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A special wedding ceremony took place at Eagle Ridge Hospital (ERH) in Port Moody, BC, over the holidays.
Suffering from the advanced stage of a terminal illness and unable to leave the hospital, 39-year-old Victoria Johnson chose to marry her high-school sweetheart, Gordon, at the hospital chapel.
“Victoria and Gordon’s love story began many years ago when they first met in high school, and Victoria’s special wish was to marry Gordon, the love of her life,” said Fiona DeVries, communications manager with the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
Around a dozen people attended the small wedding ceremony on Dec. 21, including Johnson’s young daughter and other close family members.
The ceremony was serviced by a local photographer, hair stylist, florist and baker, who donated their time to help make the wedding possible.
Victoria thanked ERH’s doctors, nurses, and social workers for the “exceptional” level of palliative care provided, and their passion to help give the ceremony a “personal touch.”
Kristina Chung, executive director of the foundation, said it was “truly heartwarming” to see local businesses, and volunteers join together during the holiday season for the wedding.
“These are businesses we’ve had the pleasure of working with for years, and their generosity in donating their time and services speaks volumes about the spirit of our Tri-City community,” Chung said.
“The care and compassion shown by the staff at Eagle Ridge Hospital made this an unforgettable day.”