Thanks McDonald’s for Giving So Many Ways
Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario is truly thankful for our major sponsor McDonald’s. Over the course of our Capital Campaign, McDonald’s has given in many different ways, helping us reach our 8.5 million dollar goal. In fact, $2.7 million dollars came from the McDonald’s family!
RMH SWO thanks Ron Wimperis (Regional Manager), Sharrie Hennessy, Julie Dennis and Jessica Risi (Community Relations Representatives) from the Southwestern Ontario McDonald’s Regional team for their extensive efforts. Ron, who has assisted as a volunteer, Board Member, and Chair of the Building Committee, has secured a pledge of $260,000 as a corporate gift. The McDonald’s Community Relations team; Jessica Risi, Sharrie Hennessy and Julie Dennis rallied the managers and crew from local corporate restaurants and have pledged to raise $40,000 to contribute to the Expansion.
RMH SWO thanks Rem Langan (Board Chair), Richard Ellis (President & CEO), Cathy Loblaw (Executive Director) and the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada. This organization has committed to a gift of $1.76 million, which largely comes from proceeds of the ten cents from every Happy Meal sold across Canada. Together, these individuals secured a gift of $1.76 million dollars which largely comes from the ten cent proceeds from every Happy Meal sold across Canada.
RMH SWO thanks Ronald McDonald House Charities Global for their $100,000 contribution, especially Jackie Meara, Sr. Manager - Field Relations and Canadian Liaison. RMHC Global raises awareness and support for Houses world-wide and is located in Chicago.
RMH SWO thanks 14 Owner/Operators from restaurants located in communities served by Ronald McDonald House across Southwestern Ontario, for their pledge of $513,000. The generosity of each Owner/Operator is greatly appreciated as they seek to support many community efforts.
Together the McDonald’s family is making our Expansion possible. Hats off to each and everyone!
For more information please contact,
Ryan Erb, Director of Development
(519) 685-3232 x 204 | rerb [at] rmhswo [dot] ca