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P.14
MEET THE DOCKS
HOW THEY WENT FROM BENEFICIARIES OF GENEROSITY TO GIVERS
THE FAMILY THE HOUSE BUILT: THROUGH ADVERSITY, THE BIRTH
OF A NEW FAMILY AT THE HOUSE. P.04
STORIES FROM OUR HOUSE
EDITOR
Adam Lowe CONTENTS
PHOTO EDITOR
& DESIGNER 04 The Family the
House Built 08 Nurturing Families in
Difficult Times HEART & HEARTH
Max Catterson Families rocked by SMA find the
House is more than just a place for
Local restaurants are answering the
call during COVID-19 and feeding
SUMMER 2020
CONTRIBUTING healing. hungry souls. A magazine for friends of
WRITERS Ronald McDonald House
Adam Lowe Charities of Central
Indiana
Mary Friend
Stacy Clark
ABOUT
CONTRIBUTING
HEART & HEARTH
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Max Catterson
Silvertouch Photography
Heart & Hearth is
published twice annually
THE SCHOFIELD FAMILY
by RMHCCIN. Our mission
HOUSE TEAM is provide a supportive
home away from home fter receiving the heartbreaking news of our
Karin Ogden
A daughter’s AML diagnosis, our family was
for families of children
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Chief Executive Officer
Our Volunteers A Family’s Cycle receiving medical care
Shelly Shafer Cates
mentally and physically exhausted. The worries
are Essential of Giving at Riley Hospital for
Director of Operations of the day and camping out in the ICU waiting
In our “new normal,” what does it The Dock family, touched by the Children at Indiana
Stacy Clark mean to be essential? Mary Friend generosity of RMHC, finds powerful University Health and room only added to the exhaustion. Fortunately, our social
Director of Development
looks at volunteerism. new ways to support the House. other area hospitals, and worker was quick to point us to the Ronald McDonald House
Deby Abel to champion programs
House Manager (RMH). As we walked to the RMH, we felt the weight of the
that improve the health,
Sarah Bodem world upon our shoulders. When we walked into our room,
education and well-being
Database Administrator
of children. we fell onto the bed and we actually slept, hard. It was the
Candice Bradbury first time in a long time that our minds were at peace. A soft
Business & Finance Manager
bed was just one blessing of the Ronald McDonald House.
Max Catterson
Marketing & Design Specialist On the Cover: We could share many more stories with you; how the House
Christie Clem The Dock family with their kept our home-schooling family together, how we never had
Events Manager pets Sammy and Moxie. to worry about where our children would sleep at night, how
Patti Cooper Photo by Silvertouch
we always had hot meals, how our daughter in the hospital
Facilities Manager Photography
Marci Corbin
got to see her siblings every day, or how grandparents could
Programs Manager come and stay when our daughter needed both parents to
Lee Ann Devine help her get through a tough night. We were able to have
Grants Manager
Mary Friend
10 Meals That Heal
26 Meet the Board
Please send your
comments, questions, somewhat normal days and even made good memories
Volunteer Resources Manager story ideas, or address during a terrible time because of the RMH. No one ever
David Lawson
Medicaid Specialist
12 Events Update
27 Note From Our CEO changes to:
Heart & Hearth
expects to end up at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana
University Health, but we are so thankful that the Ronald
Adam Lowe McDonald House provides a home away from home when
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RMHCCIN
Marketing & Communication Manager Community Report 435 Limestone Street needed. To the volunteers, staff and donors we want to say a
Lisa Lusk • House Highlights Indianapolis, IN 46202
Executive Assistant • Financials heart-felt thank you!
or by emailing
• Scholarships & Grants
• Corporate Partners alowe@rmhccin.org.
• 2019 Donors
www.rmhccin.org With Love,
317.269.2247 The Schofield Family
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THE FAMILY THE HOUSE BUILT
t’s common for their network of support. rest and respite, and a place
I
a family to arrive to seek out normalcy and
Many of a family’s needs are
at the Ronald healing.
quickly apparent – they need
McDonald
a place to stay that’s close to Louise Johnson and Derek
House with little more than
their child, they need meals to Schmitz knew before their
the clothes on their back and
keep them going, and some son Anthony was born that he
the change in their pockets.
coffee to help them start would need immediate heart
Often these families have just
their day doesn’t hurt either. surgery. As much as possible,
faced life-shaking news that
And for families staying at they anticipated his condition
their child is seriously ill, and
the House days, weeks, or and what the next steps
in need of immediate care.
longer, they need things like would look like. But after his
Leaving behind their family
access to additional services birth and successful heart
and friends, facing what
like complimentary laundry surgery, a genetic screening
can be a long and terrifying
supplies and facilities. But indicated a condition they
trip to Indianapolis, parents
just beneath the surface lies did not anticipate – SMA
arrive at their child’s bedside
the greater need – the need (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
in a raw emotional state.
for social and emotional Type 1. SMA Type 1 is a
They’re exhausted, scared,
support, opportunities for rare, progressive, and life-
and feeling isolated from
threatening genetic disease
that causes the decline
of motor functions like
breathing, swallowing, or
speaking. Overall, 68% of
children with SMA Type 1 die
before their second birthday
and 82% die before their
fourth. Facing what would
be a lengthy hospitalization,
Louise found a new home
in the Ronald McDonald
House, while Derek returned
home to care for Anthony’s
brothers, ages 7, 11, and 16.
It was a difficult decision, but
it made sense for the family.
Derek needed to continue to
work, and the kids needed
to continue with school.
But for Louise, it meant
being alone and away from
family during the week. She
recounts, “When I first came
Louise Johnson stands bedside with here, I didn’t want to talk to
baby Anthony as he battles health
challenges stemming from SMA. anybody. I was scared. I was
nervous. I was alone.” She
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approved by Medicaid. She credits the process
for bringing her “out of her shell,” transforming
her from a quiet and reserved individual, to an
outspoken advocate for her son. The treatment
isn’t a cure, but Louise remains optimistic. She’s
looking forward to returning home, and “just
holding him.”
When the time comes for Louise and Anthony
to head back home to their family in Evansville,
the “RonDon Family” will continue. “I’m the only
person that lives down south in Evansville,
everybody else lives up North, so I don’t know
how we’ll see each other again. But, we’ll make
it work.” While it will be a cause for celebration The Shields family serves breakfast to families at the House every year
for Anthony to go home, the devastating reality is on Corinne’s birthday.
“Just beneath the surface lies that not everyone in the “RonDon Family” will be their kids. They knew Gareth could still work, he
so fortunate. Through their grief, they persist.
Anthony Johnson in his room at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana the greater need – the need for had a warm bed and food as needed. It helped
University Health.. give them peace knowing we were in good hands
social and emotional support, “One of the families that just lost their little boy,
when location made things more difficult,” Alysen
would face heart-wrenching text messages from I go over to their apartment and have dinner with
her sons – “Is Anthony coming home?” “When will
opportunities for rest and them. They don’t want to move back home (from
shares.
you come home?” “Is Anthony still alive?” respite, a place to seek out an apartment in Indianapolis) until all of our kids Gareth, Alysen and their family continue to spread
“It’s common for families to be shaken to the normalcy and healing.” have left the hospital. I wake up every morning awareness about SMA through Corinne’s story.
with a text from them asking how Anthony’s Sharing a meal with guests at the House allows
core when they arrive. They’re facing so many
doing.” them to celebrate her story, as well as, support
unknowns, and being alone and away from
families who are struggling.
the support of their friends and family only Sometimes the grieving process brings families
compounds it,” says Karin Ogden, CEO. “Even with back to the House, albeit in different ways. Gareth “We know what it is like to be away from home,
hide-and-seek, which got a little crazy. We all ate
the strongest families, the challenges of caring and Alysen Shields lost their baby, Corinne, in worried about your child and the last thing you
dinner together. We meet every night for dinner
for a sick or injured child can tear them apart. August of 2018 to the same disease Anthony fights do is focus on yourself or the simple things like
no matter what, whether it was a good day at the
Knowing this, we surround families with as many today – SMA Type 1. They too, were supported by a sleep, eating, etc. The House was able to take
hospital or a bad day. That’s just the one time that
opportunities for nurturing, social and emotional Ronald McDonald House, one located in Chicago. care of those things and it will always be a huge
we knew we could all get together at the same
support, and normalcy as we can. Even the design In memory and celebration of what would have blessing. Our family is forever grateful for the
time.”
of the House supports bringing families together.” been Corinne’s birthday, the Shields family makes comforts they provided for us and being able to
This circle of friends has discovered they are not an annual visit from Carmel to the Indianapolis help others in a similar situation means a lot to
What started as seeing other parents passing
just neighbors in the House, but at the hospital Ronald McDonald House to serve breakfast to us. We were always thankful for the good food,
through the hallways of the House became an
as well. It means sharing medical experiences, Houseguests. sweet smiles and genuine care that came with
opportunity to bond and develop new, lasting
seeing and learning from what other parents the people making and serving meals for us.”
friendships. Through grief and celebration, a circle With Corinne at Lurie Children’s Hospital of
have gone through. “We’ve all been to visit each
of strangers evolved into a new support system Chicago, it meant Gareth and Alysen had to move To learn more about SMA, visit CureSMA.org. The
other’s children in the hospital. One family that
for Louise. The “RonDon Family” was born. Louise to the city from Carmel, away from their support organization hosts the annual Cure SMA Walk-N-
just lost their child, their son’s room was right next
looks back, “I’ve made family here. I have a built-in system of family and friends. Staying at the Roll in support of SMA research and awareness.
to Anthony’s room,” Louise recalls. “For a while,
support system. That was kind of surprising to me Ronald McDonald House near Lurie, Gareth was
we thought Anthony was going to get a trache Coming together over a warm meal means finding
when I saw the rooms and why everything was in able to continue working part time, remotely from
(tracheostomy); two other moms had already had normalcy, solace and respite from the stresses
a communal area. This is a chance for you to meet his room. Back home, Gareth and Alysen’s parents
to have traches with their babies, so they invited of hospital life. Even though meal groups have
with probably the only people that can know, that took solace knowing they were being well cared
me to come to their rooms and see their babies been temporarily suspended, you can still impact
understand.” for by the Ronald McDonald House. For Alysen,
to get a feel for what I was going to go through.” families by arranging delivery of a warm meal
the House is a familiar place – her parents and
The House stands symbolic of the relationships from a local restaurant. Contact Marci Corbin at
Shortly before New Year’s Eve, baby Anthony siblings were able to stay at the Indianapolis
that have developed within the “RonDon Family.” mcorbin@rmhccin.org if you would like to help.
was the recipient of a gene therapy treatment Ronald McDonald House when she was a baby,
Bonds are nurtured through play, activities, and
called Zolgensma to treat his SMA Type 1. At $2.1 receiving cardiac surgeries at Riley. “Our parents
shared meals. “We played games with the other - ADAM LOWE
million, it was an expensive treatment; Louise found comfort in knowing not only was their
kids. We played (Nintendo) Wii with them, and
encountered many obstacles seeking to have it granddaughter being taken care of, but so were
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Iaria family and staff helped serve our families. Volunteers from Sycamore Services
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE ESSENTIAL
NURTURING FAMILIES IN DIFFICULT TIMES YOU CAN HELP... ormal and essential stages. In 1982, it was just the volunteer Judy Monnier’s initial
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pay their kindness are terms we north wing and consisted of 25 efforts to find individuals and grow
hen the COVID-19 need, and as chance would have
forward. As local are hearing a lot rooms. We were pioneers and group volunteering opportunities,
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pandemic reached it, a day later his phone rang –
restaurants and with the changes the first House in Indiana. To to the committed groups we have
Indiana, our House a call from Ronald McDonald
was quick to re- House. Matt explains, “We were businesses reopen, brought about by COVID-19. It make it feel more like a home today like Sycamore Services, we
spond. Volunteer shifts were glad to help and lucky enough to give them a visit. Share has made us wonder what life rather than a hotel, families were know that we could not do the
temporarily suspended, along- be in a position to feed families your good experience is going to be like and even if encouraged to interact with one work we do without the support
side service groups and meal not as fortunate as us. It brought with friends and family. not deemed essential by the another both by establishing a of volunteers.
groups – all of which are cor- a renewed sense of the term Special thanks to the government, the absence of communal setting for cooking
people, event and places in our and eating and by not putting We are once again opening
nerstones of how we serve our hospitality to us and the other following restaurants
lives have forced us to reconsider televisions in individual rooms. the House in stages. Normal
guest families. With meal groups company involved.” for their support during
what essential means. During operations have changed with
no longer able to come into the the COVID-19 pandemic
The importance of hot meals a recent discussion with Karen The other word we’ve all heard the times and we will continue
House to prepare meals for our (through April 2020):
for families facing long days at Campbell, one of the founding a great deal lately is essential. to adapt to whatever new normal
guests, we faced a new chal-
the hospital was made even volunteers of the House, it With just one wing, the first and lies ahead of us. Our mission of
lenge of how to feed the families
more personal for the Iaria fam- brought to light for me that only employee for almost seven serving families with sick or injured
staying with us. Many answered
ily. Matt’s two-year-old nephew normal is a state that is constantly years was a house manager. She children is essential. We know
the call, including generous do-
was at Riley Hospital for Children changing. Normal in 1982, when lived on the premises and had to do this work, volunteers have
nors and sponsors, as well as
at Indiana University Health this the House first opened, was very weekends off. Volunteers were been, and always will be, essential
local restaurants. One of those
spring receiving chemotherapy different from normal when the essential to managing weekend in our ability to fulfill our mission
restaurants was Iaria’s Italian
for brain cancer. The decision south wing opened, more than shifts and helping solicit and care for our families. We can’t
Restaurant – an Indianapolis fa-
was a cinch, and Iaria’s provided doubling the size and services donations. wait to have our volunteers back.
vorite since 1933.
meals for 30 people on five sep- we were able to provide. Not only do we need their help,
One thing that has been but we miss their smiling faces.
For Matt Iaria, the timing was im- arate nights throughout April.
Mirroring the way we will begin essential since the beginning
peccable. His wife’s workplace
- ADAM LOWE re-opening to new families, is the support provided by -MARY FRIEND
had just reached out about the
the House originally opened in volunteers. From founding
restaurant helping families in
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Haugers and Williams Family RMHCCIN Young Alan Thompson Family
Helping Hands Lawrence Kiwanis Professionals Board Leora Thompson
Laurie Henry Lindberg Family Roche Diagnostics, Timmy Global Health
Heritage Environmental Lindsey, Kathy and Corporate Accounts Total Restoration
Services Family Roncalli HS Trader’s Point Girls
Herron Family Live Like Harris Jill Rose Group
Hibner Cuddle Crew Livingston Family Marissa Rucker Tri Kappa - Fishers
Crystal Hinson-Miller Love like Aidan Kerry Laura Russell Tri Kappa - Tipton
Jeri Holmes M Accounting Ruth’s Chris Chapter
Alan Holt Maple Knoll Apartments St. Malachy School Turner Family
Hornet Park Elementary Marion Co 4H Junior Brownies United Methodist Church
Hyatt Place-Hyatt House Leaders Salesforce United Methodist
Indianapolis David Mason Samples Women of St. Mark’s
Iaria’s Italian Retaurant Kristen Mennen Second Helpings Church
MEALS THAT HEAL
IBD Research Team/IU Midtown Church Seip Family University of Indianapolis
Independent Adult Day Melody Miller in memory In Remembrance of Tyler Cheerleading
Care Center of Tyler Shaffer Shaffer University Tower Council
Indiana State Bar Seth Miller and Family Smitha Sharma Leisel Urbanski
Association Mohommed Moalikyar Randy Shields Anitha Vani with Friends
Our House families enjoyed home-cooked meals prepared by the following Indianapolis Bar Mooresville High School Marilyn Sleppy Amber and Chris VanZyl
Association Key Club Smith/Dale Families Syna Vohra, Ankur
volunteer groups from November 2019 - April 2020. For more information or to sign- InSource Mount Olive Country Sonnefield/Lloyd Sakhuja, Shruti Sakhuja
up to volunteer, visit www.rmhccin.org. IREM Heroes for the Chapel Families Emi Voller
House Mt. Pleasant Christian South Boone Church of Williams Randall
Isa Martinez Pizza Church Mom’s Group Christ Walters Family
100 Black Men Blessed by Brian CHS Helping Hands Family Life Assembly
IU Dance Marathon Mt. Zion Baptist Church Southeast Indy Kiwanis Wapahani Culinary Arts
Beautillion Militaire Bloomington South Church of Christ FCCLA South Newton
IU Dance Marathon - MUCOM Southport High School Class
Program Dance Marathon CICS In Memory of Tyler
Hospitality Committee Myers Lifegroup- Southport Presbyterian West 10th Dental Group
A Cut Above Catering Mike and Suzanne Clements Family Shaffer-Feed the
IU Med Peds Residency Lebanon Christian Church Westfield HS Dance
Abbvie Boatwright Clif Bar Indy Bakery Families
IU Period Engagement Church Southport United Marathon
ACES Shanti Boodhoo Colby and Cate’s Feed My Sheep Ministry
Council NAMily Methodist Church Whiteland Community
Aegis Worldwide Elizabeth Bowen Charities Jr. Board Feed the Families in
IUH Office of Clinical National American Miss Southwest Airlines HS National Honor
Allegion Brebeuf Jesuit College Park Church memory of Tyler
Education/Center for National FFA Speedway Girls Society
Allen Family Brownsburg High School Annette Coulumbe Shaffer
Physician Education Organization Basketball Rhonda Williams
Alpha Delta Pi at Indiana DECA Courtyard Marriott Figment II DBA
IUK Nursing Students Jennifer Nemoseck Speedway Tri Kappa Wing Experts
University Buffalo Wild Wings Airport McDonald’s
IUPUI Academics for New Hope Christian SSPOM Women in Science
Alpha Phi Omega-Tau Burns Family CR Richardson Filbert Family
Civic Engagement Church Deep and Wise Catherine and Ron Stiver House
Omicron Café 251 Creek Life Group Fishers High School
IUPUI CRC-Jags for New Light Baptist Julie Strohmeier (IEC) Marisa Wright and Family
Alpha Xi Delta Alums Campus Classics Cutler Ridge Youth Former Soccer Folks
Service Church Sweet Family Stephanie Yott
American Family Campus Kitchen Group Foster, Pike & Associates
IUPUI FYS Northview Church Taxi
Insurance CarMax Daleville Junior/Senior Franciscan Health
IUSD-Pediatric Karin and Dale Ogden Terhune Realty
Amerifirst Home Carmel High School High School Indianapolis-Cardiac
Department Palley Family (Baer Ternes Indiana, Inc.
Mortgage Helping Hands Maggie Daniels Care Unit
Jack’s Pack Necessities) Michael Tharp
Amethyst St Alumni/ Carmel Middle School Danville Christian Church Franklin Central HS Key
Emma James (Emma Papa Johns
Top’s Auto Clinic Carrier Corporation Delta Delta Delta - Club
Strong) Passageways
Ancient Landmarks #319 CARS-Child Adult Franklin Freels
Jedele Enterprises- Pearcrest Properties LLC
Tiffany & Ryan Anderson Resource Services Delta Delta Delta - Friendsgiving Family
McDonalds PepsiCo
and Bruce & Alyssa Sherrie Castanon Indianapolis Alumnae Gate Church
John Knox Presbyterian JoAnna Peters
Joray Celestial Chapter #1 Chapter Gebke Family
Church PNC Bank
Andrew V. Brown Central Indiana Christian Karlene and Josh Drake Geico
Christin Johnson Ellen and Fritz
Student Council Singles Dulcie Holcomb Geist Christian Church
Jonathan Byrd’s Poffenberger
Anthem Century 21 Scheetz Denise Dya Girl Scout Troop 4111
Hospitality and Pre PA Club at IUPUI
Edgar Ayala CG Church of Christ Aaron and Shelby Eicher Girl Scout Troop 4999
Restaurant Price Vision Group
Ball and Worley Families Katie Chamness-All for and Family Girl Scout Troop 2053
Juenemann Family ProLink
LeAnne Barta Ellie Eli Lilly and Company Goddard School Avon
Kappa Kappa Gamma - Purdue School of
Bayada Pediatrics Chapel Glen Church of Emmanuel Church Graber Family
Butler University Nursing
Beech Grove City Christ ESA Graham Family
Knights of Peter Claver Purity 51
Schools Charity Church Everstream Greater Shephard MB
Ct and Council 97 Rainey Family
Beecham Lifegroup Cheesecake Factory F.R.O.G. Ministries/ Church
KONE Inc. Ray Family
Beta Sigma Phi Mary Christman and Gracepoint Church Greencastle HS Key Club
Lake and Moore Families Riley Pediatric Residents
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Friends Faith Church Grimble Family
Anne Lammert and Riley PPCU/Chick Fil A
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EVENTS UPDATE
At the RMHCCIN, we find ourselves researching new ways Riley Hospital for Children
is a proud supporter of
to host our special events for the remainder of 2020. We are
working vigorously to reimagine and plan events that allow our
supporters the chance to come together, support and celebrate
our mission, whether that is in person or virtually through the
magic of technology. Events are a key element to keeping the
Ronald McDonald House
House running as they provide about $343,000 in funding to
offset operational expenses each year. This equates to 3,430
Charities of Central Indiana.
nights for families to get a good night’s rest, nice meal, warm
shower, and the fellowship of other families.
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and Ronald McDonald
COVID-19 has unfortunately caused us to have to cancel, re-
House Charities of Central Indiana have been working together since 1982
schedule and re-tool all our events in order to keep guests,
employees and families healthy and safe. We look forward to to provide care and support to children and their families.
2021 with hope that we can once again host our guests and
sponsors at Brunch & Blingo in March and the Swing for Kids DROP OFF YOUR TABS
golf tournament in June. Due to the pandemic
and the ongoing health
and safety challenges it
has left in its wake, we
have decided to cancel
this year’s Pop Tab Drop.
Because of the event’s
14 year strong tradition,
this was not a decision we
TA S T E G A L A took lightly.
We invite all of our pop
2020 tab collectors to drop
off their collections
at our Larry “The Can
We are transforming our annual Taste gala into a virtual master
class tasting experience offering sessions that explore craft beer, Man” Van Ness Pop Tab
wine, bourbon and a sweet treat. Guests can purchase an at home Garage at the Ronald
party pack, complete with tasting samples and other goodies McDonald House located
sure to create a fun evening for friends while you support the at 435 Limestone Street
House. As our planning progresses, we will continue to share the in Indianapolis. We have
details of how you can participate. contactless drop-off and
plenty of space for you to
While this year’s event will look and feel a little different, we are unload quickly and safely.
still planning to provide everything you expect from Taste. Events If you have more than
will be held the first two Thursdays and Fridays in November. one million tabs, please
contact us ahead of your
drop off.
©2020 IUHealth 5/20 IUH#33186
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and waiting for you after a long day at the hospital
moved Noah to tears. And even though they were FIDELITY DONOR
lucky enough to have a stable and robust support
system, they discovered the sense of community
that RMH creates. The other families at the House
ADVISED FUND (DAF)
could truly understand what they were experiencing In addition to sharing their time and
and provided a sense of community and network of advocating for support from friends and
support. family, the Docks choose to support RMH
through their Fidelity Donor Advised
As they were preparing to go home, Noah was Fund (DAF). There are many advantages
committed to paying it forward. Just weeks after they to establishing a DAF and supporting
returned to Indianapolis, Noah joined the RMHCCIN organizations, like Ronald McDonald
Young Professionals Board and now is the Chair. To House, with a grant from the fund.
celebrate a milestone in Evelyn’s life, they hosted a
fundraiser on Facebook to raise money for Ronald Why Donors Use DAFs
McDonald House in lieu of gifts.
Easy to establish and can offer
On May 4, 2020, the Dock family welcomed their greater tax benefits
newest member: Isadora Louise. They are settling Easy to use – online access for grant
in and doing well! recommendations
Gifts are tax deductible as donations
- STACY CLARK to public charities; earnings are
A FAMILY’S CYCLE OF GIVING The Dock family with their pets Sammy and Moxie.
exempt
Fund advisor receives recognition just
as with a direct gift – or can choose
to give anonymously
e all have a perception of ourselves. condition called Bronchial Atresia that resulted in
W Many, like Noah and Emily Dock,
always viewed themselves as “the
a tumor growing where the left lung should be.
The best place for delivery would be Cincinnati
RMHCCIN is grateful for the support of
donors like the Docks who make it pos-
givers.” From high school forward, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, so the Dock’s sible for us to provide a home away from
they both have been committed to helping others made plans to go there in advance of the delivery. home to families in need. If you have a
through volunteerism. A financial planner and a They initially were living in pricey corporate DAF through a commercial organization
nurse respectively, both felt it was important to housing, but after the birth were able to move into like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charita-
support causes through financial contributions, the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati, ble or Vanguard Charitable or a private
despite being relatively early in their careers. But putting them less than 10 minutes away from their community foundation, you can make a
when their daughter Evelyn was born 18 months newborn daughter. significant impact for our families. When
you make a DAF grant to RMH you pro-
ago, their role shifted from “givers” to beneficiaries
They were overwhelmed with the kindness and vide families with:
of the generosity of others.
support that can be found at RMHs across the A home away from home near a sick
It was discovered in utero that Evelyn had a world. The idea of having a hot meal prepared or injured child
Warm meals, free laundry services,
and hot showers,
“RMH gave us a community A sense of community, connection
and emotional support in tough times
of people that were going
through similar circumstances Consider making RMHCCIN the bene-
ficiary of your DAF account. By naming
- people we could relate to RMH as the successor beneficiary of your
when we were away from our donor advised fund account, you are
friends and family.” helping families heal.
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NEW FUNDRAISING
TOOL TO SUPPORT
THE HOUSE
Supporting the House is easier than
ever with our new online fundraising
platform. Whether you’re celebrating a
special occasion, honoring the memory
of a loved one, or you’re looking for
a way to fire-up your corporate team
about giving, we’ve put together a user-
friendly way for you to start your own
fundraiser for the House. Best of all, it
works with all your favorite social media
accounts.
To set up a fundraiser:
Visit rmhccin.blackbaud-sites.com/
TOP 10 WISH LIST ITEMS
Select the type of fundraiser you
want to create and click “Start
Fundraising”
Share your fundraiser on Facebook, Thousands of families come through our doors each
Twitter, Instagram, via email and year. As you can imagine, our supply of snack foods,
more. cleaning supplies, toiletry items and more dwindles
quickly. It’s only through the support and generosity
Questions? Email Adam Lowe at of our community that we are able to provide a com-
alowe@rmhccin.org. fortable space and home-like atmosphere for our
families. The items listed below are things we are in
constant need of:
• Laundry Detergent
• Disinfectant Wipes
• Paper Towels
• Lysol Disinfectant Spray
SHOP THROUGH AMAZON SMILE
• Windex
Do you shop online at Amazon.com? If so, you could help support
RMHCCIN at no cost to you, all with the click of a button. Amazon • Hand Sanitizer
Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support RMHCCIN
every time you shop. • Liquid Hand Soap
Simply visit www.smile.amazon.com, log in using your existing • Protein Shakes
Amazon account, and select Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Central Indiana as your charity. A portion of the purchase price will • Protein/Breakfast Bars
be donated to RMHCCIN. Amazon will prompt you to use Amazon
Smile in the future, and you can even bookmark the link. • Pudding Cups
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2019 A YEAR IN REVIEW:
COMMUNITY
REPORT
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana ability to respond to the needs of children and their families
recognizes the importance of continuing education and in a definitive, hands-on manner, yielding measurable
the expenses associated with obtaining a college degree. results.
ASSETS, LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS To assist with college finances, RMHCCIN awarded $5,000
Both of these programs are funded solely by Central
scholarships to the following local high school seniors.
TOTAL ASSETS $12,022,399 Indiana McDonald’s restaurants and not through donations
The scholarship recipients were selected based on their
made to RMHCCIN. We are very proud of the impact we
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $76,721 academic achievements, community involvement and
have been able to make. However, in order to more closely
financial need.
TOTAL NET ASSETS $11,945,678
align with our organization’s strategic plan, and to return
Additionally, RMHCCIN extends its reach to the broader the focus to our core programs, RMHCCIN has decided to
community by awarding grants to other 501(c)(3) local conclude both the Community Grants and Scholarships
charitable organizations and programs that directly programs effective April 27, 2020. We recognize our final
SUMMARY OF REVENUE SUMMARY OF EXPENSES improve the lives of children. Beneficiaries of RMHCCIN awards for the 2019 and 2020 program years here.
grants are local organizations that have demonstrated an
GUEST ROOMS $79,664 ADMINISTRATIVE & MANAGEMENT $261,262
GIFTS THROUGH PLANNED GIVING $225,910 COMMUNITY RELATIONS, AWARENESS
& FUNDRAISING
$363,999
2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
VALUE OF IN-KIND DONATIONS $163,951
FAMILY SERVICES & PROGRAMS $ 1 ,8 1 0,1 31 Emmanuel Alvarez Chris Durham Jessica McColpin Bryce Smith
OTHER & NET INVESTMENT INCOME $373,095 Elkhart Memorial H.S. Pike H.S. Franklin Community H.S. North Putnam SR H.S.
CONTRIBUTIONS $1,823,670
Elias Becerra Kristy Huang Tatum Neal Kristina Standish
Washington H.S. Greencastle Senior H.S. Clinton Prairie JR-SR H.S. Eastern JR & SR H.S.
Megan Castrataro Stephanie Lingenfelter Addison Reckard Isha Sura
Avon H.S. Whiteland Community H.S. Kokomo H.S. Center Grove H.S.
3% 11%
8%
Cora Conatser Madeline MacKinnon Samantha Roger Elyssia Wellington
Delta H.S. Homeschool Carmel H.S. Danville Community H.S.
15%
6% Rachel Culver Alexis McClure Hannah Schafer Jillian Zurcher
William Henry Harrison H.S. Westfield H.S. Hamilton Heights H.S. Tri-West Senior H.S.
69% 74%
14%
2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
$1,823,670 $1,810,131 Ali Barber Sarah Boudaia Michaela Lambert Ron Underwood
Washington H.S. Ben Davis University H.S. Delta H.S. Bloomington H.S. South
CONTRIBUTIONS FAMILY SERVICES
& PROGRAMS Emily Betz Alexander Gordon MaKenzie Parsons Sheltann Waller
Frankton Jr-Sr H.S. Shortridge H.S. Washington H.S. Palestine H.S. (IL)
Macee Hamilton Liam Price
Rivet Jr-Sr H.S. Center Grove H.S.
2019 COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS 2020 COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS
CONTRIBUTED REVENUE BY SOURCE Brown County Enrichment for Teens Association Financial Empowerment Through Education
Camp to Belong Hear Indiana
GENERAL GIFTS 69% SPECIAL EVENTS 5% GRANTS 3% MCDONALDS
(RMHC & Related)
2% Christamore House Noble, Inc.
BEQUESTS 6% DIRECT MAIL 7% OUTSIDE EVENTS 8% POP TABSHubie and Joan Longest Joshua Tripp Jen and Nick Detmer Kosciusko County Southwest Spencerville Phyllis and Virgil Biddinger Norm Felger Virginia and Ronald Jana Newton County REMC Frances and Don Shelhart
Beth and Jon Lundy Tyson Foods Kenneth and Lois DeYoung Community Foundation, Church Kimberly Blackmon Jerry and Carol Ferguson Jasper County REMC Shirley Norris Susan Shupe
Marcia Lyons Eric van Straten East Spencerville Old Inc. Lisa Spitz Mary Blakeburn Renata and Eduardo Jay County REMC Beverley Nysewander Jerry and Sara Sitton
Marathon Petroleum Co. Mark and Marcia Vigren Order Amish Church Kourage for Kaydence St. John Lutheran Church Audra Blasdel Ferreira Kuey-Mei Jen Janet Oberlin Pam and John Slabach
David and Ann Mason Jason Vohs Maureen Egan KSM Business Services, and School Mitzi Boggs Cameron and Amy Findlay William Johnson Dan and Jackie Ogle Cami and Matt Slauson
Jason and Brooke May Wabash Valley Community Tim and Molly Falda Inc. John Stafford Heyward Bonyata First Baptist Church Johnson & Johnson One80 Entertainment Ron Smith
Catherine McCann Foundation, Inc. First Baptist Church of Chris and Shawna Lake Carolyn Stewart Boone REMC Tom and Leeann Fite Nanette and Mike Julian Orange County Rural Anthony Sommer
Richard and Donnette Darrell Wagler Orleans Donna Lantis Sharon Swinford Karen Borders Joan FitzGibbon Ruth Kamp Electric Community Southeast Spencerville
McGee Angela and Andy Weas Kenneth and Susan Fiscus Steven Lathrop Nancy Ten Cate Mark and Amy Boxberger James and Cecilia Fohl Kappa Kappa Kappa - Iota Fund, Inc. East Old Order Amish
Memorial United Methodist West Grabill District Andrew and Laura Rebecca and Steven The Gussack Stein Rev. and Mrs. Lisa Bragg Gerry Fortner Chapter Joyce Osbon Church
Men Church Forsman Lawson Charitable Fund Micah Brewer Jennifer Francis Kappa Kappa Kappa - Zeta Oscar Winski Co., Inc. Southeastern Church of
Messer Construction William and Lynda Worton Katherine French Brian and Lou Ann Lindsey The Merck Foundation Marilyn Brown Ed and Susan Freel Upsilon Chapter Jerald Owsley Christ
Margaret Metzinger Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fuller Mike and Jill Lipnik Debbie Timmons George and Cathie Aaron Frey Samuel and Betty Keaton Alan and Jayne Palkowitz Southeastern Indiana
Middle East North Church Fusion Alliance Barbara Luchenbill Jane Timms Browne, III Evan Frey Jane Keyler David Parent REMC
District $500 - $999 Geist Elementary School Main Street Presbyterian Tipmont REMC Gale and Ann Bryan Sally and Jim Friend Alicia Kinsey Carl Paris Southern Indiana Power
Tracy and Andrew Miller Laurie Ackerman Jim Glasener Church Frank and Ruth Tout Bobby Buchanan Wendy Frump Chris and Suzette Kittell Parke County REMC Specified Lighting Systems
Brent and Whitney Mosby Matt and Colleen Alber Stephen Grimes Matt and Shannon Shelly Towns Susan Buck Brian and Meg Fuertges Kiwanis Club of Lafayette Dr. Thomas S. Pedavoli Stanley Black & Decker
The National Bank of Melissa Alexander Carl Grothouse McCollom Travelers Community Brian Burdick Mack Furlow Harrison Bill and Michelle Pelham Steuben County REMC
Indianapolis Celeste Allison Marcella Guthrie Jenifer McPheron Connections Mitchell and Karen Burke Michael Garontakos Jeremy and Amy Kopeck Pepsico Foundation Rebecca Tomich
Steven Newby American Society of Safety Virginia Guttman Joseph Meyer Lee and Lindsey Jerry Burns Cheryl Garrard Jennifer Lacy Michelle Perry Debra Street
Northridge Middle School Professionals Bonnie Hand Mark and Rhonda Meyer Groningen Hilary Butler Garrett-Stotz Company Jericka Lane Virgil and Dolores Rose Strunk
Old Order Amish Church Lynn Anderson Margaret Hanke Main Street Presbyterian Mark and Kari Walker Greg and Ann Carlson Kelly Stigall Mark LaPack Pingsterhaus Lula Sumner
OSI Industries, Inc. Astellas Pharma US Roger and Diane Hare Church Wapahani High School Keith Carrell Jacqueline Gearhart Lawrence Lions Mandi Piper Larry Sutherlin
Phi Beta Psi - Theta Mu Michael Bahler Rich and Dee Dee Henke Sue Minegar Warren County REMC Carolyn Carter Don and Margaret Gehring Michael Leavitt Antoinette Ponsot Jack Taylor
Chapter Bahler Family Fund Carl and Donna Holl Jeanne and Rich Miotke Betty Weilhamer Jason and Nicole Cerman Wayne Gentry Shane and Ashley Ledford Pamela Poore TD Ameritrade
Piasa Charitable Payton Bailey Phillip and Barbara R. D. Monical Westside Missionary Steve and Kimberly GFAM, LLC David and Beth LeDune Steven and Connie Porter The Cheesecake Factory
Foundation Lucinda and James Holland Arun and Meghan Murali Baptist Church Chatham David Gibbs Lehigh Hanson Brad and Jennifer Prather Charitable Foundation
Lisa Pinkston Barkley Pam Hopwood NineStar Connect David White Patricia Clark Hilda Giromini Liberty Baptist Church Psi Iota Xi - Beta Epsilon The Gap
Joshua Plank Kay Beard Greg Houk Oak Hill Elementary School Bryan and Tessa Wight Clark County REMC Mariamo Giva Linda Like Chapter Matthew and Sarah
PNC Bank Kurt and Sawyer Beier Mark and Maureen Hoyer Cindy Orris Stan and Ramona Wilcox Susan Clarke Rebecca Goldstein Little Explorers School Lisa Ranck Thomas
PNC Bank Castleton Kaeley Bell Eric Hurst Jayne Owens Brenda Wiley Gary and Joyce Robert Gooding Scott and Martha Lloyd Ray’s Trash Service Rosemary Thomas
Hope and Ralph Power Rita Biehle Karen and Aaron Hurt John and Doris Paul Natalia Wilkins Clinkenbeard Chad Gorrell Martin W. Long Pam Rector Charles and Sharon Toms,
Dena Pusey Scott Black Indiana Bankers Jay and Paula Penner Erica Williams Lois Collins Lynn Goshe Charles Lowrey Renner’s Body Works Jr.
Jeffery and Julie Robert Boeglin Association Pennsylvania Lumbermens Wilson Industrial Sales Robert Collins Robert T. Grand LucidCorps LLC Mr. and Mrs. Rhinesmith, II Dan and Debi Trossen
Qualkinbush Jason Boral Indiana Primetime Silver Mutual Anthony Wolski Anna Conners Kenneth and Pam Green, Suzanne Lupton Patricia Richardson US Bank Foundation -
R & S Mohr Family Dean Brankle Baseball Trudy Perkins Nancy Wuthrich Cindy Cook Jr. Bill Macias William Riggs Employee Matching Gift
Farms, Inc. Vicki and Tom Broadie Indy Corp Inc Peter S. Graber Church Eric Yocum Laura Cook Deborah Greene Vicky Maddy Ellen and Larry Rigney Program
Timothy Ranzetta Dwayne and Kathy Brooks Charles L. Ingram Brian and Vicki Queck Janet Corson Greenwood Pain Eric Mansfield Gale Riley Herman and Barbara
Jeff and Cheryl Reed Cody Buckle INOVA Federal Credit Roy and Mary Quinn Benjamin J. Cotton Management Deepika Selvam Larry Ritter Dussen
Jill and Kevin Rose Kevin and Jean Buehner Union Noah and Melanie Rasche $250 - $499 Richard Courtney Carol Hahn Marshall County REMC Gary and Carol Roberts Jayne Vaughn
Caroline Rouse Steve Cadwallader Craig Ito Bev and Ron Ray Ray A.G. Concrete David and Hanne Cox William Hahn Joe and Connie Matis John and Barbara John Vielee
Randall Rowland Karen and Howard Kay Jackson Renaissance Jessica Aiyasami Donald Coy Hall Render Killian Heath Paula McAfee Robinson Vineyard Vines
Salesforce.com Campbell Joshua Jamindar Administration, LLC Alyssa Albacete Pamela and David Crew & Lyman Brian McDade Rick and Sheila Roccia Brian Wagers
Foundation Capital Adhesives Jaycees at Indiana State Christina Ricks Connie and Kent Allen Deanna Crouch Gina and BJ Harmon Mark McKinney Milton and Patricia Lauren Weddell
Carlos Salvador Theresa Carter Prison RMHC Global Joseph Amick, III Donna Cundiff Harrison County REMC Nancy McKinney Rodgers Leah Wetherill
Jonella Salyers Tom and Dawn Castle John R. Wooden Middle RMS Safety Paul Anderson D Pendable Waste Susan E. Hartman Bradley Meadows Rolls Royce On-Wing Care Anita White
Chan and Michele Saysana Central Supply Company School Brad Rogers Janet Anthony Removal Susan Haskett Paula Metheny Services Whitewater Valley REMC
Schmucker Church Dhanashree Chakola Elizabeth Joya Gregory and Linda Rogers Shannon Austin Davies-Martin County Doris Hauck Allen Miller Rome City United B Thomas Willhite
Southwest District Thomas and Carol JPMorgan Chase Good Michael Ross Belva and Duane Baker REMC Paige and Sean Healy Kenneth and Kaylene Methodist Church Win Energy REMC
Kristy Scott Chastain Works Employee Giving Rush Trimble Charitable Mark and DeAnn Bare Diana Davis Hedges and Associates Miller Holly Roundtree Katie and Craig Witsoe
Richard Shimizu Janet Clark Campaign Remainder Unitrust Mel Barnell Decatur County REMC LLC Millwood Old Order Amish Elaine Routh Dede Witty
Sons of the American Robert Clements Just Us Running Mike Rushmore Bartholomew County Paulette Dehart Herff Jones, Inc. Church Annette Roy Mr. and Mrs. Yager
Legion 64 Kevin and Jen Clutter Britani and Christopher Melanie Sandlin REMC Larry Deschler Lori Herrmann Amanda Milner Rush Shelby Energy Dick and Barb Yoho
Sorenson Family Cole Hardwood Kamholtz John and Jeri Sauer Kimberly Bass Amy and Brett Disalle John and Betty Heshelman Mobile Limb & Brace Carol Salaj Kent Zimpfer
Charitable Fund Columbus East High Kappa Kappa Kappa - William Schilling Daniel and Pamela Bauer Chuck and Yvonne Dixon Wendy and Rob Hester Judy and Dave Monnier Kristen Sayman Abby and Matt Zito
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Center Grove Rachel Schmidt Torrianna Baxter Sandra Dove Joe and Susan Higham Jackie Montrie Deann Schiele Kenneth and Peggy Zoller
Parish James Cox Mason Keiffer Schwartz Church Robert Beard Dubois REC Nancy Hoff Karen Moore Jayne Schmidt James Zulliger
Deborah St. Pierre Crestwood Tubulars, Inc. Donna Kelly Kevin and Joann Scott Beckman Coulter, Inc. Dukes Memorial Hospital Timothy Hoffer Judith Morris Ben Schmucker
Gary and Janet Stach Larry and Beth Croxton Kevin Steury Management Dick and Carla Sekula Terri Bell Michael and Beverly Eby David Hooper Wanda Morris Jerry Schuetz
Barb Stahl Patricia Daily Marissa Kiefer Mark Sell Ada Benfield Brenda Edington Shelley Horner Ze Etta and Gerry Murphy Denise Schug
Gerry Stieglitz Daniel M. Schwartz Church Kevin and Terry Kingery Doug and Kim Shepson Wendy Berisha Eleanor Edwards Julia Lynn Hornick Patrick Murray Jacquelyn Scott
Jeff and Betty Stieglitz Tom Daseler Kiwanis Club of Columbus Scott and Karen Shover Kerrie Best Ronald and Louise Evans Stacy Hutson MutualBank Secondary Metal
Catherine and Ron Stiver David Weekley Homes Meridian Debbie and Jerry Skomp Bethel Presbyterian Nels Ewoldsen Ewoldsen Indiana Good Sams Bob and Joanna Myers Processing
James Thomas Douglas Davies Kiwanis Club of Richmond Rosha Smith Church Anna Faris Camping Club Emma Neal Robert Sedlack
Topfer Family Foundation Andy and Alicia DeMoss Joe and Rita Kleemann Greg Sonnenberg Von and Kim Bettenbrock Deborah Feick Orval Jacobsen Linda and Jim Newkirk Pamela Shackelford
24 WWW.RMHCCIN.ORG 25IT’S MISSION FORWARD
FOR FAMILIES
Challenging times, an unprecedented situation, the new normal - these are all phrases that have
become embedded in our lexicon during the first months of 2020. It has been a frightening
situation, full of unknowns, where news changes by the day, if not by the hour.
What strikes me is how this describes the daily lives of the families we serve at the Ronald
McDonald House. It’s an unprecedented situation for parents to learn their newborn is facing
BOARD OF MEET THE BOARD: RANDY SHIELDS a life-threatening condition. Waiting on a heart-transplant is the new normal for a young man
living in one of our apartments. Challenging barely scratches the surface for a parent facing
DIRECTORS the grief of losing a child.
e’re proud of our Indianapolis area and enjoys being During the pandemic, I’ve found myself filled with hope seeing communities come together,
PRESIDENT: board, and we involved in the communities around
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families re-prioritizing and finding new ways to bond, and people looking out for one another.
Randy Shields want you to meet them. “One of our greatest joys has For all the fear and grief, there is hope, compassion, service, and kindness.
them! In each issue been being a part of the Ronald
VICE PRESIDENT: of Heart & Hearth McDonald House, working with our We have continued to serve families throughout the first half of 2020 and are earnestly
Jim Glasener we will introduce you to one of tireless staff and volunteers who preparing to adapt to the new challenges we will face in the months and years to come.
our esteemed board members. represent us all so well, every day! The Ronald McDonald House will look different – we’re adopting social
TREASURER: Please meet Randy Sheilds. He is a It is an honor to serve on the Board!” distancing, taking on vigilant health and sanitation measures, and
Michael Boatright McDonald’s Franchise Owner and Randy is particularly fond of visiting finding new ways to provide programing while following science-
Operator and has served on the staff and volunteers, as well as the based guidelines developed by industry experts.
SECRETARY:
RMHCCIN board for eight years. families we serve. Like many, the
Annette Coulombe He started his tenure as chair this holiday season is Randy’s favorite What won’t look different is our mission – to serve families with
past March. time at the House. sick children, to give them a place to find respite, joy, and hope.
DIRECTORS:
Anushree M. Bag
Andy Ball
While at Eli Lilly and Company
in the 90s, running the St Louis
As Board President, Randy plans to: As we progress into the latter half of 2020, take your
time. Take care of yourself, your family, and friends. We
Karen Campbell office as the Sr. District Field Sales Work closely with our CEO, hope you continue to find ways to give to the House,
Manager, Randy and his wife Linda staff, fellow board members through time, treasure or talent. When you are ready,
Theresa Dunn
made a prayerful family decision and volunteers to ensure the we’ll be ready to welcome your generosity.
Laurie Henry to change their lives. Their parents safe return of staff and families
Troy Hogan were aging, and they also wanted post COVID19, The pandemic may ebb and flow. But for families
Alan Holt to move back to Indianapolis. “We at the Ronald McDonald House, there will always
Michael Joyce really liked Indy. We had deep Explore possible future be a need for love, compassion, hope, and joy.
family and friend ‘roots’ and we locations to accommodate a And that McDonald’s coffee helps too!
Jami Kasprzyk
were looking for a family business greater number of families and
Marissa Kiefer that we could enjoy and possibly bright future for the House, and All my best,
Jason May pass on to our children in the
Arun Murali future. The McDonald’s brand Increase awareness of the
ended up being that opportunity!” House and our programs in the
Jill Rose
community to increase financial
Gerry Stieglitz Randy now owns multiple sustainability. KARIN OGDEN
Catherine Stiver McDonald’s restaurants in the Chief Executive Officer
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ANYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across
the world, and Ronald McDonald House is not
immune to its effects. Following the guidance
of our global headquarters and the expertise of
local hospitals, we are working to safely re-open
our House. We are excited to phase back into our
mission of serving families, keeping them nearby
and giving them a bit of respite as they care for
their hospitalized child.
Illness, surgery and accidents don’t wait. Your
support is critical to keeping the House going
now and being ready in the days to come for
those who need us most.
Please consider supporting our families when the
time is right for yours. Please use the enclosed
envelope to show your support or give online at
www.rmhccin.org.
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