Friday October 16, 2026

William Litchfield, Associate Vice President Development, Vancouver Island, BC CANCER FOUNDATION

Presentation Title: World Class Cancer Care, Research and Updates with a focus on Vancouver Island
Summary: Introduction to BC Cancer and BC Cancer Foundation, key research impacts being led from Vancouver Island to enhance care for all British Columbians, update on BC Cancer Nanaimo

Bio:
William Litchfield is the Associate Vice President, Development for Vancouver Island with the BC Cancer Foundation, where he leads fundraising for the new BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo as well as the Gift and Estate Planning team for the province among other projects. His background spans international development across South America and Africa and senior leadership roles at Vancouver Island University. Now based in Nanaimo, William focuses on building strong community partnerships to bring world-class cancer care closer to home. When he’s not working, he and his wife Joani have a small hobby farm where they attempt to wrangle three teenagers, two dogs, a cat, chickens and bees!