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Greetings!

Spring is near and plans for the new season are blooming! We would like to share some updates on the organization, highlight upcoming events, and thank our generous supporters.  
A Big Thanks to Hope Mellion 
A dedicated volunteer since 1989. 

After twenty years of volunteer service to the Providence Ronald McDonald House, Hope Mellion has decided to retire.  Hope is one of our original volunteers, beginning in 1989.  Her application is dated September 28, 1989, which means she applied to be a volunteer before the House actually opened.

Hope has served as a Shift Volunteer, starting with the Thursday afternoon shift once or twice a month, moving more recently to Wednesday afternoons.  She also helped with numerous special events and projects over the years.  Hope, thank you for your many years of service and dedication to the Providence Ronald McDonald House.  We will miss you.

Hearts of Gold Hits the Jackpot!

Over 140 guests joined us for a night of wine and chocolate.  We also enjoyed entertainment by Tom Conte and delicious hors d'oeuvres thanks to Gracie's.  It was a wonderful evening to network or catch up with friends.  By the end of the night, we raised more than $8,500 to support the House.  Thanks to everyone involved in this wonderful event.

Walk 08Walk Festival 2009
  
Get your walking shoes ready for the 20th Annual Walk Fesitval presented by Cardi's Furniture. The event will take place at Roger Williams Park on May 3, 2009.

Parents, this is the event for you.
       - 1 Mile Children's Walk
       - Rock climbing wall
       - Performance by Toe Jam Puppet Band
       - Games and other fun activities for the whole family 

Unlike most charitable walks, a full breakfast buffet awaits you at the finish line!
 
The registration fee is $20 per adult walker, $5 for children 6-14 and FREE for children under 6.  To register please click here.
Family Room One Year...You're Invited

Since April 2008 the Family Room located on the fourth floor of Hasbro Children's Hospital has welcomed over 5,300 visitors. On Wednesday, April 15th from 9:00am-9:00pm all are welcome to join us for a full-day celebration as the Family Room turns ONE! Stop by at your convenience and enjoy birthday cake and coffee as we commemorate this special day.

We would also like to thank all Family Room volunteers. In 2008 we had 2,119 volunteer hours. Thank you.

Aurea Dance Performance to Benefit PRMH
 
Christina Seggos, Artistic Director of Aurea Dance, and our own Christine Barrett Sieberg will premiere their choreographed dance on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm at the URI Providence Campus Feinstein Theatre. 

This performance also features dancers from Providence Ballet Theatre, Providence Youth Ballet and Festival Ballet. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here.
5th Annual Will Speck Memorial 5K Road Race

Sunday June 21, 2009
Will Speck Memorial
9:30am Cranston West Track

The Will Speck Memorial Race is for runners and walkers of all abilities to honor the memory of Will Speck. Its mission is to promote fun, fitness and friendship, and to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Providence & The Will Speck Scholarship for a Bay View Academy senior runner.

Will Speck loved life. Come and celebrate his life and memories.
Please click here to register.
Adopt-A-Room
 
Our Annual Adopt-a-Room program is a year-long sponsorship of one of the 16 bedrooms in the House.

Our cost to operate a room is $100 per night, but we only ask families for a donation of $10, which for many families is still too much.

By sponsoring a room, you will have a direct impact on the families who call their room "Home" while their child is hospitalized or receives medical treatment. Your sponsorship helps to underwrite the cost of their stay enabling us to serve all families, regardless of their ability to pay.

Thank you to the following sponsors:
       - Hasbro Inc.: Room 211 for 2 years
       - Frank Decedric Family Foundation: Room 212 for 2 years
       - Evangeline Nicolaides: Room 101 for 1 year

If you are interested in this program, please contact Jill Precopio via email at jprecopio@prmh.org or by phone at 401-274-4447.

Stay at the House? We Would LOVE to Hear From You!
 
Tell us about your family and your stay at the Providence Ronald McDonald House. Send letters and/or latest photos of your child via email to Linda King at Lking@prmh.org or mail them to 45 Gay Street Providence, Rhode Island 02905.
Volunteer and Family Feedback 

Please visit www.greatnonprofits.com to share your volunteer experience or your family's stay at the House. Your positive feedback on this website could lead to more volunteers, donations or simply a positive outlook for others.
Find us on Facebook 

If you have a facebook account, please search for "Ron Donald" in the Providence, RI network and be our friend.
Ronald McDonald House of Providence
45 Gay Street
Providence, RI 02905
401-274-4447
www.prmh.org

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In This Issue
Thanks to Hope Mellion
Hearts of Gold
Walk Festival 2009
Family Room One Year
Aurea Dance Performance
Will Speck Memorial
Adopt-A-Room
Feedback

Save the Date

Aurea Dance
April 11

Walk Festival
May 3

Will Speck Memorial
June 21

Holewiak Bike Run
July 11 & 12

 Clambake
September 13

Women's Classic
October 4

Amica Marathon
October 18


Wish List Items

We currently need:
 
-Double & single bed blankets
 
-Double bed sheets
 
-Spaghetti sauce
 
-Salad dressing
 
-Plastic disposable gloves; small & medium sizes
 
-Dishwasher detergent
 
-Laundry detergent

-Sugar

-Flour

-13 gallon trash bags

-Paper towels
 
-Chicken broth
 
-Beef broth
 
-Canned tomatoes
 
-HP 02 ink cartridges (all colors)

-Stop & Shop Gift Cards

-Sam's Gift Cards

-L.L. Bean Gift Cards
 
For the complete Wish List, please click here.
 

HURRAH
Contest

The Ronald McDonald House in Providence is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and to help celebrate this birthday, McDonald's is holding a special HURRAH contest for kids starting in mid February.

 
One participant child will be chosen as the winner of a Fenway Prize Pack, along with Happy Meals for a whole year! The winner will get to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park next summer and be honored as the HURRAH Ambassador on the field!
 
For additional information, please visit the
contest web site.
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