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Michelle's Message
 Hello, The Ronald McDonald House is often called "the House that love built." Truly, we are the House that love sustains and our hard-working and dedicated volunteers are the heart and soul of this organization. In 2014, the Ronald McDonald House had over 337 registered volunteers. These 337 volunteers put in over 32,000 cumulative hours of work saving the Ronald McDonald House approximately $732,447 just last year. This devotion to our families and the Ronald McDonald House mission of keeping families together makes it possible for our organization to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana offers a variety of opportunities for groups and individuals looking to volunteer on either a one-time or continuing basis. Whether it's working at the front desk, organizing the pantry, collecting pop tabs, or preparing a meal, the time and effort put forth by our volunteers makes a significant difference to the families that stay here.
For more information on how you can volunteer to make a difference in the lives of our families, please visit our website at www.rmhindiana.org and then contact Mary Friend, Volunteer Resource Manager, at [email protected]
Thank you, Michelle 
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Top Ten Wish List Items You can help make staying at the Ronald McDonald House easier for our families by donating items from our Wish List. Granola Bars Liquid Laundry Detergent Snack Items Liquid Hand Soap
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Occasionally we come across stories of hope and strength that leave us inspired. These stories are often about people-like Renee and John Stratton-who are able to find meaning in tragedy and a way for the spirit of a loved one to live on.
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From left: Josephine, Hannah and Julianna. The sisters have been collecting "Abbie's Tabbies" since they were young.
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On Sept. 17, 2002, Renee and John Stratton welcomed beautiful twin girls, Abigail and Josephine, into the world. During her pregnancy, Renee suffered an undiagnosed complication known as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a disease of the placenta that affects some identical twin pregnancies. The girls were born prematurely and struggled with multiple medical issues. On Oct. 15, at only 28-days-old, Abigail lost her fight.
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From left: Josephine, Julianna and Hannah. Every year, the girls stand in front of the wall of hearts at the House for their annual Christmas card.
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Soon after bringing Josephine home, the family began collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Abigail's memory. After welcoming two more daughters into the world, Hanna and Juliana, the family project blossomed into something much more. "Abbie's Tabbies" became a unifying family project to honor the memory of Abbie and to support the House and families going through a difficult time.
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Get ready to journey through the Wine Regions of Italy on November 6, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Experience a decadent and delicious Italian adventure extraordinaire -- a journey of all the senses, and particularly the heart for the benefit of the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana.
Guests will ...
- Savor fine Italian wines compliments of our 8th year wine sponsor, Monarch Beverage Company
- Sample sumptuous cuisine infused with the region's vibrant aromas and flavors
- Stroll and explore the spectacular sights and sounds of Italy
- Shop for treasures in a lavish Gallerie d'Italia Marketplace Silent Auction featuring a trip for two to Italy!
Trip to Italy highlights include:
- Two round trip tickets and three nights at the Hotel Pierre in Florence and three nights at the Fonte Dei Medici in Chianti
- Small group visits to the Uffizi and Academia Galleries
- Cooking class at Fonte dei Medici, including wine tasting and dinner at the famous Osteria Di Passignan
- Wine tasting at the Antinori Chianti Classico cellars in Bargino
Join us for another delicious adventure -- an evening of fine Italian wines, cuisine, art, entertainment and giving. For more information, please contact Pam Anderson at [email protected] or visit our website at www.rmhindiana.org. Grazie!
Purchase tickets online.
Sponsorship opportunities.
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Indiana Members Credit Union Presents Canvas for a Cause
Join us on Tuesday, August 11 from 6-9 p.m. at the House for Canvas for a Cause, presented by Indiana Members Credit Union. Forget about the stress of the day and enjoy the company of fellow painters from all different experience levels as you learn and create together! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana.
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Join us for a glowing good time on August 14, at the Glow in the Night 5K. This is a family-friendly event that will leave you glowing from head to toe. The run will begin at 8:30 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House and will follow the White River Trail. All ages and runner/walker levels are welcome to participate and proceeds benefit the House. After the run, be sure to stick around for the glowing after party! You can dance the night away under the black lights while getting covered in more glow dust. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support the House!
Please consider joining us for a fun-filled evening. Click here to register as a participant or volunteer. For more information, please contact Rachel Moehle at [email protected] or at (317) 267-0605, ext. 208.
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Attention Amazon Shoppers! Did you know you can help our House with a few clicks of your mouse? With free delivery on most items, shopping from our Amazon Wish List is an easy way to ensure our families receive exactly what they need.
You can also help by using the AmazonSmile program while you shop, and 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases will be donated to us! Simply log on to Amazon using the AmazonSmile site smile.amazon.com and select Ronald McDonald House of Indiana as your charity of choice! Thank you!
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Dine and Donate at Texas Roadhouse!
Mark your calendars and dine for a cause on Monday, August 10, from 4-10 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse located at 12950 Publishers Drive in Fishers, IN. Mention that you are dining for the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana for your dinner or carry-out order and
10% of your total food purchases will be donated to the House
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For more information or for call ahead seating, call (317) 585-5020.
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