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Michelle's Message
Greetings!
Can you believe it's already November? It seems like just last week we were running around in t-shirts and shorts basking in the warm 70 and 80 degree temps (wait, that WAS last week!). As the sun continues to set a little earlier and the chill in the air drops lower and lower, the weather serves as a familiar reminder that the holiday season is just around the corner!
As we gather around our tables next week and review all that we have to be thankful for, please know that you - our wonderful volunteers, donors and supporters - are at the top of our list. You are the reason that we can provide comfort and care and a home-away-from-home to over 5,000 families each year.
Thank you.
Michelle Study-Campbell, CEO
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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 eligble 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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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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At just six-weeks old, little Lexi from Roachdale, IN was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Her diagnosis was so severe that she was immediately scheduled for surgery that week. By age 6, she had undergone three major operations, yet her heart still failed to function properly. At age 11, Lexi went into complete heart failure and was rushed to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Miles from home, parents Rexanne and Benjamin did not know where to turn for a safe and affordable place to stay. Then they learned about the Ronald McDonald House.
"I had no idea what to expect. I did not know that I would basically be walking into a nice little home. We were able to be a family and our daughters were able to be together. We really valued that," said Rexanne.
Just six weeks later, doctors were able to give Lexi a brand new heart - and a chance at a brand new life. During their time at the hospital, the Ronald McDonald House provided the Fuchs family with a place of refuge and the ability to be together at a time when they needed it most.
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Join the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana as we celebrate #GivingTuesday and spread holiday cheer at our "Home for the Holidays" Open House on Tuesday, December 1, from 2 - 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Highlights include:
- Cookies and cocoa throughout the day
- Holiday entertainment by Bryce Nelson
- Hors d' oeuvres by Olive Branch Christian Church, 6 p.m.
- Ceremonial lighting of the House's exterior holiday decorations by Engledow Group, 7 p.m.
- Smile, snap and share at our #UnselfieStation
- Live remote broadcast by RadioNOW 100.9 and Hot 96.3
- In honor of #GivingTuesday, all donations made on December 1 will be matched by generous donors, up to $5,000.
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Black Friday. Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday.
The holidays are so busy! Between the cooking, feasting and shopping, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that this is also the season of giving. That's why after we enjoy our Thanksgiving feasts, and survive the shopping madness on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we celebrate #GivingTuesday - a day dedicated to giving back to causes we love.
Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. This year, the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana invites you to kick-off the season of giving with us! Join us in this global movement by becoming a #GivingTuesday "Hero of the House". This will be a day-long fundraising challenge that will begin and end on December 1, concluding with our "Home for the Holidays" Open House.
For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Rachel Moehle at [email protected] or at (317) 267-0605, ext. 208
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Donate to our
Santa's Workshop
Each year, we do our best to provide our families with a full holiday experience by giving them the opportunity to "shop" in our Santa's Workshop for holiday gifts they might otherwise not be able to purchase.
Download our Holiday Wish List here to see how you can help make the holidays special for our families.
For more information or questions regarding the holiday wish list, please
contact Connie Cripe, Guest Services Manager, at (317) 267-0605 ext. 204 or [email protected].
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Holiday Cookbook Benefits the House
This holiday season Dillard's is offering a limited edition 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 hardcover cookbook includes over 250 recipes as well as dozens of decorating ideas to fill your home with holiday spirit.
View the 2015 Southern Living Christmas Cookbook |
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Thank you, Betty!
Wow! Check out this donation of over 500,000 pop tabs by Betty Cheatham-Harvey from Muncie, IN! Betty has been dedicated to collecting pop tabs for the House for nearly 20 years, and with the help of her daughter and great-grandson, delivered her final pop tab donation last month. At age 89, she is no longer able to collect but asks that others from her community continue to collect and donate pop tabs in her honor.
Thank you, Betty, for your generous donation and for your dedication to our pop tab program over the years.
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Thank You Corporate Partners for Your Support
| Thank you to our friends at Rolls Royce for recently providing a delicious breakfast for our families. |
Many thanks to these Market Vision Research employees who spent time volunteering at our House. They also made a generous donation and placed a heart on our Heart Wall. |
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Save the Date for These Upcoming Events!
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Elf Invitational 3x3 Soccer Tournament
December 26 & 27
Do you enjoy soccer? Looking for a unique way to give back to your community? 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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Warren Central Performing Arts Christmas "SpecPACular" Concert
Sunday, November 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, IN 46229
Purchase tickets here! |
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
Thank you!
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