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~~ ?/(J Dillon Swenson Kabree Briggs Abigail Roberts Cecelia Roden Ahearn Rianne Rylie Cerino Tara Dailey Cole Woodley Andrew Fellows Tao Henning Matthew Guess Emily Corral Valencia Audrey Coffey Payton Sauer Jeremy Rowe Markie Montes Brent Russell Olivia Swank Marisa Carreno Matthew Crockett Baby Black Kylynn Fitzgerald Gavin Bailey Caylor Bird Ian Pearson Michael "Travis" Ewell PJoah Wyman , Baby Newman ~ustin Morgan r;, CU4 ~~ cT ~~ 1Ic~ ~o/~ ?~~ My family and I recently had an opportunity to share a little bit of the burden of these families with very prepare and serve dinner to the families staying at sick children so that they can focus their time, attention the Ronald McDonald House here in Salt Lake City. and energy on helping their children get well. It's important It was a Sunday evening, and after the initial scurrying work, and it's work the Ronald McDonald House of the about to get organized and set the food out, we Intermountain Area does very well. had a chance to interact with some of the families. There was the woman from Montana with her two In 2007, our Ronald McDonald House provided a "home daughters, ages two and four. The two-year-old is away from home" for approximately 1,728 families, who receiving treatment for a congenital heart defect, came to us from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and the four-year-old was concerned that her sister and Utah. These families stayed with us for an average might not be drinking enough milk. There was the of seven days and, thanks to our board and hundreds of single mother from Nevada, whose premature baby volunteers, meals were waiting for them each evening. was struggling day-to-day for survival at a nearby In all, we raised and spent approximately $1.1 million hospital. Her immigrant father was there helping her in support of our mission, plus an additional $40,000 for cope, and he took the time to express his personal scholarships for Utah students. gratitude in broken English. And there was the father from southern Utah with his two pre-teen sons, one In addition, in 2007 our organization initiated plans for of whom had just spent six hours receiving chemo a new Ronald McDonald House Family Room - the first therapy for his cancer. "He's pretty grumpy today," of its kind in Utah - to be constructed at Ogden Regional the younger brother whispered, "but he really likes Hospital thirty miles to the north of Salt Lake City. This your cookies." new family room will provide a warm, homelike environ ment right next to the hospital where parents of critically Many others filed in as the dinner hour progressed, ill children can slip away to catch a nap, take a shower, some with children, some having just left a child wash clothes, or just escape the stressful hospital behind at the hospital, all of them tired and weary environment for a few moments of the day. Our family from another day in the fight to help their child room at Ogden Regional is slated to open in the summer survive. And it struck me that this is the essence of 2008 and will be staffed by volunteers recruited from of What we do at the Ronald McDonald House: we the local community. Finally, 2007 saw the introduction of our new "Super Heroes" public service announcement. This fun and very moving 30-second TV spot, which began airing in October, really captures the essence of who we are and what we do. We hope you'll watch for it! So what about 2008? Time to rest on our laurels? Not for a minute. The board and staff of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area see 2008 as a pivotal year - a time to reassess the needs of those we serve and de- Cindy Jones, Laura Lynne Navarro-Duncan, Daniel Duncan, Dave Jones velop thoughtful plans to meet those needs for the next decade and beyond. In addition to all the things we ordinarily do, we plan to take careful stock of our facilities and our resources. (Our Ronald McDonald House operates three facilities in Salt Lake City, and we want to make sure each one is utilized to the fullest.) We plan to reconnect with our health care provider partners and identify new trends and changing needs in the communities we jointly serve. We also plan to expand our communications activities and enlist the financial support of a broader cross-section of our community. In short, we will develop tangible plans to explore and exploit every opportunity to ease the burdens of the families we serve. We thank you for your past support, and we invite you to join us in this exciting process. Dave Jones President, 2008 Board of Trustees Martin end Rebecca Chavez-Houck with Lynnie and Bwt Zimmerli 1f;()~ () Our Board of Trustees watches over this organization with care and attention. They help to implement programs, ensure our financial stability, and create awareness of our mission, Our Trustees have a broad spectrum of experience, and together they lend expert leadership and careful long-term planning for our growth. They safeguard the mission and keep this organization under their wings. Executive Committee Frank Corbett, VP Facilities Members at Large Group Benefits Administrators Rich Sauter, Community Volunteer Juli Blanch, President Beth Chardack, Community Volunteer Snow Christensen & Martineau May Bradley, VP Development Cathy Chee, Zions Bank Community Volunteer Michele Christiansen, Third District Court Judge Dave Jones, President Elect Dee Gardner, Community Volunteer Pathway Associates Lynne Kerr, MD, Co-chair Allocation Samuel Goldstein, Child Psychologist Shriners Hospital Peggy Grisley, Northern Trust Sank Bruce Alder, Past President Tamra Hall, Community Volunteer Alder Construction Shari Troester, Co-chair, Allocation Diana Kirk. Zions Bank McDonald's Owner/Operator Lana Martino, Community Volunteer James Thurman, VP Finance Kathleen Murphy, Regence BCBS of Utah Thurman and Associates Richard Vazquez, Legal Council Linda O'Connor, Community Volunteer Snow Christensen & Martineau Paula Peterson, PCMC Dale F. Evans. Secretary Trell Rohovit, Venafi Community Volunteer C. Frances Gillmor, Executive Director Shae Searl, Community Volunteer Howard Sharpley, Discover Card Rob Sparrer, McDonald's Owner/Operator Janet Thompson, Community Volunteer Yolanda Versteeg, Lithoflexo Grafics Community Advisory Board Pamela Atkinson Julie A. Barrett Thomas 0, Dee III John Firmage "' Colin Gardner Robert M. Graham Richard S. Lemons, MD J. Michael Mattsson Joseph Sargetakis Victor Rickman ray Brodley was honored at Philanthropy Day as the HeM end Hends Recipient 4 ~~~ Our deepest gratitude is extended to the 2007 Grand Givers. Grand Giver Foundations gently enfold' o·ur house in their wings membership remains crucial to Ronald McDonald House Charities keeping so that children have a chance to heal with their pace with the ever-increasing number of children and families who travel to parents close at hand. We are most grateful for their our city to take advantage of cutting-edge medical technologies and treat support. ments offered at our renowned pediatric facilities. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. Guardian Angels ($10,000+) Anonymous Bruce and Coralie Alder John and Lynn Kestle Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Staci Arnone Diana and Mark Kirk FHC Foundation Margaret and James Avent Carol and Guy Kroesche George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Leah and Matthew Barrington Shauna and Thomas Mabey R. Harold Burton Foundation Rich and Kristin Bauter Fran and Rudy Madlang R. K. and S. S. Hemingway Foundation Joan Baxter Lana and Robert Martino Stephen G. and Susan E. Denkers Family Foundation Karen and Barney Bettilyon Leanne and Robert Mason Utah Families Foundation Karen and Gary Black Kenneth and Joanne Mayne Juli and James Blanch Cari and Dave Meabon Angels ($1,000 to $9,999) May Bradley and Tom Gerke Mark and Kathie Miller Ashton Family Foundation Jeff Broman, DDS Vicki and Bill Mitchell B.W Bastian Foundation Elizabeth and Michael Chardack Jackie and Greg Morelli Castle Foundation Beverly and Harlow Clark Kathleen Murray and Ronald Apfelbaum Church of Jesus Chrisl of Latter-day Saints Foundation Heber and Robin Clements Linda and Kevin O'Connor Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation Deluxe Corporation Foundation Candace and Thomas D. Dee Legrand Reeder Enrietto and Kallas Foundation Robert and Cathy Dern Victor Rickman Fidelity-Charitable Fund Connie and Mike E!1erbeck Bob and Char Roetzel Hallstrom Foundation, Inc. Dale Evans Jonathan and Tina Ruga Henry W &Leslie M. Eskuche Foundation Gayle and Chip Everest Susan and Jeffrey Saffle Herbert I. & EJsa B. Michael Foundation JEPS Foundation Colin and Dee Gardner Joseph and Paula Swaner Sargetakis Kanter Family Foundation Shelll and Sterling Gardner Shae and Alexander Searl Kennecott Utah Copper C. Frances Gillmor and Robert Avery Chuck and Jan Sparrer Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation Sam and Janet Goldstein Rob and Nancy Sparrer Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation Peggy and Peter Grisley Mark and Chris Sparrer-Baer Masonic Foundation of Utah Newberry Family Foundation Tamra Hall Jennifer Speers Richard and Leola Hagman Foundation Charla and Don Harris Paula Swaner, PhD. Ruth E. & John E. Bamberger Memorial Foundation Kim and Anthony Heldreth Janet and Richard Thompson S. Weldon Family Foundation Patrice and Hank Hemingway James Thurman and Wanda Hatlon Samuel H. Bennion Foundation David and Cindy Jones Shari and Darrell Troester Snow, Christensen & Martineau Foundation University Hospital Foundation Lindsey and Robert Keller Bealrix Versteeg Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable Foundation Lynne Kerr and Hunter Jackson Lynnie and Bert Zimmerfi Wal-Mart Foundation Wheeler Family Foundation .-. \II ., .... ....., .... 1-'" _ WI - _ .....: 11~~~ am ron Jensen loves Our house is not a temporary place to stay that offers only four Cmovies and computers. walls and a bed, but truly is a home-away-from-home.