WestJet gives Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada wings
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Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Canada and WestJet announced a new initiative whereby WestJet will donate flights to the charity, which is dedicated to helping children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their families lead happier and healthier lives.
Through the airline's community investment program, WestJet Cares for Kids, WestJet will donate more than 500 single flights to support RMHC families, fundraising and administration.
Shelagh Barrett, Executive Director, of RMHC said, "Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada is thrilled to receive such strong support from WestJet," "We know that when a child faces serious illness or disability, they face it better as a family. WestJet's generous donation of flights for our families and other comforts of home allow us to better support the families using a Ronald McDonald House(R) and benefiting from RMHC."
"WestJet is dedicated to supporting children's health through community investment," says Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President of Culture and Communications. "We strive to empower all WestJetters to make a difference in their communities. Working with Ronald McDonald House Charities will allow us to extend our caring culture to many courageous families and children. We think this is a wonderful opportunity for both organizations that has great potential to grow."
In addition to the gift of flight, WestJet also gave RMHC a cash donation of USD20,000 in Jan-08 to be allocated to providing comfort and necessity items to families using a Ronald McDonald House through a Family Welcome Packs program.
Often referred to as the House that Love Built(R) a Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home where families of seriously ill children can stay while their child receives treatment at a nearby hospital. It is a place where families can be together and kids can share experiences with others who are just like them. There are 12 Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada.
(C) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 03-Sept-08
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