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2023 Walk to the Lighthouse for Mental Health & Addictions
Our walk on September 24th, 2023 was a huge success! Thank you to all who participated. We raised just over our $50,000 goal and had close to 300 people attend, sending a strong message regarding the importance of mental health and addictions care and support in our community. 98% of the funds raised were donated directly to Mental Health and Addiction infrastructure and services at Joseph Brant Hospital.
The event was well attended by dignitaries who came out to speak and support our cause. A huge thank you to all who walked and/or donated money. We want to acknowledge and thank our many sponsors who supported the walk. Through generous donations we were able to keep our costs to a minimum which allowed us to raise even more money for Mental Health and Addiction Services at Joseph Brant Hospital.
We have already started to plan for our 2024 Walk to the Lighthouse and it will be on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1pm. We hope to see you all there plus many more as we are anticipating next year’s event, scheduled for Sunday September 22 2024, being even bigger and better!
Joseph Brant Hospital MH&A Patient, Family and Caregiver committee members, staff, along with
Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre presenting fundraising cheque.
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PFAC Committee Spring Meeting
JBH's Patient Family and Caregiver (PFAC) Advisory Committee met on March 21, 2023 for the first time in person since the onset of the pandemic. The team enjoyed a lovely dinner graciously hosted by Jane Clementino, reviewed committee priorities, and most importantly, reconnected with friends and colleagues after several years of Zoom committee meetings.
2022 Walk to the Lighthouse
for Mental Health & Addictions
October 2022 - We raised over $19,000 which will be directed towards enhancing
Mental Health and Addiction services provided by Joseph Brant Hospital
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2021 Walk to the Lighthouse for Mental Health
October 2021 - We raised over $11,200 which will be directed towards enhancing
Mental Health and Addiction services provided by Joseph Brant Hospital
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Funds raised by the 2021 Walk to the Lighthouse and other events sponsored by Equilibrium Burlington have been used to:
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Purchase furniture for the lounges in the improved patient lounge and more recently the patient, family, and caregiver lounge
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Art and other supplies to support recreational and therapeutic programs at both JBH Wellness House and the Inpatient Unit
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Purchase comfort items and necessities such as food treats and personal care items for patients as part of the inpatient Comfort Cart program
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Fund the printing of informational brochures to better inform patients, families and caregivers about inpatient and outpatient programs
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Provide financial support to JBH community partners such as Summit Housing & Outreach Programs, The Bridge, and the Art Gallery of Burlington to assist in the continuation of its recreational therapy programs for individuals working to maintain their mental wellness