Ronald McDonald House Charities Newsletter
Helping Kids Heal. Keeping Kids Healthy. November 2007
In This Issue
Hearts of Gold holiday ornament
World Children's Day
Friends Bowl-a-Rama Results
Scholarship Applications Online
Abuelo's Restaurant Opening
FirstGiving.com
Duncan taking a bath 
 
Everett's Story
 
Meet Everett Norris, a cheerful young man from Ellijay, Georgia, about a two-hour drive from Chattanooga. Just five days after Everett was born, he was diagnosed with severe bowel obstructions in three areas of his intestine. He underwent several surgeries to remove the blockages which meant an extended stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at T. C. Thompson Children's Hospital...  Full Story

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The holiday season is an exciting one for many families. At the Ronald McDonald House, November means the start of our Hearts of Gold holiday ornament sales and McDonald's annual celebration of  World Children's Day which helps children in every community around the world.  In this issue, you'll also read about Everett a cheerful young man  from Ellijay, Georgia .  We thank you for continuing to open your hearts which allows us to keep our doors open for families who need the Ronald McDonald House...
Hearts of Gold Holiday Ornament

The 2007 Heart of Gold ornament is coming soon.  This year's ornament features little Ezekiel Scott Welch snuggled in the palm of his mommy's hand.  Baby "Zeke" as he is fondly known by his family, was born weighing 2 lbs, 4 oz.  Zeke and twin sister, Emmie, were born prematurely and their family spent several months in the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House while they grew and matured enough to go home. Read More

World Children's Day at McDonald's on November 20

 

McDonald's annual celebration of "World Children's Day" will be held on November 20.  On this day, a portion of the sales of Extra Value Meals and Happy Meals will benefit local Ronald McDonald House Charities.  You may also support the charity by purchasing a hand for $1.00.   Stop by your local McDonald's on November 20 and help us continue to help children heal and stay healthy.

Friends of RMHC Bowl-a-Rama Results

 

12 bowling teams of young and seasoned professionals enjoyed a fun afternoon of bowling at the Holiday Bowl on October 20 and raised nearly $800 for RMHC.

Thanks to Tracy Hightower and the Friends of RMHC who supported this event.  Next on the Friends activity calendar will be decorating the Ronald McDonald House for the holidays on November 17.  Friends members watch your email for more details on upcoming events.

Scholarship Applications available online after November 1

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship applications will be available online after November 1, 2007.  Download an application atwww.rmhchattanooga.com or call (423) 778-4300. Application deadline is February 15, 2008.
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant Opening
 

Abuelo's has chosen Ronald McDonald House Charities as its charity to benefit from their pre-opening events held November 8 - 10.  Abuelo's located at 2102 Hamilton Place, will have its grand opening celebration on November 12 at 4 p.m.  You're invited to stop by during the Grand Opening ceremony and dine with our newest friends at Abuelo's.  We would like to thank the management and wait staff for choosing RMHC as their charity.

First Giving.com

We have a new fundraising tool that makes it easy to raise money online. Firstgiving.com allows you to create a web page that you can personalize and ask your family and friends to help you reach a fundraising goal.  You put in your own message to your family and friends and then simply send them an email.  If they wish to help, they may enter their donation online.  Go to www.firstgiving.com to check out sample pages, click on one of the charities on the left side of the page and you can see how it works.

 

Set up your own page and follow the simple, step-by-step instructions. For more information, contact Jane Kaylor (423) 778-4331.
Thank you for all that you do on behalf of the families and children who rely on the services of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Greetings from the House that Love Built,

Ronald McDonald House Charities Staff