Starlight Gala

Date: November 1, 2025
Location: River Rock Show Theatre

Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala presented by the Greczmiel Family returned November 1st at the River Rock Show Theatre.

An inspiring evening of philanthropy and entertainment, donors helped raise over $2.3 million to ensure all 11 operating rooms in the future Yurkovich Family Pavilion will be fully equipped and ready for surgery from day one. Because of the generosity of donors, patients and families across Richmond and beyond will have timely access to high quality surgical care right here in Richmond.

2025 Starlight Gala

On November 1, 2025, philanthropic donors and families came together to raise an unprecedented $2.3 million at the Starlight Gala to advance the future of surgical care in Richmond.

Together, donors helped fully equip a future-ready Greczmiel Family Surgical Centre, ensuring all 11 operating rooms will be ready for surgery upon opening. Community philanthropists, Cindy and Pius Chan, along with Tony and Louisa Ma, stepped forward with leadership gifts of $500,000 each, inspiring others to join them in elevating health care in Richmond.

From left to right: Cindy and Pius Chan; Jason and Krystina Cheng, representing Tony and Louisa Ma

2025 Leadership Award

During the evening, Richmond Hospital Foundation President & CEO, Natalie Meixner, presented Lorraine Palmer with the 2025 Leadership Award in recognition of her exceptional commitment towards health care in Richmond. A longtime philanthropic leader, Lorraine’s vision for the future has inspired generous support for the Yurkovich Family Pavilion and Continuing Education for Richmond health care professionals through the Lorraine Palmer Education Fund. Her dedication to strengthening the future of health care will make a lasting impact for patients and families throughout the Richmond community.