Smithers- Dan Hamhuis who cut his teeth in Junior Hockey playing for the Prince George Cougars has announced that he and his wife Sarah will donate $100,000 to help build the new Ronald McDonald House in BC

 

At 74,000 square feet, the new 73-room House will be the second largest Ronald McDonald House in Canada. Located on the campus of BC Children’s Hospital, the House will ensure that families are always close to their children and the life-saving treatment they need.

 

“British Columbians have a long and rich tradition of supporting BC’s sick children and their families,” says Richard Pass, CEO of Ronald McDonald House BC. “The new House is such a significant expansion of Ronald McDonald House BC’s capacity to serve, that it will no doubt inspire our donors to get involved and help us open our doors on time in January 2014. Dan and Sarah Hamhuis have been a great encouragement and support to our families at Ronald McDonald House BC, and we are so thankful for their generous donation to our New House.”

 

“’While playing hockey in Nashville, Sarah and I started working with RMH and really enjoyed meeting and supporting the families that came through. When we moved to Vancouver it was a natural fit for us to stay involved working with RMH,” said Dan Hamhuis, a B.C. native and NHL player. “Growing up in northern communities in B.C., my wife and I have seen first-hand the help Ronald McDonald House BC has provided to friends of ours. We are excited to contribute to a new RMH that will serve many more families for years to come.”