FALL 2019 - THE LIMAICO IBADANGO FAMILY STORY FEATURED INSIDE - RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DELAWARE
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FALL 2019 The Limaico Ibadango Family Story Featured Inside
From Leadership Chair
Perry S. Beberman
Vice Presidents
David Hancox
Allison E. Micich
Perry S. Beberman Stephen J. Mottola
Chair, Board of Directors Lance Sabouni
Vice President/Secretary
Kenneth C. Manne
Treasurer
Christine D. Randolph
Dear Friends of the Board of Directors
Sissy Dent Aerenson
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, Peter A. Bailey, PhD
Ryan Brazell
As we enjoy fall and gear up for the fast approaching holiday season and end of year celebrations, I’d James F. Burrows
like to reflect on some incredible happenings at our House in 2019. Dominic C. Canuso, CFA
Robert A. Cocozzoli
• We have been a “home-away-from-home” for 1,322 families: families just like Janker Limaico’s, whose Pauline M. Corso
story is featured in this issue of Our House. Six-year-old Janker came all the way from Quito, Ecuador Rich Doane
with his family for life-saving cancer treatment at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Barbara Dukart
He has been at the House, thousands of miles from home, for almost ten months. Stories like Janker’s Joel E. Dukart
speak to the strength of our families, and the figurative and literal distances they go to ensure the Tony Hill
health and happiness of their loved ones. Vijay Iyengar, M.D.
Christopher S. Marshall
• In June, we received an RMHC Remarkable Impact Grant thanks to AbbVie, allowing us to transform Raymond Parisi, Jr.
an existing space in order to implement a multi-sensory support program. This program will have David A. Paul, M.D.
Mike Pfeifer
a dual purpose: encompassing a physical space for respite outside of the guestroom, and training for
Hank Rosenberg
RMHDE staff and volunteers in best practices to support children with sensory processing disorder
Todd R. Seelhorst
and autism-spectrum disorder and their families.
Bob Trostel
Marichu C. Valencia
• September was a busy month for fundraising and special events for the House. Our 31st Annual Golf
Event raised over $230,000, which is nearly 10% of our annual operating budget and enough to
Advisory Council
provide 3,194 overnight stays for families in need. A smaller, but growing event, our Hustle for the
R.R.M. Carpenter, III, Chairman
House 5K Run/Walk in Lewes, DE is now in its 8th year. This energetic event brought in over 400
participants and raised over $32,000. Perry S. Beberman
Mary E. Bowler
• Thanks to our businesses and volunteers, over 14,900 meals were served to our families. Joseph Carbonell
Nick Cerchio
The collective support of our community enables us to deliver our mission to serve families with Joseph G. DiPinto
seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope Stanley M. Diver
and togetherness. To celebrate that support, we will host our annual Share A Night House Lighting Les Dukart
Ceremony event on December 12th from 6-7 p.m. Please read more about the event in this issue of Our
Tom Ferry
House and consider joining the festivities.
Richard J. Gessner, Jr.
If you have not been to the House and would like to learn more, please contact Carol Sayles at Shaila Kapur
(302) 428-5314 or c.sayles@rmhde.org to arrange a tour or attend a future special event. Lynn Miller
Stephen Nelson
On behalf of the families we serve, our staff, and volunteers – we are grateful for your support. Michelle A. Pena
Dr. David Pensak
With gratitude, Louis Rosenberg
Richard D. Rowland
Michael D. Waite
Perry Anne J. Wright
“Together, We Have Become Stronger”
Limaico Ibadango Family Story
Mayra and Diego say that meeting new people at the House has
helped them feel welcome and comfortable. They have become good
friends with several other families, noting a special experience when
another guest family shared special homemade bread with them,
and then taught them how to make it.
In addition to making new friends, the family of three has also
become much closer to each other. “Before coming here, we always
had family at home to help us,” Mayra and Diego shared, “Family
would help us to make decisions.” They told us that without their
extended family close by, the three of them have learned how to
overcome obstacles as a smaller family unit.
W hen six-year-old Janker Limaico Ibadango (nickname
Sebastian) was diagnosed with Type B Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer, his treatment began
in his home city of Quito, Ecuador. When this initial treatment was
not proving as successful as Sebastian’s parents hoped, the family
faced difficult decisions. Doctors were recommending a bone
marrow transplant, a procedure that Sebastian’s parents had heard
about, but were very nervous in pursuing for their son.
To add to their anxieties, when Sebastian’s doctors shared that the
chemotherapy had worked, Sebastian was eligible for a transplant,
and they were able to get that transplant in the United States, “Together, we have become stronger.”
parents Diego and Mayra were overwhelmed, but joyful.
“It was like winning the lottery,” Mayra shared, “We had so For the Limaicio Ibadango family, being able to be together at the
many setbacks that we were starting to lose hope.” Ronald McDonald House has made their journey “a good experience”
that allowed them to get the care they needed for Sebastian. On
Now facing their son’s intimidating medical procedure and having to
October 1, Sebastian was discharged from the hospital and cleared to
travel thousands of miles to a different country, far from their family
go home after almost 9 months. He and his parents were thrilled to
support system, the Limaico Ibadango family faced a major life
ring our Good News Bell and share the great news.
decision with worry and fear.
But then, Mayra connected with a family in Quito who told her that
her family had traveled to Delaware for medical treatment and
stayed at the Ronald McDonald House. The mom told Mayra, “You
have nothing to worry about. The Ronald McDonald House not
only put a roof over our heads, but provided shuttles to run errands,
meals, and a kitchen that allowed me to cook for my son. You will
feel at home.”
Hearing this helped Sebastian’s family feel confident in making the
decision to travel to the U.S. for treatment, and on January 8, 2019,
the family checked into the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware.
At the House, the family has found a calm “home-away-from-home”
for the past 10 months, where they can be together, play, cook, and
enjoy family meals. When he’s not at the hospital, Sebastian loves to
be at the House- riding his bike, playing soccer, visiting the park with
mom and dad, and playing with his favorite Legos.
Our Mission Our Vision
The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware serves Supporting families to reach the hope of
families with seriously ill children by enabling tomorrow from the challenges of today.
access to medical care and providing a place
that offers comfort, hope and togetherness.
Staff BY THE NUMBERS
President and CEO
Year to Date through September 30, 2019
Pamela W. Cornforth
Operations Director
Katie Soja Johnson
9
Development Director
Barbara Loeslein
Social Worker
Erica Davis
1322
Families found a “home-away- Average length of
Southern Delaware Advancement from-home” at RMHDE stay in days.
Officer and Grant Writer
Jan Shallcross
Resident Manager
Caroline Keesee
Special Events Manager
Dawn Brooks
Volunteer Manager
Sara Funaiock 273 99%
Marketing and Communications Hot dinners served of guest families surveyed agreed
Manager that the ability to stay close by at
Erin McGrath the Ronald McDonald House
improved their child’s experience
Volunteer Program Assistant at the hospital.
Sarah Sommer
Guest Services
Coordinators
Haley Belcher
Monica Villicaña
Development Assistant
Pam Jones
Gift Processor
Ivey Helmick
Family Room Program Coordinator
Barbara Bonk
Executive Assistant
Carol Sayles
Maintenance Assistant
Harry Cross
Upcoming Events
7th Annual
DONATE NOW
give.rmhde.org/shareanight
SHARE A NIGHT
Our Share A Night campaign helps to raise funds to support the families that call our House their
“home” during difficult times. Your gift will help families be close to their child when they need it most.
$450 = one month $105 = one week $45 = three nights $15 = one night
3 Ways to Give to Share A Night learn more about ways to give at
Make a donation rmhde.org/san19
Become a sponsor
SHARE A NIGHT LIGHTING CEREMONY
Organize a coin drive to contribute donations
through our Coins for Kids program! Thursday, December 12, 2019 6-7 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
Thank you to our presenting sponsor
Join us as we light the House for the holiday
season. Light refreshments, holiday music,
and kids’ entertainment.
Thank you to our awesome Facebook followers, Facebook
fundraisers donated more than $13,000 so far in 2019! The
fundraisers below reflect January 1 through June 30, 2019.
Andrea Moser Jessica Boyer
Ashley Shaffer Joan Grabinsky
Ben Beyer John Dunlap
Billie Jo Eilenberg Jordan Suit
Buddy Johnson III Karen M. Hawk
Courtney Baeurle Laura Ray Interested in hosting your own
Crystal Zimmerman Mike Givens Facebook fundraiser?
David Evans Pennie Nichols
Visit our Facebook page
Delona Antoinette Samantha Showalter
Donna Owen Flynn Say Di Bitt facebook.com/rmhdelaware
Jeff Cooper Stephanie Mabrey and click the “Fundraiser”
Jen Mac Tina Knotts tab on the left!
Event Highlights
Now in it’s 30th year, this event was started to help
build the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware!
Attendees enjoyed a beautiful day, with a post-race
party, kids’ corner, and refreshments provided by
Bonefish Grill and the Delaware McDonald’s Owner/
Operators Association. Thank you to the Wilmington
Highlights from April 13, 2019 Blue Rocks and our 5K Planning
Committee:
Male winner: Jay Hartnett — 17:54.4 Dawn Brooks Debbie Janocha Paul Rice
Female winner: Meredith Tulio — 18:59.7 Barbara Brown Wayne Kursh Lance Sabouni
Team winner: Winnie’s Winners Les Dukart Barbara Loeslein Doug Schell
Thank you for helping us raise Joe Gallagher Katie Migliocco Maggie Veloski
Victoria Glenn Allison Micich
nearly $53,000! Don Gouge Melissa Rice
Thank You to our Sponsors
Gift of Love:
Gift of Care:
Gift of Courage: Donald L. Gouge, Jr., Esq. Johnson Controls Inc.
Attorney at Law McCarter & English, LLP
AAA Club Alliance Inc.
Heart of Hope – Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Breakthru Beverage Delaware
the Caralynn Titter Foundation Union Park Volvo Cars
DEXSTA® Federal Credit Union
Photography: One Nineteen Photography and 1440 Film Co.
Birthday Party
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate turning 28 at
our Birthday party on June 13!
Thank you to our groups who volunteered:
• Party Princess Productions Delaware
• Pursuit for Peace
• CarMax Volunteers
• Kohl’s Volunteers
• Order of Eastern Star
• American Technologies, Inc.
Kids and families enjoyed Construction Vehicles Come to Life, pony rides, a barbeque,
ice cream sundae bar, a visit from the Brandywine Zoo, face painting, balloon art,
games, a magic show, and birthday cake!
Talleyville Car Show
The 14th Annual Talleyville Classic Car Show was a great
day of family fun benefitting the House. The event was
held at the Silverside Plaza in Wilmington on September
22 and brought out visitors of all ages to view classic cars,
enjoy snacks served by the Talleyville women’s auxiliary,
and visit the Ronald McDonald House tent to learn more
about how they could support the House’s mission.
In addition to the many classic model cars, antique fire
rescue vehicles and the Mobile Command Vehicle were
also on display. Participants also learned about fire safety
and enjoyed a K-9 demonstration.
Thank you to our volunteers who made this event fun
and successful! Thank you to the men and women of
Talleyville Fire Company and the event participants for
helping us to make this a special day to raise awareness
and support.
Red Shoe Society
Corn Hole Tournament
Congratulations to the Red Shoe Society for raising over
$2,200 at the 2nd annual Corn Hole Tournament held at
Constitution Yards on July 11! 32 teams participated and
many spectators came to watch the tournament.
Many thanks to Steve Moran, aka DJ Taven, who made
the event extra special with his great music. Thanks to the
Red Shoe Society members who planned this event – Curt
Livingston, Brien Jamison, Liz Powell, Danielle Corrado,
Angelina Corrado, Erin McGrath, Connor McGrath, Sara
Kirkpatrick, Meg Clendaniel, and Mike Clendaniel. Thank you to everyone who came out to
support the event as a player or spectator!
8th Annual
Hustle for the House 5K Run/
Walk and One Mile Fun Walk
The great amount of love and support that exists for our mission Proceeds from the event will
and families downstate was evident at our 8th Annual Hustle help the Ronald McDonald
for the House 5K Run/Walk! On Saturday, September 14, the House of Delaware continue
community gathered at Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant in Lewes, to provide a “home-away-
Delaware to start the race festivities. from-home” to the many
families in Delaware who rely
Over 400 members of the community came out to run or walk, on the House each year while
donate, volunteer, or show their support for their loved ones and their ill or injured children are
the House. On behalf of the children and families who rely on the in Wilmington area hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, we appreciate every dollar
donated, every hour volunteered, and every mile finished! Many thanks to Barbara and Wayne Kursh of Races2Run for their
continued support and sponsorship, Tom and Charlene Jones of
Irish Eyes in Lewes for hosting us once again, the event honorary
Highlights from September 14, 2019 co-chair Senator Ernie Lopez, our honorary starters The Somerset
Male winner: Mike Guessford family, members of the 5K Planning Committee, Patti Hastings,
Katie Landon, Peter Bailey, Hank Rosenberg, Dawn Burbage and
Female winner: Korin Parks
Wendy Rogers, as well as our sponsors for making this year’s
Top fundraising/Largest team: Team George event a success!
Thank You to our Sponsors
Thank you to our honorary starters,
the Somerset family!
Gift of Hope:
Gift of Love:
Gift of Courage: Community Bank Orthopaedic Associates
Delaware Electric of Southern Delaware
Cooperative “A Division of First State
Edgewell Personal Care Orthopaedics”
Greenlaw Site & Wilmington University
Stormwater, LLC
Over 200 golfers, dinner guests, donors, and friends
raised more than $230,000 for our families.
Golfers enjoyed a barbeque lunch before teeing off, followed by a cocktail hour featuring our
Helicopter Ball Drop. During the three-course dinner, our MC and Auctioneer Jeff Hammond
inspired the crowd with our live auction and Adopt-A-Family program.
RMHDE Dad Leigh Rogers spoke to guests about his family’s experience and how the House
helped his family during their son Chandler’s kidney transplant.
Special guest Brandel Chamblee from the Golf Channel entertained our guests with stories of
players on the PGA tour as well as his own career on the PGA tour.
A special thank you to our committee: Hole In One Winner
Co-Chairs: Perry Beberman and Joel Dukart Alejandro Alvarez
Ryan Brazell, Dawn Brooks, Brad Cornforth, Pam Cornforth, Mark Dellose, DMD, Rich Doane, Congratulations to Alejandro for his
Mark Doughty, Barbara Dukart, Jeff Hammond, Dave Hancox, Tony Hill, Barbara Loeslein, hole in one on hole 9 of the North
Cindy Love, Rachel Macha, William Mackenzie, MD, Ken Manne, Chris Marshall, Bob Trostel, course at Wilmington Country Club.
Alejandro won an Audi!
Marichu Valencia, and Cabot Williams
DIAMOND SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS Mark Aitken
Family Foundation
SILVER SPONSORS
The Archer Group Evolve IP McCain Foods Waste Masters Solutions
Audi Wilmington Experian McDonald’s- Bethesda Wilks, Lukoff &
Capital One Gordon Fournaris Field Office Bracegirdle LLC
Citi & Mammarella, P.A. The Meoli Companies Wilmington University
The Coca-Cola Company Grant Thornton Northeast Foods WSFS Bank
Cumberland Dairy I.D. Griffith, Inc. OHM Shree Foundation
Deloitte Keurig Dr. Pepper PricewaterhouseCoopers
Discover Bank Martin Brower VISA
BRONZE SPONSORS IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS
Artisans’ Bank Energy Transfer Solutions LLC Brewer’s Outlet Herr’s
BHI FRANKE Bud Keegan Photography Procacci Brothers
Cargill H&K International Coca-Cola
Dukart Investments The Randolph, Brandt Group
LLC Lonnie A. Coombs, CPA
Save the date for next year’s Golf Event: September 14, 2020!
Spirit of the Community
In 2018, the “Kids 4 Kids Stand” was
created in memory of Gordie Krysiak.
Gordie’s family and friends have come
together two summers in a row to
make and sell fresh baked goods, and
have donated the proceeds back to
our House. This year they donated over
$1,700! Thank you so much to these
awesome kids!
Each year, community
Thank you to the Walmart Distribution
groups and schools host Center in Smyrna, DE and Michael
external events, collect Hinton for selecting the House as
the beneficiary of their annual Golf
pop tabs, conduct wish Tournament held on September 6th at
list drives, prepare Family Maple Dale Country Club in Dover! A big
thank you also goes out to to our Kent/
Care Kits, and hold
Sussex Advisory Council Members Patti
fundraisers to benefit the Hastings, Scott Cole, and Todd Seelhorst
Ronald McDonald House of for volunteering the day of the event.
Delaware.
There are many ways that
you and your friends, family,
or workplace can support Padua Academy and Ronald’s Rescue
held a Corn Hole tournament to benefit
the House. RMHDE along with several other
contests, including a corn on the cob
Organize an auction, bake eating contest! They really embraced
sale, lemonade stand, jeans the “corn” in corn hole.
day, fun run, car wash,
pancake breakfast, wish
list drive, or other exciting
events. Be creative —the
possibilities are limitless!
Your efforts will greatly
impact the lives of children
and families needing to stay
at our Ronald McDonald
House.
Thank you to ATI (American
For more information please
Technologies, Inc.) for selecting the
contact Dawn Brooks at House as the beneficiary of their recent
d.brooks@rmhde.org or call golf tournament. ATI donated nearly
$7,000 to RMHDE!
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Pirate’s Booty
Paper Towels
Cereal (other than Cheerios)
Pastasized
Travel Sauce toiletries for welcome kits
Fresh
Standard produce
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Juice (fabric refresher and air
Febreze
freshener types)
Dish Soap wipes
Disinfectant
Paperbleach
Liquid Towels
Febreze (fabric refresher and air
freshener
New toys types)
Disinfectant
Pop Tabs wipes
Our Pop Tab donation program collected 5,980 pounds of Liquid bleach
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pop tabs! At 30-50 cents per pound, those efforts added up
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We are proud to recognize our
Volunteer Meal Groups from
May 1, 2019 to
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September 30, 2019
Every evening, 365 nights a year, every weekend for
breakfast, and frequently for lunches, volunteer groups
from the community come to our House to prepare meals
for our families. A hearty meal makes a huge difference
in restoring the energy and spirits of families who spend
long hours caring for their sick child.
1st State Corvette Chichester Rotary Janita Weaver Scrapbooking Ladies
4 West Cool Crew Christiana NICU Jeeps for Joy Seas Youth Group
Alfred I. duPont Operating Room Chubb P&C Insurance Johnson Family Foundation Season’s Pizza
AAA Club Alliance Church of the Body of Christ JP Morgan Adelante Shaila and Friends
ABCakes Citi Bank Kimmel Carter Roman Peltz Shannon/Nordmeyer/Mulrooney
ADPi WCU Club Emanon & O’Neill Charter School of Wilmington
All State Coldwell Banker - Exton Knights of Columbus Key Club
Allen Saunders Family Continental Society La Cosecha Teens Sharma
Alpha Delta Pi WCU Cover HS FCCLA Ladies Ancient Order SHS Class of 2021
Americorp Crispin Family of Hibernians Smyrna Elementary
Astellas Pharma U.S. Inc DE Valley Civitan Lauri Palm & Friends St. Mary’s Church
AstraZeneca Defense Counsel Delaware Maiya Rawlinson & Friends Stetson Middle School
ATA Delaware Delaware Area Telangana Marlette Funding Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Avon Grove HS ES Delaware Association of Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson TD Bank
Baker Family Neonatal Nurses & Tardy LLC The Alana Rose Foundation
Bank of America Detweiler Family Mary’s Kountry Kitchen The Bancorp Bank
Barb’s BFFs DEXSTA McGinnis Family The Dream PR Agency
Barclays Discover MNAT Summer Associates The Taylors and Friends
Barclays Customer Experience Double Tree Monterey Enterprises Tidewater Utilities
Beta Xi, UD Nursing DTCDC Mottola Group Tower Hill School
Bethel AME DYPN Mt. Lebannon UMC Turmel
BlackRock Edgewell NICKLE Electrical Company Villanova SRNA’s
Blue Crew edu FCU Nordel Fire Compaines Vinita
Brandywine Hundred Fire Elam Methodist Church Padua Academy VISA
Company Estate Pepper Hamilton Wells Fargo
Brandywine Springs School First Data Pilgrim Baptist Wilmingon University
Butz Family Friends of Mark & Jude-Ann PS QA Wilmington Community
Coldwell Banker Preferred Geo Blue PSCI Evangelical Church
Capital One Ghandhi Family Ray Family Women with Praise Ministry
CCHS Innovation Center Girl Scout Troop 1272 Richards, Layton, & Finger Word Alive Worship Center
Centrella Real Estate Group Gossman PMG Riverside Community Church Wrap Around Delaware
Chase GRM Wilminton BAC Youth Group WT Team
Chemours - Fchem Harry’s Rotary Club of Newark Zakat Foundation of America
Chesapeake Wealth Advisors of Image Dei Church Royal Pest Solutions
Janney Montgomery Independent Order of Oddfellows 27 Salem Co Vo-TechFamily
Volunteers
Our House volunteers make the House
a welcoming environment for families,
and help with household tasks so that
our families can spend more time with
their children receiving treatment
at local hospitals. Volunteers help
with daily tasks seven days per week
– even on holidays! If you are seeking These opportunities are great for
a holiday volunteer opportunity, we families seeking a holiday opportunity
will need kitchen helpers to assist with with children 12 years of age and older.
meal clean-up, running dishwashers,
taking out trash and basic kitchen To learn more, contact Sara Funaiock,
duties during the upcoming holiday Volunteer Manager at 302-428-5340 or
season. s.funaiock@rmhde.org.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Helping Hands Teen Volunteers: opportunities (rmhde.org/teenstudent-
Our “Helping Hands” teen group is open volunteers/).
for dependable and self-motivated
teens ages 16+ who enjoy crafts and This is a 3-hour commitment every two
activities as well as interaction with weeks for a minimum of three months.
families. Helping Hands activities take Students applying should have strong
place various evenings of the month communication skills, be punctual, and
from 6pm-8pm at the House. This be ready to learn new skills.
group operates on a first come, first
serve basis with limited spots available. For more information about all teen
and student volunteer opportunities,
Regular House Teen Volunteers: please contact Sarah Sommer,
Volunteer Program Assistant, at
Please keep an eye on our teen/student
302-428-5324 or s.sommer@rmhde.org.
volunteer page on our website for
Volunteer Spotlight:
Fidelis Kenine
Since 2012, volunteer Fidelis Kenine has Today, his daughter, Onyi is 15 and thriving.
been sharing his Saturday mornings with She even became a member of the House’s
the House as a Volunteer Van Driver. In his Youth Leadership Council. For Fidelis, helping
role, Fidelis helps to transport families on families with daily tasks has been rewarding.
errands to the grocery store, mall, pharmacy, “It brings joy to see other’s happiness,” he
or to spend time as a family at a local park or shared.
attraction. For Fidelis, the experience families Volunteer Van drivers are needed on evenings
have at the House is one he can relate to, as and weekends. To learn more about how you
his family used the House when his daughter may be able to help with this need, please
was receiving treatment at five months old. visit www.rmhde.org/volunteer.Together We Can Make a Difference
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER In Our Hearts...
A Tax-Wise Option for Our
Donors 70½+ Years Old How very softly you tiptoed into our
world, but only a moment you stayed.
Did you know you could benefit from giving What an imprint your footsteps have
through your IRA?
left among our hearts.
If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a
charitable gift directly from your IRA without
paying income tax on the withdrawal. Here
is how it works: Raul Carmona-Lara
Your benefits: Javier Camacho
• You can transfer up to $100,000 per year to Joseph Guzman
charitable organizations
• The charitable distribution counts toward
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your minimum required distributions for the Aurora Kuhns
year
• The amount transferred is excluded from Ezra Kauffman
your adjusted gross income (AGI)
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To Qualify:
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• You must be age 70 1/2 or older at the time
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• Transfers must be made directly from a Bryson Brooks
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Jude Hurley
If you are interested please contact Kaitlyn Guzman
Barbara Loeslein, Development Director
302-428-5331 or b.loeslein@rmhde.org Jennivette Mendo
Request a Speaker
We would be one stressed
Did you know? Speakers and display tables are available for your
out family as our medical care company, organization or school!
requires a lot of attention.
RMHDE provides great services • Staff and Ronald McDonald House of Delaware ambassadors
to families to ensure that can shape a program for your group’s interests.
medical appointments are as
stress free as possible. RMHDE • Our team can share our mission, family stories, and volunteer
feels truly like home! Thank you. opportunities suitable for adults and teens.
Contact Carol Sayles for more information at
c.sayles@rmhde.org or (302) 428-5314.Memorials and Tributes
The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware is grateful for the very generous donations made to us.
Because of our donors we are able to support families with seriously ill or injured children through our
House and Family Rooms. Some of the families that you have supported are featured in this publication.
In our newsletter we feature gifts that are made in honor or in memory of a specific individual. A full
listing of all donations is presented in our Impact Report. Our current Impact Report can be found on
our website rmhde.org.
MEMORIALS CAROL SANDRA
SELMA SEITZ
LIA MCNEILLY
ANTHONY MEDICI
January 1, 2019 -
CAROLYN SHALLCROSS
ELI SOKOLOWSKI
RILEY MULLINS
RICHIE OHLER
Online?
June 30, 2019 ANDREW STANTON
MAVERICK SIMMONS PAINTER Donating is easy!
JEFF STRATTON
THOMAS ROBERT “TOMMY” THIEMANN JEEGAR PATEL
SUSAN ARNOLD Go to
JOANNE M. ASHER DR. CHARLES THOMAS MONA PATNAIK
JIM TRACY ANTHONY PERUTO
www.rmhde.org
MARY BARILLA
JEREMY DOUGLAS BOWDEN SHELDON WARSAW
CECILY QUACKENBUSH You may also use the
BETTY BRANDT JOSEPH A. WHALEN
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