Philanthropy

Chris Gailus supports Canuck Place Children's Hospice, BC Children's Hospital, and other organizations that provide treatment and research for arthritis and diabetes. His wife also gives her support and encouragement in adopting animals. Chris is an advocate of literacy and gives substantial support to Room to Read, an organization that lends its support to constructing libraries and educational schools in many countries around the globe. In his alumni address to his former college, Chris spoke about his career, saying, "Over the past 25 years, I have covered some amazing stories and met the most interesting people. I have lived in Dallas, Texas, and New York City.

Since returning to Canada in 2006, I have anchored the No. 1 newscast in BC, where there is never a dull moment in politics, the environment, and transportation. None of it would have been possible without the early investment of my instructors and mentors at Mount Royal. If there is one thing that truly stands out about the quality of education at Mount Royal, it is the people. By taking a genuine interest in the lives of their students, they help focus their skills and abilities. The encouragement I received from Al and others (you know who you are!) will stay with me forever. That is why I am so proud to be a graduate of Mount Royal and an advocate for its programs. I can't wait to see what the next 25 years of storytelling will bring."