Empowering Local Healthcare: Odlum Brown’s Leadership in Philanthropy
Presenting Sponsor of Soirée by the Sea, Odlum Brown and Mark Mawhinney, Portfolio Manager champion healthcare innovation for Central Vancouver Island.
We are proud to welcome Mark Mawhinney and Odlum Brown as the Presenting Sponsor for our second annual Soirée by the Sea—Nanaimo’s premier seaside event to support advancing healthcare on Central Vancouver Island.
At the heart of this sponsorship is Mark Mawhinney, Portfolio Manager at Odlum Brown, whose personal and professional commitment to healthcare philanthropy is both heartfelt and enduring. With deep family ties to the medical profession—including nurses, physicians, and a former hospital chair—Mark brings a lived understanding of the incredible effort and sacrifice healthcare professionals make every day.
“Healthcare is near and dear to me because I see and understand how hard clinicians work, and how much more they could do if properly resourced.” – Mark Mawhinney
Odlum Brown is an independent, Canadian investment firm that invests in the communities where its clients and team members live and work, passionately supporting over 150 organizations, including BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, BC Cancer Foundation and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Their commitment to healthcare is grounded in the belief that supporting strong communities means ensuring access to excellent care. That commitment is reflected not just through corporate giving but through volunteerism and a workplace culture of community involvement.
“It’s not just about giving money. It’s about giving heart and soul—showing up, getting involved, and supporting what you truly care about.” – Mark Mawhinney
Mark’s deep connection to Nanaimo stretches back generations— his family roots in Nanaimo go all the way back to 1889 and still has connections today, his grandmother’s house looks upon Saysutshun Island, a reminder of the legacy his family has built here. Mark’s perspective is shaped by both professional insights and personal experience—including his sister’s cancer journey and his own recent encounters with emergency and surgical care. He hopes his contributions will help ensure frontline healthcare workers have the advanced tools and technology they need to provide world-class care to our communities.
Learn more about Odlum Brown and Mark Mawhinney, Portfolio Manager at Odlum Brown.
Join the Movement. Help Bring Urgently Needed Equipment to Your Hospital.
This year, proceeds from Soirée by the Sea will support urgently needed equipment at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Investments in medical equipment and technology help improve patient outcomes and ensure our healthcare teams have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care across our region.
We invite local businesses and community leaders to follow Odlum Brown’s inspiring example—not only through sponsorship, but by actively engaging in ways that make a difference. Whether through donations, volunteering time, or sharing professional skills, your contribution is a powerful investment in the future of healthcare on Central Vancouver Island.
Become a sponsor today and help bring the best medical technology to our region.
Learn more at: nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/soiree-by-the-sea
Interested in volunteering your time or skills to support healthcare in our region?
We’d love to hear from you. Email us at ndhf@islandhealth.ca to learn how you can get involved.
