursing skills to advocate for this vulnerable population. There is a paucity of trans-affirmative health care services, and I hope that I can help reduce existing health inequities.

My career goals are to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Science for Psychiatric Nursing and work with youth and young adults recovering from mental illness. I want to gain psychiatric nursing experience in a hospital setting and/or out in the community. I then plan to go back, complete my Master’s in Psychiatric Nursing, and teach at a College or University during or after completing my Masters.

I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field since I was very young as the human body fascinated me and human biology was my favorite subject in high school. I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual. I am consistently trying to exceed in my nursing studies to build my knowledge-based practice to apply in my nursing practice. I do so in hopes to become the best nurse I can possibly be and to give the best care to my patients and their families.

I enjoy working one on one with clients, developing therapeutic relationships, and coming to know them so that I can anticipate their needs, accommodate their preferences, and provide education that is individualized to their specific needs and preferences. I am passionate about providing clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to aide in empowering them in the management of their health as they transition from the hospital environment to home.

Five years of volunteering at the Royal Columbian Hospital in the emergency department and intensive care unit has truly inspired me to become a nurse. While studying to become a registered nurse, I have learned to advocate for patients and empower them to be active participants of their own care. I also learned to advocate for equity and justice for vulnerable populations and to collaborate interprofessionally and intersectorally to implement strategies in achieving equitable healthcare.

Thank you to our 2020 Helen McCrae Award Committee. We received thirty-five exceptional applications and the committee has now awarded five Helen McCrae Awards and one SI Vancouver Nursing Award for outstanding achievement in inclusion and academics. These awards range from $1000 to $1500. We want to recognize all of the applicants for their exceptional applications. Today, more than ever, we wish these future nurses well in their professional lives. We look forward to sharing more about the award winners at a later date. We invite the community to support our fundraising campaign so we can continue giving out awards in the years ahead. Nursing students are encouraged to mark…

Live Your Dream Annual Awards & High Tea Venue: The Secret Garden Date & Time:Sunday, June 14, 2020 @ 4:30pm Price: Early Bird price $60 / person ** Due to group restriction during COVID-19 pandemic, this event was cancelled Save your date Awards will be presented are: Live Your Dream Award assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.   Helen McCrae Award provides scholarships to nursing students who have financial needs and achieved a minimum 3.0 grade-point average in the Programme   Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women between…

WISH Drop-in Centre in the Downtown Eastside works to improve the health, safety and well-being of marginalized women. The organization’s office recently experienced another disastrous flood – the worst one to date. The financial hit, on top of the chaos and disruption is taking its toll on their ability to fully focus on the important work that they do. Any level of financial support – large or small – will be greatly appreciated to help WISH during this difficult time! DONATE NOW: https://wish-vancouver.net/get-involved/donate

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019, Soroptimist International of Vancouver had totally packed 274 bags of happiness for WISH, Imouto House, United Gospel Mission and Queen Alexandra Elementary School. Together, we make better and warmer community!