Helping HAND Awards

Helping “HAND” Awards in honour of Dr. Jack Hand

Each time the original committee and then the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald’s House met, Dr. Jack Hand would ask the same question. “When will the House be opened?” Jack had a unique understanding of the overwhelming need for Ronald McDonald’s House in Newfoundland and Labrador. Each and every day in his practice he would meet families who needed Our House to be opened. He continually reminded the Board of Directors that they must work hard and ensure no time was wasted in finishing the House and bringing it to the people who need it.

Jack was passionate about the project. He offered himself up to carry out any task required. He participated in fund raising activities, travelled to Labrador on two occasions to raise awareness, offered sound and frequent advice about what people needed who would stay at the House and he even went on Open Line. He never wavered in his commitment to make the House a reality.

Ronald McDonald’s House opened in September of 2012. It opened with the lasting memory that the Campaign Team could not have succeeded without Jack’s contribution, without his knowledge and absolute commitment to his patients and their families who need this House during very difficult times.

Ronald McDonald’s House Newfoundland and Labrador is grateful to the time and energy Dr. Jack Hand gave to making our House a reality.
Now that Our House is opened, we proudly remember Jack and that he would not have to ask “the question” anymore. In honor of Jack’s contribution and the unwavering support received, Ronald McDonald’s House Newfoundland and Labrador has implemented the Helping “HAND” Awards.