The partnership will see the co-operative provide support for the Ronald McDonald House major 2021 fundraiser – the annual Supper Club events in Christchurch, Queenstown and Invercargill – and donate meat for a range of events throughout the year.
Alliance will also play a key role in the charity’s Host a Roast month in July – when people are encouraged to host a roast, brunch or lunch and invite friends and colleagues to attend for a $20 donation to support the Ronald McDonald House programmes.
“Ronald McDonald House is very close to the hearts of many of our people, our farmer shareholders and the wider community,” Alliance chief executive David Surveyor said.
“A number of our employees and farmers have used Ronald McDonald House programmes and appreciate the very valuable role it fulfils.
“We also look forward to developing opportunities for Alliance staff through volunteering and participation.”
Ronald McDonald House South Island chief executive Mandy Kennedy says this is the first year Ronald McDonald House has partnered with Alliance Group on its Supper Club events.
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with a naming partner so aligned with our own values,” Kennedy said.
“It costs $1.4 million annually to operate our facilities, this includes our 26-bedroom Christchurch House and the Family Rooms at both Southland and Christchurch Hospitals. That is why it is so important to raise funds through events like Supper Club with the support of Alliance Group.”
Ronald McDonald House South Island operates three programmes in the South Island – Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch, a Ronald McDonald Family Room in Southland Hospital, Invercargill, and a Family Room in the new Christchurch Hospital building, due to open this year.
