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Our Projects
the da vinci xi robot
Deanne Reeve Silver Lining
the da vinci xi robot
Orchid Gala 2025 raised $1.9 million dollars to help fund a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot for the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
· The da Vinci Xi robot is a groundbreaking surgical tool that has become the gold standard for treating many diseases and cancers, including gynecologic cancers.
Currently, only one da Vinci robot is available at
Orchid Gala 2025 raised $1.9 million dollars to help fund a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot for the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
· The da Vinci Xi robot is a groundbreaking surgical tool that has become the gold standard for treating many diseases and cancers, including gynecologic cancers.
Currently, only one da Vinci robot is available at the QEII. Funding a second surgical robot will play a critical role in increasing access to robot-assisted surgeries for gynecologic cancers and pre-cancerous conditions, providing timelier treatment options for women.
iwk women's health
Deanne Reeve Silver Lining
the da vinci xi robot
Orchid Gala 2024 raised close to $800,000 to fund much-needed technology and equipment for the
Women's Health side of the IWK.
Orchid Gala funds purchased hysteroscopes and cystoscopes, a pelvic Biofeedback machine, specialized Procedure Chairs, a Pelvic Floor Bio Feedback Machine and the Sonosite PX Ultrasound System.
Deanne Reeve Silver Lining
Deanne Reeve Silver Lining
deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite
Each year, the Orchid Gala donates a percentage of funds to a charity making a direct and positive impact on women in Nova Scotia.
In 2024, The Orchid Gala gave $30,000 to The United Way Maritimes to help fund one of their charitable initiatives - Supportive Housing for Young Mothers.
in 2025, the Orchid Gala gave $44,350 to the United W
Each year, the Orchid Gala donates a percentage of funds to a charity making a direct and positive impact on women in Nova Scotia.
In 2024, The Orchid Gala gave $30,000 to The United Way Maritimes to help fund one of their charitable initiatives - Supportive Housing for Young Mothers.
in 2025, the Orchid Gala gave $44,350 to the United Way to help support organizations supporting those who are vulnerable to intimate partner violence.
deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite
deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite
deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite
In February 2025, the Deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite opened at the Dartmouth General Hospital. This state-of-the-art pelvic health suite is the first of it's kind in Atlantic Canada.
It is the first of many such suites we envision for health authorities around Nova Scotia.
deanne Reeve
deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite
deanne Reeve
Deanne Reeve was a generous soul who truly touched all who met her. She passed away in 2020 following a late diagnosis of cervical cancer.
Following her death, the Orchid Women's Health Initiative was formed and continues to fund infrastructure and equipment to improve access to health care for women in Nova Scotia.