Spring - Summer 2009 - Manoir Ronald McDonald de Montréal

Montreal Ronald McDonald House
5 475 extra nights!
After several years of work, the
construction of the new Ronald
McDonald House of Montreal
began August 19th, 2009.
The efforts of the Board of Directors of the FONDATION
DES AMIS DE L’ENFANCE
(Montréal) inc., its president,
Normand Renaud and the
director, Jacqueline Mallet
made it possible for this project’s
realization.
The new house will increase
from 35 rooms to 50 rooms, a
possibility of 5475 extra nights
per year. With this expansion,
the House will be able to help
more families from remote areas,
offering a total of 18 250 nights
per year.
The area of the building will
expand from 22 000 square feet to
44 000 square feet.
Manon Renaud Architect are the
designers of the project.
Ms. Renaud has created large
brightly lit common areas offering
parents a warm and welcoming
atmosphere.
The move is planned for the
month of September 2010. The
new house is located at
5800 Hudson Road, on the
grounds of the CHU Sainte
Justine, which have offered a 50
year lease on the land.
For more information, please
visit our website:
www.manoirmontreal.qc.ca
The construction site of the new House
View of the New Ronald McDonald House
SPRING-SUMMER 2009
NEWSLETTER NO. 2
Montreal Ronald McDonald
House
Fundraising Campaign 2009-2014
The fundraising campaign for
the relocation and expansion of
the Montreal and the Quebec
Ronald McDonald Houses
began in 2009. Its goal is to
raise 17 million dollars over a
span of 5 years.
Ronald Montminy of the
firm Montminy Bédard, set
up the structure for
the implementation of a
campaign committee.
The Montreal and Quebec
Ronald McDonald Houses are
proud to have the support
of Andrew Molson of RES
PUBLICA, honorary campaign
co-chair.
For their part, the McDonald’s
restaurant owner operators
across Quebec have pledged
Inside:
support of 5 million dollars
over the next five years.
Thanks to the support of
National, Cossette, RBC,
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Canada and
several other partners,
construction is going ahead
as scheduled. The campaign
will continue until 2014.
Highlights:
Annual Golf Tournament
2
Élan d’Espoir Golf Tournament
2
The New Montreal Ronald McDonald House
A McHappy Day Surprise Visit
3
Fundraising Campaign
Filming of the show Sucrée-Salé
3
Special Visits
Easter Treat
3
Our Meal Program at Work
A Mexican Fiesta
4
Mother’s Day celebration
4
Wish List
Montreal Ronald McDonald House
Annual Golf Tournament
Our 10th Annual Golf Tournament was held
on June 8th, 2009.
Over 300 participants from various business
sectors attended the prestigious Hillsdale
Golf Club in Mirabel, one of the most beautiful in Quebec.
Ronald McDonald House.
Thank-you to everyone who helped make this day
a success! Join us on June 7th, 2010 for our 11th
Annual Golf Tournament at the prestigious Elm
Ridge Golf Club in Ile Bizard.
This event was a huge success thanks to the
participation of the many sponsors and the
players.
For the past nine years, with the collaboration
of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du
Québec and the successive honorary
presidents, Mr. Jean Brunet and Mme
Carole Fortier the Montreal Ronald
McDonald House raised over $ 735 000.
This year, with the invaluable support of the
sponsors, golfers, donors and volunteers, our
10th Annual Golf Tournament
raised
$103 000 to help the families at the Montreal
From the left: the young Nicolas Michaud, his father Alexandre
Michaud, Jacqueline Mallet, executive director of the Montreal Ronald
McDonald House, Carole Fortier, vice-president HR Fédération des
caisses Desjardins du Québec and Mr. Normand Renaud, president of the
Fondation des amis de l’enfance (Montréal) inc.
Élan d’Espoir Golf Tournament
The sun was shining bright at
the Annual Élan d’Espoir Golf
Tournament on August 18th at
the spectacular Le Diable Golf
Club in Mont-Tremblant.
A great time was had by all the
McDonald’s Restaurant owner
operators and suppliers. This
event, organized by Alain Têtu of
Prime Marketing, raised $80 000
for the families of the Ronald
McDonald House.
Join us on August 17, 2010 for
another great day of golfing for a
great cause.
Thank-you to all our collaborators!
Nothing better
than a little
friendly
competition
among
colleagues for a
good cause!
Our president’s, Normand Renaud,
little prank gets a good laugh from onlookers
News let t er n o. 2
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Montreal Ronald McDonald House
A McHappy Day surprise visit
We had the great pleasure
of receiving Alexandre
Despatie to highlight this
year`s McHappy Day 2009
held on May 6th. As ambassador of RMHC, Alexandre
met with the families staying at the
House inviting them to participate in this
event which has become an annual
fundraising tradition held by
McDonald’s Restaurants across
Canada.
To share the news, Émilie DutilBrunneau of National invited Medias
for a photo shoot. Alexandre and his
mother toured the house and hosted a
special event with the children of the
House. Together, they drew the
McHappy logo which they gave the
House as a souvenir of this special day.
The House thanks Alexandre, the
children and all the parents who
participated in this very McHappy Day!
Alexandre Despatie with his special friend Stacy
Morris (7yrs old)
Filming of the show Sucrée-Salée
Friday August 28th, the team of the television show Sucrée
Salé of TVA, spent the day filming at the Ronald McDonald
House. Guy Jodoin, the host of the show, interviewed none
other than Alexandre Despatie.
After the interview Guy Jodoin and Alexandre met with the
families. The parents took this opportunity to take pictures
with Guy and Alexandre.
Did you
know? o
You can now visit us online at:
www.manoirmontreal.qc.ca
You can also join the Montreal Ronald
McDonald Circle of Friends by
visiting our page on
Facebook.
Alexandre Despatie, Mrs. Bilodeau and Guy Jodoin
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N e w s le t t e r no . 2
Montreal Ronald McDonald House
Help us Help
Others
Easter Treat
To celebrate spring, for
the past couple of years,
the ladies of Église
Nouvelle Vie generously
offer to make a delicious
dinner for the families
staying at the Ronald
McDonald House. Thanks
to their dedication and
kind-hearts this special
Easter Day celebration has
become a tradition here at
the House. What a great
way to celebrate the
coming of spring!
Here is a list of some of the items
we could really use
The team of Eglise
Nouvelle Vie
A Mexican Fiesta
Thursday April 2nd, Jean-Marc Farley
of the CIBC Bank and his team
prepared a wonderful Mexican meal for
the families staying at the Ronald
McDonald House.
For several years this dynamic team has
been filling tummies and warming
hearts. What a comfort to the families to
find a warm home-cooked dinner
awaiting them after a long day.
The hot spicy dishes inspired by our
southern neighbours kept the atmosphere
warm and friendly throughout the
evening.
Thank-you for a great fiesta....OLE!
Tickets to shows or events
Gift-Certificates
Movie gift-certificates
Non-perishable food items
Slippers (adults and children)
Liquid hand soap
Shampoo
Hairdryers
Cutlery
Dishes, glasses, cups
Umbrellas
Dishtowels
Alarm Clocks
New white towel sets (bath, hand and facecloths)
New white bed linens (twin and double
size)
New comforters (washable)
DVDs and videos for families and children
New gifts for teens (girls and boys)
You can also make a
d
nation!
Income tax receipts will be issued for amounts
over 20$.
Thank-you for your
generosity!
M. Farley (on the right) with his colleagues
of CIBC
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day celebration held on May 10th
was another memorable day at the Ronald
McDonald House. To thank all the mothers
for their unconditional love a brunch was
organized by the youth group of Église
Nouvelle Vie. A violinist and cellist played
a few pieces of baroque music much to the
delight of everyone. All mothers also
received a beautiful
bouquet of fresh
flowers.
Thank-you to our very good
long-time friends from Église
Nouvelle Vie who made this special
Mother’s Day full of joy and good
M o n t r e al R o n al d M c D o n al d
House
3201, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Montreal (Quebec) H3T 1C4
Telephone: 514-731-2871
Fax: 514-739-8823
Email: manoirmontreal@videotron.ca
Help us give sick children what
they need most…...their families!
Families enjoying the delicious Brunch
Prepared by l’Église Nouvelle Vie
Newsletter no. 2
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