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

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июн 2014
  • 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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Комментарии • 347

  • @missBRAWR
    @missBRAWR 10 лет назад +35

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

  • @traceyzehl841
    @traceyzehl841 10 лет назад +3

    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!

  • @J0kersGoon
    @J0kersGoon 10 лет назад +22

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

    • @michaelluna8688
      @michaelluna8688 10 лет назад +5

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

  • @Jennifer-tt9uo
    @Jennifer-tt9uo 9 лет назад +1

    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
      @mathieugrimard6916 6 лет назад

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

  • @mathieugrimard6916
    @mathieugrimard6916 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @NujoodQaboos
    @NujoodQaboos 10 лет назад +5

    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
      @NujoodQaboos 10 лет назад

      Thanks bro I really do appreciate it ❤️

    • @nghiemhoang9425
      @nghiemhoang9425 10 лет назад +1

      Big big big mega big hug for you ;)

    • @NujoodQaboos
      @NujoodQaboos 10 лет назад

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

  • @that_puffsley_guy
    @that_puffsley_guy 10 лет назад +8

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

  • @mattg106
    @mattg106 10 лет назад +2

    why does this airline always make me cry?!?

  • @MsZebo123
    @MsZebo123 10 лет назад

    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.

  • @deepakkang
    @deepakkang 10 лет назад +3

    The smile on the little boy's face :)

  • @icarmelyne
    @icarmelyne 10 лет назад +52

    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
      @LiciBeveridge 10 лет назад +4

      I miss my dad, too.

    • @iamkgb
      @iamkgb 10 лет назад +2

      Lici Beveridge Me too.

    • @JoBCCan
      @JoBCCan 10 лет назад +2

      Kat B
      me 3

    • @arlandcanevaro1015
      @arlandcanevaro1015 10 лет назад

      Hey

    • @icarmelyne
      @icarmelyne 10 лет назад +1

      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!

  • @bruderjr
    @bruderjr 6 лет назад +6

    I'm so proud to be a Westjet shareholder!

    • @MethosFilms
      @MethosFilms 6 лет назад +1

      John Bruder i am 1 as well.

    • @chafouaube985
      @chafouaube985 2 года назад

      I have absolutly no money for travelling

  • @franceslopes7922
    @franceslopes7922 10 лет назад +6

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

  • @LeisaCraddock
    @LeisaCraddock 10 лет назад +3

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

  • @raullopez88
    @raullopez88 10 лет назад

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

  • @christinelowry8634
    @christinelowry8634 10 лет назад

    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!

  • @franciscomunoz2894
    @franciscomunoz2894 10 лет назад

    There is nothing greater than the love of a father

  • @robertkisin2817
    @robertkisin2817 10 лет назад

    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.

  • @steveyj75
    @steveyj75 9 лет назад

    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!

  • @ReginaRealtor
    @ReginaRealtor 10 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @cjnelson8440
    @cjnelson8440 10 лет назад

    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.

  • @attaemami
    @attaemami 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @robofthewest
    @robofthewest 10 лет назад

    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.

  • @deaniesmith2
    @deaniesmith2 10 лет назад

    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

  • @BadBlobby
    @BadBlobby 10 лет назад +2

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

  • @karinefournel8138
    @karinefournel8138 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @shell8477
    @shell8477 10 лет назад +2

    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
      @willchu 10 лет назад

      You're a cutie. :)

  • @kashifahmadkhan9311
    @kashifahmadkhan9311 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @bernadettewardman9481
    @bernadettewardman9481 10 лет назад +2

    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!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @trishnelson3554
    @trishnelson3554 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @Demoness4867
    @Demoness4867 10 лет назад

    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!

  • @arsepayne
    @arsepayne 10 лет назад

    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!

  • @billnorton8412
    @billnorton8412 4 года назад

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

  • @huebdoo
    @huebdoo 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @ronrussell2333
    @ronrussell2333 10 лет назад

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

  • @19sandynena
    @19sandynena 9 лет назад +1

    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...

  • @whitewabbit9140
    @whitewabbit9140 10 лет назад

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

  • @canadianbeaver1419
    @canadianbeaver1419 10 лет назад

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

  • @kelvinstokes996
    @kelvinstokes996 10 лет назад +3

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

  • @withlove1887
    @withlove1887 10 лет назад

    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

  • @1919Denise
    @1919Denise 10 лет назад

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

  • @Marjorie5597
    @Marjorie5597 10 лет назад

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

  • @collenbootsman2047
    @collenbootsman2047 10 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @originalvintage
    @originalvintage 10 лет назад +2

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

  • @334grimard
    @334grimard 10 лет назад

    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

  • @cerazyman
    @cerazyman 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @Macmannn
    @Macmannn 9 лет назад +4

    WESTJET! WHY YOU ALWAYS MAKE ME CRY?!

  • @ChantalQC1969
    @ChantalQC1969 10 лет назад +1

    Putting what matters first!

  • @ScottValentine1975
    @ScottValentine1975 10 лет назад +24

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

  • @rickmcneil2162
    @rickmcneil2162 10 лет назад

    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.

  • @swfan1987
    @swfan1987 10 лет назад

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

  • @deadat45
    @deadat45 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @0ptimisticc
    @0ptimisticc 10 лет назад

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

  • @juliem9470
    @juliem9470 10 лет назад

    I have no words, just tears.

  • @107812ash
    @107812ash 10 лет назад

    Touching is an understatement. Straight from the heart!

  • @karensnedker242
    @karensnedker242 7 лет назад

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

  • @779nkp
    @779nkp 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @Janet1968
    @Janet1968 10 лет назад

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

  • @damama55
    @damama55 10 лет назад

    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. ♥♥♥

  • @GregoPogo
    @GregoPogo 10 лет назад

    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!

  • @dinanyembwe8063
    @dinanyembwe8063 10 лет назад

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

  • @adricastro
    @adricastro 10 лет назад

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

  • @jackbrown1813
    @jackbrown1813 10 лет назад

    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!!!

  • @beybladeog
    @beybladeog 10 лет назад

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

  • @seanthornton9012
    @seanthornton9012 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @GYPSYKATZ
    @GYPSYKATZ 10 лет назад

    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!!!

  • @2sexy4u2100
    @2sexy4u2100 10 лет назад +1

    just BEAUTIFUL

  • @pazsloski
    @pazsloski 10 лет назад +3

    Medel is a stud

  • @Kiwitakimago
    @Kiwitakimago 10 лет назад

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

  • @inRdream
    @inRdream 10 лет назад

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

  • @LAOM3423
    @LAOM3423 8 лет назад +1

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

  • @KatyaArifinisnotreal
    @KatyaArifinisnotreal 9 лет назад

    Beautiful. Just beautiful.

  • @ChrisSmith-mx7yn
    @ChrisSmith-mx7yn 10 лет назад

    Found a new respect for Airliners , specifically WestJet , like wow . This is just incredible .

  • @egysara91
    @egysara91 10 лет назад

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

  • @NAA4242
    @NAA4242 10 лет назад

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

  • @rosemariezabastewart1839
    @rosemariezabastewart1839 10 лет назад

    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.

  • @7737Gem
    @7737Gem 10 лет назад

    wonderful --Thank you West Jet

  • @PeerShajahan
    @PeerShajahan 10 лет назад

    This is precious...

  • @iriskennedy8044
    @iriskennedy8044 10 лет назад

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

  • @violetjihn5006
    @violetjihn5006 10 лет назад

    You guys are marvelous thank you all so mush

  • @xxxxheartsx
    @xxxxheartsx 10 лет назад

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

  • @jrot4953
    @jrot4953 10 лет назад

    to all the employees at WestJet YOU ROCK

  • @carlitguy
    @carlitguy 10 лет назад

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

  • @34Muflon
    @34Muflon 10 лет назад

    Medel you are an awesome man! And DAD!

  • @joanboras148
    @joanboras148 10 лет назад

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

  • @IamCoachSheena
    @IamCoachSheena 10 лет назад

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

  • @janetjohnsonboo
    @janetjohnsonboo 9 лет назад

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

  • @aparedes466
    @aparedes466 10 лет назад

    Speechless......

  • @happieherbie
    @happieherbie 10 лет назад

    Westjet you are the BEST!

  • @LindaXie
    @LindaXie 10 лет назад

    Heart warming ... Precious moments~

  • @catwhite3157
    @catwhite3157 10 лет назад

    Lovely idea. Very heartwarming. Good job, WestJet!

  • @kimbarrett3887
    @kimbarrett3887 10 лет назад

    Beautiful job West Jet & Ronald MacDonald House.

  • @bethleigh4
    @bethleigh4 9 лет назад

    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
      @mathieugrimard6916 6 лет назад

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

  • @Kenjireukin
    @Kenjireukin 9 лет назад

    respect to you westJet

  • @lindas5853
    @lindas5853 10 лет назад

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

  • @PattyJoy
    @PattyJoy 10 лет назад

    I love this!!!

  • @MrShawntompkins
    @MrShawntompkins 10 лет назад

    Westjet, you've earned yourselves a life-long customer. This is how it's done. Keep up the good work.

  • @metauniverse4378
    @metauniverse4378 9 лет назад

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

  • @FaisalKhan10980
    @FaisalKhan10980 10 лет назад

    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.

  • @cmsallerton
    @cmsallerton 10 лет назад

    Beautiful!