Parramatta RSL’s helps families at Ronald McDonald House snuggle up in bed this winter!
Media Release
Monday 19th April, 2010
Parramatta RSL’s helps families at Ronald McDonald House snuggle up in bed this winter!
Parramatta RSL has risen $13 200 for Ronald McDonald House at Westmead. This money will be used to replace all the linen in the house providing a more comfortable stay for the families.
As the nation celebrated Australia Day Parramatta RSL held fun festivities in their car park to raise money for this very worthwhile cause. There were plenty of fun activities for the whole family. There were clowns, live music, jumping castles and of course Australia day wouldn’t be complete without an Aussie BBQ.
Money was also raised from gold coin donations that were collected through out the day as well as from the sale of raffle tickets.
Warren Glenny, Parramatta RSL President said, “Parramatta RSL is very proud to support Ronald McDonald House Westmead, they play a vital role in the lives of sick children and their family. We plan to continue to work in partnership to support this worthy cause.”
Adrienne Pearson House General Manager of Ronald McDonald House said, Ronald McDonald House Westmead would like to thank Parramatta RSL and all the helpers on Australia Day who made the day a resounding success. With such a collaborative approach, with all the volunteers from the community we are able to help the families of seriously ill children who are accommodated while they get better. This year we are going to replace our bed linen and hope that the families are able to snuggle up under the covers that have been given to us with love.
Since 1981 Australia’s 12 Ronald McDonald Houses have provided more than 45,000 families with more than 1.2 million bed nights. The Houses are for those travelling from the country; without the House, there would be no place for them to stay whilst there child is receiving treatment. Staff and volunteers ensure that families are given the support and homely environment they need at what is an extremely difficult time in their lives.