2019 Annual Report B • LETTER FROM

is where the Heart is

Friends–

Each year, as our North Carolina Ronald McDonald Houses continue to grow, I like to reground myself on the mission we strive for every day. That is to help keep families with sick or injured children close to each other while they heal. It’s to provide a If home truly is home away from home where families can find solace, support and love. where the heart is, then as long as But what is a home? It has been said that, “Home is where the heart is.” we are together,

If that’s true, then maybe home is in the hospital where a mother holds her child’s home can be all President The hand. Home is in the walk across the street to the Ronald McDonald House where around us. parents rest and recoup. And home may even be in the cards and donations given by thoughtful communities in support of so many families.

1 • The Frozen princesses If home truly is where the heart is, then as long as we are together, home can be all around us. got to meet Ronald

McDonald House of We are proud of the work that has been done to support children and families across the state. And we are so • Winston-Salem’s Princess Aaliyah at the 10th thankful to our supporters, volunteers and staff for the commitment to serving so selflessly year after year. Annual Character Breakfast! We look forward to continuing to share stories of hope, love and home. 2 • Attendees of the Ronald McDonald House Warmest regards, of Charlotte’s 5th Annual Storybook Ball followed the Fred Huebner white rabbit to Wonderland! The President, RMHC of NC Board of Directors Ball featured dinner, dancing and a moving presentation from the Murray family, who called our House their home for five months. The Storybook Ball raised more than $118,000. 4 • The Ronald McDonald Houses 6 • Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms 3 • The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel page page Hill hosted approximately 40 volunteers from Google and Google Fiber offices across North 7 • Better Together 8 • Family Stories 10 • RMHC of NC Grants Carolina. The team deep-cleaned rooms, set page page page up brand new gaming equipment, stained our 12 • Making Strides 14 • Facts & Figures 15 • Our Family Tree outdoor stage/hobbit house and baked treats page page page for families. 2 3 • Ronald McDonald House of Ronald McDonald House at Ronald McDonald House of

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The Ronald McDonald The Ronald McDonald The Ronald McDonald The Ronald McDonald The Ronald McDonald House The Ronald McDonald The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte House of Chapel Hill House of Durham, situated House at WakeMed is of Eastern North Carolina in House inside the James and House of Winston-Salem continues to provide a home continues to provide a on the campus of Duke located within the Greenville continues to Connie Maynard Children’s supports families from • RONALD MCDONALD away from home to families refuge to families whose University, serves families WakeMed Children’s welcome families with children Hospital at Vidant Medical across the state and around with children being treated children are being treated at whose children are under- Hospital Heart Center Inn. being treated at nearby James Center is equipped with six the globe with 35 at nearby healthcare area healthcare facilities, going treatment at Duke It features five bedrooms and Connie Maynard Children’s rooms available for families bedrooms. It’s located facilities, including Levine including North Carolina Children’s Hospital and for families whose children Hospital inside Vidant with children who are in a near Brenner Children’s Children’s Hospital at Children’s Hospital. The other area hospitals that are receiving around-the- Medical Center, which critical state, experiencing Hospital at Wake Forest Carolinas Medical Center hospital not only has a specialize in premature clock care for various specializes in neonatal care. trauma, need emergency Baptist Health and Forsyth and Novant Health Hemby Newborn Critical Care births, orthopedics, heart medical situations. The The House has 25 bedrooms, surgery or for families Medical Center, both of Children’s Hospital. Both Center, but specializes in issues, neurology and House is operated by the with three of those who’ve just welcomed a which specialize in neonatal hospitals, specializing in the pediatric intensive care, trauma. The House Ronald McDonald House accommodating immune- micro-preemie. The House care. The House has been treatment of heart issues, psychiatry, general pediat- currently has 55 bedrooms of Durham. suppressed children. The is operated by the Ronald in partnership with these childhood cancers and rics and childhood cancer to accommodate those construction to expand the McDonald House of Eastern local hospitals since 1984. pre-mature births, have and hematology. The House families in need. House by 10,000 square feet North Carolina. been in partnership with the can accommodate up to continued throughout the year, House since 2011. Today, the 53 families including the creating 4 new bedrooms, House is equipped with 28 extended campus with 8 a new kitchen, play area, bedrooms and a lot of love. two-bedroom apartments and dining room. and 16 single family rooms.

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Over the course of one year, our North Carolina Ronald McDonald Houses Durham: have made a huge impact in the lives of thousands of families in need. Ronald McDonald Family Room at Duke Hospital ROOMS • 22,111 visitors in 2019 Together Fa mily •

Chapel Hill: Ronald McDonald Family Room at North Carolina Children’s Hospital 207 4,024 51,330 27,409 284 nights Bedrooms Families Family Night Volunteers Longest Stay 2,538 visitors in 2019 Served Stays

Number of NC Number of Number of foreign Raleigh: counties served 100 states served 33 countries served 9 Ronald McDonald Family Room at WakeMed Children’s Hospital Most Common • RONALD MCDONALD 7,125 visitors in 2019 Health Issues:

Winston-Salem: Newborn Critical Care Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Maya Angelou Women’s Health & Wellness Center at Forsyth Medical Center and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Brenner Children’s Hospital Heart Issues at Wake Forest Baptist Health Top 5 NC Counties: Robeson (212 families served) • Cumberland 17,943 visitors in 2019 (180 families served) • Guilford (118 families served) Oncology Onslow (108 families served) • Wayne (102 families served) 6 7 8 • KEEPING FAMILIES Close • The Badore twins were born on June 22, 2019, at 2019, 22, June on born were twins Badore The their two year old daughter, Laura, as their twins twins their as daughter, old Laura, year two their After 115 days spent in the hospital, 11 collective 11 collective hospital, the in spent days 115 After Medical Center, their parents checked into the into the checked parents Center, their Medical 29 weeks. After spending 4 days at James and and atJames 4days spending After weeks. 29 at the RMHENC, the Badore Family celebrated Family celebrated Badore the RMHENC, at the Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant atVidant Children’s Hospital Maynard Connie but their favorite part was the activity nights. activity the was favorite part their but surgeries and procedures and 111 spent days and procedures and surgeries Ronald McDonald House of Eastern NC with with NC Eastern of House McDonald Ronald convenience and amenities of the House, the of amenities and convenience spent time in the neonatal intensive care intensive neonatal the in time spent unit (NICU). The Badore family loved the loved family Badore The (NICU). unit RONALD M going home in October! in home going OF EASTERN NC EASTERN OF The Badore Family The Badore c DONALD HOUSE HOUSE DONALD

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• RONALD M and families at the House, and still stay in touch. touch. in stay still and House, atthe families and support of other families going through similar similar through going families other of support for two years now. Alejandra Cruz was born on on born was Cruz now. years Alejandra two for April 4, 2018 at 26 weeks. It was not long after after long not was It weeks. at26 2018 4, April family made strong connections with the staff staff the with connections strong made family Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill family family Hill Chapel of House McDonald Ronald “We became a family. The bond we have with afamily. bond The became “We hospital, the Cruz family found comfort while while comfort found family Cruz the hospital, During the 177 days that Alejandra was in the the in was Alejandra that days 177 the During The Cruz family has been a huge part of the the of part ahuge been has family Cruz The circumstances meant everything. The Cruz Cruz The everything. meant circumstances staying at the House. Food, shelter and the the and shelter Food, House. atthe staying the birth that her family came to RMH from from to RMH came family her that birth the them, that is something you can’t break.” you can’t something is that them, Spring Lake and became loved by all. loved became and Lake Spring c RONALD M DONALD HOUSE OF CHARLOTTE OF HOUSE DONALD OF CHAPEL HILL CHAPEL OF Alejandra c DONALD HOUSE DONALD

Pediatric Dilated Cardiomyopathy and her family family her and Cardiomyopathy Dilated Pediatric The Floyd family stayed at the Ronald McDonald McDonald Ronald at the stayed Floyd family The Mother’s Day, the family received news that a that news Day, received Mother’s family the November when she went into cardiac arrest arrest into cardiac went she when November House of Durham and Wake while waiting for for Wake waiting and while Durham of House good news. On May 5, just a few days before afew before days just 5, May On news. good knew she would eventually require aheart require eventually would she knew transferred to the Duke Hospital Intensive Hospital Duke to the transferred Tia Floyd was diagnosed as an infant with infant an as diagnosed Floyd was Tia heart was found for Tia. After afour-hour After Tia. for found was heart surgery, Tia and her parents were able to able were parents her and surgery, Tia during an outpatient procedure and was and procedure outpatient an during transplant. That need became urgent in urgent became need That transplant. RONALD M begin the process of healing. healing. of process the begin OF DURHAM &WAKE DURHAM OF Care Unit. Care c DONALD HOUSE DONALD Tia

within an hour, and were immediately transferred to Brenner Children’s to Brenner hour,within an transferred were immediately and The Jones family found all they needed at the Ronald McDonald House House McDonald Ronald at the they all needed found family Jones The twin was greatly compromised. The couple had twins Jayla and Jaylea Jaylea and Jayla twins had couple The compromised. greatly was twin never had a chance to pack. Living at the House meant they could be be they could meant House at the Living to pack. achance had never of Winston-Salem: a comfortable bed, a hot meal and essentials they essentials and meal ahot bed, acomfortable Winston-Salem: of discovered Twin-to-Twin transfusion where the blood supply for one Twin-to-Twin for one discovered supply blood the where transfusion never dreamed they wouldn’t be going home that day. that home going doctor they wouldn’t be Their dreamed never During a routine prenatal appointment, Jocelyn and Linwood Jones Jones Linwood and Jocelyn appointment, prenatal aroutine During RONALD M they never had a chance to pack. to achance neverthey had Winston-Salem: acomfortable Winston-Salem: bed, a hot meal and essentials ahot essentials and bed, meal Ronald McDonald HouseRonald of by their girls’ sides every step of the way. the of step every sides girls’ by their The Jones family found JonesThe family all they needed at the at needed they all c DONALD HOUSE OF WINSTON-SALEM OF HOUSE DONALD Jayla &Jaylea Jayla Hospital.

9 RMHC of NC was pleased to distribute $180,000 WILSON YOUTH UNITED improve age-appropriate programming From 2014 through 2019, we have granted a total of Wilson, NC - $6,000 and materials for over 600 adolescent in grant money to 23 non-profit groups in 2019. Provided funds to support: Building psychiatric patients at UNC Hospitals. Each of these deserving organizations serve the Nature Play Space, which promotes outdoor learning, allowing children to SAINT SAVIOURS DIAPER TRAIN $1,306,284 families and children in our local communities interact with nature. Raleigh, NC - $20,000 to charities across the state that make a positive impact on children who throughout the state. Provided funds to support: Purchase of WINSTON-SALEM YOUTH CHOIR diapers for the Diaper Program, which need it most in the areas of healthcare, education and social services. Winston-Salem, NC - $7,500 provides over 65,000 diapers per month to low-income families. BROTHERS ORGANIZED FAMILY CARE CENTER Provided funds to support: Scholarships for four ensembles OF CATAWBA COUNTY See how counties across the state have been impacted by RMHC of NC grants: TO SERVE OTHERS in the Winston-Salem Youth Choir KIDZU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Hickory, NC - $10,000

RECIPIENTS • RECIPIENTS Greensboro, NC - $7,500 program, ages 7-17. Chapel Hill, NC - $12,000 Provided funds to support: A Provided funds to support: Basic needs Provided funds to support: The mentoring program to empower and to homeless children, including MADISON-MAYODAN expansion of the museum’s Learning educate economically disadvantaged, clothing, school supplies, camps without Boundaries project, which at-risk African American boys, and medical assistance. RECREATION CENTER Grant offers free opportunities and unique combining mentoring, character- Madison, NC - $4,000 learning experiences to building and life skills activities. Provided funds to support: Summer FIRST FRUIT MINISTRIES underprivileged children Wilmington, NC - $5,000 camp scholarships for under privileged and special needs children from the in the community. $4,000 CAMP LUCK Provided funds to support: Improve- $5,000 $10,000 $3,500 ments to the client-engagement space community. Charlotte, NC - $5,000 FAMILIES TOGETHER Provided funds to support: Summer within the Food Pantry, which serves FEED THE KIDS Raleigh, NC - $10,000 $151,475 $25,500 $38,000 camp programs for children suffering low or no income clients. Apex, NC - $5,000 Provided funds to support: A building from congenital heart disease, their project that will support the strategic $298,288 RIGHT MOVES FOR YOUTH Provided funds to support: The families and year round support. growth of Families Together, in order Charlotte, NC - $5,000 purchase of non-perishable food for $122,150 the Feed the Kids Food Bank, which to help more children and their families CHEW (CHILDREN’S HUNGER Provided funds to support: Middle $20,000 $9,000 provides meals to food insecure move from homelessness. $12,500 ELIMINATION OF WILSON) and High School based support and counseling systems which focus on life children over the weekends, and Wilson, NC - $5,000 skills development, college and career throughout the summer months. PARENTING PATH $102,754 Provided funds to support: A non- readiness, civic engagement, academic Winston-Salem, NC - $10,000 perishable food pantry that provides $10,000 accountability and incentive SPECIAL OLYMPICS, NC Provided funds to support: The pur- food to children over the weekends Linconl programming. Cary, NC - $5,000 chase of a used minivan to provide during the school term. Funds were Provided funds to support: The transportation for in-home case work- $5,000 used to purchase non-perishable food ers to/from client homes and to trans- SALVATION ARMY statewide Young Athletes program, for the students. which aids in fine and gross motor skills port families to community resources. $37,887 OF WINSTON-SALEM $35,700 • 2019 RMHC• OF NC in an early education setting alongside Winston-Salem, NC - $7,500 York, SC DUNN POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE FILLING GAPS OF WAKE COUNTY Provided funds to support: Improving children with normal development. Raleigh, NC - $5,000 $10,000 (PALS) the physical environment at the $15,000 $18,000 Dunn, NC - $7,500 Provided funds to support: $35,000 Salvation Army Center of Hope COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC Provided funds to support: Local Prescription Assistance and Medical $80,650 to enhance the shelter. Raleigh, NC - $10,000 Supplies for families living in $38,863 programs serving at-risk youth with Provided funds to support: The $25,000 after-school tutoring, SAT preparation, Southern Wake County. expansion of a musical program for $20,000 character and leadership development, SIMPLY GIRLS, INC. Dunn, NC - $12,000 disadvantaged children. This expansion plus career readiness programs. AUTISM SOCIETY $17,000 Provided funds to support: An after- includes new instruments and school program for underprivileged technology to assist the students. OF NORTH CAROLINA EAGLE ROCK CAMP girls in Harnett and surrounding Raleigh, NC - $10,000 Newton, NC - $6,000 $35,000 counties. The program helps to WONDER CONNECTION Provided funds to support: The Provided funds to support: A week-long encourage the girls - none having Chapel Hill, NC - $5,000 purchase of a golf cart and inclusive therapeutic retreat for military children received a passing grade in English or Provided funds to support: The playground equipment for Camp Royall, and their parents. math - to excel in school, particularly formation of a teen committee to help the nation’s largest camp math and English. for individuals with autism. 10 111 More than $1,118,666 in donations, contributions from Kelvin and his mom, Sharon, celebrate the transplant McDonald’s owner/operators and proceeds from fundraisers that cured his sickle cell disease and the love that was generated in 2019 for RMHC of NC. sustained his family. Kelvin graduated from high school while staying at Ronald McDonald House of Durham. We’re grateful for the continued support of our communities

IN 2019 • 2019 IN and our namesake corporate donor, McDonald’s. For over 35 years, RMHC of NC has been able to identify, create and support programs that directly benefit children and families in our state because of the generosity of friends, family and local businesses. Strides As our Houses continue to grow, we need more help than ever. If you’re interested in volunteering your time or making a financial donation, please visit rmhcofnc.org or contact your local Ronald McDonald House for more information. • MAKING 2 • Carolina Panthers Coach Ron Rivera and his wife Stephanie “striked-up” a fabulous time for families at their annual Bowl-A-Palooza event for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. Participants bowled alongside Panthers standouts like Luke Kuechly and Christian McCaffrey. The Riveras and event participants raised over $130,000 for the House.

3 • The 2019 Pirate Radio Bowling Bash benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina was fun for the whole family, coworkers, friends, you name it! Teams of 6 enjoyed two hours of unlimited bowling, pizza, popcorn and snacks.

4 • In February 2019, the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill unveiled its brand new Legacy Tree, dedicated in memory of Maxine Hepler Fodor who lived a life committed to the health and well-being of all people through her work as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse. Over the years, leaves, butterflies, squirrels and other woodland creatures will bring the Legacy Tree to life as more friends of the House choose to honor their loved ones through this display. Centrally located in the House’s main staircase, the Legacy is a focal point, bringing beauty and whimsy to the House, while honoring the individuals who have made a commitment to the long-term legacy of the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill.

5 • The Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem’s Annual Dickie Britt Memorial Classic was our most successful one yet! 12 13 • OUR OUR • • Revenue Ronald McDonald House Execut ive Directors RMHC of NC Board of Directors and Expenses amily Fa Figures Heather Shanahan Ronald McDonald House Fred Huebner David Anderson

of Chapel Hill President Ann Baum TREE • REVENUES EXPENSES Joe Booden Community Contributions $41,892 Program Services $735,764 Terry Carlton Contributions $41,892 Management & General $54,409 Jordan Clark

• FACTS & FACTS • Fundraising $6,947 Marty Ranft Erik Cole McDonald’s Promotional Fundraising $475,297 Meghan King Woolard Ronald McDonald House Treasurer Shamrock Shakes $52,182 $797,120 Betsy Gaona of Eastern North Carolina Fry Program $240,716 Blair Hampton 365 Promotion (Happy Meals) $173,364 Cheryl Honeycutt Other $9,035 2019 EXPENSES Bob Jackson Mona Johnson-Gibson Management & General Fundraising Wade Dixon Anita Ogburn McDonald’s Customer Contributions $601,195 Ronald McDonald House $54,409 • 7.2% $6,947 • 0.9% Vice President Donation Boxes $330,720 of Charlotte Donnie Powell Other Program Expenses Round Up $113,970 Marty Ranft $1,985 • 0.2% Denise Cubbedge National Fundraiser $156,505 Grants Program - Cheryl Russell Ronald McDonald Ronald McDonald House Houses in NC of Charlotte Interim ED Jennifer Smith Investment and Other Income $282 Grants Program - $532,117 • 66.3% Other NC Children’s Jerry Schafer Jeff Wilfong Charities Secretary Malcolm Williams TOTAL REVENUES $1,118,666 $201,662 • 25.1% Chuck Kraft Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem

Oie Osterkamp Ronald McDonald House of Durham and Wake

To see the 2019 audited finance information, please visit www.rmhcofnc.org

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