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The 2nd Annual Lancaster County Community Auction was held on Saturday, May 15, at The Family Center of Gap.  This event was initiated by the Amish, Mennonite and other friends of Lancaster County as a way of giving back to Hershey's Ronald McDonald House.  This year's event netted over $53,000 and featured all day live auctions, activities for children, and lots of regional Lancaster County food.  

 The Lancaster County Community hosted an all day auction event which took place inside the big white tents and also outside on the lawn.  Many handcrafted wooden items were offered for auction to include outdoor furniture, sheds, wishing wells, beds, dressers, rocking chairs, and much more. 

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The 16th Annual Gold Classic and Silent Auction was held on Thursday, May 6, at Heritage Hills Resort, located in York.  Over $50,000 was netted at this year's event which included 18 holes of golf followed by a silent auction, awards, and hearty dinner buffet.  The 1st place winners were from Team Cumberland Dairy.

Ray Pettersen, 2010 Golf Classic Chairperson, greets Rob and Melissa Robertson, former Ronald McDonald House guests and banquet guest speakers.

WGAL-TV's anchor/investigative reporter and RMHC of Central PA's board member, Brian Roche, lends his support as the golfers gather to begin the day. 

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July 2010 

Photo of Aerial View of Construction Site Courtesy of Nathan Merkel

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The 2009 Light A Light ~ Share A Night! Holiday Celebration was held on December 7, 2009
at Hershey's Ronald McDonald House®.
 

 
Sharing in the tree lighting ceremony was The Lipjanic Family, shown left to right, Lindsay, Candace, Jimmy, Jim, and Andrew.  "In June, our trip home from vacationing in New Jersey took a detour when our son, Jimmy, became quite ill.  We were very fortunate to find Penn State Children's Hospital where Jimmy underwent emergency surgery and subsequent surgery on his abdomen.  The type of support given by Ronald McDonald House in the time of crisis can not be measured by any means until you personally need the help and receive it."

RMHC®  of Central PA's 25th Anniversary reception was held on November 19, 2009 at Penn State University Conference Center.  The event was presented by McDonald's Owner/Operators of Central Pennsylvania and sponsored by Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital and Kay Chemical.  The delicious buffet was coordinated by Dan O'Donnell and prepared by Scott Anthony, Executive Chef. 

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA celebrated 25 years of caring for families and children throughout South Central Pennsylvania at the The 8th Annual Moonlight Gala and Silent Auction, which was held on October 3, 2009 at The Hotel Hershey. The evening festivities were graciously presented by Ed and Jeanne Arnold, and Jeanne also served as volunteer chairperson of the spectacular event. The evening began in The Fountain Lobby of the hotel where 250 guests enjoyed the fabulous silent auction and were seranaded to the sweet music of Jay Umble and Jim Trostle. The ballroom decor, under the direction of and kindly donated by Ron Tschudy, glittered and sparkled as guests danced the night away to “Class Act Featuring Rita.” The 2009 Gala broke all records netting over $102,000 for RMHC® of Central PA.

Ronald McDonald says thumbs up to his new friend, beautiful three-year-old, Alyssa.

Over 250 friends, donors and dignitaries joined Ronald McDonald, himself, to break ground for the expansion of Hershey’s Ronald McDonald House. Ronald delighted both children and adults with his bicycle tricks, antics and juggling, which led to a festive celebration for all to enjoy. After the ceremony everyone made it indoors to enjoy lunch before the torrential rain began to fall! The greatly anticipated construction project will add 20,000 square feet for 15 bedrooms and additional living area, and 8,500 square feet of renovations to the original House. The expansive shared spaces will include a new kitchen, dining room, living room, play room, as well as a family computer center, administrative offices, large multi-purpose rooms, a post-bone marrow transplant suite and much more.