Mission/Who We are
The Dr. Pavlou Foundation was founded by Dr. Christopher Pavlou, MD in December, 2018. Dr. Pavlou owns and operates Skin Technique Medical Aesthetics in Vancouver, Canada, where cosmetic treatments are offered to patients for naturally beautiful results. The Dr. Pavlou Foundation is an initiative to help support both local and international charities that support those affected by facial injuries and burns, those affected by cancer, causes that promote inclusiveness, and causes that protect the rights of women and children. The mission of the foundation is to help contribute to a legacy of happiness by working together with existing charities and supporting their various causes in a meaningful way.
A message from Dr. Christopher Pavlou
“I was voted Best Local Influencer by The Georgia Straight in the Fall of 2018. My initial surprise was followed, quite frankly, by a tinge of embarrassment. I was sharing this accolade with David Suzuki, yes, THE David Suzuki – brilliant environmental activist and one of The Greatest Canadians of all time, and Erin Ireland – influential food reporter and plant-based cooking pioneer. While I in no way would ever consider myself in the same influential league as either of them, it did get me thinking about what it really meant for me to be an “influencer”. Until now it has been my pleasure to use my platform as an aesthetic physician to show what I do in an informative, entertaining and honest way. But now I see this as an opportunity to do more. What I’ve realized during this year of running a new business in a competitive industry and trying to be the best at what I do, is that nothing actually feels as good as making another person happy. And that is how I choose to use this influence – to do as much as I can, using the opportunities I have been blessed with, to enrich the lives of people in need and inspire those around me to do the same. That way we all become influencers, we all become a part of something that generates a legacy of happiness. And so, I introduce to you The Dr. Pavlou Foundation. A new initiative that will hopefully bring us all together with the sole intention of doing good. It has always been a dream of mine. But dreams mean work. And I am up for the task.” – Dr. Christopher Pavlou
Causes We Support
SAF International
On April 14, 2019 The Dr. Pavlou Foundation gave a $5,000 grant to SAF International, a non-profit organization located in Surrey, BC that has been working to provide education to vulnerable children in India.
This organization equips underprivileged children with the resources to grow, to be literate, knowledgeable, and attain life skills to implement in their future careers.
The grant will go towards providing 10 schools (1200 students) with the chance to experience smart technology.
Children’s Make A Wish Foundation
The Dr. Pavlou Foundation was honoured to become a Wish Granter sponsor at the Night Of Wonder event on March 7, 2019, with the opportunity to create a little magic for one wish child through the amazing work of the BC Children’s Wish Foundation.
We look forward to telling you more about it and to a long-term partnership with this wonderful organization. Because nothing is more beautiful than giving.
Anti-Bullying Initiative
On February 22nd, 2019 we were proud to support the CKNW Kid’s Fund by donating $5,000 to the Pink Shirt initiative to stop bullying and to promote anti-bullying campaigns throughout our province
Lambano Sanctuary in South Africa
On December 29th, 2018 we were overjoyed to announce our second donation of $10,000 from the Dr. Pavlou Foundation to the Lambano sanctuary for children in South Africa. The sanctuary is the only one of its kind in South Africa that takes care of abandoned babies and children with HIV related illnesses. The facility is near and dear to Dr. Pavlou’s heart, providing care and paediatric medical step down for children with these limiting and life-threatening illnesses. This segment of the population is extremely vulnerable, which Dr. Pavlou witnessed first-hand while in medical school.
For more information on the Lambano sanctuary visit Lambano.org.za
Fife Fighters Burn Fund
On December 7th, 2018 we were honoured to make our very first donation from the Dr. Pavlou Foundation to The BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund in the amount of $10,000. The funds will be used towards the Burn Fund’s Survivor’s Support Services which provides hospital support, survivor support & recovery programs in BC. The programs and services for burn survivors and their families help survivors physically and emotionally recover and live a full life following this most traumatic event that changed their life forever.
Apply
Are you an organization or do you work for an organization who could benefit from support from the Dr. Pavlou Foundation? Do you have a cause that could use our support? Fill out our online application and tell us more.