Every year, over 2000 families and their children travel from around British Columbia to stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive treatment at BC Children’s Hospital. This home away from home serves as a comforting place for families when they can’t be in the surroundings and schedules they are accustomed to.
This year, Drax employees volunteered on two separate occasions during the holiday season to support families at the house. Preparing, serving, and cleaning up after dinner for families, employees also toured the house and saw firsthand the services and feeling of being at home that families experience daily.
“Volunteering for the families at Ronald McDonald House is such a privilege,” said Sandy Sung, Canadian Community Manager for Drax. “The home and staff provide an invaluable resource and feeling of community for the residents while they are going through difficult times away from home. This year, I am thrilled to see the Ronald McDonald House expand their reach to Prince George with the opening of their new family room at the University Hospital of Northern BC.”
From the feeling of relief knowing that families can stay together during times of uncertainty to helping lessen the financial and emotional burden of being away from home, Ronald McDonald House helps to promote better health outcomes for patients while also providing wellbeing to parents and siblings.
“This year, one of my goals for myself and my team was to organize an initiative that gave back to the communities that Drax operates in, and I’m grateful that I could partner with the Drax Canada Community team to bring it to fruition,” said Nadine Evans, Senior Payroll Manager for Drax Canada. “Volunteering at the House at this time of year is even more special as it’s a time where what is truly important is put into perspective for us all.”
To learn more about Drax’s commitment to giving back to the communities we operate in, visit here.
To learn more about Ronald McDonald House B.C. & Yukon, visit Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon.
