A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 1 5 We’ve Moved! …but we’ve brought everything along that makes the new Ronald McDonald House an even better “home away from home”.

Ronald McDonald House of Detroit Farewell to an old friend!

Dear Children’s Hospital of Michigan Partner,

The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan share one very important mission and vision – our unrelenting focus on what’s best for children and their families.

Since you first opened your doors in 1979, we have enjoyed a close partnership that has deepened over time. Over the years, you have served more than 67,000 families – most of The doors of the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit opened in November 1979 them the parents and family members of the very sickest adjacent to Children’s Hospital of Michigan. It was the 11th Ronald McDonald House children in our care. in the United States. We remain grateful to the late Harry Granader who led the charge Your work directly complements ours, as we strive to deliver to build a Detroit house from the ground up. It was Harry who brought the Southeastern the very best medical treatment and healing outcomes Michigan McDonald’s Operators Association on board and the rest is history. to our patients and their families. At their time of greatest Since 1979 the House has served thousands of families – each had their own story and need, you provide a comforting presence and welcoming experiences with a sick child. We were happy to be there for them all these many years. home away from home. Every day, we see first-hand how The House served them well and we appreciate every volunteer, donor and staff member your work gives families the support and respite they need who believed in our mission and vision to serve families who must care for children to be their children’s best advocates in care. You are there with threatening medical conditions. for them throughout the most challenging ordeals, We opened as the House that love built and, today, our new House continues with the so they can be present – and strong – for their children. same heartfelt foundation of love and hope. Your new home with its beautifully appointed spaces, amenities, and even more room to serve families further enhances your mission. We are excited about our new home, too – the new Children’s Hospital of Michigan addition slated to open in 2017. This multi-million-dollar investment and 6-story addition will greatly advance our critical care capacity in all areas. It will also greatly The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit enhance services and settings for families, such as provides an environment of love and kindness, new PICU and NICU units with all private rooms. and a support system to families during their The Children’s Hospital of Michigan looks forward to most difficult time in life, when a child is the decade ahead, as we continue to build a stronger The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit receiving medical treatment at local facilities. relationship between your house and our hospital and “ It is a house upon entering, a home upon leaving. celebrate our growing capacity to serve children and and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan families when and where they need us the most. share one very important mission and Sincerely, vision – our unrelenting focus on what’s Our Vision best for children and their families. B y creating, finding and supporting programs that directly serve families ” who must care for children with threatening medical conditions and improving the health and well being of children, Ronald McDonald Larry Gold, CEO House Charities of Southeastern Michigan is working to better Children’s Hospital of Michigan-DMC the lives of children and their families in our community.

1 Rolling out a new Welcome Mat

“ We cherish the memories from our original House. One day at a time we were able to support families with a guestroom, play and quiet areas, plus meals.”

In 2012, the Children’s Hospital of Michigan In April 2015 we opened the doors to the new In this year’s annual report we have included (CHM) let us know that they wanted to build 26,000-square-foot RMHD just a few blocks away many photographs of the new House along with a new patient tower on the land where the from Children’s Hospital on the second floor of some poignant family stories, profiles of volunteers Ronald McDonald House of Detroit (RMHD) Hutzel Hospital. It’s a true work of art created by and information about our grant program and stood for 36 years. We have enjoyed an the Detroit-based Hamilton Anderson Associates expansion campaign. We hope you will find the Jennifer Litomisky, Executive Director extraordinary partnership between the Detroit and Kraemer Design Group, designers and architects; stories inspiring and the information worthy of Medical Center, CHM, our RMHD board of Roncelli Inc. was the general contractor. The new your attention and giving. directors and donors, staff and volunteers House is 10,000-square-feet larger than the On behalf of all the families who make the RMHD to build a new home away from home. former location. their home away from home, we thank you for With a $3.5 million contribution from the Detroit We cherish the memories from our original House. your support and good thoughts. Medical Center and $850,000 from the Ronald One day at a time, we were able to support families McDonald House of Detroit reserve fund, we were with a guestroom, play and quiet areas, plus meals. Sincerely, able to carve out a beautiful new home. We also Families were only a few steps away to visit their launched a $3 million expansion campaign to kids at Children’s Hospital and other DMC medical support various programs and operations for the facilities. Now our families can use our shuttle van Jennifer Litomisky Deborah Virgiles future. You can learn more about the campaign service to take them to where they need to be. Executive Director President in the next few pages of this report. Ronald McDonald House of Detroit Deborah Virgiles, President

2 3 Lily’s Story Our New House

Our new home is both comfortable and colorful for our guest families. We are thrilled with all the amenities we are able to provide to make our House a home away from home.

n 26,000 square feet of bright and soothing space n 23 guest rooms with in-room baths n 5 long-term family rooms with baths and TV n 1 night shift house manager suite n reception and lounge area n media center for computers n teen study room n family lounge with TV n kid’s playroom with a glass wall so Karaea Tatroe and Bradley Reid are the proud parents of Lilliana, parents can watch children affectionately known as Lily. Lily was diagnosed with epilepsy at two n communal kitchen to serve families; months old and has spent a lot of time in hospital beds over the last three new walk-in freezer and pantry years. Prior to transferring to Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM) from the n courtyard serenity garden DeVos Hospital in Grand Rapids, little Lily was experiencing an exhausting n state-of-the-art security system average of 160 seizures in 18 hour periods. Treatment at CHM with new n secure parking lot medications and procedures reduced her seizures to one seizure every n shuttle van three to four days – a huge relief for Lily and her family.

Lily is “Daddy’s Little Girl”, and her parents looked forward to taking her home. A family friend had suggested that Bradley and Karaea contact the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit to keep them close to Lily; they stayed at the House for nearly three months. “Everything was here for us,” said Karaea. “We both were able to relax after long hours at Lily’s side. Jackie and Linda, and everyone else at the House, were just wonderful and took the time to listen and comfort us”. Bradley cleared his mind by playing video games in the Teen Room while Karaea watched a little television with other House guests before they headed for bed. Bradley and Karaea The new Ronald McDonald House of Detroit Clockwise from top left: The warm and welcoming reception desk loved everything about the House, and were especially appreciative of the and family areas; there are a wide variety of activities available meals and a comfortable room to re-energize for another day with Lily. to keep kids occupied, even for a young artist like Abigail Rexford; As of July 2015, they have been at Lily’s bedside for five months. Norgren Automotive is one of the many companies that volunteer their time and resources to prepare meals for families in our large and well-equipped kitchen; families can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or milk and cookies in our comfortable dining room. The Riley family: Grandmother, Joseph, Johnathon and mom, Sarah Riley

4 5 Our House New The new Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. Clockwise from top left: Did you know? Mike McCoy, Special Events Director, stocks the storage room with donated products; the n 67,000 families made our House comfortable and colorful family room/lounge; their home over the last 36 years. media room for TV and videos; a sample of n Some only stay few nights. food prepared by generous volunteers for our families; the RMHD shuttle van that transports n Most recently, one family stayed families to hospitals to visit with their children. with us for 388 days. n Some families return year after year as their sick child requires more treatment. n One family has been coming to us once a year, for 18 years. n Guestroom rates remain $10 a night; no one is turned away for lack of funds. n On the average more than 3,000 volunteer hours are logged every year. n Throughout the year businesses, organizations and family groups finance, cook and serve meals to our families.

Guestrooms Public Areas Office/Administration Storage

6 7 Overnight Visits Special E vents

Special events help support our budget and raise awareness of the Ronald McDonald House of Tea Times Detroit. Plus, we have a lot of fun Our annual spring and with our sponsors, volunteers and winter teas are a great attendees. It takes a lot of energy source of fun, good food and entertainment. and funding to organize and plan each event. A heartfelt thanks T he 14th Annual goes out to every person who Vinni’s Children’s has donated their time to make Charity Golf Outing each of our fund raising events Every year we tee off to raise dollars a success. Our events raised for the Ronald McDonald House. a combined total of more More than 100 golfers attended Families with sick children are welcome at the Ronald McDonald House of than $150,000 toward the the event at Fieldstone Golf Course Expansion Campaign. Detroit for one or 352 nights, or whatever a family might need. Grand Opening Gala in Auburn Hills, chaired by Cary Adragna, pictured with the 2014 Four year old Johnathan (seated) is a ball of activity, and he had a lot of fun with A Night on the town in Midtown was the Golf Committee, and sponsored seven year-old brother Joe (left) during a recent stay at the Ronald McDonald theme of our 2015 gala at the Max M. by the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, Fisher Music Center. More than 200 guests House of Detroit. The brothers with their mother, Sarah Riley, and their Coca Cola, Dr. Pepper, McCain Foods, gathered, and during the evening groups On the Border MexicanGrille. grandmother, stayed in a family room with two double beds. The boys were shuttled to take a tour of the new have an older sister, Dianna, who stayed home in Vassar. Ronald McDonald House. It was a wonderful night to thank our donors and friends. Johnathan was born with a cleft palate and made his first visit to Ronald McDonald House when he was six months old. The family has also stayed at other Ronald McDonald Houses in Michigan. They live about 100 miles north in Vassar, Mich., making overnight stays at the Detroit House a great escape from rush hour traffic and a respite for tired little bodies.

The family has been House guests several times over the last four years. During their recent visit Johnathan met with doctors to check his ears and Cruisin’ Along hearing at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. A sleep study is also planned for him. August is time for our annual Dream Cruise, Dream Car and Dream House event. The family expects there will be more medical appointments for Johnathan Thanks to the generosity of Ken and Kristen and they plan to request additional overnight visits at the Detroit House in the Lingenfelter, this is a highlight of our event future. “We love the new House, “said mother Sarah. “ It’s so much larger, easier schedule. Guests gather at the Lingenfelter to get around, and offers a lot more for families. We love the new bedrooms Car Museum that showcases a variety Community House & Garden Party with comfy beds, the kitchen and dining room and of course, the boys love of Corvettes, muscle cars and exotics. On June 18, 2015 we gathered to dedicate the the playroom. We like that we can be in the room next to them and see them Some of the rarest automobiles are on Serenity Garden at our new House. It was a lovely play though the wall of glass.” display including a Bugatti Veyron, an evening with a menu of international cuisine and Enzo Ferrari and a Lamborghini Reventón. a variety of wines and beers. Though we love providing a home away from home for our guest families, we Pictured above is volunteer Mary Okray (center), always pray and hope that in time they will be well and grow healthy and happy. Chairperson of this annual event.

8 9 Ronald McDonald House of Detroit 2014 Functional Expenses Expansion Campaign

It’s not easy being a parent or sibling of a sick child. Program...... $ 719,914 The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit will expand its Expansion Campaign Donors Management and General ...... 124,967 services and programs to help guest families relax and Fundraising ...... 321,024 re-energize. In order to accomplish our goals, we initiated Foundations Total Functional Expenses ...... $ 1,165,905 a $3 million expansion campaign in 2014. Children’s Hospital of Ryanne Akins Foundation Michigan Foundation As of August 2015 we are closing in on $2 million toward The Carls Foundation our $3 million goal for the campaign. With your support, Detroit Red Wings The Joe Kocur Foundation families can focus on their sick children… and we can Foundation for Children take care of the families. The Expansion Campaign will provide: Major Donors n staffing and maintenance of our new, donated Aimée Cowher and La-Z-Boy Gary Cone Heartful shuttle van to transport families to the hospital Meijer Corporation Thanks and medical appointments Art Van Furniture Milt Greenman and n 24/7 maintenance to meet the needs of our families C.F. Creamery Jenna Wright n supplemental housekeeping staff to meet the demands Chapatwala Family MJS Packaging of our expanded facilities. We provide all the bedding, linens and towels and our staff washes everything. Children’s Hospital Moroch Partners of Michigan n technology upgrades including a new Web site and Narens Family Clark Hill PLC its maintenance Nicholson Family Deborah Virgiles and n new volunteer software to assign and track projects Paymasters Melvin Jones and ongoing needs; additional software to manage Roncelli, Inc. our fundraising events and efforts Detroit Medical Center Southeast Michigan n Detroit Red Wings serenity garden plantings and year round upkeep McDonald’s Owner Alumni Association n supplement the Endowment Fund Operators Association Gary Granader For more information about the individual and Teresa & Rick Hernalsteen Greektown Hotel and Casino corporate donations please contact Jennifer Litomisky, Teresa and Bill Saputo Families with children suffering long-term illnesses need to be with their sick child and not worry about RMHD, Executive Director – 313-745-5909 Hamilton Anderson Thad and Robin Szott preparing a meal or where to rest their heads after a stressful day. Associates Tom and Julie Haggerty Sharon and Patrick Downey were happy that a nurse at Children’s Hospital of Michigan suggested that they Jennifer Litomisky & Val Newman Village Green Apartments contact the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. Since the family lives some distance away from the hospital, staying at the House turned out to be a great option. Kathy Setter Visions of Paradise Landscape and Design Ken and Kristen Lingenfelter “We were able to spend more time at our daughter’s bedside since we stayed at the House,” said Sharon Downey. WDIV-TV Kraemer Design Group The Downey’s complemented the House staff for being so very welcoming and accommodating to their needs Zara Creative Langenberg Family and situation. “Irma and Jackie were so wonderful. We feel fortunate that the House was there for us. It was something to look forward to, and gave us great relief,” said Sharon. Husband Patrick commented that they were able to focus on their daughter and not stress out about where to sleep or where to have meals.

We’re happy to be here for them.

10 11 Ronald McDonald House Charities Donors of Southeastern Michigan Thank You $10,000+ Jamjomar Inc. F.O.P. Maple City Lodge 178 United Way of Annapolis High School Washtenaw County Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mr. Anthony J. Kleczynski Flex -N-Gate Ms. Ellen Annis Mr. Mark Wheeker In 1984, the national Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) was established Mr. Gary Granader Ms. Mary Kay Klein Giarmarco, Mullins & Ms. Dawn L. Anton Horton, P.C. Mr. Lenny Williams in McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc’s memory. McDonald’s franchise owners and Greater Grace Temple Martin Brower Company Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Apple Great Lakes Strategies Group Women of the Moose #2095 suppliers contribute time and funding for all the RMD houses. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lingenfelter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin Mr. and Mrs. Marc Applebaum Green Path Debt Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Wright Lynn D. Morrow Estate Marx Layne & Company Ms. Mary Jayne Archibald Though funding from McDonald’s is essential to the vitality and future of our Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Griffin XPEDX MJS Packaging McCain Foods USA, Inc. Ms. Janis Ardanowski Detroit House , it is important to note that we continue to rely on the generous Ms. Nina McLemore Health Plus of Michigan Yoursource Management Ms. Carol A. Arndt Mr. & Mrs. Edward Narens Group, Inc. support of our corporate and community partners as well as individual donors. Metzler Locricchio Mr. Steve Jenkins Ms. Chris Arnold Mr. Bill and Mrs. Teresa Saputo Mr. Robert Zack Serra & Co., PC Joseph Kallabat & Mr. and Mrs. Keith R. Arnold The RMHC Donation Box can be found at the cashier window at all McDonald’s Village Green Holdings, LLC Associates, P.C. Michael F. McManus Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Aronovitz Foundation Mr. and Mrs. K. Wayne Kahle Up To $499 restaurants; it is the largest ongoing fundraiser for the Charity collecting more than Asset Preservation Capital, LTD $5,000 - $9,999 Mr. William Moran Kohl’s $200 million every year. The national RMHC creates, finds and supports programs A Mr. and Mrs. David L. Atallah Alpha Delta Pi foundation Mr. Richard N. Morrin Mr. and Mrs. John Kostecki that directly improve the health and well-being of children. 3 Leaf Group Autosport Car Rental, LLC Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation MTU America, Inc. Lake Shore Public Schools A Place to Grow Chiropractic Mr. and Mrs. Christian Axelgard Here in Detroit, we have our own annual grant program to support non-profit Community Foundation Penske Corporation Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lancaster for Southeast Michigan Ms. Mary Abel Phyle Inventory Leonard’s Syrups youth-related programs in the metro area. Organizations that received grants: Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Guirey Mr. and Mrs. Richard Abraham B Control Specialists Lewis-Knopf Jon Fenlon Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David M. Acha B & R Exterminators, Inc. Mr. Ronald Pruette Mr. Miguel Lopez National Hockey League Ms. Judy Achey B.M.G. of Imlay City, Inc. #4892 Rockstar Group Mr. Henry Maicki Ronald McDonald House of Detroit Grants Philadelphia Indemnity Mr. and Mrs. Paul Adasek Ms. Yuliya Babin Schwab Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael Marcial Insurance Co. Mr. Cary Adragna Mr. C. Badalamente Selfridge Cadet Squadron Marx Layne & Company 2012 Mr. Torrey Adragna Mr. and Mrs. Suburban Motors Company, Inc. Mr. Joel McCormick Douglas A. Baenziger A Beautiful Me ConKerr Cancer Sandcastles $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. Vincent Adragna Mr. Thad and Mrs. Robin E. Szott McMahon’s of Auburn Hills, Inc. Mr. Michael A. Bailey Bethel Lutheran Church AFS Company Art Road Nonprofit First Step Spaulding for Children Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Szott #24646 Ms. Chandra Baker C.F. Burger Creamery Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Agosta Arts & Scraps Franklin Wright Settlement Special Olympics Szott Toyota Michigan First Credit Union Ms. Lynn Baldwin Charity Motors Inc. Ms. Clover S. Aguayo Coalition on Friends of Royal Oak Library The Guidance Center Mr. Gerald E. Thurswell Mr. Sheldon L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Baldwin Charter House Holdings, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ahonen Temporary Shelter Toyota Dealer Match Program Ms. Loron Million Ms. Velda Balmer Jewish Community Center Ms. Elmira L. Clanan-Rhein Mr. Robert Aikens UBS Milot Foods, Inc. Bank of America Foundation Coca-Cola Company Ms. Joann Alford US Bank Equipment Finance Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Montes Ms. Bonnie Barden 2013 Cole Family Foundation Ms. Stephenia Alford-Boyd Virgirilli Management Company Moroch Advertising Mr. Edward F. Barlage, Jr. ChildSafe Michigan Helping Operations Special Olympics Mr. Gary Cone Shotiu Ali-Jones Mr. Mark Walters Ms. Teresa Mullins-Hernalsteen Ms. Rachael R. Barlock 7th Generation for People Empowerment Sweet Dreamzzzz Inc Denso International Ms. Doris Allen America, Inc. Ms. Lisa J. Norby Mr. and Mrs. David Barman Hospitality House The Children’s Center Ms. Joy Allen Arts & Scraps Ms. Kelly Donaldson Yorke $500 - $999 Ms. Jo Elyn Nyman Ms. Karen Barnett Ja’Noah House Ms. Kaleope J. Allen Bound Together Think Detroit PAL and Mr. John Yorke Mr. Derek Adragna Ms. Christine Pasternak Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Barns Allstate Giving Campaign Compassion through North Woodward Turning Point Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. American Road Shop Ms. Neepa Patel Ms. Dorothy M. Barrymore & Kiva Arts Mr. Anthony Alongi Cameras Community Foundation Enterprise Holdings Foundation Paymasters, Inc. Mr. Baron K. Bates Variety Club Charity Astro Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Alongi Don Bosco Hall Oakland Gymnastics for Children Farmer Charley’s Corn Maze Mr. Dave Romps Ms. Winnifred O. Bauman Mr. William Bilot Mr. Daniel R. Alonso Booster Club Ford North America Mr. and Mrs. John Ronayne Mr. and Mrs. FAR Wish Upon a Teen Mr. Michael Amenti Pewabic Pottery Vehicle Purchasing Mr. and Mrs. William P. Blaha Ms. Linda Schalek Russell A. Baumann Fraternal Order of Eagles- Bloomfield #1 Inc. Mr. James J. Schebil America’s Charities Ms. Lucy G. Bavonese Eagle Riders 2634 Ms. Pat Bochenek St. Clair Middle School American Legion Auxiliary Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Beagle 2014 Fraternal Order of Eagles- Unit 16 Brose North America, Inc. Mt. Clemens Aerie No. 1269 Suburban Ford of Waterford Mr. William S. Beaman Detroit 2 Nepal National Council Mr. Stan Ames Mr. and Mrs. Todd S. Bynum The Oxford Tap Ms. Julie A. Bean of Jewish Women General Grand Chapter Ms. Elaine Zukowski Anderson Bound Together of Royal Arch Masons Mr. and Mrs. Burton W. Carlson Ms. Michele Thomas Mr. Chris Bearss St. John Macomb Ms. Lorene Anderson Boys & Girls Club of Troy Golden Fry Management, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Manny Charach Mr. D. Duane Tursi Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Beatty Mr. Michael Andrews Lebanese American Wish Upon a Teen 2014 Mr. Milt Greenman and Ms. Anne C. Cornille Utica Community Schools Ms. Linda Bechek Ms. Jenna Wright Mr. Robert L. Angelinas Heritage Club DN Angeo Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ward Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Beck Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Aniel, II J & P Foods Inc. Mr. Dain A. Evans

12 13 Donors continued

Ms. Pamela Beier Mr. and Mrs. Malcomb Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Vickie Cummings Ms. Constance DeVrille Mr. Ted and Mrs. Patti Edie Mr. and Mrs. Joel Francis Mr. Shawn R. Belanger Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Chevrier Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Cundy Ms. Earilyn M. Dexter Mr. John Egbert Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Frankel Bella Rose Flower Market, Inc. Matthew D. Brown Chi Omega Rho Ms. Julianne Cuneo DGY Enterprises, LLC Ms. Edna Marie Egerton Mr. James Fraser, D.D.S. Bellinger Building Company Ms. Paulette Brown Chinoski Carpentry, Inc. Mr. Joe Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Erin E. Diamond Electrical Sales Midwest, Inc. Ms. Monica Marie Frazier Mr. David Benedetto Ms. Rebecca Brown Ms. JoAnn Chmielewski Ms. Beverly J. Curnutt Mr. Rick Dicicco and Elite Extensions Ms. Marcia Freedman Ms. Julia L. Bergerud Mr. Steven G. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Darin J. Chodnicki Mr. Dave Curtis Ms. Katie Gibson Ms. Bobbi J. Ellery Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Freese Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bruins Christ Lutheran Church Ms. Rosemary M. Custard Ms. Susanne F. Dicker Mr. Joseph Ellis Friends of K-9’s Thomas G. Berkery Ms. Cheryl Bruins-Rozier Mr. Russell and Custom Hardwoods, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Diem Ms. Vanessa Ellis-Spencer Ms. Melissa L. Fryer Mrs.Kelly Christopher Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berry Ms. Sherry Lee Bruner, TTEE CustomInk, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dietz Ms. Stefanie L. Eulinberg Ms. Melissa J. Fuller Mr. Steven R. Chumbler Berville Lioness Club Ms. Dana C. Bryant Ms. Elizabeth Dillon Ms. Lynda C. Evans Ms. Melissa Bery Mr. Leon Bryson Mr. and Mrs. D Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dillon G James P. Cipkowski Ms. Ann M. Bettis Mr. Allen D. Budd Mr. Patrick A. D’Anna Mr. Mike Diluca F Ms. Marjorie A. Gabriel-Burrow Mr. Jerome Cipkowski Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bieniek Mr. Scott A. Burbary Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Dale, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Santo DiMarco F. O.P. Maple City Lodge 178 Ms. Kell Galea Citizens Charitable Foundation Bill’s Outdoor Care Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Robert C. Dalrymple Direct Insurance Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. James H. Fair Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Mrs. Barbara Clark Ms. Amy M. Binder Quinter M. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. Daly Divine Child Parent Guild Mr. John Faulhaber Gannett Foundation Mrs. Susan E. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Tom P. Binkowski Ms. Stephanie G. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. John P. Danckaert Ms. Connie L. Dlugosz Mr. and Mrs. George R. Fauver Mr. Tyler Ganssley Nu-Tech Cleaning Systems Biologix of SE MI Ms. and Ms. Stephanie Burnley Mr. Joseph Danley DMCUL-Specimen Processing Ms. Sandra K. Feloni Mr. Michael J. Garavaglia Ms. Jeanine Clever Mr. Mark Burnstein Ms. Barbara J. Darling Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Fenech Mr. Dan Garr The Pt oin Mr. Russell Bisinger DN Angeo CMO Marketing Solutions, LLC Turning Bizarre Marketing, LLC Ms. Vanessa Burrell Mr. and Mrs. Julian Dashi Ms. Laura Dochenetz Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Ferri Mr. and Mrs. Lashawn D. Gary Ms. Mary L. Coakley Mr. David Blalock Ms. Sherry Bynum Kailesh Dave Mr. Terry A. Dodd Mr. David Ferszt Ms. Diane Gasior Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Cody Mr. Michael Blankenship Mr. and Mrs. Ben David Mr. and Mrs. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. David I. Gaskell C Ms. P.A. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Blitz Mr. Eric C. David Peter M. Donaghue Ms. Cora Fiebig GE Foundation Ms. Shelby C. Cadwell Ms. Shannon D. Cole Bloomfield Hills Middle School Ms. Mary M. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Randy Doran Fields Funeral Home, LLC GE United Way Campaign Ms. Angela Cady Cole Smart, CPA Ms. Gail A. Bluhm Mr. Eric and Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Dorchen Mr. Mike Filice Ms. Marie Gemmel Mr. and Mrs. John S. Calkins Ms. Kathleen Y. Colin Mrs. Rebecca Davies Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Boaz Ms. Anna Downey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Filo General Motors Corporation In 1999, House Manager Jackie Kennedy placed a call to her friend Mr. John Callihan Ms. Marissa Coloske Mr. Donald Davis and Fleet & Commercial Operations Ms. Pat Bochenek Mr. JeffreyT . Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Michael Findling Camm Pro, LLC Ms. Kayla K. Comstock Mrs. Judith Rosen-Davis Generators Club of Detroit, Inc. Sharon Render-Johnson (above), a pastor, to pray for a family and Ms. Ann Boelter-Lash Ms. Sheila Doyle Mr. Melvin Fink Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Keith T. Davis Mr. Gary Cone Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Doyle Genthem, Inc. their two year old child who was terribly ill at Children’s Hospital Ms. Elaine Bohanon Michael J. Campau Mr. Patrick J. Finley Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Connor Ms. Kim DeCarolis Ms. Leslie A. George Ms. Kathleen S. Bohanon Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Drager First Baptist Church of Ecorse of Michigan. It turned out to be the turning point in Sharon’s life. Mr. Richie Campbell Deerfield Elementary School Conrad & Associates, Inc. Ms. Colleen Drake Ms. Marlene Gerarge Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Terry M. Campbell First United Methodist Church She met with the child’s parents, anointed the child and prayed Mr. and Mrs. Brandon S. Cook Ms. Ellen DeFay Robert M. Bohnsack Ms. Marla F. Drutz Mr. Rich Firth Getrag Transmissions Corp. Ms. Wilma Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Richard Degrove with the family. They did not give up hope. The young boy Ms. Jean E. Bonior Ms. Brenda Corsaut Dry-Mark Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibbs Ms. Lisa Ann Caramagno Ms. Anne C. Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cossin Ms. Sharalyn Dehring recovered and he is now a healthy teenager. Ms. Audrey Bornstein Mr. Ashish Dubey Ms. Melinda Fisher Ms. Brenda Gibson-Johnson Ms. Joan F. Carleton DeKeyser Elementary School Ms. Linda Boros Ms. Margaret Costello Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dubois Ms. Kathleen A. Gietzen Ms. Jasmine L. Carpenter Mr. Brian Fitzgerald Since that day in 1999, Sharon devoted herself to be a minister of Mr. Tim Cowley and Mr. Raymond M. DeLoof Ms. Gail Borowski Duggan’s Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fitzgerald Ms. Laurie Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Erin McClaine Mr. and Mrs. Dino DeMare prayer and she also became a volunteer for the Ronald McDonald Ms. Katie Borza George P. Carson, Jr. Ms. Stella R. Dull Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Gilbert Ms. Joanne Cranford Ms. Dawn M Dembinski House of Detroit. Sharon is the mother of three teenage boys ages Ms. Sandra Bose and Mr. John F. Carson Ms. Marian L. Dundas Bryan P. Fitzgibbon Ms. Kimberly M. Giles Ms. Beth Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Mona Dembs Ms. Dyana M. Carthane Joseph R. Craparotta Ms. Rhonda S. Dunn Ms. Shirley M. Flanagan Ms. Melissa Gillen 14, 16 and 17, and a daughter age 15. She lives a ‘hands full life’ Mr. Doug Bottger Ms. Anna M. Deneweth Casa De Amici Design, LLC Ms. Angela M. Craton Mr. David Dusina Mr. Ronald Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gillenwater devoted to her husband, their children and ministry partners. Ms. April S. Boyce Ms. Julie Derris Mr. and Mrs. Lew Case Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Irene D. Dziechciarz Ms. Sabrina C. Fodera Ms. Amanda Gilley She is a senior pastor with Family Restoration Ministries Worldwide, Ms. Mary Ellen Brayton Mr. Richard C. Deslauriers Causecast Foundation Charles S. Crawford Mr. James Fogal Mr. and Mrs. Earl Girardi Mr. and Mrs. Jules Breslow Ms. Margaret Dettlinger E Southfield, Mich., and a licensed professional counselor with a CB Richard Ellis, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David Crawford Foley & Lardner, LLP Giving ATMS for Charity, LLC Mr. and Mr. Rex Bridges Foundation Ms. Erma J. Crawford Mr. Tony and Mr. Frank Eaman and Ms. Sandra M. Foody Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Goff Master’s degree in counseling from Wayne State University. Mrs. Mary DeTomaso Mrs. Julie Kiefer Eaman Mr. and Mrs. Scott T. Brilinski Mr. and Mrs. Mr. John T. Cribbs Mr. Harrison T. Ford Mr. and Ms. Joseph Goldring Nicholas C. Chambers Detroit Edison Company Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Eaton Sharon volunteers wherever she is needed two to three days and Mr. Warner H. Brittain Mr. Benjamin C. Cripps Ms. Madison L. Ford Mr. John Gonias Detroit Firemen’s Mr. Patrick J. Ebner Ms. Rhea Brody Mr. Chris Chapman also works doing RMHD community outreach events. She is training Mr. David Cripps and Benevolent Fund Ms. Monique C. Foster Ms. D-Arcy Gonzales Charity Motors Inc. Ms. Gabi D. Silver Mr. Robert Echlin Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bronz Mr. William Foster Ms. Beth Gotthelf to become a Ronald McDonald House weekend manager. “I just love Detroit Leadership Academy Ms. Kelly Echols Mr. Gene Brooks and Charter Township of Clinton Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Criste Detroit Medical Center Ms. Erin Fournier Mr. and Mrs. children and families,” said Sharon. “I enjoy being at the House and Ms. Jean Upps Ms. Alene Chernick Mr. and Mrs. Gene R. Crombez Mr. and Mrs. Willie Echols Christopher C. Gough Detroit Popcorn Co. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Fox helping wherever I can.” Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Brown ChesterfieldT ownship Ms. Carla M. Cronin Ms. Sharen Eddings Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gower Police Department Detroit Public Schools Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fox, Jr. Ms. Leslie Jo Brown Mr. and Mrs. David Crow Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Edelstein Ms. Sally L. Grabowski Detroit Sports Jersey Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Fraker We love having Sharon at our House, to provide help, love and hope.

14 15 Plain Jane No Donors continued Ms. Dianna L. Grady Mr. John Mark Harrop and Mr. and Mrs. Shelby A. Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Jozwiak Ms. Mary Kay Klein Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Lasinski Mr. Robert MacKay Mr. Louis E. Grandpre Mrs. Rachel D. Grant-Harrop Huntington Technology JP Asphalt Sealing & Paving Mr. P.A. Klein Ms. Susan F. Latimer Mr. Henry Maicki Ms. Caroline Grant Ms. Shelly Harrow Hylant Group of Michigan, Inc. JUSTGIVE Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kleitsch Ms. Kimberly Lawrence Ms. Anna M. Major Ms. Betty S. Grayson Mr. Doug Harting Ms. Marion Klepser Ms. Jennifer Lawson, PhD Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Malloy I K Great Lakes Chapter Ms. Danyelle D. Harton Mr. and Mrs. David A. Kleve Ms. Arlene Lederman Mr. and Mrs. James R. Malzone IBM Employee Services Center K. Setter, Inc. M.I. Hummel Club Mr. Craig Hatchel Dr. Andrew R. Klutman, MD Ms. Sue LeDuc Ms. Minnie Faye Mance Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Ijames K.D.E., INC. Greater Grace Temple Mr. and Mrs. Terry C. Hawke Ms. Joanne Klymshyn Mr. Daniel Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Manley Mr. and Mrs. Terry M. Inch Ms. Mary Kabifa Mr. and Mrs. Health Plus of Michigan KMG Prestige Ms. Renee Ellen Beeker Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Mann Jerome Greenbaum Industrial Sales & Service Mr. and Mrs. Delano K. Kado Ms. Melanie Hearsch Knights of Columbus Ms. Anne Lees Ms. Doreen M. Mannino Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Josele M. Hebert Insalata Ms. Carrie Kaminski Council #11811 Ms. Bridget R. Leibinger Samuel L. Greenbaum Mr. Robert Manoni Mr. and Mrs. Eric Allan Hefke Mr. and Mrs. Ryan R. Irvine Mr. Jason Kanaan Ms. Denise Knowles Mr. J.P. Leleszi, D.O. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Greenberg Mr. Michael Margolis Ms. Nancy Heida Mr. Alvin J. Iwrey Ms. Margaret Kantz Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kocan Leo’s Coney Island Ms. Sheila D. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Jeffery Heintz Mr. and Mrs. David Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Koehler Ms. Crystal C. Leonard Ronald E. Marinucci James and Linda Gregart J Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heitmann Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kolb Ms. Pam LePla Marlee’s Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Grima J & P Foods Inc. Mr. Thomas R. Heller Mr. and Mrs. G. Karageozian Mr. George Kopek Ms. Linette T. Leray Mr. Jeffrey Marraccini Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Gross J.N. Holding, LLC Mr. Bruce Hendershot Mr. and Mrs. James A. Kargol Mr. Michael Korzin Ms. Caroline A. Lesnau Ms. and Ms. Deborah E. Marsh Grosse Pointe Ms. Denise M. Jackson Congregational Church Mr. Mark Hendershot Ms. Judith A. Karle Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kost Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lev Ms. Beth Marshall Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson Ground Breaking Production Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Deborah Karp Mr. and Mrs. Mr. H. Barry Levine Mr. and Mrs. Shawn A. Marshall Mr. Kenneth L. Jackson & Entertainment, LLC Harold E. Hendricks Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kasanic Richard A. Kostrzewski Mr. Daniel Levy Mr. Alessandro S. Martin Ms. Leola Jackson-Bell Ms. and Ms. Susan Grunduski Ms. Patricia J. Henry Mr. Adam S. Kasha Mr. and Mrs. David Kotal Ms. Brenda L. Lewis Ms. Kellen A. Martin Ms. Linda Jackson-Porter Mr. Michael E. Gruzwalski Mr. Tom Herbel Mr. and Mrs. Gerald S. Kaspzyk Mr. Joe Kowal Ms. Kristin E. Lewis Ms. Dina Mascio Mr. and Mrs. John F. Jacob Mr. Herbert Gubow Highland BP Ms. Laura L. Kast Mr. Aaron M. Kowalski Mr. Scott Lewis Masco Corporation Ms. Gilda Jacobs Ms. and Mr. Toby Kiritsis Gubow Mr. Edward Hightower Ms. Lillian E. Kaufman KPMG LIberty Mutual Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Matis Mr. Curtis Jacobson Mr. Matt Guenther Ms. Debra Hines Mr. Robert B. Kayes Ms. Natalie A. Kranz Mr. Lorne Linkes Ms. Diane Matlock Ms. Roderica James After spending 34 years as program director for the City of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Guirey Ms. Coleen Hinson Mr. Frank R. Kazmierczak and Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Krause Lions of District 11-D2 Matrix Expedited Service, LLC Mr. Donaigron O. Jamison Ms. Jacqueline G. Tonegatto Ms. Cynthia Gunnip Mrs. Roberta Hinton Ms. Susan E. Krause Ms. Judith T. Lionski Ms. Jennifer Maull Detroit Senior Aid Program, Jane Jones had a lot more to Ms. Natalie Jarbo Ms. Alice Keller Mr. Paul Gusumano Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hinz Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Kreucher Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Lippert Mr. Brian Maurer give in her life. She retired in 2000, and continues to be a very Mr. Carl R. Jarratt Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Kelly Ms. Katy Hinz Mr. Robert Kroezen and Ms. Jeanie Lipps Mr. and Mrs. Michael May H Mr. Rolin Jarvis and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Tina Kroezen Gaccetta busy lady. Jane volunteers to assist with tax forms for AARP Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hinzman Mrs. Stephanie Litomisky Mr. Myron Mayberry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Erik Hackeman Ms. Kathleen Kuet David A. Kendziorski Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krohn members and works with the Federation of Youth Services. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hirschberg LKP, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Mayoras Ms. Yvonne Haddix Ms. Mary Catherine Jeakle Kennice Inc. Ms. Nicole Krstevski Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hobson Ms. Donna M. Lober Ms. Teresa L. Mazer One day she was scanning a Gardner-White Wish Book and Haggerty Metal Company Ms. Renee Jenkins Ms. Florence Kenyon Ms. Ashley M. Krueger Ms. Nora L. Hockenberry Ms. Nancy D. Locke Mr. and Mrs. Brian McBurney Mr. Thomas R., Haggerty Jerry L. Abston Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kepes Mr. and Mrs. Jerald M. Krzeszak came across a listing to donate CDs to the Ronald McDonald Ms. Sharon K. Hodges Agency, Inc. Ms. Yolanda Lockett Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCarthy Mr. Brian Hagler and Ms. Janet G. Kessel Ms. Barbara E. Kuhn House of Detroit. It was the House, not the CDs that piqued Mr. and Mrs. David P. Hodgson Ms. Mary Ann Jersevic Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Laura McCarty Ms. Jennifer Wisdom-Hagler Ms. Joan Ketelhut Ms. Amy Kulczycki Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jewell Lawrence R. Lockhart Mr. and Mrs. her interest to learn more. That was in 2012. Ms. Brenda J. Hague William A. Holcomb Ms. and Ms. Charliean Kiel Ms. Dana L. Kunnath Ms. Breanna Johanson Mr. Vance K. Loftis Sean T. McCausland Mr. Tyrone Hairston Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Holden Ms. LaShonta Y. Kyles Mr. Harry Lomason, III Mr. and Mrs. Since 2012, Jane has been volunteering two days a week at Half Century Athletic Club Mr. and Mrs. Erik J. Johnson Micheal B. Kilpatrick Ms. Shirley Holtzman Mr. Larry Lombardo Daniel E. McCormick the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. “I am on call wherever Mr. and Mrs. George Halter Mr. Kevin Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kinane L Ms. Barbara H. Homer and Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Lopez Ms. Brittany R. McDonald Jackie needs help and usually I am the Thursday receptionist,” Ms. Marnita Hamilton Ms. June Harding Ms. Marjude Johnson Mr. Richard K. Kindinger La Bistecca Italian Grille Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lott Ms. Donna M. McDonald Hamlin Pub, LLC. Ms. Cynthia J. Homeyer Mr. Ronald F. Johnson Mr and Mrs. Leslie A. King La-Z-Boy Inc. said Jane. “I love meeting everyone at the front desk. I believe Ms. Karlisa K. Love Ms. Ernestine McDonald Ms. Christine Hampton Mr. and Mrs. James Honet Ms. Nancy Joja Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. King Ms. Debbie LaFata you can make someone feel better by just giving them a smile,” Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lowe McDonald Hopkins, PLC Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Hampton Mr. Alex Hopper Ms. Cassandra Jones Ms. Vivian King LaFontaine Automotive Group LPL Financial Ms. Leah M. McDonald And for most of the families that stay at the House, large Ms. Beth Hanvey Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Horowitz Ms. Frances H. Jones Mr. George W. Kipper Ms. Dawne Lagrone Ms. and Ms. Tracy D. Lucas Ms. Charlene McDougle doses of smiles are the best prescription for stress relief. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Harasin Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hradowy Ms. Giselle Jones Mr. Tobin Kirk Ms. Linda E. Lakatos Lucky’s Prime Time Mr. Ralph E. McDowell and Jane remarked that she loved the intimacy of the former Mr. Daniel J. Harmon Ms. Christine E. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery R. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Mr. James W. Lambert Ms. Nancy Glen Donald R. Kischnick Mr. and Ms. Leslie Luther Harness Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. Ms. Irma Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Jones Mr. Palmer Lambert Ms. Jacqueline McGraw House, but really loves the new House in all its color and glory. Mr. Carey Kitzens Mr. Eric Lynn Mr. Andrew Harris Ms. Theresa A. Hudson Mr. Richard Jones Mr. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McHugh Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven Mrs. Doris Lamberti And we love Jane – we are not surprised that her favorite Ms. Candice S. Harris Mr. Paul Huellmantel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones M Mr. Andrew T. McIndoo Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Jones Ms. Marlene A. Klann Mr. and Mrs. color is bright lime green – a happy hue for someone Ms. Darlean Harris Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hughs Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Josie McIntyre Mr. and Mrs. Helmut Klapper Anthony J. Lamerato Ms. Theresa S. Harris Ms. Monica N. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jozwiak William H. MacGillivray Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. McKelvey who spreads happiness. Mr. Corey Klassa Ms. Margaret Laney Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Maciag Mr. and Mrs. Todd McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Byron Lang

16 17 Donors continued Ringing in Mr. and Mrs. Mission Carpentry LLC Mr. Michael Neymanowski Ms. Teri Pedigree Mr. Rashmi Raju Ms. Mary A. Rubin with Sally Grabowski Douglas G. McKeon Mr. John Molesphini Ms. Michele C. Nicol Ms. Marika K. Peeples Mr. and Mrs. Marcel J. Rakowski Mr. Richard Ruby Mr. and Mrs. Molina Healthcare of Michigan Ms. Carla M. Nicolazzo Mr. and Mrs. John Pendell Mr. James Ralston Ms. Corinne Rudzinski DeSharra D. McKinley Ms. Ashley L. Moljewski Ms. Bernadine Nieman Ms. Amanda Peppo Mr. Ismael G. Ramirez Ms. and Ms. Alice Rumsey Ms. Carla McKinney Mom’s Club Royal Oak - North Mr. and Mrs. David Nims Julian Perep Ms. Kathryn E. Ranck Ms. Darlin M. Russell Mr. Kirk McMorran Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moncrief Ms. Doris Norman Mr. and Mrs. Randy A. Perigo Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Range Ms. Sherri Ruza Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. McNulty Mr. Michael J. Mondozzi Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Geoffrey G. Pernicano Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Rasmer Ms. Mary Ann Ryan Mr. Mashuk Meah Ms. Jeannine Monkowski Ralph A. Northerner Ms. Kristine L. Persinger Mr. Stephen S. Rasmussen Ms. Cynthia J. Rydquist Ms. Susan Meinberg Monsignor Van Dyke Assembly Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Northey Ms. Joan Rita Pesta Mr. Y Ravindranath and Mr. Eleanor Ryszewski Mr. Ken Meloche Ms. Kanta Bhambhani Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Montes Ms. Stephanie N. Norton Mr. and Mrs. Barry Peters Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Menary Raymond James S Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Montis Ms. Teresa Novak Ms. Grace Peterson Ms. Jody Mendelson Mr. Donald Redding Mr. and Mrs. David M. Sadro Ms. Crystal E. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Mark Phillips Merck Emloyee O Ms. Rose Samarian Ms. Roberta Phillips Ms. Maureen Reddy Giving Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Carole O’Brien Christopher M. Morano Mr. David Reece P.M. Sampson Merit Energy Associates, LP Mr. and Mrs. William J. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. John R. O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Patrick B. Morgan Ms. Margaret M. Philpot Baditoi Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Reed, Jr. Metamora Lioness Club Mr. Timothy J O’Connor and Samuel T. Samuelson Ms. Dianne S. Reichel Morgan Stanley - Ms. Katherine M. Demeter Ms. Lindsay M. Picarski Metro Chapter MARSP Cybergrants, Inc. Mr. Donald C. Sansoterra Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pickard Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reif Ms. Margret Mettler Oakland County Credit Union Mr. Bill Saputo, Jr. She sold printing for 20 years. She retired. She took one year off. Her daughter was a part Mr. and Mrs. Leon Morgowicz Renaissance Charitable Office Depot Mr. Joe Pieroni Mr. RJ Mey Mr. and Mrs. William S. Moskal Foundation, Inc. Ms. Jessica M. Saputo of a volunteer team from Pandora Radio serving a meal for guests at the Ronald McDonald Mr. Richard and Mrs. Tina Meyer Mr. Christopher D. Okray Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Pillsbury Mr. and Ms. John Moylan Ms. Consuelo Rendon Ms. Krystin Saputo House of Detroit. Following her daughter’s visit, Sally took some toys and blankets to Mr. Walter Olaf Ms. Julie Pingel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Meyer MSP Digital Marketing, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Evalino J. Sartor Ms. Janet Olari Mr. Mike Pingel Richard Renkiewicz donate to the House. Then she was hooked. She filled out a volunteer application. MGM Mirage Voice Foundation MTU America, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sauerland Mr. John R. Oler, II Mr. Hubert W. Pipkin Ms. Sharon Reuba MGM Resorts Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mulka Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth V. Sawicki Sally Grabowski of Royal Oak has been a volunteer receptionist for the House for more Ms. Beth A. Oley Mr. Robert A. Piraino Ms. Debbie Rheaume Mr. and Mrs. Greg Michaels Mr. Steve Muller and Ms. Latia L. Scates Mr. Matthew Plauman than one year. She greets guests and visitors, registers families and handles check out, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Michie Ms. Diana Bingham Mr. Ronald W. Oliver Ms. Alicia Rhine Mr. and Mrs. Michigan State YBC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Muller Mr. Timothy C. Olschefski Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pletz Mr. Eddie V. Rice, Jr. Gregory T. Schaden answers numerous phone calls and many questions from visitors. She also keeps an eye Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Teresa Mullins-Hernalsteen Mr. and Mrs. Greg Olson Ms. Michele Ploucha Ms. Casimira T. Richard Ms. Jacquie Schaefer on the safety monitors and buzzes in guests to the building. A lot of responsibility – Ronald E. Michonski Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Mullner Mr. and Mrs. Jason Oltersdorf Ms. Carolyn S. Plsek Ms. Diane Richards Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schandevel and Sally is up for the job. Microsoft Matching Mr. and Mrs. On The Border Acquisition, LLC Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Pointer Mr. Tim and Mrs. Robin Riha Mr. James J. Schebil Gifts Program Anthony C. Munaco Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Onifer Mr. and Mrs. William Poland Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Rinn Mr. Alan M. Schindler “The staff here is fantastic. They really help the families feel comfortable, “said Sally. Ms. Patricia Mihalchean Mr. Michael Muncey Ms. Hillary Orlowski Mr. and Mrs. Eric T. Pollard Ms. Grace B. Rising Mr. and Mrs. I truly enjoy working at the House. I was at the former House up until the moving date, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Milgrom Jeffrey J. Schneider Ms. Jaime Ortiz Osorio Ms. Janet Pongonis Ms. Hazel Rivers Ms. Kathryn L. Milia N Mr. Timothy M. Schock April 1. I spend every Wednesday as the receptionist.” Sally also donated her time OSSTF District #9 Mrs. Judith A. Porter Ms. Sarah C. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Brett Miller Mr. and Mrs. John R. Nachazel Ms. and Ms. Loren Schouster answering phones for the first WDIV-TV telethon event in 2014. We are thrilled Ms. Wendy B. Osthaus Ms. Deborah Portney Ms. Aquilla D. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. David Miller Mr. Nicholas P. Nagrant Ms. Gloria Schratz Ms. Elizabeth L. Otloski Mr. M. Jon Posner Rochester Sign Shop to have Sally on our volunteer team and we know Wednesday’s are in good hands Ms. Essie M. Miller Mr. Sam Nakala Ms. Jenny Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Outlaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert Potter Ms. Toni Rodgers Dr. Irving Miller Mr. and Mrs. James B. Nalett Mr. Eric L. Schultz Potts Enterprise #10902, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Rodwan Mr. Justin and Mr. and Mrs. P Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Schulze Mrs. Maggie Miller John C. Naperkowski, Jr. Ms. Donna J. Pritchard Mr. Robert Francis Rogowski P agetec Wired, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Schweihofer Ms. Tova Shaban Mr. and Mrs. Toshiaki Shimizu Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Slowinski Somedica, LLC Ms. Kathryn Miller National Screen and Glass Mr. Ronald Pruette Ms. Julie Rollins Ms. Heather Paladuk Ms. Brenda R. Scoggins Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Graham Shullman Mr. Thomas W. Smale, II Mr. and Mrs. James A. Sonntag Ms. Margaret A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John Natoci Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Przybylo Ms. Sonja Bilger Romanowski Ms. Joyce A. Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Rino S. Scotta Anthony W. Shaieb Ms. Diana Sielski Ms. Chris Smart Sons of the American Legion Ms. Pamela V. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Rosa Ms. Schantel Palmer Robert S. Ptaszynski Mr. Al Seely Mr. and Mrs. Kerry M. Sharp Signature Automotive Mr. Karl Smathers Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Robert Miller Mr. Christopher Nesbitt Ms. Kristin L. Rosales Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Paradise Selby Law Firm, PLLC Ms. Brandy Shaul Products Ms. Beverly Smith Richard V. Sotomayor, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Miller Mr. Margot Ness Q Ms. Shelley Y. Rose Ms. Leslie Pardo Ms. Pamela Selby Mr. William Sheill Ms. D. Simmons Ms. Bobbie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Len D. Sours Ms. Sarah R. Miller Network for Good Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Betty J. Rosenberger Ms. Bertha Parker Ms. Diane M. Selewski Ms. Stephanie Shelters Mr. Travis W. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Daryl G. Smith Mr. Alex Southern Mr. Sheldon L. Miller New Horizons Francis Quenneville Mr. Frank A. Ross Baking Company Mr. Minal R. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Selewski Mr. Raymond J. and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Simms Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Ms. Kathryn Spagnolo Ms. Hattie Miller-Riley Ms. Ann T. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Ross Mrs. Susan L. Shepherd Newman AME Church Ms. Amande M. Paterson Selfridge Airforce Ms. Nancy Simpson Ms. Maurene D. Smith Ms. Suzanne Speedie Ms. Dwenell Mills Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rotay Mr. Daniel Sherick Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newman Mr. and Mrs. Brad Patterson R Mr. Paul and Mrs. Kathi Senita Mr. Andrew Skiba Mr. and Mrs. W. Richard Smith Mr. Robert J. Spencer Ms. Caroline J. Minne Mr. and Mrs. Morris M. Rottman Ms. Penny E. Sherrill Mr. James Newman and Ms. Alice Paul R & V Holdings, Inc. Ms. Mallory Johnson Sestic Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sklar Ms. Kaye Y. Smith-Clay Ms. Teri Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Antione T. Minor Ms. Madeline Rourke Mrs. Lynn Edwards Newman Ms. Katherine Sherrit Ms. Joelyn Pawenski Mr. James Racine Ms. Nancy Settards Dr. Abe Slaom, D.O. Ms. Jessica Smolarek Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sprecco Jordyn Miotke Mr. Chris and Mrs. Amy Rowley Ms. Patsy Ann Newman Sherwin-Williams Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Payne M. Radney Ms. Marianne Setter Ms. Judy Sloan Mr. and Mrs. John V. Solomon Mr. Donald D. Springer Dalibor Misovski Mr. John Royal Ms. Val Newman Mr. Adam M. Peaks Mr. Paul Slocum

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Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Sprow Mr. and Mrs. Todd Szott Ms. Barbara J. Townsend Ms. Mariquita S. Ventura Ms. Bettie Wilkinson St. Andrew Presbyterian Ms. Johanna Szydlak Ms. Carolyn Townsend Mr. Ronald Vespremi Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McDonald House of Detroit Church Ms. Pamella R. Szydlak Ms. Marion R. Trabucchi Ms. Cheryl N. Vincent Matthew R. Willard Ms. Gail Stachecki Mr. and Mrs. Tom Trbovich Vinology Ms. Debra L. Williams T Board of Directors Board Members Ms. Tracey Lee Stachowiak Ms. Laura L. Tribley Ms. Gayle Vorpagel Ms. Marcia Williams T abak Stone Deborah Virgiles T reva L. Beckius Scott Langenburg, M.D.CHM Charlene Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stadler Ms. Carmela Tringali Ms. and Ms. Nikia Williams Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taradoina W President Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Trock Mr. and Mrs. Wayne N. Williams Aimee Cowher Steven R. Lick Kathryn Miller Richard A. Stafford L enny Williams Mr. John Tarantino Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Willis Joe Danley Eric B. Lynn, CPA, CGMA Laura Percival Ms. Amanda M. Trott V ice President Mr. Jason C. Stanford Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tarnow Mr. and Mrs. William Wagoner Ms. Madganna Mickey Wilson Ms. Clare E. Troy Tom Haggerty Gary Granader, Emeritus Kyla Marcial Teresa Saputo Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Ms. India Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Glen Walborn TRUIST Ms. Patricia M. Wilson T reasurer Jenna Greenman Frank Martin, Emeritus Thad Szott Mr. and Mrs. Ron Starr Ms. Loretta Taylor Ms. Valerie A. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Trybulski Ms. Deborah Wilson-Cook Melvin Jones Theresa Hendricksen Joel McCormick Rebecca Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Tomas Stavridis Ms. Ruth D. Taylor Ms. Bernice M. Wallace Secretary Mr. Alex C. Tselis and Ms. Naekishia L. Winbush Ms. Karen T. Steiner Ms. Sadie M. Taylor Ms. Carole E. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Walli Wines for Humanity Rabbi and Mrs. Lane Steinger Mr. Shane and Mr. Jon M. Tueche Mr. and Mrs. Gale Walling Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Winkel Staff Consultants Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Megan Taylor Mr. Tim Turczyn Ms. Rebecca S. Walsh Ms. Susan E. Wintz Jennifer Litomisky Mike McCoy Greg Evans Gary Dembs Daniel A. Steinhardt Ms. Stacey Taylor-Pass Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ward Mr. Paul R. Wison Executive Director Special Events and House Marketing Expansion Campaign Adviser Ms. Laura D. Steinkraus Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Tazar Maintenance Director Richard E. Twarowski Ms. Betty R. Warren Ms. Michele H. Wojcik Jackie Kennedy Marge Grabenhorst T im Cowley Ms. Merete Stenersen Accountant Ms. Darlene Teasdale Mr. David D. Wartinger and House Manager Jeannine Monkowski Grant Coordinator Mr. Wayne Wolfgram Data Entry Manager Mr. Juergen Steupert Tedder Whitlock Consulting U Mrs. Lisa Wartinger Irma Hudson Mr. Dennis Wolinski Liz Cezat Ms. Susan Stevens Mr. Duane D. Teller U AW Ford Local No. 182 Ms. Ericka Washington Resident House Manger L inda Porter Public Relations Women of the Moose, Executive Assistant Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ulbrich Ms. Caren A. Stewart Mr. Gary L. Terenzi Ms. Barbara Wasilewski Port Huron Mr. Michael J. Uminski and Mr. Robert Stewart Mr. Norm Tereshinski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watkowski Women of the Moose #2095 Ms. Kathleen Kenney Stillman Law Office Mr. Jason Tether United Way of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wood Weekend Staff United Way of Genesee Genesee County Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stiner Ms. Charlote Tharp Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Wood Jane Dumas Tracy Thompson United Way of United Way of Ms. Marian Stokke The BottleCrew Ms. Beverly J. Woods Jacqueline Griffie Judy Poplawski Greater Philadelphia & SNJ Washtenaw County Ms. Terry A. Stopczy The Digital Document Store Ms. Alison M. Wright United Way of Rhode Island Ms. Taneisha D. Weatherspoon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Straske The Hills Bar & Grille Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wright Unity Church of Rochester Mr. Robert G. Weed Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Strawn Mr. and Mrs. Mr. William Uren Mr. David Weinberg Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Theodoroff Y Ms. Patricia Uribe Gerald Stromberger Mr. Gerad Theriac Mr. John R. Weisgerber Senator and Mrs Jin Yan Ms. Joyce A. Utter Mr. Kevin Stuart Ms. Sharon Therrian Ms. Selena E. Welborne Ms. Anne Yantus Ms. Theresa M. Uzenski Ms. Clineice Stubbs Mr. and Mrs. JeffreyT homas Ms. Donna M. Welch Ms. Ashley Yax Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sturza Ms. Karra Ema Thomas V Wellpoint Associate Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Yerdon Giving Campaign Ms. Suzanne Stutzman Ms. Michele Thomas Ms. Lynn Valade YourCause-LLC, Ms. Bessie Wells Trustee for Hewlett-Packard Mr. Lawrence J. Stys Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Tina M. Valade Some of the Ronald McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Sue Arnold Interiors Douglas A. Thompson House of Detroit staff relax Ms. Erin Van Campen Kenneth Wesoloski Z Ms. Dena Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Thompson in the New Serenity Garden. Ms. Darlene Van De Velde Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. West Z- Painting, LLC Ms. Gloria D. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Noel Thompson Left to right – standing: Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Van Dyke Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Wexler Ms. Carol A. Zago Ms. Kelli Sullivan Ms. Ruth Ann Thompson Mike McCoy, Jennifer Litomisky. Ms. Suzanne Marie Van Pelt Mr. and Mrs. Matt Wexler Ms. Tracy M. Zalac Mrs. Mary Sullivan Ms. Virginia L. Thornley Seated: Jackie Kennedy, Mr. Alexander VanDeguchte Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wexler Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Zallman Mr. Michael Sullivan Mr. James F. Thrower Linda Porter, Irma Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vanecek Mr. Victor S. Wexler Mr. Craig F. Zammit ThyssenKrupp System Ms. Renee Sullivan Ms. Monique Vann-Brown Engineering, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Superior Lock & Key LLC Mr. and Mrs. John Vardai Mike Alan Weyburne Kenneth J. Zawislak TNT Technical Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Swan Mr. Rashmi Vasappa Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John Zeimen Ms. Judy Todd Michael D. Whelton Mr. Randy Swanger Mr. and Mrs. Rodney F. Vasold Mr. Max Ziebarth Ms. Monique S. Toliver Ms. Mildred White Ms. Patricia Swarthout Ms. Kerri Vaughn Mr. Pete Ziegenfelder Ms. Lauren Topple Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. White Credits: Mr. and Mrs. George Swee Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Mary Ann Zielinski Ms. Angela Tormey Written by Franklin Vejnovich Ms. Louise Wibbelman Mr. Cory Sweet Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zimmerman J. Joyce Cusmano Toronto-Dominion Bank Mrs. Beverly Wiles Synectics Media, Inc. Ms. Beth Venier Ms. Stacie Zothovich Sojourn Communications Group, LLC Ms. LaTonya O. Torrence Ms. Penelope J. Wilkie Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John O. Zuehlke Designed by Total Health Care, Inc. Daniel J. Ventimiglia Wilkins Floor Covering, Inc. Bromley/Chapin Design, Inc. Photography by Peplin Photographic 20 www.rmhc-detroit.org

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