Scott McBride was working under his truck when it caught fire.

The Sorrento resident suffered third-degree burns to more than 40 per cent of his body in the 2020 accident and spent four months at Vancouver General Hospital.

McBride continues to return for treatments at the clinic, and shares his story in support of the Hometown Heroes Lottery.

For many locals, the name Aaron Volpatti is synonymous with survivor or fighter. Those who know the man and his strength likely won’t be surprised he’s lending his name and his story to the Hometown Heroes Lottery.

The lottery raises money to help support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, and BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

Volpatti knows firsthand that any money raised is well spent.

1,000 patients in Canada have received kidney transplants thanks to the kidney exchange program led by Canadian Blood Services, in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health, and living donation and transplant programs across Canada.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s BC Brain Wellness Program is helping people with chronic brain conditions, like Parkinson’s disease. Watch to learn about Bruce Thompson’s experience with participating in high-intensity exercise through the BC Brain Wellness Program at UBC to improve his mobility, balance, functional strength and mental health.

The Cannon family is ready to take a victory lap at the 2023 RBC Race for the Kids.

Started in 1986, RBC Race for the Kids is B.C.’s largest family fun run and has helped improve the lives of countless children. It supports B.C. Children’s Hospital and its mission to conquer childhood illnesses across the province.

Hometown Heroes Lottery tickets are now on sale and you can win big while helping many people across the province including Burn Victims. Sydney Morton has more about this year's fundraising goal.