Luxury Shed for Breast Health Care at QEH
JUNE 7, 2023
The QEH Ultimate Shed Giveaway is back with a fully furnished luxury “Cedar Shed” being raffled off in support of breast health care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Tickets for this backyard paradise are now available on the QEH Foundation’s website and at Sherwood Timber Mart – where the shed can be viewed.
The shed is a passion project for Jillian Sexton of Sherwood Timber Mart, Jennie Arsenault of Arsenault Bros. Construction, and Sara Dykerman of Plank & Pine Interior Design. Together these women have sponsored the project while dedicating their time and construction savvy to bring their vision to life.
Breast health is an important cause for all sponsors and especially for Jennie, a “breast cancer thriver” who was diagnosed at age 30 and uses her experience to help others navigating breast cancer diagnoses.
“Breast health, especially in young people, is something we need to be talking more about. It’s something I want to support. If I can be a cup of cold water for someone else on their journey of breast cancer, that is a gift,” says Arsenault. “Breast cancer is a life-altering experience and you get through it with the help of friends and community. That’s what this project embodies – the construction community is coming together to advance breast health care for all Islanders.”
Many businesses have supported the build of the Cedar Shed by providing everything the winner will need. The construction materials were donated by Sherwood Timber Mart. The shed was built by Arsenault Bros. Construction and designed and decorated by Plank & Pine Interior design. The shed is fully furnished, insulated, and comes with a wraparound deck. Island Coastal Services has provided free delivery anywhere on PEI and onsite trenching for an electrical hookup provided by Hansen Electric.
MaryEllen Hughes, QEH Foundation Director of Philanthropy, says the Foundation is thrilled be a partner in this unique community fundraiser.
“From mammograms to ultrasounds, biopsies, lab tests, cancer treatment, and more – there are so many areas of our hospital involved in breast health care,” says Hughes. “Having this annual project dedicated to equipment and technology needs in this area is exciting news for the QEH. We’re thrilled to give Islanders the chance to win this awesome prize while supporting something so important.”
Cedar Shed tickets are $25 each, or five for $100, and can be purchased through the QEH Foundation’s website at qehfoundation.pe.ca/ultimate-shed-giveaway or at Sherwood Timber Mart. Tickets are available online until July 3rd, 2023 and the draw will take place on July 5th.
For more information:
Kathleen Murphy
Director, Communications
QEH Foundation
kxmurphy@ihis.org
902-894-2956