2015 Annual Report - Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald
House charities
®
Newfoundland & Labrador
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Keeping families close
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
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Board of Directors/Committees Message from Board Chair & Executive Director
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FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
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WHOM WE HAVE SERVED
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PULLING TOGETHER FOR FAMILIES
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Volunteer Support
Strength In Numbers Volunteer Gathering
Helping Hand Awards
Community Events
RMHC Hearts & Hands Award
Adopt-a-Room Program
McHappy Day
Miss Achievement
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OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS
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Spare Some Love Bowling Event Red Shoe Crew-Walk for Families
“FORE” the Families Golf Classic
Sock It For Sick Kids & Their Families
Lights of Love Tree Campaign
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DONOR RECOGNITION
Third Birthday
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MESSAGE FROM TREASURER
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Financial Report
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador is to provide sick
children and their families with a comfortable home-away-from-home, in close proximity
to the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, where they can stay
together in an atmosphere of caring, compassion, and support.
MEET IZAIH
AND HIS FAMILY FROM
PILLEY’S ISLAND
In 2010, at the young age of three, Izaih Whalen
was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia. He went through rigorous rounds
of chemotherapy, requiring several blood
and platelet transfusions. His family found it
very expensive and stressful relocating to
St. John’s, more than 500 kilometers from home
with no place to stay.
In December 2013, Izaih took his last
chemotherapy treatment, or at least, that’s
what the family hoped. Fourteen months later,
during a routine checkup, they were told his
cancer had relapsed. The Payne-Whelan
Family had to relocate to St. John’s again.
His parents were scared. Scared for many
reasons; that their family would be torn apart;
at the thought of the financial burdens; but
most of all that they could not make the cancer
go away.
Often Izaih’s Dad, Nanny and Poppy and little
brother, Spencer, would visit Amanda and Izaih
at the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald
McDonald house truly, became their
“home away from home”.
“
Thankfully, unlike Izaih’s first experience with
cancer treatments, the new Ronald McDonald
House in St. John’s was open and available to
us to live, learn, and heal together. But most
importantly, it was a place for our family to be
together to help Izaih fight this cancer. Ronald
McDonald House is a place where our family
could be together, a place where I could make
late night lunches with new friends going
through the same struggles.
”
– Amanda Payne,
Izaih’s mother
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COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Gerry Beresford (Chair)
Bill Budgell
Theresa Rahal
Blair Rogers
• 3 Year Strategic Planning initiated in 2015
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Blair Rogers (Chair)
Gerry Beresford
Theresa Rahal
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Board Expectations Letter
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gerry Beresford
Chair of Board
Theresa Rahal
Vice-Chair
Blair Rogers
Director, Chair of Governance Committee
Bill Budgell
Director, Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee
Dr. Lynette Bowes
Director, Chair of Operating Committee
Rod Legge
Director, Chair of Development & Communications Committee
Paul Rogers
Director
Neil Sullivan
Director
Dawn Dalley
Director
Sterling peyton
Director
Rick Tiller
Director, Chair of Facilities Committee
DEVELOPMENT &
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Rod Legge (Chair)
Dawn Dalley
Neil Sullivan
Paul Rogers
Stephen Noseworthy
Annette Godsell
Christine Morgan
• Successful execution of the Integrated Development
& Communications Plan
• Development of 2016 Development &
Communications Plan
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Bill Budgell (Chair)
Gerry Beresford
Annette Godsell
Christine Morgan
• Develop annual expense budget
• Review and approve annual development goals
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Dr. Lynette Bowes (Chair)
Rod Legge
Theresa Rahal
Annette Godsell
Bonnie Birmingham
• Full Operations Policy Review
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Rick Tiller (Chair)
Jesse McCaw
Shawn Williams
John Poole
Dana Penney
Annette Godsell
Bonnie Birmingham
• Office Space modifications to increase efficiency
• Energy efficient upgrades to exterior and internal lighting
• Proactively monitoring efficiency of HVAC system
• Study of Parking availability initiated
• Reviewed, approved an uninterrupted
Power Source which is currently in progress
of installation
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MESSAGE FROM BOARD CHAIR
& EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A
s we look back on 2015, we are excited by the
accomplishments that the volunteers, donors
and supporters of Ronald McDonald House
Newfoundland and Labrador have helped us achieve. From
our unwavering commitment to providing comfort and support
to families, to the recognition we received from the global
RMHC community, 2015 is a year to remember!
Our House. These included a review of several House policies,
the successful execution of development and communications
plans, to building a multi-year strategic plan which sets the
future direction of Our House.
In August we were honoured when Ronald McDonald House
Charities recognized Our House at its “Strength in Numbers
Volunteer Gathering” with a coveted RMHC Hearts & Hands
Every day, the courage and strength of the children and families Award and a $10,000 grant during the Charity’s biennial
that stay at Ronald McDonald House are constant reminders international conference held in Chicago, Illinois. Through this
of the importance of our mission. We are also encouraged by award, Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador
the outstanding support we receive from donors, individuals, was one of only five Chapters recognized in the category of
businesses, groups, McDonald’s, and our large volunteer Strengthening Networks. In doing so, RMHC recognized Our
network throughout our great province.
House for its impactful programs and best practices developed
in response to the critical needs of our children and families.
Ronald McDonald House is more than just a comfortable
bed to sleep in. We have received exceedingly favourable Since the opening of Our House , parents have shared with
comments from our families regarding all of our family support us in their own words how Ronald McDonald House has
programs. With the introduction of additional opportunities, impacted their lives. Now, published research underscores the
we are excited to extend the Home for Dinner and Just Like role the Charity plays in keeping families together during times
Nan’s Programs into 2016. As a result, families will enjoy even of medical crises.
more time together without taking the time needed to prepare
a meal following a long and emotional day at the hospital. This A global team of researchers, drawn from leading universities,
is a wonderful gift to our families, and we are thankful to all have collaborated with RMHC to evaluate the impact of
those that continue to make it a reality.
the Ronald McDonald House program. While somewhat
expected, the results of this research is gratifying. – the Ronald
During 2015, there were 385 family visits to Our House. McDonald House program affords families opportunities to
Though we would have liked to accommodate all of the interact more meaningfully with their child’s care team.
families who need us, during this past year another 232
families (up from 208 families in 2014) were sent to nearby With all we’ve accomplished - finalizing a strategic plan,
hotels, because Our House was full. This has prompted a implementing best practice with governance policies,
more focused review of our wait list, as we endeavour to meet continuing regional volunteer development, and strengthening
the needs of our families.
and expanding programs that focus on supporting sick children
and their families – it is hard to imagine what to expect next.
The Board of Directors has continued to demonstrate its
commitment and dedication to Ronald McDonald House. With your support, we look forward, with great anticipation
Each of the Directors worked diligently on one or more Board and energy, to playing an ongoing role in extending our reach
committees and provided oversight for the implementation and bettering the lives of sick children and their families.
of a wide variety of initiatives that support the mission of
Gerry Beresford
Chair, Board of Directors
Ronald McDonald House
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Annette Godsell
Executive Director
Ronald McDonald House
Newfoundland and Labrador
FAMILY SUPPORT
PROGRAMS
HOME FOR DINNER PROGRAM
With the help of corporate and community groups, we offer families
home-cooked meals at Our House two-to-four times per week.
JUST LIKE NAN’S BAKED GOODS PROGRAM
Nothing feels like home more than the smell of fresh baked goods. Groups and
individuals ensure Our House is always stocked with special treats fresh from
the oven, just like at Nan’s house.
COMFORT QUILT PROGRAM
Each child who visits Our House has an opportunity to choose one quilt from a
collection of beautiful handmade quilts that they can keep and take home. These
quilts have been generously provided by individuals and groups.
KEEPING FAMILIES CONNECTED PROGRAM
Being away from loved ones for an extended period of time can be very difficult
and create added stress. To help keep families connected to home while staying
at Our House, families will have access to a Home Office, wireless internet,
email, and community newspapers.
MAGIC ROOM
This room is a very special place the children staying at Our House get to visit
when they have a successful surgery, get to go home, or are celebrating a
special event while staying in Our House. The kids get to enter the Magic Room
and leave with a brand new gift and a very big smile!
SPECIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS PROGRAM
Just like home, preparations are made to ensure, birthdays are celebrated,
everyone gets treats at Hallowe’en and visitors like Santa Claus and the Easter
Bunny arrive on schedule.
HOUSE PANTRY
With the help of our generous donors, families have access to a fully stocked
House pantry, House refrigerator and freezer which is available free of charge.
RECREATION PROGRAM
Our House has its own playground for children to play outside and is also
conveniently located next to an integrated walkway system, The Grand
Concourse. Our families also benefit from time to time with donations to Ronald
McDonald House of tickets or passes to sporting events, local fitness
centers, movies, special events or concerts.
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WHOM WE HAVE SERVED
ROOM OCCUPANCY
HEALTH REGION
Number of Check-Ins
Number of Check-Outs
Number of Adults (who checked in)
Number of Children (who checked in)
Number of Nights Available to Families
Number of Nights Provided to Families
Number of Repeat Families
387
385
677
396
5,467
4,827
189
Average Length of Stay (based on departure)
Eastern Health 83
Central Health 120
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Western Health 107
WAITLIST
WAITLIST
Labrador-Grenfell 66
Families we could not accommodate at all
Number of nights we could not accommodate
Number of families who had to be waitlisted for a time
Number of nights they were waitlisted
Total number of nights we could not accommodate
232
537
73
145
709
Out of Province 2
Out of Country 7
ILLNESS
385
Total
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314
166
Home for Dinner
243
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Baked Goods
Number of Special
Celebrations/Other events
1,263
Total Programs
Pulling
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THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS
Staying at Ronald McDonald House means seeing a volunteer’s familiar smile to
welcome them. Our valued volunteers are essential to the continuing operation
of Our House. We cannot do it without them. Volunteers work behind the scenes
in many different capacities within the House and within the community to fully
support the families during this critical time in their lives.
Community Volunteers
180
House Operations Volunteers
112
House Operations
Number of hours
7,350
Number of visits
3,200
Volunteers-Programs
Number of hours - Home for Dinner
2,808
Number of hours - Just Like Nan’s
2,357
Number of hours for Special Events
234
Total Hours by House
Operations volunteers
12,749
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STRENGTH
IN NUMBERS
VOLUNTEER GATHERING
At Ronald McDonald House Charities
Newfoundland and Labrador, we find strength
in numbers and that through our efforts, children and families also
find strength in numbers. This strength comes from working sideby-side with staff, volunteers, medical professionals, donors, and
advocates creating a far-reaching network of support for children
and families facing some of life’s greatest challenges.
On April 17 & 18, 2015 we celebrated the strength we have as a
provincial family, by inviting volunteers to join us at the Strength
In Numbers Volunteer Training Conference in St. John’s. At this
conference we united our provincial network and rallied around a
common mission of providing a home-away-from-home for sick or
injured children and their families.
We believe, that together, we will continue to find strength in our
numbers and effectively increase our impact in Newfoundland and
Labrador.
Volunteer Gathering included:
•
Annual General Meeting
•
Volunteer Fun Night – Lip Sync Contest
•
Education Sessions
•
Organizational History
•
House Operations
•
Fundraising & Communications
•
Guided tour of Ronald McDonald House
•
Volunteer Recognition and Awards Gala
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HELPING HAND
AWARDS
Dr. Jack Hand
1966 – 2012
E
ach time the original committee and then the Board
of Directors of Ronald McDonald House met, Dr.
Jack Hand would ask the same question. “When will
the House be opened?” Jack had a unique understanding
of the overwhelming need for Ronald McDonald House in
Newfoundland and Labrador. Each and every day in his
practice he would meet families who needed Our House to
be opened. He continually reminded the Board of Directors
that they must work hard and ensure no time was wasted in
finishing the House and bringing it to the people who need it.
Jack was passionate about the project. He offered himself up
to carry out any task required. He participated in fund raising
activities, travelled to Labrador on two occasions to raise
awareness, offered sound and frequent advice about what
people needed who would stay at the House and he even
went on Open Line. He never wavered in his commitment to
make the House a reality.
Ronald McDonald House opened in September of 2012. It
opened with the lasting memory that the Campaign Team
could not have succeeded without Jack’s contribution,
without his knowledge and absolute commitment to his
patients and their families who need this House during very
difficult times.
Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador is
grateful to the time and energy Dr. Jack Hand gave to making
our House a reality.
In honor of Jack’s contribution Ronald McDonald House
Newfoundland and Labrador has implemented the Helping
“HAND” Awards.
2015 Winners
Leadership Volunteer
Melissa Thomas
House Operations Volunteer
Alex Gibson
House Programs
Subsea7
Community Engagement Volunteer
Camille Bryan
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Outstanding Philanthropist
Belfor
Community Events
Adult Female Recreation Hockey Twin Rinks
Andy Dunn Memorial Race Day
Atlantic Convenience Store Association Golf Tournament
Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada - Retire your Ride
Avalon Industries Toy Drive
Blair Mitchell Memorial Hockey Tournament
Box Run Charitable Foundation
Canadian Jewellery Group
Cargill Value Added Meats Canada
Chatters Mount Pearl
Curling IBEW Tournament
Elizabeth Burry Jewelry
Enchanted Family Fun Event
Heather’s Hearts
Labrador Jeep Owners - “Go Topless” Event
Mild Hogs
Miss Achievement
Nape - Local 7701 - Regatta Booth
Newfoundland Liquor Corporation - Jeans Day
North Atlantic Refining Ltd. - Walking Club
Point Leamington Gospel Concert
Race for Reason
RCMP Golf Tournament
Red Shoe Tely 10 Team
Republic Eyewear
Royal St. John’s Regatta Booth
St. Anne’s School
TFI Food Equipment
The Dub Show
The Signature Salon - Bella Moda
Trinity Conception Square - Merchant’s Association
Triton Fire Rescue
White Scorpion Tattoo
Pull Tab
Program
2015
We recycled
2,863,812
pull tabs which provided
1 week of togetherness
for families.
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RMHC HEARTS
& HANDS AWARD
Ronald McDonald House Charities® recognized Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland
and Labrador® and its “Strength In Numbers Volunteer Gathering” with an RMHC Hearts
& Hands Award and a $10,000 grant during the Charity’s biennial International Conference
held in Chicago, IL in August. Through this Award, the family-centered charity recognizes the
most impactful programs and best practices developed by local Chapters in response to the
critical needs of children in their communities.
RMHC awarded several grants to Chapters that achieved exceptional results in the
delivery of vital services, care and compassion to children and their families. Ronald
McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador was one of only five Chapters recognized in
the category of Strengthening Networks.
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ADOPT-A-ROOM
PROGRAM
The Adopt-a-Room program is an
opportunity for individuals to help families who are
going through the most traumatic event in their lives –
an illness or injury of their child – by adopting a room
in the house.
The Adopt-a-Room Program ensures that the rooms at
Ronald McDonald House are beautifully kept, operated
and maintained for families who need a comfortable
place to stay while in St. John’s seeking medical
attention for their child. Adoption of a room for one
or three years helps cover the costs associated with
maintenance and upkeep of the room, ensuring it is
always available for the families that stay with us each
night. This program supports hundreds of families each
year, making sure rooms will always have necessities
like comfort, clean linens and repairs. Rooms require
updating at times and this support helps that
make happen.
2/21
adoptions
complete
in 2015
2015 Adoptions:
• Kinsmen Coop 50/50
Lewisporte
• Egg Farmers of Newfoundland
and Labrador
Recognition of support is placed on the bedroom door
or one of the common areas in Our House as well as in
printed pieces and media channels.
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MCHAPPY
DAY
22nd McHappy Day event in Canada,
was celebrated on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 in
McDonald’s® restaurants across Canada!
On McHappy Day, McDonald’s donated $1 from every
Big Mac® sandwich, Happy Meal® and hot McCafé®
beverage sold in its restaurants to Ronald McDonald
Houses and other children’s charities across the country.
Also in 2015, from April 14th until May 5th, McDonald’s
donated 25 cents from every McFlurry® purchased in NL
to Our House!! By celebrating this event, our province
provides tremendous help to us in supporting families
with a sick or injured child.
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McHappy Day is also an opportunity to celebrate
the giving that McDonald’s Owner/Operators and
Restaurant teams provide all year to Ronald McDonald
House, from 10 cent Happy Meal, coin box, volunteering
and additional donations.
Special thanks is extended to the McDonald’s Owners/
Operators in Newfoundland and Labrador: Trevor Morris,
Doug Bennett, Ken & Loretta Scott, Keith Roberts/
Genny McCarthy, Chris & Debbie McCarthy, Penny &
Rob McDonald, Barry & Mary MacKinnion, Paul & Paula
Rogers, Gestion J. Longpre, and Patrick Rioux.
MISS
ACHIEVEMENT
Miss Achievement Newfoundland
& Labrador Scholarship Program
is the province's largest program for young women,
which awards individuals for academics, promotion
of healthy living, public speaking, community service,
volunteer work, environmental awareness and
performance-related talents. Among the long list
of scholarships provided to deserving contestants
entering this program is the Isabella Ashley Spirit of
Giving Award. This award is presented to the participant
who raises the most money for Ronald McDonald
House Charities Newfoundland and Labrador.
Isabella Ashley was the Honorary Patron of the Miss
Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship
Program, but sadly passed away on December 7,
2012 at the age of 91. Crowned the first ever Miss
Newfoundland in 1936, Mrs. Ashley was a woman
with a genuine spirit of giving and compassion and
we are delighted to be the beneficiary of this award in
her memory.
Contestants entered in the Miss Achievement
Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program
were encouraged to begin their fundraising efforts
upon acceptance.
During the crowning Gala held at Holy Heart Theater
on Sunday November 15, 2015, a presentation was
made to Ronald McDonald House representatives on
behalf of the contestants who collectively raised an
outstanding $21,119.65. That’s a three year total of
more than $85,000! The 2015 Winner of the Isabella
Ashley Spirit of Giving Award was Jamie Lynn Drake
of St. Lawrence, NL.
Listing of contestants
that contributed towards
the $21,119.65 cheque
presentation.
NameHometown
Cassidy Rich
Brianna Meadus
Alicia Penton
Rachel Winsor
Rebecca Smith
Stephanie Roberts
Keshia Noseworthy
Jamie Lynn Drake
Anika Walsh
Lindsee Clark
Alison Patey
Rebecca Martin
Bethany Michelin
Courtney Russell
Siobhan Lacey
Victoria Moulton
Rebecca Bishop
Kylie Jackson
Jennifer Brown
Lewisporte
Harbour Grace
Joe Batt’s Arm, Fogo Island
Little St. Lawrence
Labrador City
St. John’s
Bell Island
St. Lawrence
Grand Falls-Windsor
St. John’s
Corner Brook
Bishop’s Falls
Labrador City
Clarenville
St. John’s
Clarenville
St. John’s
South Dildo
St. John’s
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Our
Signature
Events
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SPARE SOME LOVE
BOWLING EVENT
Spare Some Love Bowling Event, introduced in 2013, is one of
our annual signature fundraising events for Ronald McDonald
House Newfoundland and Labrador. Bowlers of all skill levels
come together for fun, networking, giveaways and ultimately to
celebrate families. Event is hosted at Plaza Bowl in St. John’s.
55 Teams
Presenting Sponsor
Tucker Window Film
Lane Sponsors
Big Erics
Canduit Electric Inc.
Coca-Cola
Cougar Engineering
Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference Center
Emera Newfoundland and Labrador
Imprint Specialty Promotions Ltd.
In the Box Media Promotions
Joe Fleming Royal LePage Vision Realty
Pennecon
Roebothan McKay Marshall
Royal LePage
Royal LePage Atlantic Homestead Ltd.
Strategic Directions Inc.
TeleLink
Event Total
$29,378.15
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RED SHOE CREW - WALK FOR FAMILIES
The annual Red Shoe Crew - Walk for Families helps raise awareness and funds to provide a
home-away-from-home for sick children and their families when they need it most. This event
is hosted by volunteers and held in September in communities throughout Newfoundland
and Labrador. This event coincides with the anniversary of the opening of Our House.
Participants register for pledge sheets, fundraise and come together to walk or run for fun,
prizes and ultimately to celebrate families and their strength in healing a sick child.
Presenting Sponsor
Newfoundland Labrador Hydro
Red Sneaker Sponsors
Belfor
Big Land Labrador’s FM
Coca-Cola
Cossette
McDonald’s
VOCM
Red High Heel Sponsors
WestJet
In the Box Media Promotions
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event total
$267,299.14
LOCATION
CREW LEADER
Badger
Baie Verte
Bay Roberts
Bishop’s Falls/HYDRO
Burin
Carbonear
Carmanville
Chance Cove
Churchill Falls
Clarenville
Conception Bay South
Corner Brook
Eastport
Fortune
Gander
Glovertown
Goose Bay
Grand Falls-Windsor
Hearts Content
Jackson’s Arm
La Scie
Labrador City
L’Anse Au Loup
Lewisporte
Meadows
Milltown/Bay D’Espoir
Mount Pearl
New Harbour
New-Wes-Valley
Paradise
Pasadena
Pilley’s Island
Placentia
Rocky Harbour
Springdale
St. Anthony
St. John’s
Stephenville
Terra Nova
Torbay
Tri-Town Area (Port Saunders)
Victoria
Myrtle Crann
Andrew Burton
Kerilynn Mercer
Susan Lynn Hancock
Jennifer Francis
Krista Hogan
Charlene Goodyear
Shirley Clarke
Diane Shears
Mary Felkar
Dominic Ryan
Jeremy Cleveland
Valetta Crewe
Cheryl Burt
Sherry Higdon-Adams
Michelle Saunders
Leanne Lambert & Amanda Combden
Chad Haggett
Brian Pitcher & Corinne Lahey
Adrienna Osmond
Debbie Burton & Krista Andrews
Tina Harris
Janine Ryland
Diane Perry
Cindy Wells
Cheryl George
Emily Sullivan
Annette & Chris Higdon
Beverly March
Caroline Watton
Amanda Squires
Betty Jean (BJ) Osmond
Tammy Flynn
Laura Stratton
Nadaine Bath
Gloria Richards
Stephen Patten
Darrell & Stephanie MacNeil
Annette & Chris Higdon
Danielle Broomfield & Lorna King
Camille Bryan
Lynn Evely
42 Communities
2,000+ Participants
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“FORE” THE FAMILIES
GOLF CLASSIC
“FORE” the Families Golf Classic is an important initiative to help
raise awareness and funds. Golfers of all skill levels came together
for fun, networking, giveaways and ultimately to celebrate families.
Event is hosted at The Wilds Golf Course.
Presenting Sponsor
Event Total
$58,473.50
Coca-Cola
CelebratION Luncheon Sponsor
McCain Foods Canada
Registration Sponsor
Grant Thornton
Ronald’s Putting Challenge Sponsor
McDonald’s
Night before pre-tournament mixer
Belfor
Hole in one sponsors
Capital Subaru
Mile One Harley Davidson
Coca-Cola
Hole Sponsors
WestJet
Grant Thornton
Michael C. Kidney, Certified Financial Planner
Belfor
Tucker Electronics
Janes Noseworthy Chapman
Cougar Engineering & Construction Ltd.
Redwood Construction Limited
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KPMG
Roebothan McKay Marshall
Bold Signs
Cal LeGrow
Capital Subaru
Kool Rite Limited
Prime Creative
Capital Precast
Nu-Quest Distribution
sock it for sick kids
& their families
Ronald McDonald House Charities®
Newfoundland and Labrador might
be among one of the newest houses in the world
but did you know that the first Ronald McDonald
House opened its doors to families in Philadelphia on
October 15, 1974?
On October 15th we called on everyone to SOCK
IT for sick kids and their families at Ronald McDonald
House Newfoundland and Labrador.
The public were invited to purchase official signature
striped socks and wear them on October 15th to
show their love and support for Ronald McDonald
House and the families we serve. With each pair of
striped socks, companies, individuals, schools and
organizations were raising awareness and helping
families stay together when it matters most.
On October 15th, hundreds of pictures were
shared on social media with #sockitforsickkids
@OurHouseNL.
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LIGHTS OF LOVE
TREE CAMPAIGN
Christmas is an important time for families. At Ronald McDonald House
it is a priority to celebrate special times of the year with the families
staying at Our House, especially during Christmas. The Lights of Love
Tree Fundraising Campaign is a means for individuals, businesses and
communities to celebrate the strength of families in healing a sick child.
Special tree lighting ceremonies kicked off each campaign. Trees were
initially lit with white bulbs. Those who made donations were able to honor
or remember a special person, or that hard to shop for individual on their
Christmas list. Donors were given an opportunity to change a bulb on the
tree from white to red or hang a red decoration, depending on location.
They then received a campaign acknowledgment card to notify that special
person of the gift. The goal was to see each Lights of Love Tree turn red
with love during the month of December.
Event Total
$18,368.50
In 2015, there were 6 Lights of Love Trees
6 Trees in 5 Communities
St. John’s
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Trinity Bay North
Peterview
Change Islands
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Stephenville
thank you,
from our family
to yours.
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DONOR RECOGNITION
MONETARY AND/OR IN KIND
$100,000+
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Canada
$20,000+
Barry MacKinnon Restaurant Inc.
Coca-Cola
McDonald’s - Coinbox Revenues
Miss Achievement NL
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Ronald McDonald House Charities®, Inc.
Scott Family Restaurants
VOCM
$10,000 - $19,999
Freedom Foods
Andy Dunn Memorial Race Day
Belfor
McDonald’s® Resturants of Canada Ltd.
Nalcor Employee Giving Program
PLR Enterprises Inc.
Ryan Murphy – Race for Reason
Thirty-One Gifts
Judy Pelley (Quilts in memory Holly Goudie)
$5,000 - $9,999
Adams Construction (1975) Ltd.
Adult Female Recreation Hockey Twin Rinks
Capital Subaru
Cargill Value Added Meats Canada
Chatters Kelsey
Cossette
Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
In The Box Media Promotions
Iron Ore Company of Canada
Kinsmen Club Notre Dame Lewisporte
O’Connor 50+ Club
Provincial Airlines
RCMP Charity Golf Event
Royal Bank of Canada Corporate Citizenship
Tucker Electronics Limited
United Foods Inc.
WestJet
Colin Baxter
Beverly Critch
Linda Penney
Gill Ricketts & Taedy O’Rourke
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$2,500 - $4,999
Anglican Church Women St. James Church
Atlantic Convenience Store Association
Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada
Avalon Industries
Box Run Charitable Foundation
Buddy with the Plow
C&D Family Restaurants Inc.
Co-operators
Crown Cabinets
ExxonMobil
Fort Pepperrell Life Members Club
Gestion J. Longpre Inc.
Grant Thornton
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Quilters Club
HB Group Insurance Management Ltd.
Holy Spirit Church
Lions Club Clarenville
Lions Club Gander
McCain Foods
McRoberts Enterprises Inc.
MUN Medical Students
Nalcor Energy
North Atlantic Refining Ltd. - Walking Club
Powell’s Supermarket Limited
PVA Hari Inc.
Republic Eyeware
Restaurant P.H.R. Inc.
Scotiabank
Suns Bakery (Bagos Bun Bakery Ltd)
TFI Food Equipment
Transcontinental
XXIX Venture Limited
Florence Brawley
Donna Fowler
Wanda Kirby
Margot Nash
Clayton Reid
$1,000 - $2,499
241 Pizza
Abby’s Owls
Acreman Elementary
ACW Port Rexton Parish
Anglican Church - Rose Blanche
Atlas Sign & Awning
Avalon Inc.
Bell Aliant Pioneers Playday Lottery Fund
Bennett Restaurants
Canada Bread
Canadian Jewelery Group
Canus
Chatters Mount Pearl Ltd.
Ches’s Fish & Chips
College of the North Atlantic
Cougar Engineering & Construction Limited
Dr. G. B. Memorial Hospital
Engineering Class 2012
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2228
J. B. Hand & Sons Ltd.
Kinsmen Club Botwood
Kitchen Party
Kiwanis Club of Grand Falls-Windsor
Kruger Products
Labrador Jeep Owners
Lions Club Mount Pearl
Memorial University School of Pharmacy
Metro Self-Storage
Mike’s Miracles
Nape - Local 7701
Nav Canada
Newfoundland Hydro - Churchill Falls
Newfoundland Liquor Corporation
NLCU Charitable Foundation Corporation
North East Minor Hockey Association
Northgate Arinso Employee Account
Penney Mazda
Point Leamington Gospel Concert
Re/Max Realty Specialists Ltd.
Roebothan McKay Marshall
Rotary Club of Avalon North East
Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest
Salvation Army St. John’s Citadel Corps
Sea Hawks Women’s Soccer Team
Seadrill Canada Ltd.
Short Atlantic Inc.
Sou’West Arm Recreation Committee
St. Anne’s School
St. Barnabas ACW
St. George’s Anglican Church Quilting Ministry
St. John’s Firefighters Charitable - Local 1075
St. Michaels and All Angels
St. Michael’s Quilting Group
Stantec
Teck Resources Limited. - Duck Pond
Telus
Tideway
Trinity Conception Square - Merchants’s Association
Triton Fire Rescue
Triware Technologies Inc.
White Scorpion Tattoo
Barb Bradley
Sheila Coffin
Jane Evans
Ada Ford
Delores Foster
Annette Godsell
Dorothy Greeley
Wilma Hennebury
Aimee Igloliorte
Heather Jesso
Stephanie Kettlewell
Marilyn Kinden
Beth Legge
Helena Lomond
Dwayne Maher
Rebecca Martin
Leonard Martin
Terri Lynn Meadus
Brianna Meadus
Geraldine Morey
Trevor Morris
Wanda O’Keefe
Dorothy Parker
Peggy Ruby
Diane Shears
Patrick Squires
Madeline Stone
Irene Sutton
Sheena Tarrant
Alice Tobin
Marion Wiseman
Thank you to our generous donors
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THIRD
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION
September 17, 2015
The past 3 years have been incredible. In fact, since opening, Our House
has provided more than 14,000 nights of comfort and care during more than 1000 family visits,
saving families with a sick or injured child more than $2.1M in accommodation costs alone! Now,
that’s worth celebrating!
Our celebration included a birthday party at Ronald McDonald House, and was attended by
hundreds of families, volunteers and supporters of Our House. Guests enjoyed tours, children’s
activities, a barbeque, a celebration cake and our very special guest, Ronald McDonald.
We would like to thank the following for helping make this celebration such a success: Canada
Bread, Ches’s Famous Fish and Chips, Coca-Cola, Cossette, Morgan’s Music, Ronald McDonald,
Magician Mark Bailey,Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, GE Oil & Gas
and especially, our many volunteers!!
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MESSAGE FROM TREASURER
R
onald McDonald House of Newfoundland and
Labrador Inc. (“RMHNL”) continues to enjoy a strong
financial position and financial operating results due to the
continuing generosity and support that our charity receives
from thousands of donors, including individuals, community
groups, service organizations, businesses, charities and
government.
Through financial contributions, in-kind
contributions of goods and services, participation in a wide
variety of fundraising events and countless volunteer hours,
the community continues to embrace the charity and the
families that it serves.
At the end of 2015, RMHNL has combined net assets
of $6,887,000. This includes the balance invested in
capital assets of $5,107,000; an operating fund reserve of
$800,000; a property replacement reserve of $143,000;
and unrestricted net assets of $837,000. Based on this
stable financial position the Board recently approved a
2016 project to install a generator to provide uninterrupted
power to the House to ensure we are able to continue to
accommodate our families in the event of a power outage.
The charity had an excess of revenue over expenditures for
2015 of more than $81,000. While there was a decline
in total revenues in 2015, this decline was anticipated, as
the capital campaign pledge revenue declined by more than
$146,000 as these commitments by our donors are being
concluded. In terms of the majority of our ongoing revenue
sources, the level of donations and fundraising revenue
realized for the year has exceeded the amounts budgeted
and the amounts realized from these sources in the
prior year. The Charity continues to develop exceptional
signature fundraising events and our staff and volunteers
demonstrate a strong commitment to these fundraising
activities in support of the work of the Charity.
In terms of expenditures, the cash cost of operating the
charity increased by approximately $39,000 during the year,
which represents a relatively modest increase. The majority
of expense categories were within budget and consistent
with the prior year. The areas of increased costs arose
as a result of deliberate decisions of the Board to invest
in our software systems; upgrade the Charity’s website,
and add staff capacity to enhance the level of service and
stewardship we provide.
As Treasurer of RMHNL I would like to express my thanks
to the dedicated Board of Directors and the management
and staff for their support throughout this formative time in
establishment of the Charity.
The financial information provided in this annual report is in
a condensed format; however complete audited financial
statements of the organization are available on request at
the charity office.
William Budgell
Treasurer
Ronald McDonald House
Newfoundland and Labrador
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Condensed Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Net Assets
2015
Year ended December 31 Revenue
$579,537
Donations
147,905
Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada
Donated goods and services 373,203
Signature events 387,055
4,279
Merchandise sales 25,244
Miscellaneous and investment revenue
1,517,223
Expenditures
417,468
Wages and contract services
373,203
Donated goods and services
257,591
Amortization
117,621
Other expenses
96,494
House general expenses
Signature event expenses 101,655
71,266
Utilities
1,435,298
Excess of Revenue over Expenditures for the year
81,925
Net Assets beginning of year
6,805,938
Net Assets, end of year
$6,887,863
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
2015
At December 31
Assets $1,817,217
Cash and cash equivalents
14,074
Accounts receivable
21,392
Prepaid expenses
5,107,557
Capital assets
$6,960,240
2014
$742,356
137,905
395,808
357,390
5,354
22,012
1,660,825
391,781
395,808
276,787
104,255
99,065
91,605
78,752
1,438,053
222,772
6,583,166
$6,805,938
2014
$1,528,059
15,082
10,358
5,323,953
$6,877,452
Liabilities
$72,377
Payables and accruals
Net Assets
5,107,557
Investment in tangible capital assets
143,124
Internally restricted - Property replacement reserve fund
Internally restricted - Operating reserve fund 800,000
837,182
Unrestricted net assets
5,323,953
70,295
800,000
611,690
6,887,863
6,805,938
$6,960,240
$6,877,452
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$71,514
keeping families
close, thanks
to you.
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OURHOUSENL.CA
P.O. Box 28091
150 Clinch Crescent,
St John’s, NL A1B 1X0
info@rmhnl.ca
1-855-955-HOME (4663)
(709) 738-0000
Charitable Registration Number: 85050 2865 RR0001