Ronald McDonald House Blogs

 In Gainsville Florida, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North-Central Florida hosted their Beyond Bourbon 2020 event for children getting treatment at UF Health Shands.  The fundraiser had cocktails at the event and a silent auction, all while listening to stories of families who were impacted by the Ronald McDonald house. The most popular live auction items were dinner for six at Spurrier's restaurant when it opens back up from COVID-19, and a trip to the Florida Keys.  WCJB , an ABC news station in Gainsville Florida has helped host and sponsor the event since the beginning of the event. They were also proud to announce that they raised 46-thousand dollars which is more money than they raised last year. All donations will go towards the Ronald McDonald House, which brings families together while their child is getting treatment at UF Health Shands. It not only gives these families a place to stay but a place to feel safe and closer to their child during a time wh...

The AbbVie donation of 100$ million is the largest single donation in both AbbVie and Ronald McDonald House Charities history. The money will provide essential support for housing, meals, and education for hospitalized children and their families across the globe. "While RMHC serves millions of children and their families each year, we know that we only serve a small percentage of pediatric patients' families who need our services.  This extraordinary gift from AbbVie will move us closer to meeting that unmet need," said  Sheila Musolino , president and CEO, RMHC. "Having a child with a serious illness is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can face," said  Laura Schumacher , executive vice president, external affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, AbbVie. "Our donation is grounded in the shared belief that families should have the necessary resources to care for a hospitalized child, along with the support to strengthen their well-being...

Jim Spinler has been collecting pop top tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities for about 30 years. Spinler set a goal for 3 million pop top tabs and now that he has reached his goal he will donate the tabs to the charity. It takes about 1,128 pop top tabs to make a pound, and with aluminum valued at nearly 50 cents a pound the pop top program brings in nearly $6,000 a year. Spinler's collection weighs more than 2,000 pounds and his hard work through the years will be very appreciated for the RMHC. Spinler said, "I might still keep on going a long as I'm still alive. To make somebody happy was worth it". This all started when Spinler had a friend who's son had a kidney infection and stayed at a Ronald McDonald House in Rochester. And, ever since then we saw Spinler collecting pop top tabs for the charity in return. The link to this article is: https://www.ajc.com/news/national/man-collects-million-pop-top-tabs-for-ronald-mcdonald-house/Foqo415C9vhpDTntgnVA5K/

In these uncertain, trying times it is now more important than ever to remain consistent. It is crucial to be there for one another, but also be consistent in helping to make a difference. Every year Ronald McDonald House New York hosts a Gala to support families and raise money, they aren’t letting the coronavirus stand in their way. This year they will host their 28th Annual Gala virtually.  There will be a performance and guest appearances from stars like Amy Poehler and Taylor Kitsch. The event will take place on November 16th at 7 p.m. on ABC 7. This is something to get the kids and everyone else involved excited. It is during hard times like these that we show support and do something for someone else that is bigger than ourselves. Ronald McDonald House New York also wants to make it known that they have been showing their support in other ways with funds and donations as well. They are doing all they can to give back and provide meals, transportation, games and activities. T...

Local news, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, recently talked with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas (RMHCA) to discuss an important contributor and volunteer who has time and time again donated their support and financial gifts.  Donna Clark Outside of Ronald McDonald House Arkansas RMHCA Facility  RMHCA consists of 32 suites, a large kitchen, and recreation areas all housed in its state-of-the-art facility. This house, and others across the country, would not have been possible without the generosity of supporters such as Donna Clark and her late husband David Clark who donated towards the opening of the house in 2016. Continued Involvement Since then, Clark has been extremely involved with the RMHCA. She had this to say to the Gazette about the work they do, “We are a home away from home when families have seriously ill children and need to be close to them. Family helps in the healing process. The closer the family is to a sick child, the better their chance for rec...

Graphics of Both Greater Washington, D.C. Houses Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC (RMHCDC) has recently celebrated two major milestones. The first milestone was celebrating their chapter’s 40th anniversary of helping children and families going through difficult times. They are also celebrating a second milestone, an upgrading of their facilities.                                                                                                                       Local news, Inside Nova, recently covered the expansion of the Washington D.C. chapter. The chapter consists of two houses with one being located in Northern Virginia and the other in Northeast Washington, D....