Ronald McDonald House to receive $50K RBC donation

SASKATOON – The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced a $50,000 donation to Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan on Wednesday morning in Saskatoon.

To celebrate their contribution, local RBC employees prepared a lunch for families staying at Ronald McDonald House.

“This donation will help provide resources to ease the burden of families during a physically, emotionally and mentally challenging time in their lives,” said Mike Delainey, Saskatoon regional vice president, RBC.

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Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill children and helps ease their stress during such difficult times.

“RBC demonstrates the true Saskatchewan spirit and we thank them for their support,” said Tammy Forrester, Ronald McDonald House executive director.

This donation follows a $500,000 two‐year commitment by RBC Foundation to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.

For more information on donations and volunteers go to Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan.