SUMMER 2017 “A Community of Care”
Tamijah was born in November 2003, three months before her due date. She weighed only a pound and a half. After spending months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Christiana Hospital, Tamijah was discharged with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Tamijah’s grandmother Sandra gladly stepped in to care for her granddaughter since Tamijah’s mother needed to return to work to provide for her family immediately after leaving the hospital. Tamijah has been in her grandmother’s care ever since. Thirteen years later, in December 2016, Tamijah underwent surgery at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. The procedure was done with focus on her gaining mobility, with the ultimate goal of being able to walk. An avid crawler since she was a toddler, Tamijah told her grandmother “I don’t want to crawl anymore. I want to walk!” After her surgery, she needed to attend extensive and frequent rehab and therapy. It was during their time traveling the two and a half hours from their home in Seaford, Delaware for appointments that Sandra learned about the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. A mother whose daughter also had Cerebral Palsy suggested that they should “try it out.” They did try it out, and they share their thanks for finding us. Sandra says that being able to stay at the House has been a “huge help,” since continuing to make the long drive would have been a physical and financial hardship for their family. Equally as important, the pair has found a community of care, concern, and support from the other families, staff, and volunteers at the House. She expressed specific thanks to our volunteer van drivers, who made sure she and Tamijah got where they needed to go after Sandra’s car broke down in the winter. Tamijah is also thankful for being able to stay at the House. Her favorite parts are the play rooms, movie theater and Xbox. She also enjoys meeting the other families who stay at the House. Tamijah loves children and dreams of one day being a pediatrician in the NICU. Although Tamijah has been a patient of Dr. Miller’s at duPont Hospital for Childen since she was 3 years old, this year was the first time she stayed at the Ronald McDonald House. On June 22nd, Tamijah took her first step unassisted! She is looking forward to taking countless more steps as she works toward her goal of getting around without a wheelchair. And Sandra hopes that soon, the two of them will be able to travel together on their first flight and international trip – a vacation to Germany to visit family. Chair Paul D. Kempinski, MS, FACHE Chair Elect Perry S. Beberman Paul D. Kempinski Vice Presidents Chair, Board of Directors Catherine L. Migliocco Paul B. Rice Lance Sabouni Michael D. Waite Secretary Allison E. Micich Treasurer Dear Friends, Christine D. Randolph Board of Directors Greetings and happy summer! I hope you are enjoying a fun, relaxing, and rejuvenating Sissy Dent Aerenson season. Peter A. Bailey, PhD Mary Jane M. Cocozzoli For most of us, this time of year is an opportunity for some rest and downtime. For Robert A. Cocozzoli the staff and volunteers of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, the summer Barbara Dukart Joel E. Dukart has been quite different. The number of families served throughout the spring and William J. Farrell summer has been extraordinarily high. The House has often been at full capacity, and David Hancox has required the team to activate our hotel partnership program to help accommodate Tony Hill families during periods of high census. These are challenging operational issues, but J. Phillip Hough affirm the impact of the House on the lives of so many families whose children are Mark J. Lorenz receiving medical care. Thankfully, the staff and volunteers at the House continue to Rachel M. Macha rise to the occasion, overcoming these operational challenges, and supporting all of the William G. Mackenzie, M.D. Kenneth C. Manne families that rely upon our services, facilities, and people. I am so proud of our staff and Albert J. McCrery IV volunteers, and thankful for their ongoing dedication and commitment to the families Stephen J. Mottola we serve. Raymond Parisi, Jr. David A. Paul, M.D. I am also thankful for the tireless efforts of community groups like our Red Shoe Hank Rosenberg Society. This organization of talented men and women support the Ronald McDonald Jorge Salvat House through various community engagement and fund raising efforts. On Sunday, Todd R. Seelhorst Bob Trostel June 4, the Red Shoe Society sponsored the Red Shoe and Brew, a spectacular event held at the Brandywine Polo Club. Featuring great food, refreshment, entertainment, and an Morton Richard Kimmel, Esq. exciting Polo match, this event raised over $20,000 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Counsel to the Board Advisory Council It is the passion and commitment of our staff, volunteers, donors, and community that R.R.M. Carpenter, III, Chairman fuels the mission of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware every single day. On behalf of our Board of Directors, thank you all for contributing your gifts of time, talent, Mary E. Bowler and treasure. Joseph Carbonell Nick Cerchio Joseph G. DiPinto If you are new to our community, come visit the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware Stanley M. Diver and see how you can make a difference in the lives of families in need of hope and Les Dukart support. You will be glad you did. Tom Ferry Richard J. Gessner, Jr. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Robert V.A. Harra, Jr. Shaila Kapur Paul D. Kempinski, MS, FACHE Rachel M. Macha Stephen Nelson Michelle A. Pena Dr. David Pensak Paul D. Kempinski, MS, FACHE Roy Proujansky, M.D. Chair, Board of Directors Diane H. Remy Louis Rosenberg Richard D. Rowland Michael D. Waite Anne J. Wright Staff President and CEO Volunteer Manager Pamela W. Cornforth Sara Funaiock Operations Director Special Events Manager Katie Soja Johnson Dawn Brooks Our Mission Development Director Marketing & Barbara Loeslein Communications To provide nurturing and supportive Southern Delaware Coordinator environments and services to directly improve Advancement Officer & Erin McGrath the health and well being of children and to Grant Writer Development Assistant bring comfort to their families. Laura Marek Pam Jones Social Worker Raiser’s Edge Assistant Erica Davis Linda Kushner Our Vision Guest Services Executive Assistant Supporting families to reach the hope of tomorrow Coordinators Carol Sayles from the challenges of today. Gigi Gaul Maintenance Assistant Vanessa Hilton Fran Patone Resident Manager Caroline Keesee
Impact: 2016 By the Numbers
Top Diagnoses of Children of Guest Families for 2016:
TOP ORTHOPEDICS/DWARFISM 43% DIAGNOSES CARDIOLOGY 20% 2016 NICU 15% NEUROLOGY 13% CANCER & BLOOD DISORDERS 9%
25 years of Keeping Families Close
We’ve Served 44,000+ Families 97% Since Opening in 1991 agreed that the House helped their family stay together And thanks to you, we’ll be during a very difficult time. here for thousands more. 8.3 Average length of stays in days
430 15,000 2,013 individual volunteers FAMILIES Cups of Coffee gave their time stayed at the Ronald served in our and care to McDonald House Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. RMHDE families. Upcoming Events
29th Annual Golf Tournament September 18, 2017 at the Wilmington Country Club
Play 18 holes of golf, 9 holes on Each of the Two Courses at Wilmington Country Club Sign up today to enjoy a barbeque lunch, round of golf, cocktail reception, plated dinner, awards, and guest speaker.
Live Helicopter Ball Drop! 250 golf balls are being sold for $50 each. A helicopter will drop the balls on the green and the closest to the pin wins 50% of the proceeds (up to $6,250), and the House keeps the other 50%. Purchase your golf ball at: https://rmhde.org/special-events/helicopter-golf-ball-drop/
Join us for a Cocktail Reception and Dinner Starting with hors d’ouevres on the patio at Wilmington Country Club, followed by a delicious surf and turf dinner, live and silent auctions, and guest speaker. Tickets are $250 each. Special Guest Appearance Our guest speaker this year will be Dan Hicks. Hicks anchors NBC’s coverage of the PGA Tour – including The Players and the coveted FedEx Cup playoff highlighted by The Tour Championship.
Sponsorships available starting at $500. Sign up today at https://rmhde.org/special-events/golf-tournament.
For more information contact Dawn Brooks at [email protected] or 302-428-5315. Join us at the 6th Annual
Benefitting Ronald McDonald House® of Delaware
Saturday, September 16, 2017 Registration 7:30 a.m. Race 8:30 a.m.
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant Our Honorary Race Starter, 213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 Garrett Rogers, 11, was struck by a car last May while retrieving a baseball. He and Featuring his mother, Wendy, stayed at Kiddie K – Ronald McDonald will lead children ages 8 and under in a free the House over the course of Kiddie K! four months while Garrett was Warm Up with Ronald – Ronald McDonald will lead participants in a in rehab at Nemours/Alfred I. warm up and cheer everyone on as they cross the finish line! duPont Hospital for Children. Post Race Party – Featuring free food and drink, live music, raffle, Garrett’s positive spirit has awards and prizes! inspired so many and we know that he will propel everyone Family Fun Zone – Kids can visit the Family Fun Zone for face painting, games, prizes and more! across the finish line!
Register Online Today! www.rmhlewes5k.com or www.races2run.com 12th Annual Talleyville Car Show Bring the whole family to the Talleyville Fire Company’s Car Show and Open House! Join us on Sunday, September 24 from 10 am to 4 pm at Concord Plaza, 3500 Silverside Road. Our friends at the Talleyville Fire Company host a display of antique fire trucks as well as classic and modern cars. Trophies will be awarded, and the fire company will have booths with fire safety information, and a demonstration by K-9 officers and their dogs. Partial proceeds from the Car Show will benefit the Ronald McDonald House in our efforts to keep families close to each other and the care they need. For more information about registering a car to be a part of the Car Show, contact the Talleyville Fire Company at 302-478-0843, or Dan Kiley at [email protected].
If you are a Delaware resident, you can read more about Direct Energy’s Our Partnership with plans to see if one makes sense for you and your family. If you make the switch, a donation will be a made to the House! To learn more, Direct Energy consumers can go to DirectEnergy.com/Delaware.
Last year, Delaware formally named Direct Energy as the “Electric Retail Supplier Exclusively Contracted by the State of Delaware.” As part of their community involvement, Direct Energy formed an ongoing partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware that includes cash donations for each Delaware resident who switches their energy supplier to Direct Energy. Direct Energy provided the Ronald McDonald House with an initial $10,000 charitable contribution and then pledged an additional $5 donation for each online customer enrollment, and a $2.50 donation for each offline customer enrollment throughout the life of the two-year program. To celebrate the kick-off of the new partnership, Direct Energy sent some superheroes our way for a party last summer. The event was a huge hit with the kids at the House and we were so excited to welcome them back for a second superhero party this summer! Spider-Man, Superwoman, Mrs. Incredible, and Michelangelo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles scooped out Direct Energy’s “lightning bolt” flavored ice cream and delivered a corporate gift from Direct Energy to show their support for families with seriously ill or injured children receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals. So far, Direct Energy has donated over $16,000 to help keep our families close. Events Recap
Thanks to You! 5K at Frawley Stadium was a Runaway Success On a beautiful Saturday in April, over 900 participants supported the 28th Annual Ronald McDonald House of Delaware 5K Run/ Walk with the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium. CSC went above and beyond, winning awards for both the team with the most participants and the top fundraising team! They were closely followed by Winnie’s Winners and Sammy’s Sprinters as the 2nd and 3rd place fundraising teams. The top individual fundraiser was Julianne Kelley. The male race winner was Connor Nisbet from Wilmington, with a time of 16:47 and the female winner was Alicia Lenoir, also from Wilmington, with a time of 20:08. Complete race results and age group awards can be found on www.races2run.com. All participants enjoyed a post-race party at Frawley Stadium, thanks to our generous community of supporters. Special thanks to Delaware McDonald’s Operator’s, Coca- Cola, NKS, Goya Foods, and Season’s Pizza for their generous donations. A very special thank you to the Wilmington Blue Rocks for hosting this year’s event at Frawley Stadium. We thank our sponsors and recognize the 5K Committee: Chairs Barbara Brown and Wayne Kursh, Les Dukart, Joe Gallagher, Don Gouge, Barbara Loeslein and Doug Schell.
Sprinter Sponsor: Pacer Sponsors:
Jogger Sponsors:
Donald L. Gouge, Jr. LLC. Attorney at Law
Friends Sponsors: Media Sponsor: In Kind Sponsors: Brilliant Little Minds Learning Senator Greg Lavelle 99.5 WJBR Coca-Cola Academy, Inc. Wilmington University Delaware McDonald’s Owner/Operators In Memory of Wendy Mita WSFS Bank Association Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz Goya Foods, Inc. & O’Neill, P.A. NKS Distributors Nova Timing Systems Wilmington Blue Rocks and Frawley Stadium
A special thanks to all the local businesses that donated prizes for our 28th Annual 5K Run/Walk. Red Shoe and Brew Brandywine Polo Club was the site of this year’s Red Shoe and Brew. Guests enjoyed a polo match, divot stomping with a glass of champagne, live music by Charlie Hannagan Band, Fat Ricks Barbeque, Victory Beer and wine…all while raising funds to support the Ronald McDonald House.
Many thanks to our sponsors, the fabulous group of volunteers, and the Red Shoe Society for organizing this great event for the house. Thank You to Our 2017 Sponsors Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: Mary Bowler & Ken Jones
Silver Sponsor: Baccellieri Family Dentistry
In Kind Sponsors: Brandywine Polo Club Victory Brewing Co. Charlie Hannagan Band Yards Brewing Co. Breakthru Beverage Pennsylvania
Red Shoe Society…Young Professionals Making a Difference
Interested in joining a group of young professionals who make a difference? The Red Shoe Society volunteers at the House, participates in the 5K, organizes family activities, and hosts an annual fundraising event – Red Shoe and Brew. And most importantly, they have a lot of fun while making a difference!
Please join us for a Happy Hour from 6-9p.m. on Thursday, September 28th at 8th & Union Kitchen to learn more about the Red Shoe Society and meet our members. 8th and Union Kitchen 801 N. Union Street Wilmington, DE 19805
Visit www.rmhde.org for more information on how to join the Red Shoe Society. Our 26th Birthday Party was a Blast! On Sunday, June 11th the House celebrated our 26th birthday with a community birthday party. Children enjoyed the moon bounces, giant slide and pony rides outside, and cooled off inside with a barbeque lunch, face painting, balloon twisting, games and a magic show by Ronald McDonald himself!
Thank you to our sponsors: Lunch Sponsor:
Activities Sponsor: Blue Diamond Dental, PA – Dr. Vincent Daniels & Dr. John Mark Burney Craft Sponsor: Stanley Steemer Thanks go out as well to all the volunteers who helped make the day so special for families and the community, including: Order of the Eastern Star, JPMorgan Chase, Ronald McDonald House Volunteers, and WSFS Volunteers.
Thanks for an Enjoyable Evening
Many thanks to Bill White, Chef Tim, and the amazing staff for hosting the 8th annual Sullivan’s Wine Dinner on Monday April 17th. Over 50 supporters of the House enjoyed a five-course dinner with wine pairings, and a silent auction featuring a Sullivan’s wine dinner for 12 people! Bob Kelly from Fox News was our emcee for the live auction and a lucky winner won a ride with him in the traffic helicopter as he does the traffic report for the Philadelphia region! Look for our next date in 2018. Spirit of the Community
Each year, community groups and schools host external fun run, car wash, pancake breakfast, wish list drive or other events, collect pop tabs, conduct wish list drives, prepare exciting events. Be creative - the possibilities are limitless! Family Care Kits and hold fundraisers to benefit the Ronald Your efforts will greatly impact the lives of children and McDonald House of Delaware. There are many ways that you families needing to stay at our Ronald McDonald House. and your friends, family or workplace can support the House. For more information please contact Dawn Brooks at Organize an auction, bake sale, lemonade stand, jeans day, [email protected] or 302-428-5315.
Michael’s Donation Drive Michael’s Arts & Craft Store in Rehoboth Beach held a donation drive for the House in April where customers were asked to Pageant Winners purchase an item that would be donated to the House and our families. Customers donated 15 boxes (more than 1,000 items!) of 2017 Miss Wilmington, Miss Greenville Teen, Miss books, coloring books, and children’s card game sets. A big thank Hockessin, and Miss Hockessin Teen titleholders enjoyed you goes out to the Michael’s staff and the caring hearts in the cooking breakfast for the families who stay at the House. community who supported the drive.
Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O’Neill, PA Take House Families New Backyard Grill Out to the Ball Game Thanks to the Kim McCoy Johnson Foundation we were able to Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz and O’Neill, PA donated Blue purchase a brand new backyard grill! The crew from Discover Bank Rocks box seats to RMHDE families for the June 8th game was the first to use the grill that will be used to BBQ for families for against Buies Creek. It was an exciting 4 – 3 win for the Blue years to come! Rocks, and a good time was had by our families who attended! Our House Wish List
Looking for another way to help? Our House is in constant need of items and supplies listed on our wish list. We rely on you to keep our pantries and supply closets full. We are grateful for the donations of these items as they help us to lower our expenses.
Household Items *** Blankets White or light colored towel sets-wash cloth, bath, and hand Dish towels Food Items Bread *** Individually wrapped snack foods Juice boxes Canned or fresh fruit Popcorn Cereal and Oatmeal Kitchen Items Paper towels Holly’s Club Napkins Corelle® Livingware™ Winter Frost The Holly’s Club of Smyrna presented a $10,000 check to the Ronald McDonald House of White dinner plates, dessert plates Delaware from money raised at their annual Spring Fling. Members of the group also hosted and 18 oz bowls Sandwich bags an ice cream social for our families at the House. Thank you to the ladies of the Holly’s Club for Plastic wrap supporting our mission and families! 9 X 12 X 2” deep disposable aluminum casserole pans Office Items Paper (white or color, letter size) Batteries (***AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) Cleaning Supplies *** Disinfectant wipes *** Febreze (Fabric and Air Freshener) Cleaning rags Dish soap Dishwasher pods Dryer sheets Windex/Glass cleaner Additional needs Gift Certificates-Target, Sporting event tickets, Movie passes New Toys – small-ex. Barbies, trucks, games Gas cards Books (specifically Spanish language children’s books) Christian and Pop Travel sized toiletries Items for teens & parents Tabs We are not currently in need of: Q-Tips, adult wipes, or similar items.
Christian proudly shows off the tabs he *** Items that are especially needed. collected. Collecting little aluminum pop Check out our Amazon Wish List by tabs is a great way for everyone to help following this link: make a difference and defray the cost of http://tinyurl.com/RMHDEwishlist operating our guest rooms. Monetary donations are always If you would like to learn more about our appreciated. Pop Tab program, please visit our website at For the health and safety of our families, www.rmhde.org and click on How You Can we CANNOT accept USED items or stuffed animals. Help/Ways to Give/Pop Tabs. Wish List items will be used at the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in local hospitals. International Women’s Group of Delaware University of Delaware Men in Nursing Monterey Enterprises
Tidewater Utilities Nemours Cardiac Center Food is LOVE Every evening, 365 nights a year, every weekend for breakfast, and frequently for lunches, volunteer groups from the community come to our House to prepare meals for our families. A hearty meal makes a huge difference in restoring the energy and spirits of families who spend long hours caring for their sick child.
We are proud to recognize our Volunteer Meal Groups from January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017
1st State Corvette Club Citibank John Dickinson MYP Red Shoe Society 2017 Miss Wilmington, Coldwell Banker Preferred JPMC Women on the Move Taclan Family & Friends Miss Greenville Teen, Miss Continental Society Kappa Alpha Psi Robert Morris Quaker City Hockessin and Miss Hockessin Teen Crispin Family Kelley Family Chapter-DAR AAA Mid-Atlantic CSC Knights of Columbus Royal Pest Solutions Alpha Delta Pi- Defense Council of Delaware Knights of Columbus #6543 Sallies/St. Marks West Chester University Delaware Air National Guard Kosciewicz Family Sanford School Teachers Allstate Insurance Delaware Farm Bureau Ladies Ancient Order of the Seghal Birthday Amerihealth RWB Crew Detweiler Family Hibernians Shalom Corps Congregation Archmere Academy Discover Card Lauri Palm & Friends Beth Shalom Avon Grove High School Duffy’s Hope Maribel & Antonio Shannon/Nordemeyer/ Baker Family DuPont Crop Protection Marlette Funding Mulrooney Families Bank of America First State Military Academy University of Delaware Men Smyrna Elementary Barclaycard Friends Who Serve in Nursing Spartan Old Timers Bayshore Ford Fun Seekers Miracle For Mateo St. Matthews Religious Education Bethel AME Gandhi Family Monterey Enterprises Sullivan’s Steakhouse Book Babes Geo Blue Health Insurance Mount Lebanon UMC Tidewater Utilities Brandy Family Girl Scout Troop 62226 My Sherpa UD ROTC Brandywine Springs School Go Mission NCCo School Employees Vicky’s Birthday Burris Logistics Graden Family Federal Credit Union WCU PSEA Butz Family Harris School of Business Nemours Cardiac Center Wilmington Blue Rocks Capital One Harry’s Savoy Grill Nemours Operating Room Wilmington Hospital Chichester Rotary HSBC Nemours Social Work Team Respiratory Unit Christiana Care Interboro High School New Penn Financial Wilmington University ED Professional Nurses Council International Women’s Group Pennsville High School Wings of Faith Kingdom Christiana Care Neuro CCU Of Delaware Pilgrim Baptist Ministries Christiana NICU Nurses JPMorgan Chase PSCI Woods Family Church of the Body of Christ Jeeps for Joy Pyle Family & Friends Zakat Foundation of America Volunteer Dinner Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Ronald McDonald House. To celebrate the milestones of service achieved by the volunteers that help to keep families close, our staff and Board of Directors work together every year to host our Volunteer Awards Dinner. This year’s dinner was held on April 27th coinciding with National Volunteer Month. The Board of Directors prepared and served a wonderful dinner to thank our volunteers. They were led by Board Member, Family Service Volunteer, and local Jefferson Award recipient Allison Micich. Our theme for this year’s dinner, “Lights, Camera, Appreciation!” allowed our volunteers to arrive in style as a red carpet was rolled out for them to walk down toward the evening’s events. From helping with daily operations at the House seven days a week, to providing nightly meals, staffing special events, and bringing their care to the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® throughout the state, the support and care volunteers provide is at the heart of what we do. In 2016, volunteers gave more than 26,000 hours of service, with an additional 15,500 hours given by community group volunteers. They helped to serve 2,013 families at the House and 11,990 families at all three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. The Heart of the Community Award recognizes individuals or groups from the community that volunteer their time through ongoing volunteer service projects. The Heart of the Community Award was presented to Grotto Pizza for their ongoing commitment to the House through their monthly contributions of pizza dinners for families. The President’s Award honors commitment and the inspiration to others to engage in volunteer service. The President’s Award was presented to the University of Delaware’s Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi for their continuing support of the House through volunteer service including hosting family activities, providing meals, and assisting with annual fundraising sales of Blarney the dog. The Youth President’s Awards went to Youth Leadership Council members Advaitha Anne, Ann Guzzetta, and Madison Larmore. Local Jefferson Award Recipients: Currie Hair Skin & Nails, Judy Del Fero, Don Gouge, Amy Larnick, Allison Micich Big Shoes to Fill: Dan Szymanski *Peggy Campbell Award (Most Volunteer Hours given in 2016): David Birdsell 1,153 hrs Top Ronald McDonald Family Room® Program Volunteers *Christiana: Carol Dillon, Nancy Finnie, Elayne Tomb *Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children: Neyja Elder, Dorothy Russell, Peggy Vinnacombe & Marianne Grieco (tie) Congratulations to all those who were honored for their achievements in reaching important service milestones, and Thank You to all our volunteers for all they do for the families we serve.
Volunteer Time Logged:
400 Hours: Neyja Elder, Sherry Faulkner, Penny Link, Amy *Top 15 Volunteers: Patsy Amlin, David Birdsell, Sally Caliendo, Schoenleber, Phyllis Stein Sue Fairweather, Allen Fine, David Franson, Ruth Fulmer, Karen 5 Years of Service: Carol Dillon, Ann Follette, Nell Jewett, Goodman, Nancy Jenkins, Ellie O’Donnell, Dick Panico, Phyllis Catherine Knox, Pat Mombro, Bob Paonessa, David Quirico, Pat Panico, Toni Roberts, Dan Szymanski, Jack Woodall Shannon, Kathy Hankins, Sue Fabrizio, Dr. Renee O’Leary, Carol *Top Teen: Ann Guzzetta with 223 hours Robbins, Tara Schiano, Mary Jane Walker 1,000 hours: Susan Carruth, Sue Fairweather, Nancy Finnie, 10 Years: Susan Carruth, Gail Everett, Gretchen Mayne, Judy Del Henrietta Fones, Marianne Greico, Pat Mombro, Mary Prosceno, Fero, Joan Irwin, Janel Paonessa, Maggie Schlotterer, Barbara Clark, Toni Roberts, Dorothy Russell, Cathy West Winnie Meyer 2,000 hours: Sally Caliendo, Carol Dillon , Vivian Duffy, Nancy 15 Years: B. Sue Greenplate, Marilyn Kmetz, Mary Short, Jenkins, Mary Short Dolores Kern 3,000 hours: Dan Szymanski 20 Years: Maureen Devlin, Ann Olah, Robin Soutar 4,000 hours: David Birdsell
* Awards based on hours earned in 2016 Legacy GIVING SOCIETY The Legacy of Hope
Throughout the history of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware many individuals have demonstrated their generosity by supporting the House on an annual basis. Today, the House calls on its friends to continue their annual support, but to also help secure our future. With a legacy gift to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, you can enjoy financial and tax benefits – and also safeguard the House’s future so we can keep families close when it matters most.
D.C. Birdsell III Bruce and Lois Dolby Barbara and Les Dukart Mary and Bob Hirt Barbara and Wayne Kursh Sophia Murray Rick and Cindy Rowland Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Sample Anne & Joseph Smigielski Terry Smith Robert and Jean Stevenson Shawna Saints Wainright Anne Wright Estates of: Thelma Torbet Becker Barbara A. Brown Nancy duPont Cooch John T. Conner James Cregger, Jr. William H. Farra, Jr. Millicent Jarrell Hutchins Joan Kroc Ray Kroc Marguerite W. Pape Ronald R. Schocie H. Dean and Lissetta W. Smith Rick Wright
YLC Poinsettia Sales The House’s Youth Leadership Council will be selling Poinsettias as a fundraiser to help keep families close this holiday season. So please remember them as your poinsettia source! To learn more about Poinsettia Sale information, including varieties that will be available for purchase, please visit www.rmhde.org after Monday, October 30. This is one big family, and everyone helps each other out… everyone is one big team. Naming a Room in Perpetuity Naming a guest room in perpetuity is a meaningful way to remember a loved one. Recently, one of our guest rooms named in perpetuity is thanks to Ryan Pettit. Last year, Ryan named a room through hosting a golf tournament which raised $20,000. With this donation, Ryan not only named a room in perpetuity, but gave an additional $10,000 to support other capital needs. Ryan stayed at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware while his daughter Brionna was receiving treatment at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Although Brionna passed during the Pettits’ time here, Ryan wanted to give back to the House in her memory. As a way to honor both Brionna and his late father, Ryan organized and sponsored the memorial golf tournament. We thank Ryan for his generosity. His gift will enable us to serve families at a time when they need it most. A gift of $10,000 names a guest room in perpetuity. For more information on naming a room in perpetuity, contact Barbara Loeslein 302-428-5331 or [email protected].
A LEGACY OF HOPE Thousands of families call the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware their “home-away-from-home,” however, Terry Smith refers to the House as “Our Place.” In 1991, Terry and Ben Smith began volunteering at the House just as the doors opened. Terry worked in the kitchen making sure everything was clean and shiny and Ben helped out as a handyman as well as served on the Board of Directors and as Board President. In 2010, Ben and Terry moved to Texas, but Terry continues to be involved, reviewing and editing the memorial and tribute lists for our newsletter. This process allows Terry to see how the House has grown and how individual donors have continued their commitments. In honor of Ben and Terry’s volunteer service, the House named an award in their honor. Tom Ferry, Rick Gessner, Ruth Fulmer, Anne Wright, and Meg Aument have been recipients of the “Terry and Ben Smith Spirit of Care Award.” Because of her experience at the House, Terry understands the needs of the families we serve and how many cannot make the If you are interested in making a Planned Gift through a Retirement requested donation of $15 per night. She recently made the House the Fund, Will, Trust, Life Insurance, or similar method, contact beneficiary of her IRA. She hopes that this choice will ensure that the Development Director Barbara Loeslein at (302) 428-5331 or House’s legacy continues and that we always have a place for families [email protected]. to stay when their children receive medical treatment. As Terry looks at her own legacy, she can now be sure that her commitment to the House will continue to support families in need. Senator Greg Lavelle Mrs. Elizabeth D. Albano Ledden and Bradley Dental Ms. Carol Allen Ms. Kelly Levine Ms. Stacy A. Allen Our Donors Ms. Kim Lukich Mr. Doug Thomas Amlin Mr. and Mrs. Laurent C. Lutz, Jr. Anonymous MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Drs. Taro and Lynda D. Arai Ms. Linda D. Barber Mr. Gregory L. Macklin Ms. Patricia A. Beach We are so thankful for our donors The Beberman Family Ms. Roseline K. Maney Beebe Healthcare Ms. Melody P. Bender who help us carry out our mission. Martin-Brower Company Employees Mrs. Susan Bennett Ms. Nancy Dean Betts Mrs. Karen A. Maurer Mary Bowler and Ken Jones Ms. Annamaria Berger Ms. Mary M. McAteer Mrs. Kimberly Bialecki CONTRIBUTORS Brentwood Pine Park Elementary School January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017 McCarter & English, LLP Mr. Corey L. Blackston Brilliant Little Minds Learning Academy, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. McCool Bluewater Yacht Sales Ms. Dawn M. Brooks Mr. William McGinley Mr. Louis Bovino Circle of Hope Ms. Sheila M. Bury Mid-Atlantic Power Equipment Sales LLC Brick Mill Elementary School PTO $25,000 and above Ms. Emily Butler Katie and Fran Migliocco Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brodoway Mrs. Sharon L. Butler Ms. Brandy Miller Mr. Robert L. Brown Mr. Sterling E. Brownlee Anonymous Kristine and Timothy Butz Ms. Cynthia Miller Ms. Valann L. Budischak Ronald McDonald House Charities® Family and Friends Ms. Elizabeth Miller Philadelphia Region, Inc. Charnita McCaulley Team Mr. Kenneth T. Burns Mind, Body, Mojo Expo Mr. and Mrs. Peter Buttenheim CHUBB Employees and Contractors In Memory of Wendy Mita Bernard J. Clark III, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Butz Circle of Optimism Dr. and Mrs. Francis J. Montone Ms. Jean Caccavale Ms. Rhonda Coleman Ms. Helen Moss John, Ruth, Laura, Adam and $10,000 - $24,999 Ms. Elise Colomb Murderkill Lions Club Sophia Caccavale Pam and Doug Cornforth Mr. Glen J. Cahall Mr. Robert C. Alloway Nickle Electrical Companies Ms. Daphne R. Davis Ms. Courtney Calacione Burris Logistics Dr. Deborah L. Panchisin Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Parisi Ms. Margaret M. Cannon The Coca-Cola Company Ms. Donna Dell Mr. Raphael Capodilupo CSC Diane and Fran Patone Del-One Federal Credit Union Mrs. Edna B. Pierce Ms. Ann Carlton Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Mrs. Kirsten Cataldi Mr. Christopher F. Dierkes Mr. Greg Quick Hospital for Children Mrs. Ellen Cavaiuolo Mr. John J. DiMento Ms. Janet C. Quinn State of Delaware Grant in Aid Mr. Dino A. Donofrio Mrs. Barbara E. Cheslock Ms. Christine Randolph Mrs. Sally A. Christy Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya Mrs. Diane Remy Eight International Mr. Charles Cianci Circle of Understanding John and Barbara Reynolds Claymont Moose Lodge #847 Family Chiropractic Office, P.A. $5,000 - $9,999 Rhodunda & Williams Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clifton Mr. Thomas J. Farley Mr. Paul B. Rice Mr. Scott W. Cole Big Fish Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Fawks Ms. Stephanie Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Clark Coleman Direct Energy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Ferry Mr. Eric S. Rowland Mr. Edward Connell The Gilliam Foundation Mr. Adam Fleetwood Mr. Richard P. Royle II Mr. J. Christopher Cooper FMC Corporation Ms. Melanie A. Ryder Ms. Christina Craig Mr. Andrew Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Folmar Mr. John A. Short Circle of Sharing Ms. Jennifer M. Daggett Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Forsten Skyzone Trampoline Park Event $2,000 - $4,999 Mr. J. Patrick Fugeman Mr. Edward Dale Ms. Stephanie Smith Christiano Mr. and Mrs. Lee Daney Mr. Philip Gardner Mr. Jeffrey R. Starke Anonymous Gemini Hair Design Daughters of Penelope State Farm/ Jeanine O’Donnell Delaware Ghostbusters Bayhealth Medical Center Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club Ms. Linda M. Steele Mr. Percy Dhamobiwala The Dansko Foundation Mr. Carmen Giannantonio Stetson Middle School Mrs. Grace DiBono Mrs. Michele E. Hansen Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay Troop 792 Mr. and Mrs. Kraig Struglia Mrs. Marian Dixon Hatzel & Buehler, Inc. Ms. Joan L. Glunt Aleta and Ralph Sturdivant Ashley J. Doll/LuLa Roe Fundraiser HMYYacht Sales Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Goodman Mr. Chris Subranni Mrs. Lynda C. Donavon Dr. Reid M. Huber Mr. and Mrs. David C. Gorelick Mr. Timothy M. Taraila Barbara and Les Dukart Jack Lingo Realtor Donald Gouge, Jr., Esq. Mr. Dana A. Teoli Mr. Joel Dukart Mrs. Anna Doris Murphy Mr. John C. Duricek, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hall Tybout, Redfearn & Pell Padua Academy - Ronald’s Rescue Mrs. Lori Eagle Ms. Phyllis Harris Mr. Michael H. Usilton Mr. Lance O. Sabouni East Sussex Moose Lodge 2542 Mr. Terence M. Harris Dr. Shailaja R. Vaidya Mr. Gregory A. Slomiana Antoinette and Duane Eaton Dr. Nicholas Hernjak Mrs. Taylor Van Duyn Synchrogenix Hirsh Industries Dover Division Ms. Katherine Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Waesco Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Egnor Mr. Daniel H. Horsey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Ward Mr. Charles Ehlers Circle of Endearment Mr. and Mrs. J. Phillip Hough Whitehall Neck Sportsman Club Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Curtis Esposito $250 - $1,999 Ms. Cheryl Hughes Mr. Gary L. Willoughby Mrs. Lisa D. Faulkner Mr. James Hunsberger Wilmington University Ferguson & McCann AAA Mid-Atlantic IBM Employee Charitable Contribution Mr. Bruce Wilson Mr. Gary W. Ferguson AAA Mid-Atlantic Jeans Week Campaign Mr. Kenneth H. Wright Mr. Peter Fey Alarm Engineering Mr. Mark A. Fox Ms. Karen Jacobs Ms. Kerry D. Wright Mr. Brian S. Albert Mrs. Monika S. Fulton Mr. and Mrs. Darryl K. Jones WSFS Bank Archmere Academy Tag Day Ms. Sara Funaiock Ms. Lytanja N. Jones-Beulah Mr. and Mrs. Aster Wu Artisans’ Bank Ms. Jennifer Geller JS Homes Mr. Brian M. Wunder Astellas US LLC Mr. Colyn Keller Mr. Joseph J. Gibbons Mr. Brian Gillespie Meg and Dave Aument Ms. Julianne Kelley Mr. Richard P. Gillis Mr. and Mrs. William Baggott Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O’Neill, Member Ms. Nadine Gowarty Dr. Peter A. Bailey Attorneys at Law $100 - $249 Mr. Jerome K. Grossman, Esq. Ms. Maryanne Baker Mr. David W. King Mrs. Patricia Gullett Christian Acker and Ethan Lavinson Bank of America Charitable Foundation koncordia group Ms. Michelle A. Hall The Afternoon Dancing Classes Beautycounter by Hope Byrd Mr. Krzysztof A. Kowal Mr. Glenn J. Hardcastle Mrs. Mary T. Ahearn Ms. Carol Harp Mr. John Olsen Ms. Jane Scott Ms. Gillian Tilley Ms. Debra A. Hayden Mr. Jon O’Neill Mr. Kevin J. Scott Mr. and Mrs. John R. Toomey Jr. Mrs. Corrina J. Henderson Mrs. Carol Osborn Mr. Todd R. Seelhorst Mr. Gary Tretina Mrs. Elaine A. Heyel P. J. Fitzpatrick, Inc. Mr. Ross Shawn Mr. Robert H. Trostel Mr. John Heyse Mr. Richard Pearl Mr. William W. Sheats, Jr. Marilyn and Mike Uffner Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hibo Penn Charter Community Ms. Juana F. 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Khan See which works for you! Morton R. Kimmel, Esq. 5 Mr. David Kuritz MEMORIALS Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Adopt A Room January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017 St. Bridget Divison 1 A year long sponsorship of one of our 50 Mrs. Chelsiee A. Lambert In Memory of ROBERT ANTIGNANI Ms. Melanie Lambert guest rooms. Contact Barbara Loeslein, The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Larimore 1 Development Director, at 302-428-5331. Carol and Connie Osborn Mrs. Amy M. Larnick Naomi Smeltz Mr. Thomas Lee Ms. MaryLou Leitch Make a Planned Gift In Memory of ARIANNA ROSE BARBER Ms. Linda L. Leonard Linda Barber Mrs. Tara E. Levesque Consider naming the Ronald McDonald Mr. Bill Levy House of Delaware in your will or as a In Memory of FRANK F. BOGERT, JR. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lewis Pasty and George Amlin Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lin beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Contact Ms. Marguerite V. Lively 2 Pam Cornforth, President and CEO, at In Memory of JEREMY DOUGLAS BOWDEN Mr. Malik S. Livingston Dolores and Sal Graziano Mrs. Barbara Loeslein 302-428-5311. Mr. Matt Loeslein In Memory of ELEANOR M. BRETT Mr. Marc T. Luciano Mary E. Keul Mr. and Mrs. Gwynn Lyell Volunteer Ellen Van Pelt Ms. Suzette L. Macauley Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of the Dr. William Mackenzie In Memory of DONALD A. BROWNS The Mall Walkers and House. Visit www.rmhde.org/volunteer to Anonymous Gloria’s Sorority Sisters 3 learn about volunteer opportunities. In Memory of MICHAELLA ANN BURNS Mr. Mark Malone Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mand Winston and Eldora Burns Ms. Katherine E. Manlove Make a Tax Deductible Contribution In Memory of NICHOLAS R. BURT Mr. Kenneth C. Manne Nicole and Daniel Burt Mannington Mills, Inc. You can donate cash or stock and help offset Sandra and Richard Burt Mr. David Manuel the cost of a family’s stay at the House. For Mr. Anthony Maranca Barbara and Harry R. Fitzsimmons Mr. Robert Markley more information, contact Pam Cornforth, Ellen and Joey Foust Mrs. Teena K. Marlin 4 President and CEO, at 302-428-5311. Pamela and David Sonnefeld Mr. Jesse Marsh Christina Staight Mr. Jacob R. Martinez Meredith Tuppen Mr. Thomas McAuliffe Donate items from our Wish List Mr. Albert J. McCrery IV In Memory of ABIGAIL BUTZ Mr. Kevin McFadden The House uses the same supplies that you Cynthia and Matthew Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Dan McGuire use in your own home. Ruth Anne and William Barnard Ms. Kinsey M. McKenrick Lila and George Butz Mrs. Patricia A. McMichael 5 Toni and Stephen Butz Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Kristine and Timothy Butz Delaware Dept. of Justice Vaye and Robert Freeman Ms. Maureen Megginson Mr. Michael Relyea Mr. David Snyder Barbara and Keith Hoffert Ms. Faith E. Meisinger-Petit Mr. Albert H. Rice Mr. Jeffrey Snyder Daniel H. and Julie L. Kuhn Ms. Allison Micich Mrs. Susan Rickert Vatika Sondhi Tammy and Dusty Moran Mr. Mark A. Minear Mr. Darren J. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. David Sonnefeld Sherry and Jeffrey Moyer Mr. Michael Mitchell Mr. David E. Rode Mr. Corey Spanier Mrs. Nancy A. Mitchell Mrs. Stephanie Rodriguez Mr. Cara Steidel Kendra and Matthew Sauder Mrs. Judith L. Mongelluzzo Mrs. Laura A. Roper Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Strubberg Carl M. Sweigart and Vicki Garner-Sweigart Mr. Michael D. Myers Mr. Hank Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stubbles In Memory of DOMINICK ANTHONY Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myers Mr. Kees Saarloos Ms. Marianne Sullivan DAVOLOS Mrs. Kathy Neal Sanford School Dress Down Day Ms. Pamela Szarka Ms. Colleen Neary Paige Bobka Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor John Cecchi Ockels Acres LLC Ms. Carol Sayles Ms. Jeanie Thomas Grace DiBono Ms. Barbara Oliphant Mr. Anthony Sciole The Tierney Group/Mary, Ticia and Christina Tom, Jennifer and Hans Goldbach Jean Hitchens Anita DiBono Hudson In Memory of MR. AND MRS. CLARENCE In Memory of BARBARA REID William Penn Charter School Community Rosalie Hurley LISTER The Balmer Family Debbie Powers Medicaid Fraud Control Unit John Lister Jean Caccavale David E. Rode Delaware Dept. of Justice John, Ruth, Laura, Adam and Sophia Caccavale Lauren, Robert and Ari Rosenfeld (Atlantis 2015) Guy and Linda Murphy In Memory of NEIL MCCANN Audrey Cecchetteli Elizabeth and Bruce T. Saunders Jesse and Nichole Netz Ferguson & McCann Marcia Dunn Diane Schaeffer Sam and Kathy Oller In Memory of MARTHA MELVIN Green Ridge Senior Apartment Neighbors Ray and Christine Smith Joanne Roberts Scott Cutler Margaret C. Hartmann Tufano Family The Faculty and Staff of St. James Academy Dolores Montella Wapner Newman Michael and Joyce Vari In Memory of CHARLES PATRICK Marty Noll Viking Florida-Viking Yacht Service Ctr. Carol and Moe Wellein MICHENER Billie Jo Ross and Donald Ross Palm Beach Towers, Suzanne Wilkinson Scott and Roberta Cutler Irene Ross Atlantic Marine Electronics Barbara Schurr Lisa and Mike Yodis In Memory of HELEN PAIGE DINON In Memory of WENDY MITA Frank Ursomarso, Jr. Smith Family The Zales Family Eileen and Peter Dinon Robert and Joyce Visnofsky In Memory of MARK SURTEES In Memory of MEL DRUKIN In Memory of CARROLL W. MUMFORD III Mike and Wendy Berkover In Memory of CHARLES REILLY Teresa and Max Matthes Karen and Charlie Butera Scott and Roberta Cutler Annette Surtees In Memory of PENELOPE JEAN DUFFIELD In Memory of THOMAS J. MURPHY, SR. Emily Surtees Anna Doris Murphy In Memory of MADISON REYNOLDS Sheilia Mullins and Aletta Whisman Mannington Mills, Inc. John and Barbara Reynolds In Memory of MAUREEN’S FATHER In Memory of GERALDINE ANN TALLEY Ronna Cantor Drs. Lydia and Stacy Cohen In Memory of WILLIAM FUNAIOCK In Memory of IRA TEMIN Esther Kraeer Barbara and Les Dukart In Memory of ERIN M. GILES In Memory of DENNIS LEE TRIPP Scot and Ann Sowden Mark Stench II In Memory of PATRICIA A. GILLIS In Memory of DORIS VENABLES Richard P. Gillis Joan Montisano In Memory of ANNE MARIE GLOVER In Memory of DANIEL WARD Joe and Gene Lucey Neil and Angela Gervasio In Memory of JONATHAN HAL In Memory of MARK A. WASHINGTON, JR. Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay Troop 792 Rita Bristol In Memory of ED HARRIS In Memory of BARBARA WHITE Frank and Elaine Siftar The Martin Dealerships In Memory of ELEANOR HIGGINS In Memory of MARY ELIZABETH WOOD Laura Hansen Michelle Wood In Memory of GLORIA HINSON In Memory of WILLIAM T. WOOD, JR. Charles G. Altoonian Kevin and Susan Waesco The Mall Walkers and Sorority Sisters In Memory of KENNETH WORKMAN Gladys Bullock Davis Accounting Shirley Bynoe Marian Dixon JoAnn Edlow Linda and John Felicetti Diane Hall Elisabeth Gibbings Diane Harris Taranjit Kaur Phyllis Hill Saleem and Sabira Khan Stephanie Hines In Memory of CHERYL OCKELS In Memory of MURRAY “AL” ROBERTS Hi and Biah Warder Melanie Lambert Mary Hite The Daley Family Tanis Maher Patricia Lawson Barbara Jenkins In Memory of JAMES E. ROOK, SR. Colleen M. Neary Pamela Loatman Norval and Shelby Johnson Anonymous Beverly Peirson Rose Rountree Ockels Acres LLC Michael Rickabaugh Doris Wilkins In Memory of VICKY SINGH In Memory of ANTHONY J. “SKIP” PANNELL Kavita Mathur Arlene Ross Wilmington Alumnae Chapter of Eric Rutledge Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Marlene and Thomas Brown Ramya Satheesh Edith and Christopher Marson Peggy and John Sheehan In Memory of CLAIRE HORNUNG Bootsie B. Pannell In Memory of JACOB STEINHAUER Tom and Lynne Sylvina Kristin Honsel Lorraine Ploppa Russ and Mary Lou Mathis Mike Wolfe In Memory of JUDE-ANNE B. ITIN In Memory of KEVIN SUMMERS TRIBUTES Bluewater Yacht Sales Tung Ching Aster Wu In Memory of ROSE PAPPAS January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017 Marie Davis Doreen Bridgman In Memory of LOIS JARVIS Lisa Cabnet In Honor of ASTELLAS EMPLOYEE Scott Cutler In Memory of GEORGE PAXSON Theresa Daly and Larry Wang VOLUNTEERS Scott Cutler In Memory of ANDREA LEVINE Ryan Fitchett “Changing Tomorrow Day” Friends at Village Green Flower Shop In Memory of FRANK PENROD HMY Yacht Sales, Inc. Astellas US LLC Vicki Horowitz James Hunsberger In Memory of BABY “IRON MAN” LEWIS Johnson & Towers Inc. In Honor of LORRAINE BADLEY Grandma and Pop Pop In Memory of ROBERT AND JEANNE PETE David Kuritz Pamela and Gleroy Wong Thomas M. Przybylski Pamela and Jeff Lin In Honor of CAMERON BEYER ThankMichael D. 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