Thad’s M.I.L.L

by the Thadeus Lake Music Foundation

Thaddeus Lake loved and lived music. Only a few weeks before his tragic death at just 22 Thad had shared with his mother his goal to start a foundation to help kids gain access to music experiences. While he was taken from this world too soon, Thad’s legacy of music lives on in the Thaddeus Music Foundation. Thanks to the support of the community the Thaddeus Lake Music Foundation has been able to help children and youth gain access to music education and opportunities.

The goal of the Thaddeus Lake Music Foundation is to make sure all children and youth in our community have access to music education and experiences, regardless of financial constraints.

Thad’s M.I.L.L. (Musical Instrument Lending Library) allows residents of Leduc County to borrow musical instruments and experience the joy of music.

Who Can Join?

  • Any Leduc County resident can become a Thad’s M.I.L.L. patron for just $20/year.

    • Residents under 16 need a parent or guardian to sign up.

    • Instruments can be borrowed for 6 weeks, with a one-time renewal available.

    • Patrons aged 7-22 enrolled in music lessons may qualify for long-term loans with a teacher’s endorsement, from September to January or February to June.

How to Join

  1. Visit the us in our LRC location.

  2. Bring ID to verify your address and payment (cash or e-transfer). Cash is preferred for immediate verification.

  3. Fill out a membership form and read the terms & conditions. If you’re under 16, a parent/guardian will need to complete this for you.

  4. Once verified, you can borrow an instrument for up to 6 weeks, with the option to renew once.

Support Thad’s M.I.L.L.

  • Donate to help keep Thad’s M.I.L.L. running (email thadsfoundation@me.com for details).

  • Volunteer at Thad’s M.I.L.L.

  • Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we resume accepting instrument donations.

Visit us at the Leduc Arts Foundry inside the LRC (4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc) and explore the world of music with Thad’s M.I.L.L..

For more information, visit thadsfoundation.com.