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Celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day and help the House, too!

Instead of giving flowers that fade or neckties that are never worn, why not honor the Moms and Dads in your life while at the same time helping the families who depend on the Ronald McDonald House of Hershey?  For a contribution of $20, we will honor your loved one for Mother's Day (May 10, 2009) or Father's Day (June 21, 2009) by sending them a card notifying them of your kindness.  You can participate in the program by indicating "Mother's Day" or "Father's Day" in the memo of your check and including the name and address of the person you are honoring.  You can also pay by credit card using our secure server by simply clicking on the link below.  Please contact Amy Leonard at 717-533-4001 ext. 247 or at amy.leonard@ronaldshousehershey.org if you have any questions.      

 

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Our March 2009 newsletter

Click on the link below to view a PDF version of the newsletter.  (You must have Adobe Reader to view this file.)

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"Room to Grow" at the Ronald McDonald House

Due to high occupancy and frequent wait lists at the House, the Board of Directors of RMHC of Central PA has announced plans for a 15 bedroom expansion of the Ronald McDonald House of Hershey.  With the recent announcement that a free standing children's hospital will be built on the Hershey Medical Center campus, this project is all the more timely and necessary.  The building project will also include a much needed increase in common area rooms--a second kitchen and dining room, playroom, computer room, office space, and much more.  The cost of the project is $4.5 million.  Please contact Kathy Denton (717-533-4001) or email kathydenton@comcast.net (RMHC Executive Director) for more information on this exciting venture!

Click on the links below to view the entire "Room To Grow" report and pledge form!

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Brick Recognition Campaign

        Click here for ordering details and to donate on line!

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Lancaster County Friends Raise Major Support For the House

On a cloudy May morning, hundreds of volunteers from the Lancaster area helped to make the 1st Lancaster County Auction a huge success for the Capital Campaign with $10l,000 raised for the expansion project at the House.  But the weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the many volunteers and participants who enjoyed this special day.  Delicious food, quilts, sheds, and many other items were sold and auctioned off to benefit the Hershey House.  We are most grateful to everyone involved with this amazing event!

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Food Check Out Day – February 10, 2009

Part of a nationwide effort, Food Check Out Day celebrates the day when the average American family has earned enough money to pay for their annual food supply.  Pennsylvania area farmers unloaded a wagon piled high with food and also donated $13,798 to Hershey’s Ronald McDonald House.  The food will help feed families all through the year.

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Light A Light Celebration - December 1, 2008

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Fiesta in the Moonlight

The 7th Annual Moonlight Gala drew over 200 guests who gathered in support of RMHC of Central PA.  Performances by Mariachi Los Halcones and the One Broadway Dancers added to the festivities and former House guest Christopher Gurreri shared the story of his little brother, Jacob.  Great food, a Capital Campaign update, the silent auction and dancing rounded out the exciting evening at the Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey.

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Local Firefighters Grill for the House

Swatara Township Volunteer Fire Company (Oberlin PA) recently held a chicken BBQ to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Hershey.  They came to the House by fire truck and presented a check for $900 to RMHC of Central PA Executive Director Kathy Denton.  After the presentation, three very excited little boys (who just happened to be House guests) were treated to a tour of the truck by the firefighters.   Thanks so much for your generous support!

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"Room To Grow" Capital Campaign Kickoff

On a beautiful September afternoon, over 100 donors, guests, and volunteers gathered at the Ronald McDonald House of Hershey to take part in the official kickoff of the Capital Campaign.  $3.3 million of the $4.5 million campaign has already been pledged.  We are in need of the final $1.2 million to meet our goal before ground breaking in the spring of 2009.  Please consider how you can personally support this much needed expansion project.

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