Penticton Dragonboat Pub donates more than $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House

The Dragon Boat Pub in Penticton held its annual "Safety Boys" luncheon on Jan. 14 and donated $5,650 to Ronald McDonald House British Columbia while also delivering a family meal; the pub said its total fundraising has passed $8,000.

The Dragon Boat Pub in Penticton held its annual "Safety Boys" fundraising luncheon on Jan. 14 to benefit Ronald McDonald House British Columbia. The pub described the visit as a yearly tradition of bringing a monetary donation and serving a meal to current residents. This year the pub donated $5,650 and delivered another family meal to the house. The pub thanked the community for the success of the event and noted its broader fundraising totals. Key details: - Event: "Safety Boys" fundraising luncheon held on Jan. 14. - Beneficiary: Ronald McDonald House British Columbia. - Donation this year: $5,650 donated by the pub. - Additional support: The pub delivered a family meal to residents. - Fundraising totals: The pub reported more than $8,000 raised to date and said it looked to surpass $10,000 on Jan. 27, 2026. Summary: The pub's donation and meal continued a long-standing tradition of supporting families staying at Ronald McDonald House British Columbia and added both funds and direct assistance. The pub reported cumulative fundraising above $8,000 and said it expects to surpass $10,000 on Jan. 27, 2026.