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Ronald McDonald House of San Diego e-Bulletin
Connecting you to the cause
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We want to show you the impact of your support
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Celebrate the premier family care
resource for our community
The construction dust is all cleaned up, the furniture
is in place, and the Ronald McDonald Bench has been moved from the
current House, among a few thousand other tasks! The new
House is ready! Join us this Saturday, June 13th, for our
Grand Opening to celebrate the premier family care resource for our
community, the new Ronald McDonald House.
10:15 am: "Key Chain" forms, to move items from
the current House to the new House.
11:00 am: a special guest saves the day!
11:15 am: Program begins, including proclamation from
Mayor Jerry Sanders
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy guided house tours, a performance by Ronald
McDonald, and children's activities
Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2929 Children's Way San Diego, CA 92123
Parking in the structure immediately under the new House is free on
weekends.
Please RSVP by June 5 to Kerrina Koltz at 858-598-2418 or kkoltz@rmhcsd.org
Special thanks to our event supporters:
ARTS (A Reason to Survive)
Barnhart, Inc. a Heery International Co.
Big Animals for Little Kids
Bill Menish
Cancer Coping Center
Coca-Cola
Councilmember Donna Frye
Emilio Nares Foundation
Kearny High Jr. ROTC
KYXY Radio
North Island Credit Union
Mayor Jerry Sanders
San Diego Children's Choir
Sea World
Waste Management
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2009 Dream House Raffle Drawing
June 20th at the new Ronald McDonald House
It's
time to draw our winners!
Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters for
making 2009 the most successful Dream House Raffle in Ronald
McDonald House history! More money than ever was raised for
the Charity! Now it's time for the part you have all been
waiting for... giving away all of our prizes!
Over 350 winners will be chosen on June
20th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the new Ronald
McDonald House.
Come see us spin the big barrel of tickets and maybe pull out your
lucky ticket! Cookies and punch, Ronald McDonald, and lots of
games will be there to entertain you and your kids. Come and
see the House that all of you, our faithful supporters and Dream
House Raffle ticket buyers have helped to build! We will be
giving tours of our new 47 bedroom Ronald McDonald House while you
are waiting to become a big winner.
Come to 2929 Children's Way San Diego, CA 92123 and
park in the parking structure right below the new Ronald
McDonald House. Come up to the top floor (7th) and join us for
the Grand Prize Drawing day!
Again thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and supported us - we
look forward to picking your ticket on Saturday June 20th!
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June - Other Ways to Help
Wine, Photos, food, and more!
Benziger Winery has been extremely generous to
the Ronald McDonald House, donating several cases for our
recent Red Shoe Ball as well as several events last year! We
had so many people asking how they could get their hands on
some of the Imagery Series Petite Sirah that was featured at
the Red Shoe Ball that Benziger agreed to do even more for
us. They have made the 2006 vintage available to our
supporters and will give 10% of the revenue back to the Ronald
McDonald House!
Follow this link to buy some of this amazing wine and for another
way to give back to the House!
http://www.nexternal.com/benziger/Product826
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities has
recently partnered with Julie Edwards Photography (http://www.jedwardsphotographer.com/) for
a unique fundraising opportunity. Julie is a San Diego area
photographer that specializes in family and children's portraits.
She has agreed to donate her session fee ($100.00 per child) during
indicated sessions (be sure to mention the Ronald McDonald House
when booking your session) directly to the Ronald McDonald House.
With 100 sessions available throughout 2009, she has
already raised over $2,000 and hopes to raise a total of
$10,000 for our families! Thank you Julie - you rock!
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Donate Cash or
Securities
Planned Giving
For any questions or to speak to someone in person contact Daniel,
Denise, Doug, or Susi at 858-467-4750
Go Shopping!
Supporters can relink at http://www.albertsonscp.com/
cards must be relinked by February 28, 2009 in order for our
supporters' contributions to continue. Similar programs exist
at Vons and other grocery stores if you haven't signed up
yet! For more information contact Suzanne Nguyen at 858-292-7413
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Family Lunch Brings Donors and Families Together
On Thursday, May 28th donors came
together for an intimate "Family Lunch" at the new Ronald
McDonald House. Donors had the opportunity to meet the Bingham
family, enjoy a VIP tour of the new 47-guestroom House, and see
first-hand how their philanthropy is making a difference in
families' lives. Family Lunches are not fundraisers but a way of
connecting donors to the cause that they so generously support.
Fourteen attendees enjoyed donated McDonald's salads and cookies
and donated Quiznos subs.
We are hosting three future Family Lunches:
Thursday, July 16th at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 27th at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 22nd at 11:30 a.m.
If you would like to RSVP with a guest or have any
questions, please contact Liam Dunfey at ldunfey@rmhcsd.org or (858) 467-4750
x2415.
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Last October, the Lilly and Edgar Oropeza of Imperial
County had their lives turned upside down. Edgar was laid off of his
job just a few months after the birth of their third son. Lilly began
to look for work. Then their middle child, two year old Abram, began
feeling ill. He looked pale and had no energy and was very lethargic.
Lilly took Abram to the pediatrician thinking that he may be anemic.
The following day she was offered a position at the hospital in El
Centro; hours later she was given life-changing news at that same
hospital: her son had leukemia. Their children's pediatrician
told Lilly to quickly gather her belongings and head to Rady
Children's Hospital in San Diego.
After receiving this news, Lilly was able to stay
composed until she got in her car where she called her mother. Her
mother encouraged her to stay strong and said she would be there to
assist Lilly and her family in whatever way possible. Her second call
was to her husband: as a youth, Edgar lost his sister to cancer.
Edgar's mom had stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in the 1990's and
Lilly knew that her husband would have an exceptionally difficult
time with the news.
Lilly left her five month old and seven year old sons
with their father and left for San Diego with Abram and her mom.
Abram was admitted to Rady Children's Hospital the same day he was
diagnosed. The following day Lily and her mom were given a room at
the House where they lived for the next seven weeks. For the past
seven months Lilly and Abram have been staying frequently at the
House while Abram receives outpatient chemotherapy.
Lilly is very grateful to be staying the House.
Her favorite thing is how the House feels like family and it really
feels like a home. Abram often says, "I want to go home, home to
my room at the House." Abram and the staff at the House
have grown quite fond of each other. Abram cries when staff leaves,
and staff cry when Abram isn't quite himself.
Abram has a contagious smile and can often be found
pushing cars, trucks or motorcycles down the halls of the House. He
also loves to set up his dinosaurs throughout the
House.
Abram has an encouraging prognosis and will be
receiving treatment at Rady Children's Hospital and UCSD for the next
two and a half years. Currently, he is staying at the Ronald McDonald
House while he receives chemotherapy four times a week.
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Ride for a Cause Poker Run & Barbecue - Sunday,
August 9, 2009
If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, come join our sponsors,
Sweetwater Harley Davidson and Sweetwater HOG, for a 100-mile
charity cycle ride. ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE
NEW 47-BEDROOM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE.
You will make stops en route to pick up the cards for your poker
hand that will be scored at the end of your ride. High hand will
win A Night on the Town package, valued at $500, and Low hand will
take home a $100 Entertainment Package. Everyone will have a chance
to win lots of exciting raffle prizes as well.
This event begins with registration from 8 to 10 a.m. at Sweetwater
Harley Davidson in National City, then concludes with a great
summertime Barbeque at the new 63,000 square foot Ronald McDonald
House in Kearny Mesa across from Rady Children's Hospital. RONALD
MCDONALD will also be on hand and tours of the new House will be
available. Prizes will be awarded at noon or when the last rider
arrives. You must be present to win.
Registration is $15 per person for early registration. After July
31, the price will increase to $20. Additional poker hands can be
purchased for $10. Dated event pins will be given to first 200
registrants!
Registration form is available at: www.sweetwaterhog.com/rmhc.pdf
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Table for Tots - August 20th, 2009
The concept for "Tables for Tots" was
created by OFS Brands as a way to partner with the design community
and raise money for local charities nationwide. OFS Brands has
teamed with G/M Business Interiors who chose the Ronald McDonald
House in San Diego as their official charity. Local architectural
and design firms, as well as industry professionals, can register
to receive a child-sized set of table and chairs to creatively
design and decorate. These designs will be exhibited and put up for
auction at this year's first annual "Tables for Tots"
event on Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 at the
"New" Ronald McDonald House. The top six designs will be
awarded trophies. These awards will go to the winners of the
following design categories:
"Go Green"
Best Thematic Design
Best Interactive Design
Best Educational Design
Best Character Design
Grand Prize: Chosen from all categories
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The 19th Annual Golf Tournament - September 22nd, 2009
Everyone raved so much about last year's tournament at The Crosby we
have decided to return! We sold out early last year so if you are
interested in playing on one of San Diego's finest courses and
joining us for the amazing food and drinks please contact us.
If you would like to be a sponsor of this event please contact Susi
Marquez at 858-467-4750 *2413
Stay tuned for more information as the date gets closer.
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Did you know, the New Ronald McDonald House....
- is designed to be 17.5% more energy efficient
than required by the California energy code.
- has a ‘cool roof,' light colored to
reflect the sun's heat and decrease energy needed to cool the
building.
- will save 226,000 gallons of water each year,
compared to a standard building
- provides increased ventilation, providing
much more fresh air than a standard building, in order to
increase guest (and staff!) comfort and wellbeing.
Builders also made it a priority to include materials
produced with a significant amount of recycled content, in order to
reduce the stress on virgin materials and mitigate environmental
impacts.
In addition, builders diverted 60% of all construction
waste from landfills, a total of 232 tons!
The roof is also designed for future installation of a solar panel
system, which will reduce the amount of energy required.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of San
Diego
Daniel Sinton, Director of Development
2929 Children's Way, San Diego, California, 92123, United States
email: dsinton@rmhcsd.org | phone:
858-467-4750 | fax: 858-467-4757
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