The Malhotra family has been a cornerstone of the Prince Albert community since 1975.
Together, Dr. Lalita Malhotra and her late husband, Dr. Tilak Malhotra, dedicated their lives and careers to advancing child health, women’s health, and supporting Indigenous communities. Their children — Sara, Rohin, and Unjali — were raised with the same commitment to service and continue to carry forward their family’s legacy of care and community dedication.
The Malhotra family’s involvement with Ronald McDonald House started when they established the Malhotra NICU for the North.
The family was quick to support the build of a Ronald McDonald House in Prince Albert, as they have seen first-hand the impact that comforting accommodations and meals, in a culturally safe environment, provides families at the Victoria Hospital. The Malhotra family chatted with us, to share their reason for supporting our provincial expansion and what Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan, means to them.
Do you have a personal story that you can share, in relation to your decision to support Ronald McDonald House?
Yes, our family has lived in Saskatchewan for decades and have seen how difficult it can be for families when health care services are only available in larger centres. We are supporting the Ronald McDonald House because we deeply understand the relief that comes from having a safe, supportive place to stay during some of the hardest moments of a child’s illness. I, Dr. Unjali Malhotra, was a long term patient in Prince Albert and Saskatoon and know the importance of having support as close to home as possible.
In your own words, how does Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan positively impact families in our province?
Ronald McDonald House takes away some of the fear and isolation families feel when they need to leave home for medical care. It provides not only a roof and meals, but also community, dignity, and a sense of belonging. That comfort allows parents to focus on their child’s healing.
Can you describe the importance of building two new Houses in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan families often travel hundreds of kilometers for care, and the demand for support keeps growing. Two new Houses would ensure that more families have the stability, comfort, and proximity to their child’s medical team they deserve.
Any further thoughts that you would like to share?
Investing in Ronald McDonald House is investing in the health and resilience of our communities. When families are supported through crisis, children have better outcomes, and parents, families and communities, carry less long-term stress. We believe this work represents the very best of Saskatchewan — community and care for one another.
