Class of Rehab ’71 raises $2,375 for the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary

July 27, 2023

Over the summer, BSc ’71 Rehab Sciences Alumni embarked on a fundraising campaign to support the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary. Because it was their 50th anniversary, fellow classmates were excited to celebrate this major milestone and set a goal of contributing to the Bursary over the summer. With much thanks and help from everyone, they have raised a total of $2,375!

The UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary was first established in 1982 by the Rehabilitation Student Council led by Nancy Cho as President. Prior to 1982, all rehabilitation science students were provided with a government stipend for their work in the hospitals while on their placements. This helped students with the costs of their education. This government stipend program was discontinued for allied health professions in 1982, and the bursary was founded in order to assist students in financial need

Currently, the endowed bursary is awarded to four to six students each year, with up to three to Master of Physical Therapy and up to three to Master of Occupational Therapy. The endowment has been a sustainable source of funding for decades.

We would like to thank Nancy Cho for her leadership on this initiative, as well as Jane Davis who organized this reunion and supported the fundraising efforts.

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