South Asian philanthropists receive recognition awards from Richmond Hospital Foundation

(L-R) Natalie Meixner, President and CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation, Gurdip and Paramjit Sandhu, AMPRI Group, and Dr. Richard Chan, Emergency Physician, Richmond Hospital.
(L-R) Natalie Meixner, President and CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation, Gurdip and Paramjit Sandhu, AMPRI Group, and Dr. Richard Chan, Emergency Physician, Richmond Hospital.

MEMBERS of the South Asian community were recognized at Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Donor Celebration and Thank You event on Thursday, May 7 for their outstanding contributions to Richmond’s health care.

Paramjit and Gurdip Sandhu of AMPRI Group were presented the PhD of Inspiration Award, which recognizes donors who have given more than $250,000 during their lifetime.

An honorary title of “Doctor of Philanthropy” was also awarded to donors who have given more than $50,000 during their lifetime and comes complete with a lab coat and stethoscope.  The 2015 Doctor of Philanthropy Awards were presented to:

* Pritam Singh and Mohinder Kaur Basi

* John and Helen Nicolaou (Ace Architectural Millwork)

* Brooke Radiology Associates

Carleen Pauliuk (far left), Director of Donor Relations and Events, and Natalie Meixner (far right) congratulated Pritam Singh Basi, recipient of the 2015 Doctor of Philanthropy Award, and his family members.  
Carleen Pauliuk (far left), Director of Donor Relations and Events, and Natalie Meixner (far right) congratulated Pritam Singh Basi, recipient of the 2015 Doctor of Philanthropy Award, and his family members.

* Donald and Sandra Clark

* Dorset Realty Group Canada Ltd.

* Diane Dupuis (The Dupuis Langen Group)

* Mel and Barbara Goodwin

* Eric and Kamal Gaunder (Hayden Diamond Bit Industries Ltd.)

* MEG Consulting Ltd.

* Shoppers Drug Mart – Richmond Locations

* UA Piping Industry College of BC (UA Local 170)

Doug Johnson (far left), Board Chair, Richmond Hospital Foundation, and Jennifer MacKenzie (far right), Chief Operating Officer, Richmond Hospital, presented the 2015 Doctor of Philanthropy Awards to recipients.

Doug Johnson (far left), Board Chair, Richmond Hospital Foundation, and Jennifer MacKenzie (far right), Chief Operating Officer, Richmond Hospital, presented the 2015 Doctor of Philanthropy Awards to recipients.

* Upright Décor Rentals and Event Design