Our story…
Hi, we are the McGowan family! Our baby Dryden recently had a 29-day NICU stay, and we were incredibly fortunate to call the Ronald McDonald House our home for 22 of those days. Being able to stay at the House kept us close not only to our preemie, but also to our toddler. It gave our family the gift of togetherness during one of the most overwhelming times of our lives. The staff at the Windsor location were so kind, compassionate, and genuinely invested in our family’s journey. They celebrated every bit of our son’s progress right alongside us. Having meals together, a comforting place to return to each night, and a space where our toddler could play and feel some sense of normalcy meant everything to us. Ronald McDonald House truly became our home away from home, and we are forever grateful for the support it provided our family, which is why we are honoured to have been chosen as the ambassador family for this year’s Big Red Shoe Run.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Paul Laforet
Raised: CA$323.95
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Amanda McGowan
Raised: CA$246.32
Team captain
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Matthew McGowan
Raised: CA$246.32
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Mark Saliba
Raised: CA$96.73
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Ashley Lesperance
Raised: CA$0.00
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Brad Lesperance
Raised: CA$0.00
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Debra Laforet
Raised: CA$0.00
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Mallory Laforet
Raised: CA$0.00
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Saman Arif
Raised: CA$0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 06 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 06 | Cushing Family | CA$54.63 |
| May 06 | Barrette Family | CA$54.63 |
| Apr 25 | Ryan and Brittany Taylor | CA$54.63 |
| Apr 25 | Ray & Kaitlyn | CA$43.90 |
| Apr 25 | Eric Dufour | CA$54.63 |
| Apr 25 | Derek and Whitney Saliba | CA$68.93 |
| Apr 25 | Sean Dupuis | CA$27.80 |
| Apr 24 | The Parent Family | CA$215.65 |
| Apr 24 | Anonymous | CA$27.80 |
