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Michelle's Message
Hello,
It's been an exceptionally busy and exciting December here at the House! Our House is beautifully decorated for the holidays and brimming with the love and generosity of so many wonderful donors, volunteers and staff.
Being with family during the holidays is always a precious gift, but this year it means even more to the Austin family. Please take a moment to read their family's story. They are just one of the 58 families who are staying here at our House right now. And because of you, we are able to provide these families with comfort and care-and a little bit of holiday cheer-at a time when they need it the most.
We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of donations to our House. From toys, books and clothes for our annual Santa's Workshop, to lovely home-cooked meals and freshly-baked cookies, we can't help but feel the spirit of togetherness and joy this time of year.
On behalf of everyone here at the House, thank you for giving the gift of togetherness to our families this holiday season.
With gratitude,
Michelle
Michelle Study-Campbell, CEO
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You can support the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana by shopping through Amazon's philanthropic program, AmazonSmile! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know - same products at the same prices with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to RMHI at no additional cost to you! To shop, visit smile.amazon.com and select the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana as your preferred charitable organization. That's all it takes. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation! For more information, please visit the AmazonSmile program.
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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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A New Heart for Thanksgiving and a Home for Christmas
When Chris and Ashley Austin of Bedford, IN received the news that their son, Cohen, had been diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy - a rare disease of the heart that restricts the heart's ability to pump blood - they knew their lives would be forever changed. There would be frequent visits to doctors and specialists, extra measures would need to be taken to protect Cohen's immune system and at just four-years-old, Cohen would need a new heart.
The next few months would be a whirlwind. Cohen was placed on the transplant list on July 1, 2015 and on November 24, they finally got the call they'd been waiting for. "I will never forget when they told us that they had a heart for Cohen," says Ashley. "My husband Chris was at work, Cohen was playing, our older son was at school, our daughter was napping and I was on the treadmill."
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Join us on December 26th and 27th for the Hamilton County "Elf Invitational" 3v3 indoor soccer tournament. Go head-to-head on a huge 58,000 sq. foot playing field in this tournament, suitable for adults and children alike, and raise money for a great cause. This is a tournament truly unlike any other! Proceeds will benefit our House.
Off the Wall Sports
1423 Chase Ct.
Carmel, IN 46032
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Vote for the Ronald McDonald House
at City Sidewalks!
Help the Ronald McDonald House win a free event rental on Georgia Street with just the click of your mouse! Simply, visit
the Downtown Indy Facebook page, look for the City Sidewalks photo album and simply "like" our photo to vote!
Voting opens today, December 18 at 5:00 p.m. and closes on December 19 at 9:00 p.m. For more information, please visit the City Sidewalks website here.
Thank you!
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Dillard's is offering a special custom edition of the Southern Living Christmas Cookbook to benefit the Ronald McDonald House, now available at the Richmond, IN store and online at Dillards.com.
This 288-page cookbook is just $10 and filled with more than 250 holiday recipes as well as decorating ideas that will fill you home with holiday spirit.
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The Perfect Holiday Gift: Indy Racing Experience
The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana has teamed up with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to offer a one of a kind experience for race fans that also helps benefit the families in need at the House. The experience gives fans the opportunity to ride around the famous track in either an IndyCar, Nascar, or an Event Car.
For more information about this once in a lifetime opportunity here their website.
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Musical Gift Idea to Benefit the House
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Monumental Music Jam to Benefit the Ronald McDonald House!
On February 25, 2016 the AAA Insurance Monumental Music Jam will return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the third consecutive year. This year's show features country hit maker, Billy Currington with rising star Kelsea Ballerini and $1 of every ticket sold will benefit our House!
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Thank You Corporate Partners for Your Support
| A big thank you to Williams Comfort Air who donated over 650 pantry items and a generous donation of $1,000. |
Thank you to Hilton Worldwide for donating over 75 Build-a-Bears for our Santa's Workshop. |
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