Johnson Insurance Supports Ronald McDonald House

(St. John's, NL) - Johnson Insurance announced today that it will contribute $100,000 to Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador (RMHNL). The announcement was made today in St. John's, NL by officials with Johnson Insurance and RMHNL.
 

"We are very proud to support such an important initiative," said Johnson Insurance President Ken Bennett. "Since 1880 Johnson Insurance has been committed to supporting the communities in which our employees and customers live and work. By providing support to this house, we are helping people and families throughout the province at a time when they need it most. The Ronald McDonald House will also help to provide peace of mind and comfort, allowing families to focus on getting better."

Gerry Beresford, Chair of the Board of Directors of RMHNL thanked Johnson Insurance for their generous financial support. "This donation brings us closer to making the dream of building Newfoundland and Labrador's own Ronald McDonald House a reality so that families in our province can face the weight of an illness together."

Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador will offer a home-away-from-home for families from across Newfoundland and Labrador providing comfortable and affordable accommodations while children receive care and treatment. There is currently a capital campaign underway to raise $6.5 million for the development and construction of Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador.

The House will feature 14 family suites designed to accommodate sick children, their siblings and their parents, as well as common family areas including, a kitchen, a large dining room, a TV room, a playroom, a teen room, an educational centre and a home office.

About Johnson Inc.

With origins dating back to 1880, Johnson Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected insurance and benefit providers in Canada. Headquartered in St. John's, NL, Johnson Inc. has more than 65 locations across the country. The company is part of the global RSA group. With history stretching back almost 300 years, RSA is one of the world's leading multinational insurance groups.

For more information please contact:
Rose M. Daley
Director
Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador
Tel: 709 738-0000
Cell: 709 682-2872
Email: rosedaley@rmhnl.ca
www.rmhnl.ca

 
Ronalda Walsh
Director, Corporate Communications
Johnson Inc.
Tel.: 709-738-8765
Toll Free: 1-877-738-4196
Fax: 709-738-1825
Cell: 709-725-3122
Email: rwalsh@johnson.ca