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McHappy Day means a lot to local family

May 4, 2018 | 1:00 PM

A local family who has stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon more than 100 times over the years appreciates McHappy Day every single year.

The annual fundraising initiative, which took place May 2, raises money for Ronald McDonald House charities across the country. The Day family, from Pierceland, travelled to the Meadow Lake McDonald’s to share information and spread awareness about Saskatchewan’s Ronald McDonald House.

Both of Scotia Voth-Day’s daughters have stayed at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Her elder daughter, 15-year-old Sierra, has arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a neuromuscular condition which affects joints and muscles. She has had numerous surgeries, procedures, specialist appointments and checkups over the years. Sierra’s siter, nine-year-old Emily, had her adenoids taken out recently as well.

Voth-Day said Saskatoon’s Ronald McDonald House has given their family so much more than accommodations.

“You get a home-cooked meal when you’re exhausted and tired from being at the hospital all day,” she said. “You also get to sit around the table with other families and talk about your experiences and realize that life isn’t so bad.”

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Sierra said it has made her feel more comfortable knowing her family was just minutes away when she had to stay in the hospital.

“It’s really meant a lot to me,” Sierra said. 

Voth-Day said the girls enjoyed the local McHappy day and sharing stories with visitors.

“It was nice to hear from other local families that have stayed at RMH as well,” she said.

kathy.gallant@jpbg.ca

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