Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Augusta, Georgia

CONTENTS

SUMMER EDITION 2011

WISH LIST ................................................................................2CVS GIVES RMHCA $1,000 ........................................................2RED SHOE SOCIETY ................................................................22011 CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC & RED SHOE BALL ....................2DAYS OF CARING ......................................................................3SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ........................................................3UNITED WAY PARTNERSHIP ......................................................4MEAL, POP TAB & IN-KIND DONORS ......................................4-5WELCOME DEBBY KALLIOKOSKI ..............................................5LA-Z-BOY – RMHCA PARTNER OF THE YEAR ............................5FEDEX PLANE PULL RESULTS ..................................................6HONORARIUM & MEMORIAL TRIBUTES ..................................6-7ED NOTE ..................................................................................82010-2011 MONETARY DONORS......................................INSERT

We help over 500 families a year...One at a time

Stuart’s mom and dad called us home foralmost a year. Mom and dad learned howto tend to Stuart’s medical needs so thathe could finally go home.

One of triplets, Lilly’s mom stayed with us whileshe grew and matured in the NICU. Her twobrothers were back home in Albany with dad.

Big brother Vincent stayed with his momand dad following the birth of little brotherDimitri. Our House made their lives assteady as possible so that they couldfocus on caring for their sick little one.

PJ made many friends at the House…including Ronald. He stayed with usduring his brother’s recovery from severeburns at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center.

Dylan’s family was welcomed to theHouse for a few weeks, while Dylan’sdoctors prepared him to go home, onlyneeding support with oxygen.

Wish List: Thanks,CVS™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™™

Announcing the Red Shoe Society…a group of concerned and dedicatedpeople aged 21-39, who want to get involved with the House and make adifference. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm at the House.Our mission is to “Support the children, families, volunteers, staff anddonors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta. We will empowerand inspire young professionals to participate in philanthropic and leadershipendeavors and build awareness of RMHC Augusta. Contact Liz Hill, Chairman,for more information: lizcmhill@gmail.com.

Liz Hill, ChairBlair Baker, Vice ChairMegan Seda, TreasurerTiffany Brooks, SecretaryAmanda Andrews, External Event ChairJana Chavous, External Event Chair

Carly Kobasiar, House Event ChairRobert Donohue, House Event ChairMichelle Naval, Volunteer Coordinator ChairCarrie HodgeGina M. McLaughlinKatrina Hollmann

Lindsay S. ThetfordSarah DavisStephanie BullardValorie HockAnd special thanks to Ryan Jones…our visionary leader

Red Shoe Society

2011 Charity Golf Classic and Red Shoe Ball

Welcome New Members to Red Shoe Society:

™ Forever postage stamps™ Pack and Play crib sheets(white please)

™ Towels, Wash Cloths,Hand Towels (White)

™ Feminine Products –napkins preferred

™ Table Lamps™ 40 Watts-Energy SaverBulbs

™ Latex gloves™ Ziploc bags (snack size)™ Trash bags (55 gallon and4 & 8 gallon)

We were honored by CVS andtheir employees to receive$1,000 at their recent retreat.

Join us for our annual Charity Golf Event. September 10 & 12 at West Lake Country Clubbenefitting the families of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta.

Put on your Red Shoes and dance the night away at the 2011 Red Shoe Golf Ball on SaturdaySeptember 10 from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. Enjoy dinner, dancing and many Golf surprises! Bid ongreat items at our Live & Silent Auction. Bid on a get away to Destin Florida or Hilton Head! Wearyour Red Shoes proudly and maybe go home with a Red Shoe Prize!

The Red Shoe Golf Ball is followed by the Charity Golf Classic on Monday September 12.Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 11:00. Lunch and snacks provided. Enjoygames and raffle prizes followed by dinner and the awards presentation.

Sponsorships available. For more information call 706-724-5901 or visit rmhcaugusta.com.

Our Sponsors: Our Thank You!!!

We would also like to thank: Georgia Bank & Trust, McDonald’s USA and Northeast Foods

Board of Directors

2011 BOARD MEMBERS:

Carolyn Tynan, PresidentFreda Baker, Vice PresidentJay Jefferies, President ElectJay Sanders, TreasurerJennifer Bonness, Recording SecretaryDr. Chantrapa BunyapenDavid CravensDee Crawford (Advisor to the Board)Tommy Dozier, IIIBeth FisherPat GoodwinCarolyn Thigpen HodgeAbu KhanWilliam H. Lavery, Jr.John MartinLinda MillerJames A. MumfordJonathan PikeMary Bryan Robbins, Esq.Bernard RobersonJerry ShumpertDonna WebbGeorge Wicks

STAFF LIST:

Betts Murdison, Executive DirectorDebby Kalliokoski, Director of DevelopmentKristina Collins, House ManagerMandy Metzler, Evening ManagerPhoenicia Glenn, Overnight ManagerCeCe Stetz, House AssociateBeverly Bell, Relief ManagerNikia Bennett, Relief ManagerChristi Chaka, Relief ManagerStephanie Gaffney, Relief ManagerTiesha Johnson, Relief ManagerCedric Laste’r, Relief ManagerCommen Mayo, Relief Manager

Days of CaringFuller, Frost and Associates came out tospruce up our yard and fix our gate in thisyear’s United Way Day of Caring.

Scholarship ProgramThis year 20 High School Seniors were awarded RMHCAugusta Scholarships.Thanks to the generosity and support of the local McDonald’s Owner/Operators, wehave been able to award over $120,000 over the past 5 years to seniors whodemonstrate academic ability, financial need and community involvement, to assistthem with their college expenses.We are very proud of this year’s recipients.

Chinue BrownWestside High SchoolAngela CaveAugusta Christian SchoolS’Dravious DeveauxHephzibah High SchoolChristopher EdelAiken High SchoolLindsey EubanksCurtis Baptist High SchoolJoshua GammonMidland Valley High SchoolElizabeth HammondNorth Augusta High SchoolChristopher HarveyWilliston-Elko High SchoolVirginia KingWarren County High SchoolCandy McKinneyAiken High School

Kristen MooreStrom Thurmond High SchoolJoshua MoralesAcademy of Richmond County High SchoolZeel PatelAiken High SchoolMahalia SappBamberg Ehrhardt High SchoolTyler SchumannHephzibah High SchoolBuckley ScrewsSwainsboro High SchoolCrystal ThompsonHephzibah High SchoolAndres VillantroSouth Aiken High SchoolChar’De WashingtonBurke County High SchoolPaige YelvingtonEvans High School

MEAL DONORS

Advanced IndustrialAlpha Delta Pi SororityAlpha Delta Pi, Zeta Zeta ChapterAmerigroup Community CareAugusta Christian SchoolThe Augusta ChronicleAugusta State UniversityAWCMs. Casey BeatyMr. and Mrs. Scott BenjaminMs. Angie BowenMs. Brandi BrownMs. Martha BrownMs. Deborah BunchCentral Church of ChristChurch of Atonement, EYC YouthChurch of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints

Crossbridge Baptist ChurchMs. Cydney DelleyMr. and Mrs. C. Harold Dodd, Jr.Double Branches Baptist ChurchMr. Leslie DuncansonMs. Kendra DurhamEDS - Student, TrammellAdvisory Group

Ms. Matilda EideEMSEvans Middle SchoolThe Family YFirehouse SubsFirst Baptist Church of N. AugustaFort Gordon - US NavyGirl Scout Troop 20016Gracewood Baptist ChurchDr. Dawn B. GriffinMrs. Ashley GrimesMr. Brice HamiltonMs. Rachel HammondMs. Rhylee HardenHis Way FellowshipHoly Comforter ChurchMs. Wendy HuffMs. Lacey HuntMrs. Christine JarrellMs. Ruth JewellJim Hudson Luxury Cars, Inc.Junior League of Augusta, Inc.

Mr. Joey KovalMrs. Mary-Katherine LeeLexus of AugustaLutheran Church of theResurrection

Mr. Lou MadeiraMAU, Inc.Ms. Amanda McDougaldMCG - Clinical NutritionMr. Thomas McKenzieMedical Oncology Associatesof Augusta, P. C.

Mellow MushroomMi Rancho Mexican RestaurantMrs. Kay MoyerNIOC GAMs. Nichole PadovanoMs. Belinda PeeblesMs. Sarah RosenbergerMs. Patricia W. RuffinRyan's Family Steak House,Augusta, GA

Ryan's Family Steak House ofNorth Augusta, SC

Ryan's Family Steak House ofThompson, GA

Ms. Mary SchillingerMs. Sharon ScottSICM - Sisters in Christ MissioningSt. John United Methodist ChurchStevens Creek ChurchMs. Natalie ThompsonMs. Lauren TimmonsMs. Laura TurrentineVineyard Community ChurchWarren Baptist ChurchMs. Stepany WhiteWild Wing Cafe

POP TAB DONORS

4th District Ladies Auxiliary#6686 to VFW

Amerian Legion Auxiliary #192Augusta Chapter of Daughters ofAmerican Revolution

Augusta Elks AuxiliaryAugusta Housing AuthorityAWCAzalea District Garden Clubof America

Belvedere Elementary School

Ms. Ruth BensonBig Stevens Creek Baptist ChurchCol. and Mrs. Doyle A. BuckMs. Deborah BunchCentral Church of ChristMs. Karen CheekChurch of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints

Ms. Ellen P. CoghlanCrossbridge Baptist ChurchCurtis Baptist Church SchoolMr. and Mrs. Randall DillardDuraclean System of N. AugustaShealy Electrical WholesalersEvans High SchoolFishbowl LoungeGamma Master, Bets Sigma PhiGarden Clubs

Ms. Tobie GibsonGirl Scout Troop # 20749Girl Scout Troop 7519Good Sam Drifters, Chapter #44Goshen Learning CenterHammond Hill ElementaryImmaculate ConceptionImmanuel Baptist ChurchMs. Brenda JacksonMs. Debbie JacksonJohnston Elementary SchoolMs. Aliceson JonesMr. Ryan G. JonesMr. and Mrs. Jeremy LorentzLutheran Church of theResurrection

Magnolia Garden ClubMr. Ira A. MillerMr. Frank MunnerlynMs. Rebecca NewhallOur Lady of Peace SchoolParrot Heads of theSavannah River

Pineview Baptist - W.O.M.Providence Baptist ChurchMs. Danielle ReynoldsMs. Kerry RheinMr. and Mrs. Eli ScottSecurity Federal BankShaw AREVA MOX ServicesSouth Aiken Christian SchoolSt. John's United MethodistChurch

St. Mary on the Hill CatholicChurch

St. Paul's Episcopal Churchof Grantiville, SC

Ms. Betsy Dale StephensMs. Fran SwindellMs. Diane ThorsellUnited Parcel ServiceUnited WayUniversal Pest Management

IN-KIND DONORS

4th District Ladies Auxiliary#6686 to VFW

A. B. Beverage Co., Inc.Alpha Delta Kappa, OmicronChapter

Alpha Delta Pi Alumni, GeorgiaSouthern

Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc.Alpha Delta Pi SororityAngels 4 EpilepsyAugusta Delivery ServiceAugusta West Dance StudioMr. Marty BaileyMs. Summer Barfield andMs. Mary Elizabeth Goodell

Belvedere Elementary SchoolBethel A.M.E. ChurchMs. Leann BirkBobby's Bar-B-QueMr. Mitch BorrorMs. Sherri BrunkowCol. and Mrs. Doyle A. BuckMs. Deborah BunchCentral Church of ChristChurch of Atonement, EYC YouthChurch of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints

The Coca Cola CompanyMs. Barbara CollinsConKerr CancerCrossbridge Baptist ChurchMs. Julie CunninghamMr. Stacy DavisMr. and Mrs. Randall DillardMs. Kaitlyn DouglasDowntown Pawn ShopMs. Mary Frances Dunn

We thank you very, very much for donating yo

United Way PartnershipRonald McDonald House Charities of Augusta has become apartner of the United Way of the CSRA. Beginning in July 2011 ourHouse program will receive funds and support of the UWCSRA.Please remember the United Way of the CSRA as you plan yourcharitable giving for the year!

East Georgia College, AfricanAmerican Union

Elegant Extensions Salon and SpaFairview Early Childhood CenterFairview Presbyterian ChurchFirst Alliance ChurchFirst Baptist Church of NorthAugusta, SC

First Mount Carmel Baptist ChurchFitness GalleryFrench Market GrilleThe Fresh MarketFuller, Frost & Associates, CPA, PCMs. Katy Frost GallowayGirl Scout Troop #27021Girl Scouts of Historic GeorgiaGood Times Press, LLCMs. Miranda GriffinH2U at Doctor's HospitalMs. Marie HaroldMr. and Mrs. Alfred L. HerreraHoly Trinity Luthern ChurchHooters of AmericaMs. Susan HouckMr. Frank S. HowardHuff FamilyImmanuel Baptist ChurchInnova Disc Golf CompanyMs. Ruth JathoJDK MemorialMs. Lisa JonesJunior League of Augusta, Inc.Kelly Edwards Elementary SchoolKeurig Inc.Korean Zion Methodist ChurchLa Dolce VitaLa FemmesMs. Elaine LawLewis Memorial United MethodistChurch

LidsLumpkin Road Baptist ChurchLutheran Church of theResurrection

Magnolia Garden ClubMr. Gabriel T. MarshallMr. Brandon MearsMellow MushroomThe Memorial Circuit Stitchesfor Missions

Meybohm Realty

Modernaires Social and Civic ClubMott's Pit Cooked BarbequeMSANaida's HandbagsMr. and Mrs. Joe Neal, Jr.Mrs. Stephanie OxleyP F ChangsPacific Coast Clearing Services, Inc.Peach County High School,Division Team Impact

Ms. Belinda PeeblesMr. David PenixMs. Ruby PolkPrince of Peace Lutheran ChurchResCare Home CareMs. Sandra RheaultRolland Safe & LockRose Packing Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Barry SassMr. and Mrs. R. W. SasserSego Middle SchoolMr. John Shepherd and Mrs.Krysten Sheperd

Silver Bluff High SchoolMr. Douglas SmithMs. Joanne SmithSt. Bartholomew's EpiscopalChurch

St. Mary on the Hill SchoolMs. Betsy Dale StephensThe PlaygroundMs. Theresa ThorntonTop Ladies of DistinctionTutt Middle SchoolWarren Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Bud WatsonGwen Fulcher Young & Assoc.Real Estate

Boy Scout Troop #7Carolina Georgia SoundCedar Creek ChurchFulcher Hagler, LLPGreenbrier High SchoolTwo Men and a Truck

our precious time & effort

Welcome Debby KalliokoskiWe are pleased to announce that Debby Kalliokoski is our new Directorof Development. Debby comes to us with many years’ experience in thedevelopment field and has worked with United Way of the CSRA andGeorgia Health Sciences University prior to joining us. Please drop by tosay hi to Debby or reach her at deb@rmhcaugusta.com.

In 2008, La-Z-Boy became the official furniture provider toRonald McDonald House Charities nationwide, helping toprovide a home-away-from-home to families in a time of need.Each year, La-Z-Boy recognizes one dealer for extraordinary

efforts to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities® in itscommunity. This year our Augusta La Z Boy dealer, TipperarySales, was honored. We congratulate and thank La Z BoyFurniture Galleries for their volunteer support, event supportand provision of furniture for our two front rooms!

“Tipperary Sales went above and beyond serving RMHC in itsmarkets. We are inspired by the example they have set inproviding comfort to families at a time in their lives when theyneed it like never before,” said Doug Collier, chief marketingofficer for La-Z-Boy.Each year, La-Z-Boy provides four pieces of furniture to every

Ronald McDonald House® in the U.S. and Canada. Along withthis donation, Tipperary Sales provided each local RonaldMcDonald House with complementary design consultation, freedelivery and hundreds of household items collected byemployees to assist with the everyday needs of thosetemporarily living in the home.“Our partnership with RMHC® has and will continue to go

beyond providing furniture,” said Byron Brown, President andCEO Tipperary Sales. “Our associates are excited to have theopportunity to volunteer throughout the year and help bringcomfort to the Ronald McDonald House and the families theyserve. We’re humbled that La-Z-Boy has chosen to recognize usfor our efforts.”The next Ronald McDonald House® to benefit from the La-Z-

Boy partnership will be in Charlotte, N.C., which is scheduled toopen in April 2011. In addition to the four complementaryfurniture pieces provided by La-Z-Boy, the house will receive 27more complementary pieces, and an additional 14 pieces thatwere sold to the home at cost. Tipperary Sales also will bedonating employee time for delivery, design and set-up alongwith items on the house’s Wish List.

La-Z-BoyRonald McDonald House Charities

“Partner of the Year”

HONORARIUMS:

Alpha Delta Kappa, Augusta DistrictInternational and State Officers, AugustaSpring District Meeting

Augusta Disposal and RecyclingMiss Taylor Dedichek

Mrs. Mary M. BridgesDonna JohnsonJeanine Wilson

Ms. Barbara Carrick ColemanFamilies of Ronald McDonald House

Mrs. William P. CopenhaverMr. and Mrs. Mabry Phillips

Dr. and Dr. Wesley CovitzMr. and Mrs. Raymond ChadwickMs. Freddie FlyntMr. and Mrs. Jim WallMr. and Mrs. Ronnie TrussellMr. and Mrs. Abram Serotta

Mr. and Mrs. Obed CramerBetty Buss

Mr. Stacy DavisHettie F. Copeland

Mr. and Mrs. David EllisDeacon Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Lance EllisFamilies in Need

Mr. Matthew Ferguson, Jr.Mrs. Acuna's 1st Grade at DiamondLakes Elementary

Ms. Mary Ellen FullertonLee and Deanne Fullerton

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. HolleyJack West

Ms. MiMi HopsonKowalski Family

Ms. Joni M. HortonJullian FelderYun FrenchValery GanievLidia RajezakBrandie RozierStephen RozierEmilie Tobias

Ms. Edith E. HughesFamily and Friends

Mr. and Mrs. William T. HusseyMr. Gary Fails

Ms. Donna M. JohnsonMrs. Mary BridgesMrs. Jeanine Wilson

Mr. Karl Keene(H)Susan KeeneMargaret LottJulie Lott

Mr. Anthony KnowlesGladys McNeil

Mr. Anthony E. KramerThe Jackson FamilyThe Presley FamilyThe Farmer Family

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald LewisMr. and Mrs. Chuck Baldwin

Dr. and Mrs. Alton LightseyEntire Staff at Ronald McDonaldHouse of Augusta

Ms. Shakira LynnRobert Evans, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. ManningMrs. Tim FerrellMrs. Reid GriffinMr. and Mrs. George LandsownMs. Susan RiversMrs,. Richard Welsh

Mr. Werner Matson, IIILucas Harper

Ms. Kiffin MauriceMr. and Mrs. Bill Inman & FamilyMr. and Mrs. Eric Purple

Mr. and Mrs. Earle W. MaxwellMr. and Mrs. Marsh BensonMr. and Mrs. Oliver Owens

Ms. Karmen McClainBrandon McClainKevin McClainDade MoellerErica McClain

Mr. and Mrs. Mason McKnightMichael Dickey

Mr. and Mrs. R.W. MullMr. and Mrs. R. E. Mull

Ms. Willene NorthThomas GoodwinDr. North GoodwinCharles Goodwin

Ms. Ashley OestreichBetty Kingdom

Ms. Rosemary PhillipsMiss Sheila Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas SayersChildren With Heart Disease

Robert and Cara SmalleyMorgan and Andrew Yankowsky

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith, IIIGary and Ginger Richardson

Richard Sparkmon & AssociatesGeorge and Dee CrawfordAngie TownesDavid and Janie Cravens

Ms. Brandi SyksFred BrownMelodie MilesKaren Whiteman

Dr. and Mrs. George G. WicksBella Wicks

Honorary and

38 teams pulled for the House and raised over $36,000! Our overall winners were the Munchkins from Club Car. The Tacky Docsfrom Eisenhower Family Medicine won the Hospital Group and were awarded the “Best Dressed” award for their version of hospitalscrubs. The Hull College of Business won the Community Group category. Hope on a Rope from the NICU at MCGHealth Children’sMedical Center was awarded the Biggest Heart award for raising the most money over and above the registration fee. Everyone whoparticipated is a winner, but here is a list of all of those who took home trophies:

Overall Winner: Club Car’s Munchkins • 2nd Place: Gold Mech • 3rd Place: Ipswitch

FedEx Plane Pull

Jerry J. and Bette D. WilcherLucile M. Donaldson

Ms. Louise L. WoodSteve and Teresa Wood

Jonathan Young and FamilyMrs. Friel, Stevens Creek Elementary SchoolMrs. Contant, Stevens CreekElementary SchoolMrs. Escalante, Stevens CreekElementary School

Lauren Young and FamilyMrs. Saul, Stallings Island Middle SchoolMrs. Boyer, Stallings Island Midle SchoolMrs. Andrews, Stallings Island Middle SchoolMrs. Winschuh, Stallings Island Middle School

MEMORIALS:

Mr. and Mrs. Terry G. BettisElliott Clark Walker

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Black, IIIElliott Clark Walker

Ms. Deborah S. ChafinScott Allison

G-Pa and GrandmaElliott Clark Walker

Mr. and Mrs. C. Harold Dodd, Jr.Mrs. Sandra WoffordMr. Hal B. Ingram, Jr.

Ms. Vernita B. DukesAnn and Richardean Burton

Ms. Katharine GardnerElliott Clark Walker

Dr. Greg GayHoward Hayden GayClarence Hayden Gay

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd GoodwinTracy GoodwinJames Saylors

Mr. Mike HooperElliott Clark Walker

Ms. Margaret B. HowellElliott Clark Walker

Sandy & Buddy IveyMr. Richard Anderson

Ms. Misty JohnsonElliott Clark Walker

Dr. Charles W. LinderMarion Linder

Ms. Julie PadlesniElliott Clark Walker

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. PetosaElliott Clark Walker

Ms. Melanie PrinceElliott Clark Walker

Angela & Jeff RheaSuzie Carow

Ms. Sandra M. Rohrstaff, Esq.Elliott Clark Walker

Mr. Adam SandersElliott Clark Walker

Spectrum Engineering Services, Inc.Tracy Keen Proud

St. Mary's Hospital - NICU StaffElliott Clark Walker

Mr. Steven L. Tasman and Ms. Patricia K. FrenchElliott Clark Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Charles TaylorJ. P. Eichrodt

Mr. and Mrs. Lee WalkerElliott Clark Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Clif WebbRobert Clifton Webb, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. George G. WicksKyra and Jayde Wicks

Mr. Clay WilliamsMary Kaitlin Williams

Ms. Brigigte WoodardChristiana Davis

A special thanks to Accudata for theirgenerous support of our House

Memorial Tributes

Community GroupsHull College of BusinessSRNS Leap YoungProfessionalsAiken YoungProfessionals

Hospital GroupsTacky DocsHope on a RopePeds Pullers 1

Club Car’sMunchkins

Non Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAIDAugusta, GA

Permit No. 316

Creating a Caring Community for Families.

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSECHARITIES OF AUGUSTAP. O. Box 14189Augusta, GA 30919706-724-5901www.rmhcaugusta.com

ED NoteJust 1 More – 1 Person, 1 Penny,1 Mission can make a differenceAs you look at the pictures of some of our families and their precious children youwill start to understand the enormity of our mission and the critical nature of ourcause. We are here to serve pediatric patients and their families who come toAugusta seeking the excellent medical care they can receive in our city. We havetaken care of thousands of families in our 27 year history and plan on continuingwell into the future. Each of our kids is special and each of their families have aplace in the hearts of the volunteers and staff. Who knows what would havehappened to these families if we hadn’t been there for them when their child

needed us. Where would they sleep? Who would take care of the little daily things, like laundry and dinner? Where will they be able to restand refresh so that they are able to focus on caring for their child?

Donors make it possible for us to do our work. I am challenging each of you to think about our kids and their families and ask yourself whatyou would do if a special child in your life needed critical medical care away from home. As you think about this, consider visiting your nearbyMcDonald’s and dropping your change into the Donation Box next to the cash register. Your 1 penny will make a difference. If every customerin the US donated a penny every time they visited a McDonald’s throughout the year, RMHCand our local Chapters could raise more than $62 million for the families who rely on us.

The power of 1 should never be underestimated…1 person giving 1 penny to support our1 mission…taking care of pediatric patients and their families, 1 at a time.

Betts Murdison, Executive Director