Supported Causes

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre in Vancouver, Canada

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre is the only facility in BC devoted exclusively to the health of women, newborns, and families. With over 7,200 births every year (over 250,000 births since inception), BC Women’s is Canada’s busiest obstetrical centre. It is also the only source of tertiary maternity care in British Columbia. BC Women’s provides the highest level of care to pregnant women and newborns with services throughout the province including its Medical Genetics Program, Centre for Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment, Maternal Transport Team, and Intensive Care Nursery.
BC Women’s provides a broad range of specialized health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. These include world-class services in breast health, substance dependency, osteoporosis, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health.
Research is a core component of all clinical activities throughout Women’s. Through the Women’s Health Research Institute and the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health, BC Women’s works to advance knowledge and care for women, newborns, and their families, across British Columbia and around the world.
Famous personalities from film and television have thrown their support behind BC Women’s by autographing cuddly little bears.Summer Glau was extremely generous in autographing one of the cute teddy bears to help raise money for the Hospital. Her autographed bear was up for auction on ebay in March 2007.

VISIT WEBSITE: http://www.bcwomensfoundation.org/

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles

spcaLA is an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Southern California since 1877. Donations run programs and services including Cruelty Investigation, Disaster Animal Response Team, Humane Education and a variety of shelter services.

spcaLA believes that animals, as living creatures, have value beyond economic measurement, and are entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection.

Every year, spcaLA, the Los Angeles Kings and some celebrities work together to bring you exciting games, and opportunities to help the animals in Southern California. Summer participated by hand-painting a pet bowl that was auctionned on eBay in February 2008.

Visit website: http://spcala.com/