A Vancouver couple has donated $10 million to support digestive health research at St. Paul’s Hospital. The gift from George and Sylvia Melville was inspired by their granddaughter’s battle with Crohn’s disease. The donation will fund a new digestive health centre at the hospital, aimed at advancing research and treatment options for gastrointestinal disorders.
The Melvilles, long-time supporters of the St. Paul’s Foundation, said their granddaughter’s experience with Crohn’s disease motivated them to contribute to medical research. The new centre will provide state-of-the-art facilities for doctors and scientists to study digestive conditions. The donation is part of a larger initiative to improve patient care and expand access to specialized treatments.
The hospital has welcomed the contribution as a significant step forward in digestive health care. Officials noted that the centre will create new opportunities for collaboration between researchers and clinicians. The Melvilles’ gift highlights the growing role of private donations in advancing medical science and patient care.
