New Donor Packet

THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING MORE THAN A HOUSE Welcome!

Thank you for your recent gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK). Welcome to the family of individuals, companies, foundations, and organizations that support our families, programming and services, and mission!

We want to share with you how your donation is helping children and their families. We invite you to learn more about the impact your gift makes on the children and families who seek solace within our four walls.

You are a vital part of our House, and we want you to feel like a part of our family! Please connect with us online, visit us, and help us get to know you better.

Thank you again for your gift, and welcome to this worldwide network of support for families.

We hope to see you soon!

Two For One The Arbaugh Family's Story Hello, we are the Arbaugh family! We want to take a moment to tell you a bit of our story and our experience at the Ronald McDonald House in Louisville. Our journey began in May when we found out that we were expecting a baby.

Little did we know when we went to our first ultrasound that we were having TWINS! Everything was perfect until the morning of September 14th. At 9:30 am, my water broke at just 20 weeks. I left work and went straight to the hospital, where they confirmed our biggest fear.

They told us I would deliver within 24 to 48 hours, and our babies wouldn’t make it. It crushed us.

Thankfully, that wasn’t the case. Our babies waited to make their arrival. At 24 weeks, my doctor suggested we transfer to Norton Children’s Hospital, where they had a better Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for premature babies. We didn’t think twice about it. We immediately packed up and drove 3 hours from our home in Ashland to Louisville.

At 27 weeks, we welcomed two beautiful baby girls into the world. Taelynn Grace weighed 1 pound 10 oz., and her sister, Trinity Faith, weighed 1 pound 13 oz. They’re nothing short of a miracle!

Thanks to the Ronald McDonald House, we were able to stay close to our babies while they grew and learned to breathe on their own. It was such a blessing to have a place to rest, eat, and shower. They took such good care of us so we could focus on taking care of Taelynn and Trinity. Our family will never be able to thank them enough!

We spent Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years at the House. I thought it would be hard to spend the holidays away from home, but Ronald McDonald House created some of our most magical memories. Our favorite is when Taelynn and Trinity met Santa Claus and his elves (RMHCK staff) for the first time. Their willingness to go above and beyond for the families staying at the House meant the world to us.

Ronald McDonald House is such a special place for families in need, and it’s seriously one of the best organizations we’ve ever seen. We will be forever grateful to supporters like you! Your donations truly make a positive impact on the lives of the families who call the Ronald McDonald House home.

- Amber, C.D., Taelynn & Trinity Stayed for 86 nights

Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana is built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on their child’s health – not where they can afford to stay, get their next meal, do their laundry, or lay their head at night to rest. Your support makes sure parents can take a deep breath and take a break from the stress they face at the hospital.

Our families came from

We served

87 KY counties 25 IN counties 21 other states

930

On average, families stayed

Why families stayed with us

8.3 nights

Premature Births Cancer Treatments Physical Rehabilitation Heart Problems

at our House

families

Ronald McDonald Family Room We provide dedicated rooms inside hospitals to ensure families have a quiet place to rest only steps from their children.

Ronald McDonald Family Room Programs are located at Norton Children’s Hospital, Frazier Rehab Institute, and Norton Women’s and Children's Hospital.

Thank you!

Thank you for helping provide more than a house to the families we serve every day.

Since 1984, thousands of people like you have supported Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana with time, talent, and financial gifts. Your generosity allows us to serve our unique brand of hospitality, free of charge, to every child and family who comes through our door.

Our Mission Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana provides the home and support that allows families to stay together while they focus on the healing of their sick children at a critical time.

Lend A Hand Every day, we continue to help children through their treatment and give families a comfortable place to stay during a difficult time. But we can’t do it without you.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do. They are a fantastic group of caring, gifted people who bring a diverse range of talents to RMHC of Kentuckiana.

House Volunteers and Family Room Volunteers We are always looking for new volunteers who have a passion for our mission and the flexibility to help with a variety of tasks to keep things running smoothly. Our volunteers directly and immediately impact children and families in their moment of greatest need. Volunteers are the extension of our staff and annually provide more than 5,200 hours of people power.

Wish List Our House and Family Room Programs are just like your home – we need the basics and more to comfort and support families. You can make an extraordinary difference with ordinary, everyday items to keep our House running and help families feel at home.

You can find a list of our current needs on our website under the "Get Involved" tab.

Take a Tour

Prepare a Meal Our chef-led experience gives you the opportunity to cook a meal in our commercial kitchen with a professional chef, with the added bonus of helping families in need. To participate, groups give a gift of $300 to support our meal program.

Our chef will lead your group in prepping and cooking a delicious dinner to serve families staying at RMHCK. Help season our kitchen with love and sign-up by visiting rmhck.org/meals-from-the-heart.

We'd love to show you the impact of your donation! Schedule your tour by sending us an email at info@rmhck.org or calling 502.561.7659.

Connect With Us Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana 550 S. First St., Louisville, KY 40202 502.581.1416 | www.rmhck.org

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