Hillside Centre and Cannor Nurseries Victoria Inspirational Garden Raises $13,760 for BC Cancer Foundation

April 27, 2010, Victoria BC – Hillside Centre and Cannor Nurseries Victoria launched a spectacular indoor garden in Hillside’s Centre Court on April 9th. Built in only four days, the garden included over 200 assorted plants, 7000 gallons of water for a stream and waterfall system, 10 tons of rock, and one 12 by 18 foot American Beech tree, among many other elements.

The purpose of the garden was to provide visitors with a sanctuary, and a place to reflect upon the importance of cancer research and patient care. Donations collected at the entrances to the garden and from the wishing pond raised $13,760 for the BC Cancer Foundation’s Inspire the World campaign which will create a state-of-the-art patient and family support centre, a predictive cancer research centre and a radiation innovation wing at the BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre.

Cannor Nurseries Victoria donated over $50,000 in supplies and labour, and volunteers contributed over 140 hours to help make the garden a reality. “This was truly an example of the community pulling together for a very worthy cause,” says Michele Paget, Hillside Centre’s Marketing Director.

“The BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre sees over 17,000 patients every year. As a local and community-minded business, we feel it is our responsibility to help raise funds for BC Cancer Foundation to support research and patient care on Vancouver Island,” said Cannor Nurseries’ owner Gord Nickel.

“We are so grateful to the many people who helped create the garden and those who visited, made donations and wrote heart warming messages on their ‘inspire’ stars,” says Laura Walsh, Campaign Director for BC Cancer Foundation".

About Hillside Centre
With over 90 stores and services, Hillside Centre has played a leading role in the community since 1963 in terms of convenient, one-stop shopping and generously supporting local charities.
www.hillsidecentre.com

About BC Cancer Foundation
To learn more about the Inspire the World campaign or to make a donation, please visit www.inspiretheworld.ca or call the BC Cancer Foundation at 250-382-4470.

The BC Cancer Foundation raises funds to support research and enhancements to patient care at the BC Cancer Agency throughout B.C.