Father's Day Surprise - WestJet & Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

To celebrate dads everywhere, we worked with Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada to surprise a hardworking dad, Marc Grimard, with an early Father's Day gift by reuniting him with his sick child and family.
We pledged to bring together even more Ronald McDonald House families with every 100,000 views the video received, up to a total of 500,000 views.
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[@Jennifer-tt9uo]

As an adult survivor of childhood cancer, I want to personally thank WestJet and Ronald McDonald's House for bringing this little boy's dad to him. It's so scary when you're sick and being subjected to tests and strangers who are there to help you but often the help "hurts," like having your blood drawn, or undergoing painful tests. Nice job WestJet. I'd be proud to be one of your employees! Keep up the good work.

[@mathieugrimard6916]

Jennifer thanks so much I’m Mathieu the one in the video

[@J0kersGoon]

Oh my god! Who put these onions HERE!!!!!

[@michaelluna8688]

no clue but i think that same person drop more off under my desk, NOT COOL GUYS STOP HIDING ONIONS NEAR US

[@missBRAWR]

PRECIOUS! WestJet is SO much more than just a business ♥ #ProudCanadian

[@traceyzehl841]

As President of Ronald McDonald House in Southern and Central Alberta, I cannot say thank you enough to West Jet for ALL the amazing things they do for our sick kids and their families. The organization and its people are truly amazing - words just cannot express the gratitude I have for you all!

[@MsZebo123]

I did not see my Dad for over 12 years now. Right now I am in tears I miss my parents. We say money cannot do anything but sometimes it does a lot.

[@mathieugrimard6916]

Hi I’m mathieu Grimard I am Joel’s brother i was in this video it was the best experience ever

[@that_puffsley_guy]

Dammit westjet, you guys got me all teary-eyed at work again...

[@deepakkang]

The smile on the little boy's face :)

[@NujoodQaboos]

I cried my eyes out , because my father left us when I was just 6 , so yeah the best thing on planet earth is being called a dad , well and calling dad ...

[@NujoodQaboos]

Thanks bro I really do appreciate it ❤️

[@nghiemhoang9425]

Big big big mega big hug for you ;)

[@NujoodQaboos]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thaaaaaank you a huge thank you

[@mattg106]

why does this airline always make me cry?!?

[@franciscomunoz2894]

There is nothing greater than the love of a father

[@raullopez88]

I lost it when the kid laughed. Eyes flowed tears.

[@kashifahmadkhan9311]

Kudos to WestJet!!! Also loved the Christmas surprise idea.. Great Team, Greater Deeds!!

[@BadBlobby]

Thanks WestJet. You make Canada proud! What a wonderful gift.

[@karinefournel8138]

Way to go WestJet! Thank you to Medel to stepping in and taking over!

[@bruderjr]

I'm so proud to be a Westjet shareholder!

[@MethosFilms]

John Bruder i am 1 as well.

[@chafouaube985]

I have absolutly no money for travelling

[@LeisaCraddock]

Thanks Westjet for being so awesome, thoughts & prayers to the entire Grimard family & #happyfathersday
#westjetrocks #proudcanadian

[@attaemami]

Thank you to Ronald McDonald House and WestJet! You guys are awesome!!!

[@franceslopes7922]

Good Lord! It's amazing what other' s endure. The smiles of joy warmed my heart. Bless everyone involved.

[@christinelowry8634]

Thank you to Ronald McDonald House Charities and West Jet for making us all realize how precious life is and for supporting those families who need our help! Well done!

[@robofthewest]

This was just awesome. I am a Saskatoon Transit operator, and this blew my mind. You are one awesome dude, Medel. Also thanks to WestJet and Ronald McDonald House. What an amazing gesture. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.

[@whitewabbit9140]

To the dad all the respect for being a rock...respect

[@billnorton8412]

There is hope for mankind- hats off to WestJet for their display of kindness and compassion

[@Marjorie5597]

Thank you. Watching this family together is a gift for everyone.

[@kelvinstokes996]

Great job everyone! Neat, friendly, and just a great heart-warming idea overall!

[@deaniesmith2]

Kuddo's to West jet and Ronald MacDonald house. I have never question West jet was a preference of mine. Now I have more reason to be grateful. Well done!! In tears

[@pazsloski]

Medel is a stud

[@steveyj75]

WestJet rules. There is no other contender for the title of Canada's National airline. I feel like like they share their country's values and heart. Well done!

[@ronrussell2333]

This video shows pure close need for togetherness and love in families.FANTISTIC!!

[@trishnelson3554]

Outstanding -- way to go WestJet and Ronald McDonald House Charities!!

[@withlove1887]

It restores my faith in humanity to see such heart warming videos when the world is such a mess! Love and care is what unites all of us in the world.
I'm so far away from my parents since almost 3 years now... :'( Miss them a lot
Hope I accomplish my dreams sooner so that I can go and meet my parents.
This video made me burst into tears

[@arsepayne]

Thank you Westjet I try to aspire to be like MY father a very good man that I have missed for many years now. This brings back many emotions and the feeling of great LOVE. I wish he was still here but I hope that I can show my Bride and my daughter a little bit of my Dad that is still in me! Happy Fathers day Dad, I MISS YOU!

[@cerazyman]

Bravo Westjet! There's a reason I always fly with you. Reach for the sky and never forget your roots.

[@robertkisin2817]

WestJet also is a sponsor of Hope Air, which helps Canadians (often children) across the country by supplying or subsidizing travel to obtain medical care when they can't afford it on their own. As a Hope Air volunteer private pilot, I have had the privilege of seeing the generous support that WestJet offers Canadians in need. Beyond being a superb airline, WestJet a great asset to Canadians in so many ways, particularly in their charitable support. Too few Canadian corporations distinguish themselves by such noble acts.

[@cjnelson8440]

I love the RMH program...
They have been a blessing to my family and so many others.
My daughter is in Orlando and I live over 40 miles away. They have let my husband and I stay there to visit her everyday. They made us breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. First day was grilled hamburgers & hotdogs with all the good stuff. The second day we had the Orlando Magic team make us lunch. Third day MCDonalds sent over breakfast (all you can eat) and the clown too. LOL the babies there loved him.
They don't ask for anything (except visit the child everyday, keep your room clean, no drugs, no drama, etc).
Been saving up can tops and a little bit of $money here and there to give to them when we leave.

[@779nkp]

I love it when I see a company doing good such as this. Kudos to WestJet! All Class!

[@0ptimisticc]

This is my family, I love you Joel, you're a strong little soldier

[@mathieugrimard6916]

0ptimisticc who are you

[@334grimard]

Wow, Thanks West Jet! Marc and Angela definitely deserve this. Knowing Marc for years and knowing their circumstances they needed this break. Also big thanks to Medel for his gift and the city of Saskatoon

[@juliem9470]

I have no words, just tears.

[@shell8477]

Both mother and father's day videos make me tear up a little knowing that my parents aren't there for me anymore. They are here physically, but they couldn't give two shits about me or the family.
I'm still making my dad dinner and buying him a drink though. It will be the first time I've seen him in months.

[@willchu]

You're a cutie. :)

[@bernadettewardman9481]

Westjet you are the ONLY company that posts these types of things!!
Such a wonderful company. God Bless and wish your company only good things and more to come!
Love that the employees are owners!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ChantalQC1969]

Putting what matters first!

[@dinanyembwe8063]

Make me cry. Lovely gift for father's day. Lovely family

[@107812ash]

Touching is an understatement. Straight from the heart!

[@1919Denise]

2:20 .... priceless. Whole video .... beautiful.

[@ReginaRealtor]

Love it! As a parent of a once-sick kid (pretty much better now) I have spent time in BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, The Stollery in Edmonton, and municipal hospitals in Kelowna, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina while my son was admitted for various surgeries and procedures. I was fortunate to be present for the majority of those hospital stays, and was blessed by friends and even strangers who helped to make that happen. There's so many parents who cannot afford to take the time off work. We should always rally around those families to help them in their season of need.

[@Demoness4867]

Ronald McDonald house was my home for almost 2 years when my preemie boy was born at 23 weeks gestation. Thank you Ronald McDonald house, without your help, I would have had to spend all that time in a hotel. Ronald McDonalds house are they very best!

[@originalvintage]

Heartwarming! My best wishes to the family & a great appreciation to Ronald McDonald House Charities as well as WestJet. Beautiful!

[@icarmelyne]

This video made me miss my Dad and Grandpas. I feel sad now.
Anyhow, Happy Father's Day! Hug your dads or call them tonight.
h/t Lici Beveridge

[@LiciBeveridge]

I miss my dad, too.

[@iamkgb]

Lici Beveridge Me too.

[@JoBCCan]

Kat B
me 3

[@arlandcanevaro1015]

Hey

[@icarmelyne]

Usman Rajput I understand how you feel. I'd wish for no one to go through the same experiences that you went through. People are sometimes so cruel. I'm sorry that you had a terrible time and lost your dad at an early age. Just remember, not all people are cruel and thoughtless. There are nice people out there too. Unfortunately, other people have prioritized making money over nurture. It sucks!

[@Macmannn]

WESTJET! WHY YOU ALWAYS MAKE ME CRY?!

[@ErvinBrian]

i feel yaaa!!

[@canadianbeaver1419]

WestJet was very understanding & delayed departure (5 minutes) when my daughter got lost at Pearson. They are a great company!

[@Janet1968]

WestJet, you guys rock! Thank you so much for helping this family. The joy on their faces at being together was amazing.

[@huebdoo]

One of the most underrated marketing teams out there.... well done again!

[@seanthornton9012]

Wow, you guys are just awesome! What a fantastic gift to give!

[@karensnedker242]

Tears.... Just one more reason why I love Westjet!

[@rickmcneil2162]

I know how it feels to be away from your children when you don't want to be. I can relate to this video and Thank You Westjet for your compassion.

[@inRdream]

Feeling grateful! Thanks West Jet for sharing this story & bringing together a family!

[@swfan1987]

I'm not crying, my eyes just decided they had to water my cheeks. Such an amazingly moving video.

[@damama55]

I love WestJet. They are awesome and when you travel with them, you feel like friends, not just passengers, What they did here, was AMAZING. ♥♥♥

[@deadat45]

I luv West Jet People!! & Ronald Macdonald house!!

[@GYPSYKATZ]

Beautiful Heartwarming Story, Happy Fathers Day,wishing all the best to the Gimard Family and Congrats to West Jet for doing what they do best!!!

[@GregoPogo]

This video makes me proud of my country. Its a beautiful mix of our 2 languages additional to a remarquable sense of caring to this family.
Happy father's day!

[@2sexy4u2100]

just BEAUTIFUL

[@rosemariezabastewart1839]

Wonderful and truly heartwarming. Thank you to WestJet, Ronald McDonald House and, of course, to Medel. I am sure this family will be forever grateful; as will others that are in store for a similarly wondrous gift.

[@egysara91]

This is th emost wonderful thing ever. Please spread the word so more families could be reunited!

[@Kiwitakimago]

Life is short and precious.....Spend it with your family!!!! I AM

[@beybladeog]

You guys are the best!
Hope everyone has a great Fathers day!

[@19sandynena]

Hoy conozco su compañia west jet y los ame soy colombia. Y ver empresas como la de uds que piensan en las personas mas necesitadas me llenan el corazon de mucha alegria... llore mucho con sus videos ahora no ahi muchas personas q se preocupen por los demas... su comapañia tiene corazon... los ame... dios los bendiga y los ayude a crecer casa dia y gracias por tener ese corazon tan grande... esto me have ver que todabia ahi mucha gent buena en el mundo... algun dia quisiera poder servir y ayudar a mucha gente...con tanto tanto amor y entrega como veo q lo hacen uds ... gracias ppr mostrarme q aun en la tierra ahi gent con el corazon tan grande y bondadoso... Dios los bendiga enormemente...

[@NAA4242]

Bless you WestJet and Ronald McDonald and I wish all the happiness in the world for this family and others.

[@jrot4953]

to all the employees at WestJet YOU ROCK

[@janetjohnsonboo]

God bless you sir for doing this to help this dad! This made me cry. :(....

[@metauniverse4378]

I didn't cry it was just sand in my eyes.

[@jackbrown1813]

Kudos to all involved--West Jet, Ronald McDonald House and, yes, even Saskatoon Transit. Nice to see a public transit organization that has a heart!!!

[@LAOM3423]

Wish every company would be like Westjet. Koodos to them!

[@sydneyfabiouspereira4128]

+ Westjet : God bless you

[@joanboras148]

That was awesome WestJet what a kind thing to do for that family!

[@KatyaArifinisnotreal]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@adricastro]

Damn WestJet....seriously?? Again! ALL the feels and tears!! You're good ppl!

[@bethleigh4]

Blessings to all who had a part in this gift for this family. Tears just watching. Praying for this little precious boy and his family!

[@mathieugrimard6916]

Melissa Stephens thank you I’m Joel’s brother he is doing great now

[@lindas5853]

What a wonderful thing West Jet has done for this family.

[@violetjihn5006]

You guys are marvelous thank you all so mush

[@7737Gem]

wonderful --Thank you West Jet

[@IamCoachSheena]

Wow! Well done! Happy father's day to everyone!

[@iriskennedy8044]

Oh my goodness, tears streaming down my face! Thank you WestJet!!!

[@PeerShajahan]

This is precious...

[@catwhite3157]

Lovely idea. Very heartwarming. Good job, WestJet!

[@ScottValentine1975]

Whoever could see fit to give this story a thumbs down needs immediate medical help.

[@dustinpaisley5865]

They work for Air Canada...

[@ScottValentine1975]

Dustin Paisley Well played, sir.

[@Matthew_B]

Your right

[@Matthew_B]

Dustin Paisley Your so right

[@carlitguy]

the latest WestJet commercial. I defy you not to cry!

[@xxxxheartsx]

Beautiful. I can't wait until the next one.

[@37Loonatic]

Touching story, especially for families. Good job West Jet and Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, do more of these kind of philanthropic events, since both companies make alot of money, do more to the community.

[@mervaj]

And that's why I love Westjet...

[@FaisalKhan10980]

WestJet Only wish you fly to destination I go, then I would never choose any other airline... but all the best as you just made my day as a father. Thank you so much. What ever the agenda was, this video is going to make all those DAD truly deserve to be honored and respected. Happy Fathers Day To All.

[@kimbarrett3887]

Beautiful job West Jet & Ronald MacDonald House.

[@springsteen2winnipeg428]

Such a troubling day watching everything happening in my old hometown! Nice to see something nice!

[@collenbootsman2047]

WestJet should be spelled BestJet. Anytime I fly they are my choice if at all possible.
I flew with them last week, they do a great job.

[@apurwaprasad2344]

watching these videos and crying my eye out!

[@davedarbel2756]

This makes me unbelievably proud to say I am a former WestJetter.

[@34Muflon]

Medel you are an awesome man! And DAD!

[@sinarezai8919]

The baby is cute

[@aparedes466]

Speechless......