Local businessman Doug Wright was recognised by Ronald McDonald House Charities for his hard work, dedication and commitment as Chairman of the Charity’s Birmingham facility, a 66 bedroom house that provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation for families with children in hospital. The prestigious Recognition Award is presented annually to an individual or company who exemplifies the work of the Charity.
Jon Haward, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities UK said: "Doug takes real pride in his work with Ronald McDonald House Charities and supporting us to help families with children in hospital. His tireless efforts to raise awareness of the Charity and to bring in vital donations, is something we are truly grateful for. We've been bowled over by Doug’s generosity with his time and knowledge, making some fantastic connections and creating opportunities to ensure the Birmingham community has heard of their local Ronald McDonald House."
The Charity’s Board of Trustees unanimously chose to recognise Doug following not only his first two years as Chair of the Board of Governors for Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham, but also in recognition of years of fundraising for the Charity.
Every penny raised for the Charity goes to supporting families with seriously ill children in hospital. This is something Doug is extremely passionate about. When the House in Birmingham was first opened in 2009, he got stuck in, cleaning floors and making beds, so the Charity could welcome in its first families.
Ronald McDonald House Birmingham provides free accommodation to families of children receiving inpatient care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Supporting over 1200 families each year, the House offers somewhere for families to eat, sleep, relax and most importantly to call home, enabling parents and other primary carers to remain close to their children and care for them while they are in hospital.
Doug Wright, Chairman of the Board of Governors at Ronald McDonald House Birmingham said: “I am honoured and humbled to have been presented with his award. I take great pride in helping to lead the fantastic work of the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham and I would like to thank Libby Aston and her team of staff and volunteers at the House for working tirelessly to give a first class welcome to all the families that use the House every day of the year.”
