Want to pop a cold one for a good cause?
North Vancouver’s North Point Brewing has launched a non-alcoholic beer and is pouring a pint of the proceeds into the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
The foundation and brewery have partnered up to introduce the limited-edition Hospital for Here pale ale, which will be available in distinctive four-packs. The cans feature designs showcasing beloved North Shore locations and $3 from every four-pack goes to the Re-Imagine Rehab campaign – a multi-million dollar initiative to create a 25-bed rehabilitation unit at the hospital.
Brewery founders Sean Annable, Liam Jeffries and Matt Legate welcomed the opportunity to help their local hospital.
“This partnership represents everything we believe in as North Shore residents and business owners,” said Annable. “All three of us had our children born at Lions Gate Hospital, and we’ve seen firsthand the incredible work they do. When we learned about the Re-Imagine Rehab campaign and how it will help our neighbors recover from the injuries that come with our active lifestyle, we knew we had to be part of the solution.”
The foundation’s leadership is hoping the partnership will boost awareness of and donations to the campaign, which will eventually bring together rehabilitation specialists to provide focused and specialized care to patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, musculoskeletal trauma, and debilitating illnesses. It would allow for North Shore residents requiring immediate care to receive services close to home rather than be transferred to the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.
“Access to immediate rehab care leads to faster recovery and improves long-term outcomes for patients,” said Judy Savage, president and CEO of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. “This campaign will ensure [local residents] receive the care they need in their home community, making the North Shore strong.”
The 0.5 per cent brew, which will only be available until the end of 2025, will be sold at all the Save-on-Foods locations in North Vancouver, North Point Brewing’s tasting room, and select North Shore retailers.
Zain Alragheb is a student intern reporting for the North Shore News. She can be reached at [email protected].
