Gift to capital campaign will benefit B.C. families with children who
need to travel to Vancouver for medical treatment
VANCOUVER, April 8, 2013 /CNW/ - TD today announced a $75,000 donation
over three years to Ronald McDonald House BC/Yukon as part of its
capital campaign to build a new house located at the BC Children's
Hospital site.
"A new Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver is critical to better serve
the needs of seriously ill children and their families who must travel
long distances to access necessary medical treatment," said Richard
Pass, CEO, Ronald McDonald House BC. "We would like to thank TD for its
generous donation to our capital campaign which brings us even closer
to our goal to serve more families in need."
The new Ronald McDonald House, expected to be completed in the summer of
2014, will provide additional facilities and services that will enable
families to stay with their children and keep their lives moving as
normally as possible.
"TD is pleased to contribute to this worthwhile campaign to build an
even bigger Ronald McDonald House in the region," said Jane Russell,
Senior Vice President, TD Bank Group. "The families who rely on Ronald
McDonald House are dealing with a great deal of stress and finding an
affordable and comfortable place to stay should not be a burden. We
know this donation will benefit many families who are receiving
world-class care at BC Children's Hospital."
TD is a long-time supporter of Ronald McDonald House BC/Yukon and has
helped raise more than $200,000 since 2006 through annual fundraising
efforts.
TD Community Giving
TD Bank Group invests in communities to make a positive impact where it
does business and where our customers, clients and employees live and
work. In 2012, TD Bank Group donated over $65 million to support
community organizations in Canada, the United States and the United
Kingdom. In Canada, we focus on Education and Financial Literacy,
Creating Opportunities for Young People, and the Environment. For more
information, visit www.td.com/corporateresponsibility.
About Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon
Ronald McDonald House is a safe, secure home-away-from-home for families
throughout BC and the Yukon with seriously ill children receiving
medical treatment in Vancouver at BC Children's Hospital. The House
provides a warm, welcoming environment where parents can relax, prepare
hot meals and share their concerns and experiences with other parents.
Visit us at rmhbc.ca
SOURCE: TD Bank Group
Media inquiries:
Jeff Meerman
TD Bank Group
604/654-0324
jeff.meerman@td.com
Joe Hargitt
Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon
604/736-2957
joe@rmhbc.ca