Three years ago our 2lb 2ounce micro preemie miracle was born. We did not know you at the RMH Denver yet, but you played such an important role in keeping us close to our very fragile and very ill little girl. For 85 days she was in the NICU and we stayed with you for about half of that time. You are like family to us and we will never forget the warm feelings we got from you in such a dark time of our lives. Thank you for doing what you do for families in need. We will hold the Ronald McDonald House of Denver close to our hearts for the rest of our lives. Here is our little one, Emily, who is now in preschool, beautiful, smart, healthy and strong. She is one of your children, too! Thank you!

Help us ensure a happy holiday for families staying at either the Denver or Aurora Ronald McDonald House through our Santa's Workshop.  

You can bring new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, and

other gifts to the Houses and we will put them in Santa's Workshop. There, parents can "shop" for each of their children, allieviating one more stress.   

Our greatest need continues to be gifts for older boys and girls such as ITune gift cards, any other gift cards including movie  & restaurant gift cards, IPods, tee shirts, backpacks, jewelry, etc.   

Santa's Workshop opens December 3rd and runs thru December 24th and is full of gifts for kids of all ages. Donations can be brought to either House 7-days a week between 8:00am and 8:00pm.    

Please drop off the donations no later than December 17th so that our families have time to shop.

Thank you kindly for sharing during this joyous time of the year! Although these kids won't be home for the holidays we will make sure Santa knows where they are.

A family that stayed with us once told us: "Ronald McDonald House of Denver has been a huge help to our family.  We want to make a gift that will help the House continue its mission and benefit generations to come. But it sounds complicated! Where do we start?"

Perhaps you have had similar thoughts.

Through planned giving we have a powerful opportunity to ensure that our most important values and commitments are part of the legacy we leave behind for future generations.  Since planned gifts generally come from the accumulated assists of our lifetime, it is an opportunity to make a statement of support for a charity dear to our hearts.

Planned giving doesn't have to be complicated - and it is not only reserved for those with great wealth.  There are many forms of planned gifts. Often, a planned gift can help you make a more significant gift than you might have otherwise imagined --- without sacrificing income or security for your own family.  Planned giving can be as simple as adding a bequest to the Ronald McDonald House in your will or living trust.  Other options, such as charitable gift annuities, or naming the House as a beneficiary of a Retirement Plan or Life Insurance Policy, may provide a guaranteed income for life and substantial tax savings for you and your family.  A simple discussion with your accountant, estate planner or attorney can greatly help in your decision making process.

You can even designate how your gift will be used in the future.  It can support a particular program or service that Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver provides or be designated to our endowment fund.  It can also be donated in honor or memory of a loved one.  We also respect that some donors prefer anonymity. We would invite you to let us know about your plans on a confidential basis in any case. This greatly helps us plan wisely for the future. 

We ask that you consider taking the next step - exploring planned giving opportunities to support the Ronald McDonald House of Denver.  Please don't hesitate to contact Vicki Walker at 720-382-7205 or vwalker@ronaldhouse.org she can provide you with more information and a brochure or meet with you for a confidential discussion about planned giving options.