Meet the D’Mello Family

A video is worth a thousand words (so three must be worth 3,000?)! Meet the family who has a mission to express their deep gratitude for RMHC South Central Ontario:

Welcoming three wee ones into the world came with unexpected challenges for one of the baby girls. The D’Mello family found themselves unexpectedly in need of supports extending far outside of their little crew of six.

Where the journey with RMHC South Central Ontario began for D’Mello crew

“As parents of spontaneous triplets (Josie, Chloe & Zoe) and our now 4 year old (Capri), our family faced
unimaginable challenges when one of our daughters, Josie, was diagnosed
with severe Cerebral Palsy.“

“During countless hospital admissions and
extended stays totaling 200+ days, Ronald McDonald House provided us with
far more than just a place to sleep, it gave us comfort, hope, support, and
a sense of normalcy during an incredibly difficult chapter of our lives.

The staff, volunteers, and supporters made us feel welcomed and cared for
every single day. They truly created a home away from home for our family
when we needed it most.”

Dad goes on to say, “The Ronald McDonald House means so much to our family. During one of the
most difficult times in our lives, the House and its incredible staff, volunteers, and supporters made it feel like a true home away from home. We were truly blessed to have had the opportunity to stay there while our
daughter received care.”

A peek at some of Josie’s journey

The family writes, “As a small token of our appreciation, we are honoured to donate our Dodge
Caravan and Toyota Corolla. We hope that its value can help support other
families who may find themselves walking a similar path.“

Why folx like you give like you do

You’re probably ready to set up an RMHC car donation right now!

Every vehicle donor that rolls through the Donate a Car Canada program has a story to tell. Often that story is directly connected to why they choose the charity they do. Experiences run through with deep care, worry, and struggle compel donation for charities like Ronald McDonald House, hospital foundations, and other health-based charities.

Committed care for animal welfare, the environment, and human rights are the driving force for many vehicle donors.

A helpful little side note: Have you discovered CanadaHelps, yet? They’re a one-of-a-kind resource for discovering Canadian charities. What does that have to do with your vehicle donation? Well, ANY Canadian charity can receive your gift. So, you can support the cause the is most alive and inspiring for you. We give where we care. You caring in this way matters!

And why we do what we do

That is why we do what we do. Because caring Canadians and their stories matter. Families like the D’Mello crew are the very heart of what we do every day. It’s special for us to be offered a peek into this special family and this part of their ever-deepening story!

Their RMHC car donation — X2! — touched our entire staff in one way or another. They are a family who champions gratitude and generosity. In our experience, they are a reflection of something so true of Canadians across the country! The carers who keep charities like Ronald McDonald House operating strong. The donors who help keep the lights on. We’re all in this together!

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Ronald McDonald House Charities keeps families together

Imagine learning that your child is ill and you will need to travel to a different city to receive the medical care they need. In the midst of your worst nightmare as a parent, you must now also leave your home, your job and your support system. This is the reality for more than 70 per cent of Canadian families with seriously ill or injured children.

Your car, truck, van, and SUV donations make care for these families possible! Since first partnering together in 2015, Donate a Car Canada has facilitated the donation of hundreds of vehicles for Ronald McDonald House services in almost every province.

Donors from High Prairie, Crossfield, Sundre, Canmore, and beyond have gifted recycle-ready, and auctionable cars. One Rocky Mountain House donor donated 6 vehicles at one time!

That’s in Alberta alone! Ontario blows the wheels off with more yearly vehicle donors than any other province!

Many donated vehicles are recycle-ready. These cars, trucks, motorcycles and holiday vehicles are priced based on an ever-fluctuating metal market. From time-to-time, a donor will give a donation that has re-sale potential. These vehicles are sold as-is to the highest bidder.

For example, one Yaris donated from Bragg Creek drew a donation of $989.30 to RMHC!

Company vans. Trusty old Hondas. The net proceeds from the sale of each vehicle is sent to the charity at the end of the month. Moreover, no fees are ever charged to the charity. You will receive a tax receipt that reflects the amount that your chapter Ronald McDonald House receives from your vehicle donation.

How you can work with Ronald McDonald House

A few important stats from the Canadian RMHC site:

Keep over 26,000 families together

In an average year, 16 Ronald McDonald Houses and 18 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms serve more than 26,000 families

Give to your regional Ronald McDonald House in other ways (not everyone has a donation-ready car sitting in the drive way!). Ask them about their wish lists.  They may be looking for things like baking supplies, toiletries, recreation and craft materials. Furthermore, they appreciate pick-me-up gifts for their families.

Donated items help keep costs low. This ensures they can continue providing a home away from home for hundreds of families each year.

Of course, if you do have a car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, or some other unique 4-wheeled wonder to share, connect with us! We take care of all of your donation particulars, ensuring your gift gets into the hands of the cause you care about.

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