Leaving home for days, weeks or months of hospital treatments can be difficult for children. For parents, the cost of staying in hotels and buying meals becomes very expensive. Fortunately, London has a Ronald McDonald House (RMH) where families can stay for just $10 per night, have access to supportive services and enjoy hot meals prepared by dedicated volunteers and staff. The team from Sutton Group – Preferred Realty Inc. regularly volunteer at the RMH in London and on June 15, 2015, they hosted their first golf tournament in support of this special charity.
Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, 72 golfers and the hardworking organizers, this tournament at the Pine Knot Golf and Country Club in Dorchester netted $2,365 for the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario (London).
“The proceeds of this tournament will help to keep families together during what is likely the most trying times of their lives,” says Lori Payne, Administrative Office Manager at Sutton Group – Preferred Realty Inc.
“We want our 2016 event to be even bigger and better and we’ve already started planning! We have recruited Ron Combs from The Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario to help us plan and execute a fantastic event in June 2016.”
The golf committee members (Gerry Weir, Ken Payne, Lori Payne, Colin Trevor and George Buckley) extend a special thank you to Kim and Deborah from RMH. “They gave an inspiring presentation about RMH and let participants know how their contribution will help families with sick kids.”
“We also want to say a special thank you to John Alexander for sharing the day with us. We consider Sutton our family and it was nice to have family there.”
This story was adapted – with permission – from one originally featured on the Sutton Spirit website. The Sutton Spirit program recognizes Sutton associates across Canada that improve and enhance the lives of the people around them.
