As the old Princess Margaret Hospital is closed down, the new children's hospital at the redeveloped Sir Charles Gardner Hospital site means the residential facility had to be moved as well as it is imperative that the facilities are close to the medical facilities.
When families have to travel to Perth for their child's hospital treatment, they have the opportunity to stay at this outstanding residential facility. The new building has the capability to house 180 people each night with Lotterywest contributing $8 million.
BHP kicked in $5 million and Fortescue Metals Group also contributing $2 million to the construction. West Australians donated $22 million and was raised in just 9 months.
The state government providing the land adjacent to the hospital - an outstanding contribution all round. The facility is staffed by volunteers who work to provide services for families stressed with sick children.
The original Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia came about after football player Fred Hill organised a housing facility when he was forced to sleep in corridors after his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia.
The local McDonald's franchise owners organised special milkshakes with the funds collected used to renovate the house. McDonald's Australia pays all management and administration costs so all donations benefits the families.
The relationship began in 1981 with 15 Ronald McDonald Houses operating throughout Australia - a noble cause.
The local McDonald's franchise owners organised special milkshakes with the funds collected used to renovate the house. McDonald's Australia pays all management and administration costs so all donations benefits the families.
The relationship began in 1981 with 15 Ronald McDonald Houses operating throughout Australia - a noble cause.
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