An all-around good guy.
with kids who need it the most. The singer just revealed a $1 million commitment from his Shawn Mendes Foundation to help launch the “Wonder of Music” program,” a “comprehensive music therapy program” a the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. The program is set to include a variety oflike songwriting, music education, and even the ability to create original pieces of music set to the sounds of a patient’s heartbeat.
"Music has made such a profound impact in my life and is no doubt a form of therapy to me. I can only hope the Wonder of Music Program will help SickKids patients, families, and staff benefit from its power as well,” the “When You’re Gone” singer concluded. Music therapists will work with patients through both individual and group classes to help them cope with mental health impacts of being hospitalized for a prolonged period.
Mendes has been a vocal proponent of mental health for some time. Back in July, he canceled his Wonder Tour due to ongoing mental health struggles.
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