WITH two young kids of his own, North Queensland Cowboys recruit Josh McGuire knows the importance of charities like Ronald McDonald House.

McGuire, who was involved with the charity when playing for the Brisbane Broncos is now community ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia.

“I’m very excited about working together and hopefully making a difference with,” McGuire said.

“It’s something that I enjoy and get a lot out of and I know the kids get a lot out of it too, so I’m just happy to be a part of it.”

McGuire, who has two kids Maiya, 5 and Maxon, 3, said he understood parents needed support when their children were unwell.

“Having my own two children, I know probably the biggest hurdle being a parent is watching your kids be unwell and not being able to help or make a difference,” he said.

“If I can put a smile on a kids’ face or help out a family in any way, it’s very important.

“I know this region relies a lot on this house and it needs all the support it can get.”

House chairman Paul Rissman said the Cowboys players helped inspire young kids who were staying at the house.

“We get a lot of families from all over North Queensland who come here with serious illness and sickness,” he said.

“As part of their recovery if a player or two can inspire these kids on their road to recovery, it’s fantastic for them.

“Josh, being a family man and having a couple of young kids himself, he knows the importance of the role.”