Ronald McDonald’s Calgary House is set to enjoy a $1.25 million donation from ARC Resources Ltd. and officials say the donation will have a “wide-reaching” impact on residents in communities across Alberta, including Grande Prairie.
Officials say as ARC operates in Calgary, Grande Prairie, and Dawson Creek, the organization is the largest donor recognized in the Energy Wing.
RMHC Alberta Chief Development Officer Denise Kinghorn says Ronald McDonald House Alberta saw families from more than 200 communities served in 2023, and now, thanks to ARC’s donation, families who would have previously been turned away due to lack of space, will have a “home-away-from-home” when their child is sick.
“ARC Resources has made a significant impact on the expansion of the Ronald McDonald House,” she says. “Their recognition of the essential service provided to families reflects their values and commitment to the communities in which they operate.”
According to the RMHC, houses across the province serve a large proportion of families travelling from Grande Prairie for pediatric care, and now, following the expansion, families travelling to both Edmonton and Calgary can take comfort in knowing there will be even more suites available when they are in need.
The celebration of ARC’s donation took place alongside the RMHC Alberta Charity Golf Classic in Grande Prairie, raising funds and awareness for the RMHC.
