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Vij family donates $100,000 to Richmond Hospital
The Vij family has stepped up to improve colon cancer screening at Richmond Hospital.
The Vij family has stepped up to improve
colon cancer screening at Richmond Hospital.
Manmohan and Kusum Vij, parents of well-known
chef Vikram Vij, have donated $100,000 in support of three new colonoscopes to
improve colon cancer screening at Richmond Hospital. They are also hoping their
gift will inspire others to give.
Colon cancer screening can save lives by
detecting non-cancerous polyps and cancer early. Colon cancer is easier to
treat when found at an early stage. With early screening, colonoscopes help
physicians view the colon and remove smaller pre-cancerous polyps, if present,
on the spot, sparing the patient from painful, more invasive surgery, and
resulting in faster recovery times.
Over 30 years, Richmond Hospital Foundation
has raised over $80 million to help purchase vital medical equipment, improve
patient care services and upgrade facilities at Richmond Hospital and our
community of care in Richmond.