2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Newfoundland & Labrador

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES®

Newfoundland & Labrador

Keeping families close

Jerrica Bartlett (Age 2)Labrador City, NL3 Stays, 21 nights

VISION • MISSION • VAVV LUES 4

Message from Board Chair & Er xecutive Director 5Board of Dif rectors/Committees 6

FAMIFF LYLL SUPPOY RT PT ROGRAMS 7

OUR IMPAPP CAA T 2017T 8

PULLING TOGETHER FOR FAMILIESFF 9

The Dedicated VoluVV nteers 10Strength In Numbers VoluVV nteer Gr athering 11Helping Hand Awards 12Adopt-a-Room Program 13Community Events 14McDonald’s: Our Founding and Forever Partner 15Miss Achievement/And// y Dunn y Memorial Race Day 16

OUR SIGNATURE EVENTSAA 17

Spare Some Love Bowling Event 18“FORE” the Families GolFF f Classicf 19Red Shoe Crew –w Walk W foff r FamiliesFF 20Team RMHCTT 22Sock It For Sick Kids &r Their FamiliesFF 23Lights of Love TrTT ee Campaign 24

DONOR RECOGNITION 26

Fifth Birthday Celeby ration 28

MESSAGE FAA ROM TREASURER 29

Financial Report 30

TABLE OF CONTENTS

It is hard to put into words how parents feff el when their child has been diagnosed with Leukemia. And foff rfamilies who don’t live close to the care and resources they need, there is an added stress caused by distance.RMHC gives families with a sick child what they need most – each other.

At the tender age of eight, Christian Hatcher of Appletonwas diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML),a foff rm of cancer in which the bone marrow makesabnormal cells. The Hatcher Family, Christian, parentsSharon and Victor, and younger brother Colin, werenow faced with a challenging road ahead - one filled with long drives, hospital stays, and chemotherapy treatments. This was something that no parents canprepare foff r. They worried about numerous things - eventhe simple things, like where they would stay. Shortly after they arrived in St. John’s they were introduced to the programs and services of Ronald McDonald HouseCharities Newfoff undland and Labrador.

Each day Christian’s treatments were long, but Christianand his brother looked foff rward to the games room andmovie room at Ronald McDonald House.

While Christian’s journey is far from over, withtreatments expected to continue foff r some time, theHatcher Family continues to find strength at RMHC.

Ronald McDonald House had such apositive impact on our famiff ly. It kept myfamiff ly together. Without it our famiff ly would have been separated because we couldn’t affoffff rd to stay at a hotel foff r that length oftime. It truly was our home away from home. And we are so thankful that it is therefoff r familiesff to use. It made our fighting this cancer with Christian a whole lot easier.Thank you to all the staff, volunteers and sponsors foff r providing this service tofamilies.ff

– Sharon Hatcher

Positively impact the health and lives of sick children, their families and their communities.

Ronald McDonald House Charities® Newfoundland and Labrador provides sick children and their families with a comfortable home where they can stay together in an atmosphere of caring, compassion and support.

Caring • Inclusion • Inspiration • Quality • Teamwork • Trust and Integrity

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Christian Hatcher (Age 10) Appleton, NL 13 Stays, 111 Nights

In 2017, we had the privilege of providing programs andservices to 460 children supported by 860 caregiverstraveling to St. John’s foff r mr edical reasons foff r thr eir child.

WeWW continued to be humbled by the tremendous support we have received from donors, individuals, businesses,service groups, McDonald’s and our large dedicatedvolunteer network throughout our province. This support has enabled us to provide unwavering comfoff rt and careto familiesff .

Every day, the courage and strength of the children and faff milies that stay at Ronald McDonald House reinfoff rce the importance of our mission. Our faff milies travel great distances to get the medical attention they need foff r theirchildren. In 2017, there were 497 famiff lyll visits to Ronald McDonald House, representing an increase of 13% from 2016. While we would like to accommodate all of thefaff milies who need us, during this past year, another 282 faff milies were sent to nearby hotels, because we were full.We actiWW velyll my onitor thr e wait list.

Ronald McDonald House provides more than just a comfoff rtable bed to sleep in. WeWW continue to be thrilled atthe growing support from the community foff r our programs.From the nutritious meals and snacks lovinglyll prepared byindividuals and groups that enable our familiesff to enjoyeven more time together aftff er a long and emotional dayat the hospital, to the donated toys that are available to allour kids in our Magic Room, to the hours of kindness and care in making each and every quilt. These are wonderfuland thoughtful giftsff to our faff milies, foff r which we and ourfamiliesff are exceedinglyll thankful. One onlyll has to read theoverwhelminglyll positive comments, repeatedlyll expressedby our faff milies to see the impact that these programs haveon their pr hysical andl emotional hl ealth.

Our Board of Directors have, once again, demonstrated their dedication to our mission. Each of our directors have worked diligentlyll and, with volunteers on one of severalcommittees, have helped implement a wide variety ofpolicies and programs. Some of the initiatives includedimprovements to our parking lot to better accommodateour families,ff programs supporters and volunteers;the execution of a comprehensive development and

communications plan; and participation in governance

forff ward to continuing to implement the Strategic Plan anddeveloping the next iteration of the plan that will advancethe road map foff r our futur re.

RMHC Global established a limited RMHC Grarr nts ofExEE cxx ellence to provide funding to a number of chapters that advance the mission and move us toward our collective

resources with those activities that have the greatest

and sustainability of local Chapters and their programs. Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundlandff andLabrador was delighted to have been recognized foff r itsleadership when we were awarded one of the 2017 RMHC Grarr nts of Ef xEE cxx ellence and a $18,552 grant.

This 2017 Annual Report is our opportunity to express ourgratitude foff r your generosity. It is a chance foff r you to readabout your impact on hundreds of children and familiff eswe help. WeWW are changing lives. WeWW are creating a community of support that extends across Newfoundlanff dand Labrador, with 8 programs, over 250 volunteers and

need, when they need it most. WeWW hold high the trust you have in us as we stand together in service to thefamiliesff of sick or injured children. Compassion is at theheart of RMHC and we thank you foff r your compassion,

contributions mean that more faff milies have more time tofoff cus on what matters most: their childr ren.

With all we’ve accomplished, it’s hard to imagine what’s

programs and services, implementing best practice with governance policies, regional volunteer development, and researching new programs that foff cus on supporting sick children and their familiff es. With your ongoing support, we will continue to play a major role in the lives of sickchildren and their faff milies. On behalf of the children andfaff milies we serve, we express our sinr cerest gratitude.

Executive DirectorRonald McDonald House CharitiesNewfoundland and Labff rador

Chair, Board of Dif rectorsRonald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and Labff rador

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BOARD OOO F DIRF ECTORS FINANCE COMMITTEEBill Budgell l (Chair)Gerry Bey resfoff rdErin HigdonAnnette GodsellChristine Morgan• Develop annual expense budget• Review and appw rove annual fundl raising goals••

throughout the year•• Investment of fundsf

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEETheresa Rahal (Chair)Heather PetersDawn DalleyGerry Bey resfoff rdAnnette Godsell••

DEVELOPMENT & T COMMUNICACC TIONSAA COMMITTEEBill Budgell l (Chair)Paul RogersHeather PetersStephen NoseworthySterling PeytonAnnette GodsellChristine Morgan•

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PROGRAM & POLICYCC COMMITTEEDr. LynLL ette Bowes (Chair)Theresa RahalAnnette GodsellJennifeff r Flemingr• Ongoing Operations/Program Review•

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THERESA RAHALAChair of Boaf rd

DADD WN AA DALLEYDDVice-Chair

GERRYRR BERESY FORDImmediate Past Chair

BLAIR ROGERSDirector, Chair of Gf overnance Committee

BILL BUDGELLLDirector, TrTT easurer and Chair r of Finanf ce Committee,Chair of Df evelopment & Communications Committee

DR. LYNETTE BLL OWESOODirector, Chair of Pf rograms & Policy Commity tee

PAPP UL ROGERSDirector

STERLING PEYTONDirector

HEATHER PETERSAADirector

ERIN HIGDONDirector

COMMITTEESGOVERNANCEOO COMMITTEEBlair Rogers (Chair)Gerry Bey resfoff rdTheresa RahalDawn DalleyAnnette Godsell• Review of the RMHC Gf overnance Guide•

Interest Policy to Board Members and tocommittee members

• Participate in a Governance Workshop thWW rough RMHC Global

FAFF CILITIES A COMMITTEEVacant (Chair)Shawn WilliamsJohn PooleDana PenneyAnnette Godsell• Annual Pl reventative Maintenance review•• Ongoing monitoring and implementation of

• Upgrade of the f Parking Lot Identifyff a solutionyfoff r required additional sl torage space

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Carter MacNeil (Age 6)Stephenville, NL12 Stays, 274 nights

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Family Services Volunteers 5,655

Home for Dinner 3,498

Just Like Nan’s 2,698

Special Events 439

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.

the House and within the community to fully support the families during this critical time in their lives.

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AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

professionals, donors, and advocates creating a far-reaching network of support for children and families facing some oflife’s greatest challenges.

On April 21 & 22, 2017 we celebrated the strength we haveas a provincial family, by inviting volunteers to join us at theStrength In Numbers Volunteer Training Confeff rence in St. John’s. At this confeff rence we united our provincial networkand rallied around a common mission of providing a homefor sick or injured children and their families.

Newfoundland and Labrador.

VoluVV nteer Gr athering included:

• A look back at 2016

• Volunteer Fun Night – Lip Sync Battle

• Education Sessions

• Organizational Hisl tory

• House Operations

• Fundraising & Communications

• Guided tour of Ronald McDonald House

• Volunteer Recognition and Awards Gala

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E ach time the original committee and then theBoard of Directors of Ronald McDonald Housemet, Dr. Jack Hand would ask the same question.

“When will the House be opened?” Jack had a uniqueunderstanding of the overwhelming need foff r RonaldMcDonald House in Newfoundlandff and Labrador. Eachand every day in his practice he would meet familieswho needed Our House to be opened. He continuallyreminded the Board of Directors that they must work

House and bringing it to the people who need it.

himself up to carry out any task required. He participatedin fund raising activities, travelled to Labrador on

frequent advice about what people needed who wouldstay at the House and he even went on Open Line.

He never wavered in his commitment to make theHouse a reality.

Ronald McDonald House opened in September of 2012. It opened with the lasting memory that the Campaign TeTT am could not have succeeded without Jack’scontribution, without his knowledge and absolutecommitment to his patients and their families whoneed this House during very difficult times.

Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labradoris grateful to the time and energy Dr. Jack Hand gaveto making our House a reality.

In honor of Jack’s contribution Ronald McDonald HouseNewfoff undland and Labrador has implemented theHelping “HAND” Awards.

Leadership Volunteer Stephen Patten

Family Services Volunteer Nicole Devereaux

House ProgramsTaedy O’Rourke

Community Engagement VolunteerShirley Clarke

Outstanding PhilanthropistCapital Subaru

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THE ADOPT-A-ROOM PROGRAM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FORINDIVIDUALS to help familiesf who are going through the mosttraumatic event in their lives – an illness or injury of their child – byadopting a room in the House.

The Adopt-a-Room Program ensures that the rooms at Ronald McDonald House are beautifully kept, operated and maintained forfamilies who need a comfortable place to stay in St. John’s whileseeking medical attention for their child. Adoption of a room for one orthree years helps cover the costs associated with maintenance andupkeep of the room, ensuring it is always available for the families that stay with us each night. This program supports hundreds offamilies each year, making sure rooms will always have necessitieslike comfort, clean linens and repairs. Rooms require updating at times and this support helps make that happen.

Recognition of support is placed on the bedroom door or one of the common areas in Ronald McDonald House as well as in printed piecesand media channels.

• Kinsmen Coop Lewisporte 50/50 – Family Suite

• DF Barnes - Family Suite

• Egg Farmers of NL – Family Suite

• trades nl – Library

• Capital Subaru – Magic Room

• trades nl – Family Suite

• The Signature Salon – In Honor of Mark Jackman – Family Suite

• McDonald’s Stephenville, Gander and Corner Brook

• PAL Airlines – Family Suite

• NL Hydro – Family Suite

• Nalcor Energy – Family Suite

• PAL Aerospace – Family Suite

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Alex Wong CWW ross Canada TourTT

6th Annual Andy Dunny Memorial Race Day

Bay Wheels Car Shr ow

Brand Source - Helping Hand

Brody’s Home-Away-From-Home

Canadian Jewelry - Miy ke’s Miracles

Cargill For ther Houses Golf TournameTT nt

CarQuest Canada Charitable Foundation

CBS Fire Department - FireFit Fun Run

Chatters Canada - A BeautifuA l Causel

Clarke’s Country Corney r -r House Day

Dub Show

FixAuto

Investors Group Dinner

Jennifeff r Antle - Auction

Labrador Jeep Owners - Go ToplessTT

McHappy Dy ay

Mild Hogs

Miss Achievement

Nor’Easter

North East Minor Hockey Association

- Neil Maynard Hockey TournameTT nt

- Blair Mir tchell Hockey TournameTT nt

Queen Elizabeth Regional High School l “l Students foff r ChangerWaW ke-a-Thon”

Robyn Pearce - Kindermusik

Ryan Murphy’s Race foff r Reason

St. Anne’s School - Bal ke Sale

VOCM Dial-a-Carol

WesWW ton Bakery Limiy ted/ George WesWW ton Limited

WoWW lverine Supplies

COMMUNITY EVENTSY

We recycled pull tabs

Thanks to everyone that collected these little gems and thanks to our recycling partner, Dominion Recycling (who matched all monies raised from Pull Tabs), the Pull Tab program for 2017 resulted in $3,600. The Pull Tab Program kept a family close for 2 weeks at RMHC NL.14

families the ability to return from a long stressful day at the hospital to a home-cooked meal 4-5 times each week. Groups plan the menu and prepare the meal in our fully equipped kitchen.

Nothing feels like home more than the smell of fresh baked goods. Individuals, corporate and community groups bake on-site to ensure Ronald McDonald House is always stocked with special treats or Breakfast-to-Go items fresh from the oven, just like at Nan’s house.

Each child who visits Ronald McDonald House has an opportunity to choose one quilt from a collection of beautiful handmade quilts generously provided by individuals and/or groups that they can keep and take home. This is a wonderful way to welcome children to Ronald McDonald House.

Being away from loved ones for an extended period of time can be very

while staying at Ronald McDonald House, families will have access to a

through a partnerships RMHC NL has with WestJet Cares Program and PAL Airlines.

The Magic Room is a very special place the children staying at Ronald McDonald House get to visit at least once during every stay, primarily at check out. The Magic Room also provides a special surprise for when they have a successful surgery, are celebrating a special event or even if they had a rough day. The kids get to enter the Magic Room and leave with a brand new gift and a very big smile!

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. There are many celebrations scheduled throughout the year.

With the help of our generous donors, families have access to a fully stocked House pantry, which includes food staple items, a house refrigerator and freezer along with access to toiletries and cleaning supplies.

Ronald McDonald House has its own resource center fully stocked with books, craft supplies and games. It also has children’s play areas, video game and movie rooms. Ronald McDonald House has its own outdoor playground for children to play, conveniently located next to The Grand Concourse; an integrated walkway system. Families also benefit from time to time with donations to Ronald McDonald House of tickets or passes to local sporting events, fitness centers, movies, special events or concerts.

AMIFF LYLL SUPPOY RTPROGRAMS

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AS OUR FOUNDING AND FOREVER PAP RTNER, McDonald’s has alwayshad a committed and caring vision of the role Ronald McDonald Houses could play in helping sick childy ren and their families. ff

McDonald’s unwavering commitment to familiesff is evidenced thoughtheir support of Ronald McDonald House each and every day. TogTT etherwith their generous Franchisees, employees, suppliers, and customers,McDonald’s supports our familiesf through 10 cents from the sale ofever Happy Meal®, through customer’s donations to the coin boxes in restaurants and each year on r McHappy Dy ay®.

Thank you McDonald’s foff r your foundingff and foff rever support foff r Ronald McDonald House Charities® Newfoundlandff and Labrador and the familiesffwe keep close.

Special thanks is extended to the McDonald’s Owners/Operators: TrTT evorMorris, Doug Bennett, Ken & Loretta Scott, Keith Roberts & GennyMcCarthy, Chris & Debbie McCarthy, Penny & Rob McDonald, Barry &Mary MacKinnon, Paul & Paula Rogers, Jeremy and Jane Cleveland, and Patrick Rioux.

McDONALD’S: OUR FOUNDING AND FOREVER PAPP RTNER

Thanks to your coin boxes, an amazing

went to supporting sick children and their families in 2017! (RMHCNL $42,719.15, RMHC Canada $11,000.61*)

Thank you McDonald’s owner/operators, your crews and customers for raising

Sponsorship (cash)

Fore the Families Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Red Shoe Crew Walk for Families . . . .

Spare Some Love Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sponsorship (in kind)

Enchanted Family Fun Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Royal St. John’s Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Miss Achievement Newfoundland & LabradorScholarship Program is the province's largest program foff r young women, which awards individuals foff racademics, promotion of healthy living, public speaking, community service, volunteer work, environmentalawareness and performanff ce-related talents. Among the long list of scholarships provided to deserving contestants entering this program is the Isabella AshleySpirit of Giving Award. This award is presented tothe participant who raises the most money foff r Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundlandff and Labrador.During the crowning Gala held at Holy Heart Theater on Sunday November 19, 2017, a presentation was made toRonald McDonald House representatives on behalf ofthe participants who collectively raised an outstanding

The 2017 Winner of the Isabella Ashleye Spirit of Giving Awardrr was Sarah Knight of Blaf ketown, NL.

The 6th Annual Andy Dunn Memorial Race day tookplace on July 15, 2017 at Eastbound InternationalSpeedway in Avondale. This event raised more than$33,152.55. That’s a 6 year total of mf ore than $95,000.

The ONLYLL car show with ACTIONAndy’s parents, Chris and Roseanne, andbrother Matt, are dedicated to keeping hismemory alive by helping to keep famil iestogether at Ronald McDonald House. Andy’sstrength, knowledge, and acceptance of his fatewas something not commonly seen in young adults struggling with cancer. The Dunn Familybenefited from two different houses during histreatments, therefore, the proceeds from AndyDunn Memorial Race Day will help famil ieswho stay at Ronald McDonald House Charit ies®

Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Dani & Jabez Preston (Age 17 months)Gander, NL4 Stays, 252 nights

Spare Some Love Bowling Event, introduced in 2013, is one of our annual signature fundraising events foff r RonaldMcDonald House Newfoundlandff and Labrador. Bowlers ofall skill levels come together foff r fun, networking, giveawaysand ultimately to celebrate families.f Event is hosted at Plaza Bowl in l St. John’s.

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PRESENTING SPONSORTTucucTTT kkeerr WindWindooww Film Filmww

BABB SecurityCanduit Electric Inc.Coca-ColaCougar EngineeringIan & Doreen Tucker Flooring, Installations & RepairsIn the Box Media Promotions

Montana’s Cookhouse

Pennecon LimitedRoebothan McKay MarshallRoyal LePageRoyal LePage Atlantic Homestead Ltd.Short Atlantic IndustriesStrategic Directions Inc.Triware Technologies

SPARE SOME PP LOVE OOBOWLING EVENTOO

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“FORE” THE FAMILIEFF S GOLF CLASSIC

“FORE” the FamiliesFF Golf Classic is an important initiative to help raise awareness and funds. Golfersff of all skill levels came togetherfoff r fun, networking, giveaways and ultimately to celebrate families. fEvent is hosted at The Wilds at Salmonier River Golr f Club.f

EEventt TToTT talt lPRESENTING SPONSORCoca-Cola

SILVER SPONSORLLGrant Thornton

Capital Precast Grant Thornton Hickman Automotive GroupKPMG (KPMH Management Services LP) Noseworthy Chapman Nu-Quest Distribution Prime Creative

Roebothan McKay Marshall Saputo Sinnott Hydroseeding The Paint Shop Tucker Electronics WestJet

HOLE IN ONE SPONSORSCapital SubarulCoca-Cola

Capital SubaruCoca-Cola

McCain Foods Canada

Smith’s Snacks

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The annual Red Shoe Crew-Walk for Families helps raise awareness and funds to help provide a place for our families to call home when they are going through the most traumatic event in their lives, an illness or injury of their child. 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 Ronald McDonald 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.

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Red High Heel Sponsors

PAPP L AirlinesIn the Box Media PromotionsWestWW Jet

Red Work BoWW ot Sponsors

Big Land Labrador’s FMVOCMHits FMK-Rock

Red Sneakekk r Sponsors

BELFORCoca-Cola CossetteMcDonald’sPurolator

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Bishop’s FallFF sCarbonearChance CoveChurchill FallFF sClarenvilleConception Bay SouthCorner Br rookDeer Lar keFortuneGanderGlovertownGoose BayGrand FallsFF -WindsorHeart’s ContentKings PointLa ScieLabrador Citr yL’LLAnse’ Au LoupLewisporteLumsdenMilltown (Bay d’y Espoir)New HarbourNew-WeWW s-VallVV eyOld PerlicanPasadenaParadisePilley’s IslandPlacentiaPoint LeamingtonPort Saunders - TriTT ToTT wnShearstown/ButlervilleSpringdaleSt. AnthonySt. John’sStephenvilleSunnyside TeTT rra NovaToTT rbayToTT wn of Irisf htown-SummersideTrinitTT y Biy ghtTwTT illingateUpper Island Cove Summer Car mpVictoria

Darlene HancockKerry ParsonsShirley Clary keDiane ShearsCeceila MarsdenDominic RyanJeremy Cly eveland & Paul RileySarah ShortCheryl Burl tDana CollinsMichelle SaundersTrTT acey MarquesCamille Bryan/Chad HaggettBrian PitcherNikita ToTT msKrista Andrews/Debbie BurtonTina HarrisJanine HudsonLisa MartinPaula TulTT kCheryl Gl eorgeAnnette & Chris HigdonBeverlyll MarchTrTT acy Foote Amanda SquiresCaroline WaWW ttonBJ OsmondTaTT nya BarronLisa Roberts Sandee ThomasCrystal DeeringNadaine BathSandee ThomasStephen PattenJeremy Cly eveland & Paul RileySharon BennettAnnette & Chris HigdonLorna KingCindy WellWW sLorna KingDave DoveCharlene SmithStephen King

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Non-Running MembersBrittany RyanStephen PattenDon AspellSean Lawlor

Team RMHC is open to anyone! Runners or walkers of all skill levels join together as part of Team RMHC to help raise funds to provide programs and services to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House.

Team RMHC strives to make completing the Tely 10 an unforgettable experience.

2017 Team raised $7003.4 4 year total $23,331

TEAM RMHCTeam RMHC is aTT rewarding way to enjoy the TeTT ly 10 experience.

2017 Team RMHCChristine Morgan Annette Godsell

Zack ClanceyKatelyn CollinsMelissa ThomasRyan AspellLorna KingSarah FitzgeraldShelly FollettMinnie ClarkeAndrew Bragg

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES®NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR might beamong one of the newest houses in the world but

opened its doors to families in Philadelphia onOctober 14, 19747 ?

On October 13th we called on everyone to SOCK ITfor sick kids and their families at Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador.

striped socks and wear them on October 13th toshow their love and support for Ronald McDonald

House and the families we serve. With each pair ofstriped socks, companies, individuals, schools and organizations were raising awareness and helping families stay together when it matters most.

On October 13th, hundr reds of pictuf res were sharedon social medial with #sockitforsickkidsff@OurHouseNL.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT “SOCKEDIT” FOR SICK KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

2017: $33,609. That’s a three year total of $93,236!!f

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LIGHTS OF LOVE TREE CAMPAIPP GNChristmas is an important time foff r families.f At Ronald McDonaldHouse it is a priority to celebrate special times of the year with the familiesf staying at Our House, especially during Christmas. The Lights of Love TrTT ee Fundraising Campaign is a means foff r individuals,businesses and communities to celebrate keeping families close.ff

St. John’s TrinitTT y By ay North Peterview Bishop’s FallsFF

were initially lit with white bulbs. Those who made donations wereable to honor or remember a special person, or that hard to shop foff rindividual on their Christmas list. Donors were given an opportunityto change a bulb on the tree from white to red or hang a red decoration, depending on location. They then received a campaignacknowledgment card to notifyff that special person of the gift. The goal was to see each Lights of Love TrTT ee turn red with love during themonth of Def cember.

In 2017, there were 5 Lights of Love TrTT ees$10,860

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Sophie (Age 5) & Kaydee McIsaac (Age 7)Stephenville, NL27 stays, 353 nights

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McDonald’s FundraisingRonald McDonald House

Charities Canada

Cargill Value Added Meats Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Steele CommunicationsBarry MacKinnon Restaurant Inc.Canadian Quilters Association

Belfor Property RestorationBennett RestaurantsCanada Post EmployeesCapital SubaruCoca ColaFreedom FoodsMcDonald’s Restaurant P.H.R Inc.McDonald’s Restaurants of

Canada Ltd.Miss AchievementNalcor EnergyProvincial AirlinesPal Aerospace Ltd.PLR Enterprises Inc.RBC FoundationRonald McDonald House

Charities, Inc.Scott Family RestaurantsSeadrill Canada Ltd.trades nl

Westjet

AGD Grocery FoodserviceAgropur - Central DairiesAscension CollegiateBenevity Community Impact

FundChatters CanadaD.F. Barnes Services LimitedEgg Farmers of NL

George Weston LimitedIn The Box Media PromotionsKinsmen Club Notre Dame

LewisporteMcDonald’s - StephenvilleMuskrat Falls CampNalcor Employee Giving

ProgramNewfoundland Liquor

CorporationParty CityPinnacle Engineering LimitedRoyal Bank of Canada - Main

BranchRoyal Newfoundland

ConstabularySignature Salon GirlsSt. John’s Firefighters Charitable

- Local 1075Thirty-One GiftsTucker Electronics LimitedUnited Foods Inc.Colin BaxterBeverly CritchJudy PelleyLinda PenneyBrittany Ryan

Adams Construction (1975) LtdAkita EquipmentB & DPL Enterprises

IncorporatedBrandSourceBuddy with the PlowCanadian Jewellery GroupControlpro Distributors Inc.Fairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottGrant ThorntonHeart’s Content Fire BrigadeHeart’s Content Fire DepartmentIron Ore Company of CanadaIslander RV Sales and RentalsLabrador Jeep OwnersLions Club ClarenvilleMcCain FoodsMcDonald’s - Labrador City

McRoberts Enterprises Inc.Nape - Local 7701North East Minor Hockey

AssociationQueen Elizabeth Regional High

Students for Change GroupRBC RewardsSaltWire Network Inc.Smith SnacksSt. Michael’s and All AngelsWeston`s Bakery Ltd.XXIX Venture LimitedLottie AnsteyMargot NashTaedy O’RourkeClayton Reid

Altius Minerals CorporationAquarena EmployeesAramark - Fresh Food CompanyAtlantic Powertrain & Equipment

Inc.Atlantic Recreation Ltd.BWS Manufacturing Ltd.C & D Family Restaurants Inc.Cahill Technical ServicesCanada BreadCapital Automotive GroupCapital Precast LimitedCarquest Canada Charitable

FoundationChatters Mount Pearl Ltd.Ches’s Fish & ChipsClarke’s Country CornerCoca Cola Ltd.Conception Bay South Fire

DepartmentCR AngelsDave Gullivers Cabs Ltd.Delta St. John’s Hotel and

Conference CentreDominion Recycling Ltd.East Coast Catering Ltd.Ecclesiastical Insurance OfficeElectroluxFixAuto

DONOR RECOGNITIONMONETATT RYRR AND/OR IN KIND

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Hamilton Stores LimitedHickman MotorsIceCaps Care FoundationInternational Brotherhood of

Boilermakers - Local 203Investors GroupJiffy CabsKids ForeverKindermusik with Robyn PearceKing’s Point Women’s InstituteKinsmen Club BotwoodKiwanis Club of GanderKruger ProductsLabrador Fisherman’s Union

Shrimp Co. Ltd.Labrador Grenfell Regional

Community Client ServicesLions Club BonavistaLions Club Mount PearlLions Club Port UnionLions Club SunnysideLong Range Quilters GuildMarsh CanadaMcDonald’s - Anderson & GouldsMcDonald’s - Bay RobertsMcDonald’s - ClarenvilleMcDonald’s - Conception Bay

HighwayMcDonald’s - Corner BrookMcDonald’s - GanderMcDonald’s - Grand FallsMcDonald’s - KenmountMcDonald’s - MarystownMcDonald’s - Mount PearlMcDonald’s - ParadiseMcDonald’s - Topsail RoadMcDonald’s - TorbayMcDonald’s - WalMart

Corner BrookMcDonald’s - WalMart GanderMcDonald’s - WalMart Grand FallsMcDonald’s - WalMart Kelsey

McInnes Cooper - St. John’sMcInnes Cooper - HalifaxMile One Harley DavidsonMUN Medical StudentsMusic & FriendsNAPA Auto PartsNewfoundland & Labrador Credit

UnionNewfoundland and Labrador

Snowmobile Federation Inc.Nor’Easter Golf Classic

AssociationNu-Quest Distribution IncPrime CreativePrince of Wales L.O.L. No 26Progressive TractorRoebothan McKay MarshallRotary Club of St. John’s

NorthwestSaputo Dairy Products CanadaScotiabank - Atlantic Centralized

Accounting UnitSilverlights ClubSobey’s - Kelsey DriveSobey’s - Ropewalk LaneSt. Anne’s SchoolSt. George’s Anglican Church

Quilting MinistrySt. Paul’s ACW Officers &

MembersStatOil CanadaStewart McKelveyThe Cahill GroupThe WildsThe WorksThree Island Regional Fire

DepartmentTriple F Fundraising for Friends Twillingate Island ElementaryUnited Way of Newfoundland

and Labrador IncValard Construction

Wolverine SuppliesBridgette AbbottJennifer AntleGeorge BarrettRandy and Virginia BellAlice BoydTina BradburyIsabella BurryDoreen CoadyLouise CullChristopher DawsonPaul EvansFrances GalgayAnnette GodsellAmanda HolmesFrank HowardFay HudsonGreer HuntSarah KnightDwayne MaherEd MartinTrudy MichelinHailey NoseworthyKeshia NoseworthyPauline PateyValerie PippyColleen PittmanJane PorterDavid PowellExie RobinsonChris RyanJason SmithJailen SpurrellIsabella SteeplesMelissa ThomasMacy ThorneAlice TobinDebbie Whitt

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Thank you to our generous donors

September 21, 2017r

THE PAST FIVE YEARS HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE. In fact, Ronald McDonald Househas provided more than 23,000 nights of comfort and care to 1,000 families with a sick or injured child, saving them more than $3.5M in accommodation costs alone! Now, that’s worth celebrating!

Our celebration included a birthday party at Ronald McDonald House, and was attendedby families, volunteers and supporters of RMHC. Guests enjoyed tours, children’sactivities, 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:

Ben J. King Photography, Brigus Group, Ches’s Famous Fish & Chips, Cola-Cola, Cossette, Jelly Bean Entertainment, Kelly Denine of Party Animals-Balloon Art, MarkBurry (Magician), Morgan’s Music, Rotary Club of St. John’s Northeast, TaTT nya YoYY ung (Birthday cake), Ronald McDonald and especially, our many volunteers!!

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MESSAGE FAA ROM TREASURER

Ronald McDonald House of Newfoundlandff and Labrador Inc. (“RMHCNL”)LL continues to enjoy

the generosity and support of thousands of donors,including individuals, community groups, serviceorganizations, labour organizations, businesses, charities and government. This support takes the

goods and services, participation in a wide variety offundraising events and countless volunteer hours.r

At the end of 2017, RMHCNL has combined net assets of $7,159,302 This includes the balance invested incapital assets of $4,922,930; an operating fund reserveof $1,524,288; a property replacement reserve of$295,047; a capital project reserve fund of $136,844 foff r planned capital projects to be undertaken over the next year; and unrestricted net assets of $280,193. TheCharity has a strong cash and short term investments position of $2,282,329f at the end of thef year.

During 2017 the Charity acquired new tangible capitalassets with a cost of $120,133. The majority of this costincluded the expansion of the parking area in order to accommodate the needs of our families,ff volunteers and program supporters.

The Charity had excess of revenue over expendituresfoff r 2017 of more than $168,000. ToTT tal revenue and othersupport foff r the year increased by $67,492 to a level of$1,667,116 foff r the year. Revenue and expendituresincluded donated goods and services of $389,801 foff r2017 as compared to $407,603 in 2016.

In terms of expenditures, the cost of operating the charity increased by approximately $5,756 during the year which represents a 0.4% increase.

On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to thank

success of Ronald McDonald House.

is in a condensed formff at; however complete audited

adopt a Canada wide formff at adopted foff r all Ronald McDonald Houses.

TrTT easurerRonald McDonald House CharitiesNewfoundland and Labff rador

WILLIAM BUDGELL

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FINANCIAL REPOL RT

Year ended December 31 2017 2016

Contributions 160,679 $ $ 964,380 Fundraising Activities/Events 050,206 550,577 RMH Room Donations/Fees 62,256 68,590 Other Revenues 26,749 16,077

1,667,116 426,995,1

Program 823,910,1 344,540,1 Management and General 77,170 041,07 Fundraising 269,914 121,593

064,615,1 407,015,1

Excess of Operating Revenue over Expenditures for the year 656,051 029,88 Investment Income 17,761 14,102

Excess of Revenue over Expenditures $ 168,417 $ 103,022

At December 31 2017 2016

Cash and cash equivalents $ 572,378 $ 293,555 Investments 1,709,951 981,296,1 Accounts receivable 22,144 10,387Prepaid expenses and other assets 34,570 879,72 Capital assets 039,229,4 5,032,680

$ 7,261,973 $ 7,056,789

Accounts payables and accrued liabilities 102,671Deferred Revenue

$ -

$

$ $ 3,661

Capital Asset Fund 128,453,5 5,501,161 Restricted Fund 1,524,288 123,064,1 General Fund 280,193 29,403

203,951,7 6,990,885

$ 7,261,973 $ 7,056,789

62,243

65,904102,671

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Condensed Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances

Fund Balances

Peyton Toms (Age 23 Months), with brother Liam (Age 4)King’s Point, NL21 stays, 53 nights

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RMHCNL.CA

P.O. Box 28091 150 Clinch Crescent, St John’s, NL A1B 4J8

info@rmhcnl.ca 1-855-955-HOME (4663)

(709) 738-0000

Charitable Registration Number: 85050 2865 RR0001