August 2021

RMHC Hits a Hole in One!

RMHC held our 33^rd Annual Golf Tournament at Jeremy Ranch on August 16^th. 144 players joined us to raise funds for our mission while playing a round of golf in a beautiful setting. Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who participated in the Silent Auction – we had another record-breaking year. The $115,000 raised at this tournament will be used to support pediatric patient families who need support while caring for their ill or injured child. Those funds go a long way in providing shelter, food, and transportation.

A special thank you to our sponsors who made this event so successful!

The Grand Opening of The Park That Love Built
by O.C. Tanner

On Thursday, August 5^th we officially opened our new Backyard Park and Greenspace located directly North of the Ronald McDonald House. The Park was actually completed during the pandemic in May 2020 and provides a beautiful outdoor greenspace, allowing our families a place to decompress, play and heal in nature.

The Park features access to walking paths for strollers, wheelchairs, and wagons while incorporating natural and accessible play areas, raised planters, benches, and tables. Also, the numerous trees and plantings will add healing beauty, clean air, and improve the mental and physical well-being of those that need it most.

We were so happy to have Rosie Parker, a truly exceptional little girl, cut the ribbon on behalf of the families RMHC serves. She was in a tragic car accident in 2019 and her family stayed with RMHC for many months as she fought hard in the hospital. They were told she may not survive, but she did and she’s amazing. She was the first child to play on the playground when it was finished last year, and she inspires everyone at RMHC with her magical courage, light, and love.

To see more of the park, you can click HERE.

Meet our New Family Support Services Manager

We are pleased to announce the new hire of Maria Gamvroulas as our Family Support Services Manager. Maria is a seasoned MSW LCSW with years of experience working with our partners at Intermountain Healthcare. She brings both her expertise and experience to this new role. She has jumped right in and is helping the families we serve navigate the health care system, available community resources, and provides emotional support as they navigate the health challenges of their child. We feel very lucky that she has chosen to work in this position for our organization.

Welcome Maria! We are so happy to have you here.

Kilts for Kids – 2021

We are looking for teams to participate in our annual Kilts for Kids – a really fun fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities that you can do with your crew virtually – and make a big impact!

This fundraising event is open to EVERYBODY! Email us of you are a:

Girl Scout or Boy Scout Troop,
a Church Group,
a School,
a Book Club,
a Sports Team, or
a Business, and \
any other type of group

The sky is the limit on who can participate!
This is the fundraiser where you and your best crew have a photo shoot wearing kilts (you can wear your own or we can provide the kilts!), then you help RMHC raise some money, and compete for two weeks to vie for the Kilts for Kids Crown and other fun prizes! You spread the word via email, social media, and other creative ways, and participate in some fun events. Every dollar you raise helps the families we serve! We will help you every step of the way!

If you are interested in learning more, please email Stephanie Stevens.

August is National Make A Will Month

August is National Make-a-Will Month and the best time of year to make plans for the people and causes you care about the most. Use FreeWill, a free online resource that guides you through the process of making a legally valid will and protecting the people you love. It only takes 20 minutes to use. You can also include an optional legacy gift to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area and help kids in the long run – today, tomorrow, and for generations to come – have a home-away-from-home.

START YOUR WILL TODAY

Share Your Story for National Childhood Cancer Month

Last year, 15% of the families who stayed at the Ronald McDonald House were battling childhood cancer. September is National Childhood Cancer Month, and we want to do our part to share the courageous stories of these young warriors and their families and spread awareness that can lead to more funding and better treatments.

If you have a story about battling childhood cancer that you would be willing to share, we would love to spotlight it in September via our social media. Email your story and a photo to Lizzy .

If you have already recorded this story on social media or a blog, you can also send us the link.

Together, we can battle childhood cancer!

Facebook Birthdays 2021

Do you have an upcoming birthday? If so, we would love to be your choice for a birthday fundraiser. Birthday fundraisers made a big difference in the lives of the families we serve. Each fundraiser helps increase awareness and support for our organization.

And right now – every dollar you raise for your birthday fundraiser is matched 1:1 by Nate Wade Subaru until we reach $5,000!

If you have a birthday coming up and would like to create a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for RMHC, click the button below.

Happy Birthday!

BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER