Ally & Scott's Wedding

Ends: April 24, 2022

If you were to ask me my favourite thing about living in Edmonton, it would without a doubt be the time I spent volunteering and working at the Ronald McDonald House. It must have been fate, or perhaps good karma, that had us move in just down the street from Ronald McDonald House, and I was fortunate to spend many hours at the House as a volunteer and then as a Family Services Coordinator. Ronald McDonald House supports thousands of families each year who have to travel away from home to seek medical treatment for their sick or injured child. Often, this means that families would end up in Edmonton with no notice, sometimes with nothing more than the clothes they happen to be wearing, and with no idea how long they'd be there or where they could stay. Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home where families have easy access to everything they need, allowing them to focus on their child's health and keep their family close together. The House provides everything a family needs: a safe, warm place to sleep; hot, homely meals; a comfortable place to relax; and a community to rely on. The time I spent as part of the Ronald McDonald family is one of the experiences I'm most proud of and look back on most fondly. The families I had the pleasure of getting to know were incredibly resilient and I was often moved by how grateful and appreciative they were. Your donation will be going to support these deserving people and their families, and your gift will be greatly appreciated.