“It is a lot easier knowing that you are so close to your child. The kindness and support of the volunteers (Ronald McDonald House), while taking a break from the hospital, was wonderful.”

Melinda Burczyk - Trenton, GA
Ronald McDonald Family Room Guest
Mother of 5 year old Noah who is receiving treatment for cancer
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Recent News on Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House Charities

TURN LOOSE CHANGE INTO A HEALTHY AND HAPPY FUTURE FOR MILLIONS OF CHILDREN THROUGH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES 2010 "DAY OF CHANGE"

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 9 Donation Drive at McDonald's Restaurants Will Transform Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters Into Bridge to Quality Health Care for Children and Families Worldwide

You know that loose change on the floor in the car? In the bottom of your purse?On a jar on your desk? Well the U.S. Treasury estimates that we have $1.5 billion in loose change sitting around our homes and cars. This Sept. 9, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) is asking families to donate that extra change to help keep millions of children together with their families. The Charity will celebrate its 2010 RMHC Day of Change raising awareness for RMHC Donation Boxes placed on McDonald’s counters and in drive-thrus  across the country available for donating spare change to support programs which provide a bridge to quality health care and give children and families the time together to heal faster and cope better. Last year alone through U.S. RMHC Donation Boxes, the pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters donated totaled over $19 million -- a goal the Charity hopes to exceed this year. 

For 20 years, RMHC of Greater Chattanooga has been providing stability and resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy, through its core programs.  Little by little, small donations add up to a lot allowing the Charity to serve more than 4 million families a year worldwide. The RMHC Day of Change presents an opportunity to teach and get children involved in giving back, and an easy, and fun way for families to donate.

Beyond sharing spare change, there are other ways to get involved and support this meaningful cause.  Reach out to family and friends, and those key influencers and organizations in the community to get them involved in spreading the word about the RMHC Day of Change – online and offline.RSVP for this special day on the Charity’s Facebook event page, and motivate friends and followers to join as well.

Bug-a-paluza 12 VW Car Show Attracts Hundreds to Camp Jordan  

The 12th Annual Bugapaluza VW Car Show held over the weekend on April 17-18 at Camp Jordan drew hundreds of car enthusiasts and their families from near and far. The event hosted by Scenic City Volks Folks, a local VW club raised approximately $ 9,000 in support of families with critically ill children that stay at Ronald McDonald House. Bugapaluza featured Volkswagen cars old and new, food, music and entertainment.  

View photos from 2010 Bugapaluza

 

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Three young women take a crosscountry road trip for a cause--Casseroles for Cancer

These young ladies embarked upon a 12,000 mile road trip to retrace a trip taken by two of the girls' mother who died of cancer many years ago.  Their goal is to serve dinner at 9 Ronald McDonald Houses across the country and raise at least $6,000 -- $1,000 for every year their mom was sick and enough to support one family's stay at each house they visit.

 

 

  

 

 
 
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