On Oct 5, the 2024 Orchid Gala raised a remarkable $731,018 to purchase specialized equipment for the Gynecology Clinic at the IWK.

Now in its second year, the Orchid Gala is organized by the Orchid Women’s Health Initiative — a group of friends motivated to improve health care for women in Nova Scotia. Learn more about The Orchid Women's Health Initiative here.

“We are tremendously grateful for the overwhelming support for the IWK and its incredible team that cares for women across our region,” says Jennifer Gillivan, President & CEO, IWK Foundation. “Thank you to Orchid Gala Committee Co-Chairs Sheri Morgan and Liz Rigney and their dedicated organizing committee for their huge hearts, compassion and commitment. And to the many sponsors and donors who came together to bring increased awareness and understanding around women’s health. Together, we are shifting the conversation around women’s health care and research. As a collective, we can, and we will, make a difference.”