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Michelle's Message
 Hello, Summer is winding down and boy has it been a busy one! Labor Day weekend brought to a close our final summer event - the "Wild, Wild Midwest Sport Clays Shoot & BBQ" in beautiful Kokomo, IN. Thank you to the Howard County Izaak Walton League of America for hosting us and, of course, our wonderful presenting sponsors and lead partners Dr Pepper, Kids & Clays and City BBQ. We are so grateful for your support! In fact, when I look back on the past few months - and forward to the upcoming holiday months - I find myself filled with gratitude for the love and support we receive from our community each day. The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana is fortunate to have so many groups, businesses and individuals that host special events throughout the year to support the families and children who temporarily call our House "home." From simple bake sales to 5k runs and walks, these fundraisers are so important in helping our House continue to thrive and provide a place of comfort to over 5,000 families each year. We are the "House that Love Built" and every brick has been laid with the help of our wonderful supporters. We absolutely could not do this without support of our Central Indiana community. Thank you for allowing us to keep families together and help children heal. Take care, 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
Dryer Sheets Bottled Water Pop Tarts Cereal (Individual Servings) Paper Towels Lysol Wipes / Lysol Spray |
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Family From Ivory Coast Finds Hope and Healing
When Nadine and Ahiza Ettien, of Cote d'Ivoire (the Ivory Coast), welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Mattithia, into the world, they had no idea of the journey they soon would take. In March 2011, just one day after Mattithia's birth, the Ettien family watched as their city of Abidjan erupted into a violent civil war after the presidential election of Alassane Ouattara. "Everything shut down," Ahiza said. "They even closed the hospital. We were forced to go home because it was much too dangerous to be anywhere out in public." Once a peaceful country, Cote d'Ivoire crumbled into chaos in the ensuing warfare. Meanwhile, the Ettien family began to struggle with a crisis much closer to home: They discovered their daughter suffered from congenital heart disease.
"There were no cardiac surgeons for children in Africa. We researched a hospital in Paris, only to find that the surgery would cost $35,000," Ahiza said. "We could not afford this. My wife and I are both teachers, and she has not been paid in over three years. Even if I saved every penny that I made over the next ten years, it would still not be enough."
They continued their search, looking at hospitals across the globe, optimistic that they would eventually find an affordable hospital for their daughter. Though they were often met with disappointment, Ahiza and Nadine refused to give up hope. It was through extensive research that Ahiza discovered The Gift of Life program in the United States. Thus began a two-year-long process of applying for the program and securing a visa -- no easy task in a war-torn country. In exchange for a visa, the government forced Ahiza and Nadine to leave their 8-year-old son with Ahiza's sister. "This was very hard for us, but what could we do? This was our only way to save Mattithia."
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We are grateful to our generous corporate partners who support our House and families in so many ways.
We had a wonderful time at our annual Wild, Wild Midwest Sporting Clays Shoot & Barbecue! Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors and partners who made this event possible: Dr Pepper, Kids and Clays Foundation, City Barbeque, Carmel, BMO Harris Bank, Superior Oil, Daystar Directional Drilling, Coca-Cola, Olive Branch Christian Church, Fastpark and Vectren.
| A big thank you to our friends at Walmart for their donation to our House. |
Our wonderful friends at Brozinni's Pizzeria came to the rescue when a meal group cancelled at the last minute! |
| Thank you to Raymond James (Greenwood Branch) for recently providing a delicious breakfast for our families. |
Many thanks to these Kohl's employees who drove all the way from Bloomington to make a generous donation and volunteer at the House! |
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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.
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Save the Date for our Upcoming Community Fundraisers!
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Talbots In-Store Charity Event
Thursday, Oct. 8
5 - 8 p.m.
Talbots and the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana invite you to an evening of shopping and refreshments at Talbots located within The Fashion Mall at Keystone. 10% of pre-tax sales will be donated to the House.
For more information or to RSVP, please call 317-846-6336 by Wednesday, Oct.7. |
Northside Twins and Multiples Club Fall Sale
Saturday, Oct. 10
8 a.m. - noon
Fall is just around the corner, which means it's time to stock up on cold weather gear. Find all of your shopping needs at garage sale prices at the Northside Twins & Multiples Fall sale. This sale is open to the public. While you're shopping, make sure to stop by the bake sale for a tasty treat! Bake sale proceeds will be donated to the House.
Fishers United Methodist Church 9691 East 116th Street Fishers, IN
For more information, contact [email protected]
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YPB Colts Viewing Party
Thursday, Oct. 8
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Kick-off at 8:25 p.m.
Watch the Indianapolis Colts team up against the Houston Texans with our Young Professionals Board at the 3rd Annual Colts Viewing Party at Broad Ripple Tavern. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 at the door and includes unlimited Coors Light through the first half, appetizers, drink specials and entry.into the Chili Cook-off!
Broad Ripple Tavern 745 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis
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Warren Central Performing Arts Christmas "SpecPACular" Concert Sunday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and philanthropy as our very own super volunteer, Bryce Nelson, and award-winning all-male acapella group, "Another Round" (formerly "Straight No Chaser"), serenade us with sounds of the holidays! 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the House!
Warren Performing Arts Center East Auditorium 9500 East 16th St. Indianapolis
Purchase tickets here!
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If you would like more information on organizing and hosting a community fundraiser at your business, school or organization, please contact Rachel Moehle, Marketing Associate, at (317) 267-0605, ext. 208 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you!
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