Jax Pays It Forward 2023
I’m raising $10,000 for RMHC South Central Ontario.
Ends: November 30, 2023
Our Story - If you can't pay it back - Pay it forward ! #jaxpaysitforward Walking into McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton was one of the more helpless and chaotic feelings of my life. My little girl needed help and needed her parents by her side. I of course was unable to give her the medical help she needed but Ronald McDonald house gave me the ability to provide the support and comfort she needed. When we first showed up at the Children's Hospital we of course were overwhelmed with the unknown. What medical attention did our daughter need? How long would we be in the hospital for? How long would be living out of our suitcases for? Where would we shower? Where would we eat? How long would we sleep in hospital chairs and on floors for? Of course, a lot of these questions would be answered over time and as our situation unfolded. However, Ronald McDonald House of Hamilton and their unbelievable staff were able to take a huge amount of stress and questions off our plate. They provide their guests with a hotel standard room, breakfast and dinner, laundry services, internet, as well as all toiletries. All of this is at a very affordable price and takes a huge burden off the parents during a very difficult and unpredictable time. We can’t thank the Ronald McDonald House and their staff enough for the help they provided myself and my family over that 6-month period that felt never ending. Our journey is still not over but it is better, and we will need to stay at the RMH again when she has her surgery or is taken off her meds. We are beyond grateful that we have them and know we are not alone when I say that. That’s where Jax Pays it forward stemmed from we believe if you cannot pay it back pay it forward and we want to show our daughter the importance of paying it forward and helping other families in need ! This year will be the 4th annual Jax pays it forward our first year we raised 9k then 20k and last year $12,199! Our goal is to reach $30,000 over the next three years to "adopt" a room at Ronald McDonald House in Jax's name! By adopting a room we will be covering the costs that other families would have to pay for a whole year. We will be hosting the event at Side Launch Brewery on June 17th. There will be face painting, live music, paw patrol, bouncy castles, snow cones and food trucks. There will also be a silent auction at event with some amazing prizes - We will go live at the event and give an opportunity to bid on prizes for those who cannot make it. We are also looking for more auction Items so if you or someone you know would like to donate, please feel free to reach out! This link is open for donations immediately so please feel free to spread the word and share the link. I know a lot of companies offer a match up program – if you work for a company that offers this, please use this link and let’s make this year the best year yet!
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Donation History
September 9, 2023
Shawtelle B donated
$800
September 9, 2023
Shawtelle B donated
$3200
August 25, 2023
Lynda D donated
$50
July 7, 2023
Shawtelle B donated
$5000
July 7, 2023
Side Launch Brewing donated
$1810
June 17, 2023
Hainsley G donated
$50
June 17, 2023
Anonymous donated
$100
June 17, 2023
Eric Z donated
$200
June 16, 2023
Janice and Danny V donated
$25
June 16, 2023
Katrina W donated
$168
June 16, 2023
Deb L donated
$25
June 15, 2023
Matt B donated
$100
June 14, 2023
Brad H donated
$250
Great job Jax ❤️. North B Shift Hockey
June 13, 2023
Dustin B donated
$50
June 10, 2023
Blair D donated
$500
With love from Uncle Blair, Aunt Kat and your cousins!!
June 9, 2023
Anonymous donated
$168
June 8, 2023
Cindy G donated
$100
May 18, 2023
Georgian Ridge Homes donated
$500
May 15, 2023
Northpoint Sales donated
$100
This is wonderful! Amazing charity! We are so grateful for RMH these last 3 weeks at McMaster for our daughters surgery.
May 3, 2023
Dean D donated
$1000
April 20, 2023
Lindsay G donated
$25
April 20, 2023
Shawtelle B donated
$25
April 20, 2023
Kelly M donated
$50