A Symbol of Hope

Anita Brinkman

A parachute that brought supplies and the hope of liberation to a family in the Netherlands during WWII has since been repurposed into a baptism gown with an even greater meaning of hope.

Bernice Gerard

Lloyd Mackey

Bernice Gerard was a pastor, university chaplain, social activist, politician, media host … and feminist. Dr. Linda Ambrose points out that influential Vancouver pastor and politician Bernice Gerard was a convinced feminist.

David Toycen

Nigel Hannaford

Over his 42-year career with World Vision Canada, David Toycen led the organization to raise more than $4 billion to assist some of the world’s most vulnerable children, families and communities.