TEAMING UP FOR
MENTAL HEALTH

Halifax Thunderbirds professional lacrosse players led a lacrosse lesson for patients and recreation therapy staff at the QEII’s Abbie J. Lane gymnasium; a space the team actively raised funds for during their 2024-2025 season.


TEAMING UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Halifax Thunderbirds professional lacrosse players led a lacrosse lesson for patients and recreation therapy staff at the QEII’s Abbie J. Lane gymnasium; a space the team actively raised funds for during their 2024-2025 season.

$340,500

TO ENHANCE THE ABBIE J. LANE GYM

Donors, alongside the Halifax Thunderbirds, rallied to transform and modernize the QEII’s Abbie J. Lane gymnasium; a critical and outdated space for patients accessing mental health treatment. Exercise and recreational activities are key to patients’ treatment and care — helping to reduce depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning.

As part of their 2024-2025 National Lacrosse League season, the Halifax Thunderbirds named the QEII Foundation their charity of choice, helping fund the Abbie J. Lane gym enhancement project. With 50/50 draws during every home game, a jersey raffle and more, the Halifax Thunderbirds inspired their fans to help them give back in a major way and shine a light on mental health services in Nova Scotia. Their support will help create a more functional, multi-purpose gymnasium with new group-focused equipment, games and safety features — providing patients with a more supportive environment for their recovery and wellness.

The Halifax Thunderbirds are honoured to help improve mental health services in Nova Scotia. As a team, we’re committed to supporting causes that have a direct and positive impact on our community: the renovation of the Abbie J. Lane gymnasium is a prime example.

— John Catalano, president and CEO of the Halifax Thunderbirds

WHAT DONORS ARE MAKING POSSIBLE:

Reimagining and transforming the Abbie J. Lane gym into a purpose-built space that will improve care and treatment for mental health patients.

Enhancing a care area that’s crucial for those requiring inpatient treatment who spend an average of 40 days at the Abbie J. Lane.

Generous donors are ensuring a structured, safe and enhanced environment designed and tailored for patients.

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QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation

5657 Spring Garden Road
Park Lane Mall, Suite 3005
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3R4

Phone: 902 334 1546
Toll Free: 1 888 428 0220
Fax: 902 492 8094
Email: [email protected]

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88646 3496 RR0001

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$3.2 MILLION PROVIDED THROUGH GIFTS OF SECURITIES $113,600 TO SUPPORT PATIENTS DURING THEIR CARE JOURNEY