LoveLETTER Issue No. 59 • Summer 2015
Healthy Smiles Academy The Tooth Truck™ (our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®) has been blessed with a grant of $183,561 from Missouri Foundation for Health to underwrite three years of growth for our onsite daily toothbrushing program! Over the past few years, the Tooth Truck and Springfield Public Schools have been working in partnership to introduce and fine-tune a daily tooth-brushing program for
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pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. Thanks to the dedication of school leadership and staff, this extension of the Tooth Truck has been a great success and we are poised for growth and a formal launch of the program. Thanks to this generous grant, the brushing program has been formally named the “Healthy Smiles Academy” and we will add 800 kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children at Title I schools to our program each year for the PMS PMS 375 next116 three years, bringing our total participants to nearly 3,000! We are identifying a control group of
students whose dental health will be followed throughout the three years of the MFH grant period. To help accommodate this growth, Alise Deines has joined our team as the Healthy Smiles Academy Manager. For 13 years, the Tooth Truck has helped 18,000 children through 44,200 dental appointments, providing over $10.5 million in dental treatment for low-income children that have no transportation or means to acquire care. Our 200-sqPMS 298 clinic provides PMS a2577 ft mobile full range of dental services and our goal is to complete every child’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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The Healthy Smiles Academy gives kids the opportunity to practice good brushing habits every day at school, working towards a lifetime of cavity-free smiles. These children from Cowden Elementary School in Springfield brush every day after lunch.
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A Message From the
President & CEO Thanks to people like you, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Ozarks has reached two significant milestones in 2015.
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$10 million in dental treatment has now been provided on
the Tooth Truck (our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile)
Achievements like these are only possible because of generous,
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thoughtful, passionate people sharing their time, resources, expertise and empathy. We continue to be grateful each and every day for people like you who make our critical mission possible. We salute our donors, volunteers, boards of directors and staff who give so much to our children and families.
With sincere appreciation, Bonnie Keller
Mark Brueggemann, Chairperson Judson Poppen, Vice Chairperson Micah Scott, Secretary Marita Pemberton, Treasurer Doug Carter, Past Chairperson Scott Crise Melinda Fielder Andi Hilburn-Vaini Brent Kembell Terri Libel Sherri Murdaugh Seth Murray Angela Patrick David Taylor Anjuli Williams PRESIDENT & CEO Bonnie Keller PROGRAM DIRECTOR-RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Staci Holland PROGRAM DIRECTOR-RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE Mindy Muñoz PROJECT MANAGER Amber Price HOUSE MANAGER (near Cox South) Megan Schussler HOUSE MANAGER (at Mercy) Alexis Rainwater ASSOCIATE HOUSE MANAGER (near Cox South) Amber Campbell ASSOCIATE HOUSE MANAGER (at Mercy) Brian Powers DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Kim Booth ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Debbi Gafner ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/ ACCOUNTING MANAGER Debbie Kinser ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGERS Ronald McDonald House near Cox South Karis Agnew Jacinda Canfield Taylor Croy Brittany Henson Crosby Keller Kayla Love Sara Wikoff ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGERS Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Amy Crawford Bailey Ghan Danielle Maez Hannah Major Danielle Walcher Melanie Ward
Our staff recently had the honor of accepting the proceeds of the Southern Living Christmas Cookbook sales held at Dillard’s-Battlefield Mall. This year’s gift of $6,866 is just one of the many ways Dillard’s and their customers help our children and families. From supporting our Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour for 19 years, to contributing over $110,000 through in-store promotions since 1998, Dillard’s is a great example of the philanthropic spirit that surrounds RMHC® of the Ozarks.
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Ozarks is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children in the Ozarks. Our first core program is to provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill and injured children receiving treatment in Springfield’s medical facilities. Our first Ronald McDonald House, located near Cox South Hospital, has helped more than 10,000 families during the past 27 years. Our second House, located on the 6th floor of Mercy Children’s Hospital, has welcomed nearly 1,200 families since November 30, 2012. RMHC’s second core program, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, (fondly known as the “Tooth Truck”), provides dental treatment and prevention education for children that qualify for the free and reduced school lunch program in the Springfield area. The Tooth Truck has helped over 18,000 children during the past 13 years with 44,200 dental appointments and treatment valued at nearly $10.5 million. The Tooth Truck’s “Healthy Smiles Academy” (our daily tooth-brushing program) continues to grow at a record pace, now with 740 participants.
Page Design of the LOVE LETTER has been contributed by Debbie Lane since 1993. Special thanks to ADsmith for filling in this time as Debbie’s son Nathan graduated from high school! The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald’s Corporation: Ronald McDonald House Charities name and logo, Ronald McDonald House name and logo, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile name and logo, RMHC, McDonald’s. The Tooth Truck name and logo are owned by the Tooth Truck, Inc.
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HeartTheHouses.org to learn more!
presented by McDonald’s® of the Ozarks
An Event Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks Get your red shoes ready to join us at our premier Red Shoe Gala!
September 19, 2015 at the Missouri State University Ballroom, 6:00 pm.
Our inaugural Red Shoe Gala will be an evening to remember with dinner, dancing, complimentary beer and wine, fun activities like the “Shoebox Surprise,” and features musical guest, OWN Network Star & Recording Artist, Jake Simpson! For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Booth at kim.booth@RMHCozarks.org or 417.875.3505. Each Red Shoe Gala ticket includes dinner, gift bag, entertainment and more! Event sponsorships are available at various levels. Each sponsorship package includes tickets, special recognition and invitations to our Patrons Patio Party on Thursday, September 17th, at the private residence of a Ronald McDonald House Supporter. 100% of the proceeds from the Red Shoe Gala will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks, helping children and families through Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald Houses and the Tooth Truck™ (our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®).
OWN Network star and Recording Artist JAKE SIMPSON comes home to headline “The Red Shoe Gala” benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks!
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25 Years of Support to
Ronald McDonald House Last August marked the 25th learn all about it on a great new anniversary of the Price Cutter website --- pricecuttercc.org. Did Charity Championship presented you know that the only way for by Dr Pepper at Highland Springs professional golfers to earn their Country Club. The PCCC is one of way on the PGA TOUR is by playfour original Web.com Tour events ing on the Web.com Tour? Don’t and our Ronald McDonald House miss this year’s golf action, which program has been a grateful benefiis sure to impress. You can also be ciary for all 25 years. part of many great ways to help loMEMORIES. The first year of cal kids through the PCCC. the event in 1990 featured one chilGRATITUDE. All of us at dren’s charity --- our 18-month-old Ronald McDonald House Charities Ronald McDonald House near Cox remain immensely grateful to Price South. Our memories go back to Cutter and the other hundreds of a golf exhibition by Payne Stewart contributors, volunteers and staff and the Missouri State University that make the PCCC a reality, year Girls’ Golf Team; and NBC’s Today after year. Thanks to you, we can Show with live cut-ins to Willard be here 24/7 in two Ronald McScott at Highland Springs CounDonald House locations to provide try Club, showcasing our Ronald a “home away from home”, comMcDonald House mission. We fort and support for our families of received over $83,000 in proceeds seriously ill and injured children. that year and requested that 75% be designated for endowment so we could start planning for our future Houseguests. Since that time, we’ve welcomed more than 10,000 families to our (now two) Ronald McDonald Houses and the PCCC has been a big part of making that happen --- nearly $1.1 million has been contributed to our Ronald McDonald Houses over the past 25 years! ANNIVERSARY YEAR – BIG RESULTS. The PCCC is a stellar example of the Ozarks rallying together to help dozens of children’s charities in our region while furthering the game of professional golf. In 2014, over $1 million was raised through the 25th anniversary PCCC to support 46 children’s charities! GET INVOLVED! The The champion of the 25th Price Cutter Charity 26th PCCC will be held Championship presented by Dr Pepper was Cameron Percy, who is currently competing on the PGA TOUR. August 13-16 and you can
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The Steven K. Scott Award for Excellence in Advocacy A new annual award was announced at our 26th annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on May 4th. Steve Scott thought he was attending the dinner to honor Loniel B. Ford Award recipient, Adrienne McCoy. And Adrienne thought she was there to help honor Steve Scott. They both soon found out a big surprise was in store! The Stephen K. Scott Award is the newest of four annual volunteer awards, each named after an individual that exemplifies support to the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks. Our first two awards were created in 1990 to recognize excellence in volunteerism for the Ronald McDonald House program and named in memory of volunteers Barbara L. Appleby and Loniel B. Ford. In 2003, a third award honoring Dr. Kevin D. Wallace was created to recognize excellence in Tooth Truck volunteers. The new Stephen K. Scott Award will be presented for the first time in 2016, recognizing individuals who serve as exemplary advocates for the Tooth Truck.
Those who know Steve all agree that he has been a community advocate and volunteer for decades. He joined the RMHC of the Ozarks Board of Directors in January 2000 serving for 6 years, including one year as Board Chair as well as a member of the Tooth Truck board. Steve became a huge advocate for the Tooth Truck, which began helping patients on July 8, 2002. One example of Steve’s efforts is his longtime volunteerism for the annual Rotary Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival. He served in numerous capacities including event chair for several years, which is a yearround commitment. The Tooth Truck has benefited from Rock’n Ribs since 2002, providing critical funding to keep our program on the road. There are 6 other children’s charities that have benefited from Steve’s efforts through Rock’n Ribs. We salute and congratulate Steve for the advocacy and support he has provided for the Tooth Truck and its 18,000 patients!
2015 Annual Award Recipients Barbara L. Appleby Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
Ann Griesemer Loniel B. Ford Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
Adrienne McCoy Kevin D. Wallace Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
Taylor Shireman
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A Holiday Tradition for the 19th Year The 19th annual Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour was held on November 21, 2014, the Friday before Thanksgiving Day. Featuring five beautiful homes decorated for the holidays, the first 1,200 guests to purchase a Tour ticket received a commemorative china teacup and saucer, designed by the team at BridgeBlue Sourcing Partners. A Holiday Tea was held at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South and in the grand tradition of “high tea” at five-star resorts and hotels, Chef Roland Parny provided each of our guests with a plate of elegant desserts. Our special guests toured the homes of Rick & Robin Gilmore, Kathy Pozniak, Greg & Tori Kubik, “An RMH Supporter”, and the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South. A silent auction was also held at the Ronald McDonald House. It was heartwarming to talk with so many of our guests who shared their family traditions of attending Cup O’Cheer every year, spending the day with family and friends, celebrating the start of their holiday seasons.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and many guests, the 19th edition of the Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour raised over $35,000 for the programs of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks. (See pages 12-13 for a complete list of contributors.)
Leadership Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Mark your calendar for the 20th Annual Cup O’ Cheer Homes Tour!
Friday, November 20
The Greg & Tori Kubik Home was one of five featured homes on the 2014 Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour. (Photo by Steve Pearcy)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Tara Cash, Chairperson Dr. Chris Meyer, Vice Chairperson Joseph Reid, Secretary Wyatt Jenkins, Treasurer Brian Asberry Mark Brueggemann Dr. Allison Nelson Dr. Howard Shayne Dr. Thomas Stone PRESIDENT & CEO Bonnie Keller PROGRAM DIRECTOR-RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE Mindy Muñoz GENERAL DENTIST Dr. Sarah Cimino TEMPORARY DENTISTS Dr. Brett Durbin Dr. Randi Green OFFICE MANAGER Emma Davis DENTAL ASSISTANTS Megan Lambert Kim Otradovec HEALTHY SMILES ACADEMY MANAGER Alise Deines PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT Jackie Malik
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Obelisk Home Presents
Paint it Forward Last fall, Obelisk Home displayed their continued support, generosity and dedication to Ronald McDonald House Charities by presenting our newest event, “Paint it Forward.” A cocktail party and silent auction featured collaborative artwork created by local artists paired with children of families that have benefited from our two Ronald McDonald Houses. Teaming up to make one-of-akind masterpieces, 14 local artists were matched with 17 children of families that have utilized the services of our Ronald McDonald Houses. The child and artist spent time together creating the base of their masterpiece, followed by each artist adding their creative flair by incorporating finishing touches to each piece. The artwork was then presented and auctioned during a heartwarming evening that included laughs and grand gestures, illustrating the relationships that each art team had cultivated. We were also fortunate to have the assistance of ETHIC (Every Teen Helps Inspire Change) in prefundraising efforts, entertaining children at the gallery painting sessions, and serving at the event. With the help of these artists, ETHIC, Obelisk Home, our families and generous supporters, nearly $12,000 was raised for Springfield’s two Ronald McDonald Houses. (See page 15 for a complete list of contributors.)
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Paint it Forward event!
Friday, August 28 5:30 pm at Obelisk Home
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Along with their family, Peeka and Joia Traver from Mountain Home, AR, found comfort and hope at the House near Cox South while Peeka received treatment at St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Mercy Children’s Hospital. FAMILY ROOM AT HOUSE NEAR COX
A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry – One Year
LIVING ROOM AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Rick Gilmore, in memory of Maya Rain McInturff – Two Months David & Karen Taylor – One Month
KITCHEN AT HOUSE NEAR COX
417 Magazine – One Month ADsmith Marketing & Advertising – One Month
DINING ROOM AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Ameriprise Financial – Two Months Mark & Debbie Brueggemann – One Month Roy & Terri Libel – One Month
FAMILY LIVING CENTER AT HOUSE NEAR COX Jud & Kirsten Poppen – One Quarter
OFFICE FOR VOLUNTEERS & STAFF AT HOUSE NEAR COX Donna Powers – Two Quarters Richard & Dava Miller – One Quarter
ASSISTANT MANAGERS’ QUARTERS AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks cares
for more than 800 families each year, and we couldn’t do it without your help. We want to thank everyone who decided to Heart the Houses by Adopting a Room for 2015 in one (or both) of our Ronald McDonald Houses. They are providing a sanctuary to families who are experiencing one of life’s greatest challenges– battling fear and uncertainty while their child is in the hospital. Our Houses are only able to care for families and fulfill their needs because of advocates like you who Heart the Houses. Visit HeartTheHouses.org for more information and to make a donation.
Tim & Shannon Roth – One Quarter
MAIN ENTRYWAY AT HOUSE NEAR COX Dr. Marla Floyd, in memory of Betty Floyd – One Month
LAUNDRY ROOM #1 AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. – One Year
LAUNDRY ROOM #2 AT HOUSE NEAR COX Don & Chris Louzader – One Month
BEDROOM 101 AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Dan & Lisa Blumenstock – One Year
BEDROOM 102 AT HOUSE NEAR COX U.S. Marine Corps Aviation – One Year
BEDROOM 103 AT HOUSE NEAR COX David O’Reilly – One Year
BEDROOM 104 AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Springfield Sunrise Rotary Club – One Quarter James & Sunny Carr – One Quarter Robert & Suzanne Israel, in memory of Ralph & Dulcie Israel and Paul & Lois Campbell – One Quarter Doug Carter – One Month Sasha Steele, in honor of Destiny Victoria Steele – One Month Abacus CPAs, LLC – One Month
BEDROOM 105 AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Shonda, Kiko, and Savannah Diaz, from Thayer, MO, found a “home away from home” at the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South as they awaited the arrival of triplets!
Michael D. Jordan, Praxair Inc. – One Year
BEDROOM 201 AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Ashley, Sterling & Finnegan White, who was born prematurely on February 24, 2014, weighing 2 lbs. 5oz. Finnegan spent three months in the NICU until he was healthy enough to go home to Willard, MO in May.
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Joyce Lowe – One Month Charles & Sue Howell – One Month Pete Sumners, in memory of E.B. & Sammie Sumners – One Month Jeremy Neely & Angela Whitesell – One Month Steven & Sandi Nau – One Month Irma McCaskill, in memory of David Farnum – One Month Clayton & Bonnie Keller & Family – One Month Dr. Peter & Heather Trinca – One Month Bonnie Atteberry – One Month Marshall & Amber Price – One Month Staci Holland, in memory of Shane Clark & Shari Holland – One Month
BEDROOM 202 AT HOUSE NEAR COX
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A Special Guardian Angel – One Year
BEDROOM 203 AT HOUSE NEAR COX Valeta Hammar – One Year
BEDROOM 206 AT HOUSE NEAR COX
Cy & Tricia Murray, in honor of Jerrod, Maggie, Kailea, Luke & Lucy Transeau – One Year
LIVING ROOM AT HOUSE AT MERCY
Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly – One Quarter
KITCHEN AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY 417 Magazine – One Month
PLAYROOM, HOUSE AT MERCY
A Special Guardian Angel - Four Months James & Sunny Carr – One Quarter Larry & Cynthia Clark – One Month
ASSISTANT MANAGERS’ QUARTERS AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY A Special Guardian Angel, in memory of John W. (Jack) Henry – One Year
OFFICE FOR VOLUNTEERS & STAFF AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY Tyson Foods, Inc., in honor of Chip & Teresa McGeehan – One Year
MAIN ENTRYWAY AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY
Employees of the Bank of Urbana, in honor of W.D. (Bill) Vaughan & Robert A. (Tony) Foster – One Month Terry & Kim Booth
GATHERING ROOM AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY
ADsmith Marketing & Advertising – Three Quarters Scott & Martha Crise – One Month Terry & Lisa Langley – One Month Randy & Sherri Murdaugh, in memory of John Kuster – One Month
COMPUTER NOOK AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY CIS Data Services – One Year
FAMILY LOCKER ROOM AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY
Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. – One Year
BEDROOM 101 AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY
Steve & Marita Pemberton, in memory of Margaret Parrish – One Month Charles & Sue Howell – One Month Frank & Karen Driscoll, in memory of Christopher Driscoll – One Month Clayton & Bonnie Keller & Family – One Month Bonnie Atteberry – One Month Doug Carter – One Month Jean Grabeel – One Month Abacus CPAs – One Month
BEDROOM 102 AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY
Ryan Blumenstock – One Year
BEDROOM 104 AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY
Commerce Bancshares Foundation – Four Months Micah & Marissa Scott – One Quarter
BEDROOM 105 AT HOUSE INSIDE MERCY
Seth & Hillary Murray & Family – Four Months AMVETS Auxiliary 178 – One
MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS
Robert & Tina Barnes Wendell & Jamie Scott, designated for House inside Mercy Mark & Suzanne Vert David & Donna Williams Kevin & Gina Little Mark Ringenberg S & E Construction, in honor of Eli & Brody Applegate Lizabeth Dunn, in memory of Dick, Jane & Jarred Dunn Edward & Susan Evers, in memory of Josh & Jordan Floyd and Mike Evers Carl A. Wilson Brent Kembell Larry & Eileen Meinsen Pat & Peggy Zimmer Adil & Vicki Na’ayem Tracy & Melissa Hall Gale & Becky Edwards Brian & Renee Fogle James & Betty Gordon Bob & Laveta Houston, in memory of Tressia LuAnn Houston Joy Howerton, in memory of Helen Oldham Danna Kahrs Robert & Barbara Kipfer Gene & Mollie Molnar Steve & Paula Montgomery Kirk & Beth Reynolds Chuck Tice Michelle White Ivan & Mindy Muñoz Patrick & Laura Patterson
CONTRIBUTORS
Carolyn Joan Thornhill Sean & Cindy Balisle Early Day Gas Engine Association & Tractor Association Ron & Donna Jenkins Kris & Vanessa Kelly Norma Lee Ledgerwood, in memory of Neal (Gene) Ledgerwood Tracy & Michelle Sloan Brad & Julie Squires Tommy & Patricia Taylor Dr. Mai Vo Charlie & Sarah Wilson, in honor of Vivian & Hattie Wilson Terry & Mary Heasty, in honor of Marek & Blakely Thomas Pat & Harlene Bramer, in honor of Curt & Mary Mottesheard William & Barbara Easley Dennis & Sharon Gillham, in honor of Becky Gillham Dona Baucom, in memory of Ruth Myers Barbara Hughes Aiden Broomfield Glenn & Kim Childress, in honor of Dan & Ann Blankenship Larry & Mary Jane Grinstead Jeneifer Hosna Judith Johnson, in honor of Dorothy Schaefer’s 97th Birthday Linda Kelly Gregory & Sharon Landolt Jim & Ginny Westwick Doug & Brenda Brotherton, in memory of Allison Barnes Jim & Lee Anna DePriest, in honor of Barbara S. Krasser Bobby Dougan Ron & Edie Enos Lonnie & Roni Fletcher Jennifer McCord & Joe Smith Kurt & Jerry McDonald Belva Brewer Pat & Fran Gorman Michael & Neva Hill John & Lucy Johnson Robert & Mary Florence
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Share a Heart Campaign is the Best Ever! The 22nd annual Share a Heart Campaign, held January 23-February 28 continues to break records, exceeding last year’s net proceeds of $131,000 by nearly $2,000 with a total of $132,941.37. These funds will be instrumental in assisting families of seriously ill and injured children at our two Ronald McDonald Houses. The walls and windows of McDonald’s Restaurants in SW MO and NW AR were covered with $1 red paper hearts, $5 pink hearts and $20 gold hearts, printed and donated for the 22nd year by Mc-
Presenting Sponsors
Cann Printing. With each heart purchased, customers received an Official Entry Form for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card provided by Leadership Sponsor, Great Southern Bank. We’re so thankful to our generous sponsors (see logos at right), and the thousands of McDonald’s customers, Ozarks’ media, our “Share a Heart Families”, contributors and the mayors who proclaimed “Ronald McDonald House Week”. (See page 15 for a complete listing of contributors.) CONTINUED ON PAGE 11.
McDonald’s of the Ozarks and their thousands of customers donated nearly $118,000 in support for our two Ronald McDonald Houses! Making this special presentation are McDonald’s Owner/Operators and senior management.
Co-presenting sponsor for the second year, Youngblood Auto Group raised $14,250 for the Campaign by making a contribution for each vehicle sold in March. RMHC President & CEO Bonnie Keller and House Program Director Staci Holland are shown with Youngblood Auto Group’s John Widiger and John Youngblood.
Leadership Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
The lucky winner of the Great Southern Bank $1,000 Gift Card was Sharena Totten! L to R: RMHC President & CEO Bonnie Keller; Gwen Hager, Great Southern Community Relations Manager; $1,000 Gift Card Winner, Sharena Totten; and Ashley Stocker, McDonald’s Restaurants.
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Ronald McDonald House Wish List
Can you help with an item on our Wish List? Contact Program Director Staci Holland for more details at 417-875-3521 or staci.holland@RMHCozarks.org. Commercial Refrigerator for House near Cox South ($2,800) Keurig Single Cup Brewer and K-Cups (variety) Ceiling Fans (2) Electric Can Openers (2) Replacement of 2 Hot Water Heaters at House near Cox ($3,500 ea.)
Plastic Storage Tubs (19 gallon) Individually-Packaged Snack Foods Travel-Size Hand Sanitizer Activity Books (Kids & Adults) Chapstick
(ABOVE) Dana Ingle (a Thirty-One Gifts representative) and her two children, Lola and Nicklaus assembled 38 care bags and donated them to the House families! What a thoughtful gift to help our families during the holidays! (LEFT) In honor of their twin daughters turning one-year-old, Charlie and Sarah Wilson threw a birthday party and asked for Ronald McDonald House Wish List donations rather than birthday gifts. While visiting the House near Mercy, they also generously provided lunch for all our families!
Tooth Truck Wish List
Please consider underwriting an item on our Wish List. For details, contact Mindy Munoz at 417-875-3504 or mindy.munoz@toothtruck.org. New Window Blinds ($170) Floor Replacement for the Tooth Truck ($3,300) New Countertops We’ve had 18,000 children walking on our Handheld Games for use in waiting area floors in the Tooth Truck and it’s time for a Chapstick replacement! Travel-Size Lotions FOR THE PRIZE BOX: Toy Cars (i.e. Hot Travel-Size Hand Sanitizers Wheels), Hair Accessories & CharacterBack to School Supplies, including backpacks Themed or Brightly-Colored Socks
LoveLetter • Summer 2015 Healthy Smiles Academy (continued from page 1) treatment plan, while providing extensive prevention education at every appointment. The only requirement to receive treatment is for a child to qualify for the free/reduced school lunch program, allowing kids that don’t qualify for Medicaid to be helped by the Tooth Truck. In 2014, 40% of our patients fell into this category and thanks to our generous community, the Tooth Truck is there to help kids that have no options for dental care. We aspire to prevent tooth decay, the #1 chronic childhood disease. The Healthy Smiles Academy provides a tremendous avenue for EVERY CHILD in participating classrooms to learn and practice good dental hygiene, each and every day. Our experience has proven over and
over that positive reinforcement builds self-esteem, which in turn allows prevention behaviors to become more and more consistent. When every child in a classroom participates, kids tend to be more enthusiastic and are apt to continue the behavior because it is something their peers are doing. How does the program work? After local schools and teachers make a daily commitment to the program, we visit each classroom with a fun presentation, educating children on the importance of brushing and building excitement with the kids to care for their teeth. Then on launch day, our staff and amazing volunteers go classroom by classroom, working with kids two at a time, showing them how
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to brush, encouraging them while brushing, and helping them clean up when finished. We also educate kids about flossing technique. Every child receives his or her own storage box of dental supplies. Each teacher then designates a special time during each school day for brushing. Our sincere thanks to Missouri Foundation for Health and our local schools and teachers for making the Healthy Smiles Academy possible!
The Healthy Smiles Academy will grow by 800 students each year for three years, thanks to a $183,561 grant from Missouri Foundation for Health. MFH is a resource for the region, working with communities and nonprofits to generate and accelerate positive changes in health.
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Randy, T.J. and Debbie Slocum are shown here, attending “T.J. Night” at McDonald’s in Marshfield.
The Share a Heart Campaign wouldn’t be complete without longtime volunteer, T.J. Slocum and his family. Due to T.J.’s tremendous efforts, $11,447 was raised through his encouragement of others to help our Houses. This
brings his 8-year total to $58,224 for the Ronald McDonald Houses! T.J.’s wonderful spirit is so contagious and we are proud to name him our “Share a Heart Champion!” We also salute his parents,
Randy and Debbie for their tremendous support of T.J.’s efforts and our entire organization! The Slocums’ smiling faces can be seen at nearly every RMHC event.
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Thank You
On behalf of the thousands of children and their families whose lives are touched by our two Ronald McDonald Houses and the Tooth Truck (our Ronald McDonald Care Mobile), we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our generous supporters. The following pages include contributor names for gifts received from August 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please let us know by calling 417-875-3503.
RMHC Fund
Jerry Witt by Sandra (Cookie) Witt
(UNRESTRICTED FUND FOR ALL PROGRAMS)
Gifts of Tribute
Bequests
Shirley Carr Irrevocable Trust
Major Cash Donations
Dustin Dover iHeart Radio Porter Chapel Church RMHC Global James Sanders Sapphire Vending, Dennis & Eileen Pegg Heather Wainer
Cash Donations
Amazon Smile Foundation Brian Asberry Joan Atkisson Leslie Hayes JP Morgan Chase Matching Gift & Volunteer Programs Timothy Kallenberger Barbara Mahan (9) McDonald’s-Aaron Weinbaum, Owner McDonald’s-Mtn. View McDonald’s-Weinbaum Enterprises McDonald’s Heartland RegionWomens Network (2) Francis McGovern Susan Roesner Heather Shortt Bill Stovall
Memorial Contributions Shirley Shaver by Judith Guy
Angie Patrick by Rex & Jeanie Maples
2014 Walk a Mile Campaign
Anthony & Jessie Addison Cindy Bailey Hattie Barnes Rod & Marilyn Chana Ernest Cole Mary Cook Dan & Sharon Cowan James & Karen Cowan Michael & Susan Denner Don E. Baker Insurance Agency, Don & Betts Baker Dennis & Tanya Duncan Norm & Trish Farnum Family (6) Arthur & Becky Farris Pat Haas Jeffrey Harrison Jack & Darlene Kelley Emmett & Stella Klinkerman Virginia Mais Mac McCartney Cindy McGarry Brad & Serena McGinley, in memory of Heath McGinley Kelley & Nancy McKenzie Montana Hydraulics, LLC, on behalf of Troy Briggs, Bill Melvin & Billy Stovall Bruce & Patti Moore Mark & Angie Patrick Dave & Ruscell Pavlin Mary Lou Rough Darrel & Darlene Rue Bob & Barbara Rutledge Bethany Smith, designated for Cox House Chris & Emily Truscott Brandon & Hillary West Bob & Debbie Williams Richard & Celinda Wilt Andrea Wise Cecil & Katherine Wormington, in honor of Connor Smith
More than 10,000 families like Addison’s have found a “home away from home” at our two Ronald McDonald Houses since 1988. The Houses make it possible for families to stay together and provide better care for their little ones. Addison was born 10 weeks early and home was more than 100 miles from Springfield. Her parents and siblings enjoyed being able to rest and relax at the House for nearly 40 days until Addison was released from the hospital.
2014 Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour LEADERSHIP SPONSORS BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC Taylor-Martin Family of Companies SPONSORS 417 Magazine Chase Bank Hogan Land Title Jimm’s Steakhouse Kukes Design McCann Printing Murney Associates Realtors Phoenix Home Care The Bank of Missouri FEATURED HOMES Rick & Robin Gilmore Greg & Tori Kubik Kathy Pozniak Ronald McDonald House Supporter
Ft. Leonard Wood Combat Engineers are one of more than 250 groups who volunteer with our Family Dinner Program at the Ronald McDonald Houses each year. Not only do they take time to prepare a warm meal for the families, they also volunteer their services around the House to provide an additional element of comfort for our families.
HOLIDAY TEA & REFRESHMENTS Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room Candy House Chef Roland Parny, La Galette Berrichonne Churchill Coffee Co. Partyworks Catering TEACUP & SAUCER DESIGN BridgeBlue Sourcing Partners FEATURED DECORATORS Dillard’s Department Store Ellecor Design & Gifts Gamble’s Gift Gallery Interior Fashions, Jane Paul Jellybeans Me & My House Mears Floral Products, Judy Mears & Kim Hardin Obelisk Home The Flower Merchant TICKET OUTLETS Countryside Cottage Ellecor Design & Gifts Gamble’s Gift Gallery Jellybeans Obelisk Home The Bank of Missouri The Thicket The Vintage Suitcase The Willow Branch Wickman’s Garden Village SILENT AUCTION DONORS 417 Magazine Albertini International Argentina Steakhouse Arris Pizza Brian Asberry ATA Martial Arts Avanzare Italian Dining Bair’s All-American Sports Grill Battlefield Lanes Best Impressions Family Dentistry Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room
Betsy’s Hallmark Black Oak Grill Blue Raven Emporium Bodacious Cases Bott Radio Cake Pop Company Cantina Laredo Cherished Candles Children’s Orchard CornerStone Fine Jewelry Scott Crise Dandylions Database Systems DeShob International Dickerson Park Zoo DiGiaCinto’s Discovery Center of Springfield Essential Yoga Esthetiques Skincare Spa & Clinic Everything Kitchens Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar Five Pound Apparel Fleur Interior Architecture & Furnishings GNC-Independence Gourmet Taco Company Harem & Company Heather Freeman Design & Co. Hip Chick Boutique Hy-Vee Jim, The Bottle Guy Jump Mania Just For Him Kid’s @ Play Terri Libel Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture Lola’s Pastries & Eatery Louie’s Drive-In Chris Louzader Mama Jean’s Natural Market Martin’s Floral & Home Décor Massage Envy Men’s Suit Mart Nearly Famous Deli & Pasta House Nu Essence Massage & Day Spa OP Hardwoods Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild
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Thirty-One Gifts is a national donor for RMHC and makes it possible for every Ronald McDonald House family to receive a Welcome Bag. Our volunteers fill these bags with donated comfort items like blankets, books, picture frames and more. Our families absolutely love the Welcome Bags and we are thankful for the Thirty-One partnership! Panera Bread Pigtails & Crewcuts Plaza Shoe Store Primas Mexican Grill Provence Pure Hot Yoga Race Brothers Farm & Home Renaissance Books & Gifts Rib Crib Ridge Runner Sports Rustic Treasures Furniture Sac River Stables Sam’s Club-South Schaffitzel’s Florist School of Rock Sleeth Hobbies Springfield Ballet Springfield Gymnastics & Aquatics Center Springfield Little Theatre Springfield Music St. George’s Donuts Monna Stafford Sumits Hot Yoga Tea Bar & Bites TerraGreen Dental, Dr. Tom Hoff Texas Land & Cattle The Cup The Dutton’s The Kid’s Court The Light House Gallery The Ski Shack The Social Easel University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Village Pottery Café Vision Clinic Westlake Hardware Wickman’s Garden Village Wilson’s Chuckwagon Zen 3 Spa & Bodyworks (4) $250 OBELISK HOME GIFT CARDS Taylor-Martin Companies & Obelisk Home CONTRIBUTORS A & J Power Systems Aldersgate United Methodist Church Camp Barnabas Mark Brueggemann Anna Conley CoxHealth Culpepper Place at Chesterfield Village
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Teresa Dilsaver East Sunshine Church of Christ Fellers Food Service Equipment Gordon Hayes Charlie Iglio Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church Macedonia Baptist Church McDonald’s-S. Campbell Sandy McNeive Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Ken Mitchell Nixa Christian Church Ozark Flag Distributors David Potter River Bluff Fellowship Church Sam’s Club-South Micah Scott Seminole Baptist Church Simply Delicious Springfield Mechanical Services, Bob Fisher Springfield Striping & Sealing Subway, Ken & Michele Straus Sunshine Church of Christ Church David Taylor Two Men & A Truck Union Hill Church of Christ Church Walmart #2221 VOLUNTEERS Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter Debbie & Steve Bingham Joyce Block Kenneth Blount Brooke, Brett, Quinton & Halee Bogner Andrea Brady Coy & Barbara Brooks Ken Coleman Duane Copeland Pete Emberton Donita Evans Fair Grove National Honor Society Warren Farmer Gamma Sigma Sigma Dennis & Patty Gibbons Christi Gibson Josh Golden Great Southern Bank Stuart Grieb Gwen Hager David Hamm Gordon Hayes
Just Friends Clayton Keller Kickapoo High School-FBLA Ken Knierim Emily Konrad Lutheran Student Center Robert McClain Karen McCormack Adrienne McCoy Ken Mitchell MSU-Field Hockey Team MSU-Health Services Association MSU-Pre-Occupational Therapy Club Patricia Stoner Myers Angie Patrick Bob Paxton Pi Kappa Alpha David Potter Donna Powers Jack Reed Ronald McDonald House Volunteers David Taylor Sheridan Thurman Tooth Truck Volunteers Scott Turner US Army National Guard Ed Vigneaux Mike Welch
McDonald’s Donation Boxes
McDonald’s-(Aurora) McDonald’s-(Ava) McDonald’s-(Battlefield & 65) McDonald’s-(Battlefield Mall) McDonald’s-(Battlefield) McDonald’s-(Berryville) McDonald’s-(Bolivar) McDonald’s-(Branson Hills) McDonald’s-(Branson Main) McDonald’s-(Branson West) McDonald’s-(Branson-248) McDonald’s-(Branson-76) McDonald’s-(Buffalo) McDonald’s-(Camdenton) McDonald’s-(Cassville) McDonald’s-(Chestnut) McDonald’s-(E. Sunshine) McDonald’s-(Eldorado Springs) McDonald’s-(Eureka Springs) McDonald’s-(Forsyth) McDonald’s-(Gassville) McDonald’s-(Harrison) McDonald’s-(Harrison North) McDonald’s-(Hollister) McDonald’s-(Houston) McDonald’s-(Independence) McDonald’s-(Kearney) McDonald’s-(Kingsley) McDonald’s-(Lebanon) McDonald’s-(Lebanon #2) McDonald’s-(Marshfield) McDonald’s-(Monett) McDonald’s-(Mt. Vernon) McDonald’s-(Mtn. Grove) McDonald’s-(Mtn. Home) McDonald’s-(Mtn. Home McMart) McDonald’s-(Mtn. View) McDonald’s-(N. Glenstone) McDonald’s-(Nixa) McDonald’s-(Osage Beach) McDonald’s-(Ozark) McDonald’s-(Republic) McDonald’s-(Rogersville) McDonald’s-(Rolla) McDonald’s-(Rolla Hypoint) McDonald’s-(S. Campbell) McDonald’s-(S. Glenstone) McDonald’s-(S. National) McDonald’s-(Salem) McDonald’s-(Seymour) McDonald’s-(Sprfld-C65) McDonald’s-(Sprfld-K44) McDonald’s-(St. James)
McDonald’s-(St. Robert) McDonald’s-(Strafford) McDonald’s-(Thayer) McDonald’s-(W. Battlefield) McDonald’s-(W. Sunshine) McDonald’s-(Waynesville) McDonald’s-(West Plains) McDonald’s-(West Plains-Porter) McDonald’s-(Willard) McDonald’s-(Willow Springs)
Community Donation Boxes Children’s Orchard
Wishing Wells
McDonald’s-(Battlefield Mall)
Ronald McDonald House Program (House near Cox South & House at Mercy Children’s Hospital)
Major Cash Donations
John Abrahamson Alpha Delta Pi – Gamma Mu Chapter Anonymous Anonymous, designated for freezer & general house donations Kandi Bryant Jim & Mariann Carrier (2) Charli Dawn Davis Benefit Ride Coca-Cola Company Dillard’s, Inc. The Duttons Bob & Thresa Fisher’s 6th Annual Moonlight Cruise Jared & Niki Flinn Suzanne Gaulding Grand Chapter of Missouri – Order of the Eastern Star Nancy Hines John Q. Hammons Foundation, 2014 Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr. Pepper Kohl’s Cares for Kids (5) James & Kathy McIntyre O’Reilly Auto Parts Paramount Enterprises, Tom & Sandy King Steve & Marita Pemberton Pleasant View School Queen City FOE 3934 Auxiliary Joseph & Lesa Rothgeb James & Candace Trogolo Richard Van Enige
Cash Donations
417 Networking, Mary Graham AFWA Alpha Delta Pi – Gamma Mu Chapter Kelly & Brandy Alterman (2) Amelia’s Touch Charity Sara Amick Anonymous Beta Sigma Phi – Xi Nu Chapter, designated for Mercy Food Pantry Brenda Armistead Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pat Bareford, Alice McBall, Ann Morris & Kay Spiba Renee Barker Jenna Barnes
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Tom & Kathy Blackwell Holly Blosser Leslie Boley Rebcca Bowman Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital James Brogan & Allison Leiser Carlson Family Michael Cerullo Simon Chavez Jamie Clark David & Rebecca Collins Conrad Family Construction Specifications Institute Celeste Cornett Doug & Celeste Cramer Cremer Family Brandon & Elyssa Davis Dura-Line Corporation Grace Earls (3) Elkland Christian Church Jason & Kristi Elliott Maribel Espinoza Albert Fabbri Faith Chapel Church First Baptist Church of Licking Joshua Fletcher Followers of Francis Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order Jason Foster Marlene Foval Heather Girdley Shelley Glenn Conrodo & Brizeida Gonzalez Goodsearch/Goodshop James & Betty Gordon Dave Gragg & Family Vester Grandstaff Grant Construction Services GRC Wireless, Inc. Veronica Guerra Hannah Arnzen Photography Beverly Harris John & Sheri Hart Eugene & Connie Heisner Heritage Neighborhood Church Guy Hershmen Barbara Hill High Pointe Elementary Dana Hines Brian Holzum Holland Elementary School Aiden Horten Ellen Hulme Brandon & Camisha Hunter Carleen Isaacs (2) JDP Management Company (4) Sara Johnson (2) John Kaldowski (3) Kappa Kappa Iota – Alpha Conclave Raphael & Cherish Kargel Zac Kelly Skye Kerr & Family Carne King Andy & Shelly Kingcade Kings Way United Methodist Women Paula Kulpricki Thomas Loggins Casen Long Josh & Tiffany Long Jennifer Lopez Jahnora Lujan Dr. Charles & Diana Mahaffey Rita Marion (6) Brittany Martin Andrea Martinez Donna McKenzie Sheryl McKinney Blair McKinstry & Naomi Bellomy Robert McQuerry Members Give Mercy Health Sciences Academy Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Rod & Mary Lou Meyer Randy & Carnie Miller Arnold Moldenauer
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Paula Moore Julie Morin Motorhead Events Lukas & Annette Mozier Tina Mullikin Sherri Murdaugh Dennis Murphy Rhonda Musgrave Matt Nall Richard & Shannon Nelson Network for Good Nixa Venture Crew, designated for shelving project in basement at Cox House Ed Noe Northside Christian Church Vickie O’Bryant (4) Original Springfield Gay Sisterhood Samantha Osterloh Ozark Bank Ozark Wanderers RV Club Katherine Panella Lori Pearce Betty Phifer Nick & Angie Pingry Kenton & Jennifer Rains Region 2 Council of Catholic Women Kirk & Beth Reynolds Kenton Rains Stanton Rains Stacy Reed & Family Tracy & Krecia Reed Robert & Lisa Reines Michael & Jasmine Richards Loren Richardson Gwendolyn Robards Rev. W.T. & Betty Robison Jim & Laura Rowe (3) Bo Sampson David Sanford (8) Aaron Schwartz Jacob Schwartz (4) Joseph Schwartz Barbara Shepard Kenneth Shank & Paula Sivils Dustin & Dana Shipman Debbie Sigars Dr. John & Glenaris Sisco Ed & Regina Smart (2) Andrew Smith Springfield Lutheran School Stafford Middle School Joe & Ann Swink Beverly Taylor (2) Zachary Taylor Shuk Chong Thomas Eric Todd Christine Trowbridge Trisha Turner & Katie Dryer Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Vansant (2) Maryann Veirs Audrey Vest & Klaire Hendricks Robert & Gena Vick (9) Stephen & Nancy Von Seebach Lida Wallace Wal-Mart Foundation Mary Walton Judy Weekley Bob & Kathie Wehner Charlene Woodcock & Family Nancy Wright Daniel & Salome Zook
Memorial Contributions Mike Acklin by Jim & Barbara Cook Debbie Craig
Lori Applegate by John & Deborah Parker Everett Joe Atkins by Church of Christ Dawt J.T. Atkinson by
Jack & Marianna Cotton (9) Roger Antonio “Tony” Bates by Phil & Sue Bates Robert & Janet Carter Sharon Garoutte Fern Hassell Susan Jesse Allan Kohrman Bonnie McKinney Paul & Dora Meier Lynne Miller Bob & Judy Moser Michael & Diane Speak Karla & Susan Wilkerson Ralph Burch by Dr. Bernard & Regina Griesemer Betty Caudle by Coffee Breaker Bowling League Donna Faye Cline by Jim & Barbara Cook Lois Dobbs by Freda Bowman Leroy & Calva Jones Wesley Dowler by Judy Weekley
The Ozark Junior High Ribbon Club raised money and collected donations to put together gift bags for siblings of patients staying at the Ronald McDonald House! Thirty of their members delivered the donations and toured the House at Mercy and were excited to learn more about our programs.
Elijah Eckman by Terry & Della Maholland Ruth & Don Engemann by Ann Howard George Fennell by Soynia Larsson Clarence Foster by Ronald & Retha Adams Dale Eugene (Dick) Goodwin by Jim & Barbara Cook LaVerne Gray by Tom & Juliette Kissee Karen Greene by Dennis Belanger Curtis & Roberta Gorman Marilyn Guy Gregg & Tracy Hill Hogan Land Title Company Willy & Cheryl Koza Kelly & Louise Knauer Joe & Judy Purma Frank & Marilyn Schoeck Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stocke Roger & Barbara Wrisberg Jean Greer by Class Act Management Company, Chip & Teresa McGeehan
Kenneth & Karen Miller James & Linda O’Quinn Richard & Janet Peterson Dr. Allison L. Potter Maurice & Betty Reagan Robert & Judith Taylor Jeanette Whipple Rick & Karen Wolken Victor & Susan Wood Simon & Beverly Westerfield Glen & Linda Werner Matthew Myears by William & Lori Fite Ted Napper by Tom & Juliette Kissee Patricia O’Brien by Gary, Lisa, Ellis & Alex McCullah John Leroy Rathburn by Cheryl Allen Howard & Lori Barnes Martha Rathburn Hopke Scott & Darcy Rathburn Curtis & Trudy Simms June Rhoades by City Utilities
Brown, PC Central Trust & Investment Doc’s Food Stores James & Leellyn Dennis Donald & Carol Jones Lathrop & Gage, LLP Missouri Grocers Association Chuck & Karen Murfin Lyndell & Constance Oller Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Springfield First Community Bank Dan & Melanie Stanley Willco Companies Robert Thompson by McDonald’s-Marc Vaini & Andi Hilburn-Vaini
Kendall Funderberg by Eric Funderberg Madelyn Grandstaff by Lance & Tara Grandstaff Noah Heaton by Arthur & Joann Mallory Amjad Hussein by Shelley Beall Shalizeh Naraghi & Sami Khoshyomm Rose Rojas Ron & Donna Jenkins & Family by Gary & Lynne Ludlam & Family
Edna Uchtman by Delores James
Bonnie Keller by McDonald’s Ozark Co-Op
Gabrielle Wintjen by Courtney VanNoy
Addison Krick by Timothy Krick
Gifts of Tribute
Gary, Joy Lynn & Laura McEndree by Mothers of Multiples
Kim Bryant by Kerri Bruce
Jenna & Drew Newberry & Family by Anonymous
Bud & Kay Addington by Kayla & Stephanie Addington
Lena Jones by Dona Baucom
Barbara Rogers by Calton & Daniels Families Griffin Family & Stan Ed & Betty Ruble
Jerry Lumpe Sr. by Marilyn Post
Robert E. Salasek by Joe & Jennifer Harris
Shirley Barnett by Fred & Faunlee Harle
Henry Lutz by William & Eleanor Lippy
Shirley Shaver by Walmart #444
Evan Cobb by Andrew & Brianne McCormick
Kathleen Morrow by Jimmy & Debra Adams Nancy Adkins Lyle & Gail Anderson David & Lana Boyer A.C. & Glenda Brockman David & Marietta Chastain Billy & Colleen Guinn Raymond & Vicki Huddleston Darrell & Carla Ivey David & Lisa Jackson Keith Jackson
Juanita Sheets by Kerry & Phyllis Amsberg Terry & Nancy Graven Darietta Howe Terry & Louanne Mizer Max & Pamela Rhoades
Cox Urgent Care Physicians by Cox Urgent Care Nurses
Prinda Taylor by Gary & Debbie Aggus BKD Wealth Advisors Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell &
Hallie Dodd by Teresa Knackstedt
J. Beverly Barnes by Donald & Mary Cupps
Averi Curtis by Adam & Amanda Curtis Josette & Amanda McLaughlin
Elliott Foster by Lennea Lacey
Elliott Paul Punch by R.D. & E.K. Ferguson Kevin & Allison Punch & Family Rickey & Jeanne Thompson Elijah Saathoff by Hayden Saathoff Aaron & Meschell Sachs by Stacey Clem Mr. Earl Schneringer by Gary Jordan, Willa, Randy & Susan Saxon Schomer by Josiah & Ashley Schomer Clif & Gail Smart by
LoveLetter • Summer 2015 Marilyn & Denny Dennis Kendred Thompson by Jaime Thompson Harloe Brooke Truscott by Cheryl Griffeth Chelsea Ward by Holy Trinity Church Arise Group Finnegan White by Joseph Spinks Debbie Williams by Jerry & Suzanne Montgomery Vivian & Hattie Wilson by Courtney Brown Paul & Nancy Brown Autumn Buster
2014 Paint it Forward PRESENTING SPONSOR Taylor-Martin Family of Companies ARTISTS Kat Allie Jeff Broekhoven Dustin Burgert Janelle Cobb Stephanie Cramer Daniel Flodin Shelly Forbes Jared Gillett Mary Hamilton Paula Jones Emily Million Jane Parker
Nancy Rose Jane Troup RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHILD ARTISTS Josiah Arambulo Kerigan Boswell Cameron Eggleston Jaydon Eggleston Rylee Ferzely Hudson Heinz Brooklyn Kimberly Cash Koch Lily McCarter Kensley Micham Layton Micham Mariah Oke-Thomas Amalia Smith Kennedi Vaught William Vaught Wyatt Vaught Sterling White IN-KIND DONATIONS 417 Magazine Acacia Spa Cantina Laredo Celebrations by Sonja Chic in Pink Dublin’s Pass Elle’s Patisserie Gillioz Theatre Hair Graphics Ideal Image Juanita K. Hammons Lavare Day Spa Megerian Rug Company Mercy Medical Spa Rebecca Miller & Thomas Russo Nomad Northwoods Candy Emporium Obelisk Home
Kenny has been collecting books for the past six years (his entire life) and was very excited to donate these to children staying at the Houses. They made the perfect addition to our playroom and parents have enjoyed reading them to their kids.
Gen Richardson Brenna Schroeder Springfield Hot Glass Studio CONTRIBUTORS Cantina Laredo Angie Heard Clayton & Bonnie Keller VOLUNTEERS ETHIC Ronald McDonald House Volunteers
2015 Share A Heart Campaign PRESENTING SPONSORS McDonald’s of the Ozarks Youngblood Auto Group SPONSORS Great Southern Bank KTTS Radio KY3 McCann Printing Mid-Am Metal Forming CONTRIBUTORS Thousands and Thousands of McDonald’s Customers Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter Battlefield Lanes Harold & Linda Bradshaw William Brake Brentwood Conoco Robert & Edna Christiansen Clarke Development LLC Countryside Cottage First Realty Tony & Jessica Flores Amy Grubaugh Dr. Curtis Jensen Jeff & Francie Johnson Gene & Teresa Jones Jesse Jones Kiwanis Club of Marshfield Brian & Mary Livingston Macadoodles Mama Jean’s Natural Market McAnany Van Cleave & Phillips Robert & Tonya Miller Miller Hardware Company Tina Mullikin National Art Shop Ozarks Cultured Marble Nancy Perryman, in honor of Owen Blakey Richard & Janet Peterson Tom & Carla Potts Marshall & Amber Price Richardson’s Carpet Sam Alexander Pharmacy SC Seasoning Company, Inc. Bill & Sherry Shamel Arthur & Clara Slavens James Sprott Sullivan Pharmacy Sumits Hot Yoga The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. Timberland Building Solutions Debbie Underwood Vintage Suitcase & Tea Room Wyndham Vacation Resorts MAYORS PROCLAIMING “RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WEEK” Mayor Lyle Anderson of Lebanon, MO Mayor Dale Bailey of Seymour, MO Mayor David Marks of Aurora, MO Mayor Jeff Braim of Gassville, AR Mayor J. J. Tune of Salem, MO Mayor Brian Buckner of Republic, MO Mayor Robert Williams of Marshfield, MO
Mayor Brian Steele of Nixa, MO Mayor Jack Cole of Rogersville, MO Mayor Delbert Crewse of Mountain Grove, MO Mayor Dan Sherrell of Harrison, AR Mayor David Eden of Mt. Vernon, MO Mayor Wendell Forshee of Willard, MO Mayor Luge Hardman of Waynesville, MO Acting Mayor Debra Hickey of Battlefield, MO Mayor Eddie Coleman of Forsyth, MO Mayor Louis Magdits of Rolla, MO Mayor Susan Krieger of Strafford, MO Mayor Eddie Maggard of Ava, MO Mayor Tim McKinney of Berryville, AR Mayor John D. McNabb of Camdenton, MO Mayor Shane Nelson of Ozark, MO Mayor Jim Orr of Monett, MO Mayor Joe Dillard of Mountain Home, AR Mayor Jack Pahlmann of West Plains, MO Mayor Raeanne Presley of Branson, MO Mayor Patrick Reed of Mtn. View, MO Mayor George Sanders of St. Robert, MO Mayor Bill Shively of Cassville, MO Mayor Kristie Horn of Buffalo, MO Mayor Bob Stephens of Springfield, MO Mayor David Tate of Hollister, MO Mayor Brad True of El Dorado Springs, MO Mayor Ken Cothan of Thayer, MO Mayor Dennis Wilson of St. James, MO SHARE A HEART FAMILIES The Anthonysz Family The Arambulo Family The Blakey Family The Brown Family The Bryant Family The Burk Family The Carey Family The Carney Family The Chaney Family The Collins Family The Edwards Family The Eggleston Family The Goodall Family The Hargrove-Robinson Family The Hobbs Family The McCarter Family The McConnell Family The Miller Family The Mitchell Family The Morgan Family The Newman Family The Orellana Family The Pettigrew Family The Pingry Family The Stark Family The Stephens Family The Tucker-Evans Family The Veo Family The Wade Family The Wallander-Farris Family The White Family The Williams Family The Wilson Family The Wrye Family
In-Kind Gifts
417 Networking Abacus CPA’s Advantage Waypoint AECI Sydney, Archie & Nicholas Allen Allie Rose Events Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter (3)
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Alpha Sigma Alpha (2) American Turf Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation Johnny & Voletta Anderson (5) Tamara Anderson Angels Sending Hope (3) Annelise Day Anonymous Aquarium Consultants, LLC (9) Arbor Suites (4) Mary Jo Ashmore (2) Associated Electric Cooperative (3) Dana Atkinson & Friends Ava High School- NHS Charles & Vera Backman (3) Baha’I Youth Group Balboa Bed Company Carol Ball Brittany Balloun BancorpSouth-Human Resources Bass Pro Shops-Legal Department Christina Batson (2) Bears & Babies Bed & Breakfast Project (2) Bias Family Shannon Bickel-Sanders (2) Billings United Methodist Church Billings United Methodist ChurchHis Kids Binswanger Glass Blue Plate Special Band David & Louise Blumenstock Barbara Bollinger Scott Bond Boyd Aluminum (2) Boys & Girls Club-Musgrave Unit Boys & Girls Club-Torch Club Maggie Bradley Breadsmith (2) Joanna Brewer (2) Junior & Joyce Brixey (1) Pete Brockwell Mindy & Logan Brown Patti Brown & Family (2) Brownsberger’s Aire Serv of Springfield (2) Mark & Debbie Brueggemann Laura Bueg Geoff Burrows Anise Butler Leroy Butts The Campbell Family Shannon Campbell (5) Candy House Gourmet Chocolates Jacinda Canfield Car Mart-Harrison AR Cargill McDonald’s Business Unit Mary Carlson Melissa Carrier Sherman & Florence Casady Cassidy United Methodist Church (2) Nicole & Arianna Cenedese Christina Chanter Jamie Chappel Charley’s Auction Service (2) Children’s Orchard Ellen Chindlund Bryan Clark & Ashton Henrichson Clever United Methodist Church The Cobb Family David & Rebecca Collins (2) Computer Recycling Center ConnKerr Cancer Convoy of Hope Jan Copeland Blake Cosper Cox-Engineering Department Dwaine Crigger Nancy Cross Taylor Croy (2) Cub Scout Pack 289 Culligan of Springfield (18) Tracy Cunningham CWP-LIFT Group Mina & Bella David
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Bob & Debbie Davis Annelise Day DeLong Plumbing Arlen Diamond Joan Dick Diggins Baptist Church Teresa Dilsaver Double Tree by Hilton Dress Barn Brent Drury Eastern Gate Freewill Baptist Church-Women Active for Christ Pam Eaton Marzee Eckhoff Cindi Elli Jack Ellis Pete & Sandy Emberton (3) Tonya Engelking Enterprise Laundry (18) Faye Estep Extended Stay America Fabric Outlet Family of Life Fellowship Church (2) Lauren & Madelyn Faria First Baptist Church-Children In Action First Christian Church Emily Flannery (2) Jared & Niki Flinn Flowers of Faith Project (3) Sally Fontenot Sara Forester David & Barbara Fulton Debbi Gafner Howard Garrett Nicola Gathaiya Brian & Melissa Gelner Hugh George Georgia Pacific Corporation Judy Gibson Girl Scout of Missouri Heartland Kennedy Gosch-Morris Gragg Family Julie Gray & Friends (2) Great Southern-Residential Lending Greater Springfield Dental Hygienist Green Leaf Lawn Care Greene County 4H Council Greenfield R-IV Public Schools Katelyn Grider & Family Dale & Linda Groseth Juanita K Hammons-Hall for the Performing Arts Hampton Inn Chris & Tanya Hanna John & Sheri Hart Brynlee Hathaway & Family Beverly Havens Jeff Hawkins Kaila & Karlee Haymes & Family Stacy Heaton Eileen Hendrickson (2) Junior Henry Heritage Neighborhood Church Herrman Lumber Ruth Hertzberg (2) High Pointe Elementary Hit Promotional Products Betty Hobbs Derick & Joann Hobbs Hogan Land Title Company G.E. Holland Staci Holland (6) Marilyn Holtkamp Holy Trinity Church H.O.P.E. Foundation Hope Lutheran Church Jesse Hostetler Ann Howard (5) Hulston Cancer Center Immaculate Conception School JB Hunt Transport Brandon & Camisha Hunter Hy-Vee Charles & Frances Iglio (3) Dana Ingle
Insomnia Cookies Courageous Church Iron Bridge Estates Brian Izdepski J & M Carpentry JC Penney Jenni Jacka Pat Jennings Debbie Johnson Shayna Jones Doris Jorgensen Danna Kahrs Raphael & Cherish Kargel Karla Kaufhold MaryJo Kerringer Jennifer Kincaid Janis King Tim & Debbie Kinser (2) Ethan Klemish Klingner Cope Funeral Homes (3) Knights of Columbus-Ozark #10200 KO Manufacturing Kohl’s A Team Yana Krishtal-Venette Krispy Kreme Laclede County 4-H Sandra Lange (5) Lawnscape Timothy & Julie Lawson Layer 3 Technology Linking Home Educators (2) Tina Lisinski Tammy Little Little Caesar’s Pizza Litzsinger Family Reunion Hannah Lowrance Dian Lyons Tamara Maddox Charles & Diana Mahaffey Albert & Candace Malone Juanita Marshall (2) McBride Junior GS Troop #70789 McCarthy Building Companies Brandi McCormack McDonald’s-E. Sunshine McDonald’s-Harrison McDonald’s-Kingsley McDonald’s-Nixa McDonald’s-S. Campbell Mary McMillen Sandy McNeive (9) Mediacom (9) Medical Consulting Group Mennonite Youth Group Mercy-Cancer & Hematology Mercy-EVS (9) Mercy-EVS Linen Services (9) Mercy-Facilities & Engineering (9) Mercy-Family Life Nurses Mercy-Foundation Mercy-Hospitality House Mercy-Maintenance (6) Mercy-Patient Access Mercy-Plumbing (5) Mercy-Science Academy Mercy-Security (9) Mercy-Springfield (10) Mercy-Talent Development (3) Mercy-Trauma Services (2) Mercy-Tucker Redfern Conference Kim Mertz Patty Miller Missouri Career Center Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Missouri Public Affairs Academy Nathan & Shanna Mitchell Mizzou Alternative Breaks (2) Moe’s Sherry Moore Louise Morgan Devin Morris Sandy Morris Tara Moulder Mr. Electric (3) MSU Fraternity & Sorority Life MSU-Greek Life MSU- Pre-Dental Society
The first grade class from Springfield Lutheran School delivered their annual donation of pop tabs and were able to take a tour of the House near Cox South. They came equipped with a plethora of questions, pop tabs and a cash donation! We hope we inspired the next generation of RMHC volunteers! MSU-Residence Life MSU-School of Social Work Angela Myers Corki Nelson (5) Andre & Jenna Newberry Newborns in Need (12) Neesha Nichols Jeff Newlin Nixa Church of the NazareneLadies (2) Nixa High School Nixa High School-Dare to Care Nixa Venture Crew Northeast Vernon County School (2) Northside Christian Church Northview Senior Center (8) Suzanne Nowak Janice Nusbaum Oak Grove Assembly of God Robert O’Leary Brian Orr Ozark High School-Key Club Ozark Junior High School Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild Ozark South Teachers PepsiCo Food Service Madison Perrault PetSmart (3) Pet Therapy Ashley Pilgrim Pleasant Panthers Club (2) Marilyn Pollard Donna Powers Richard & Della Prescott Sharon Price Price Cutter-Ozark Professional Answering Service (9) Niki Quasius Alexis Rainwater Kenlee Rankin Donald & Ilene Raphael (3) Regal Fasco Employees (5) Tracy Reed Rick’s Automotive (2) Sherri Roberts Su Lyn Rogers ROI (25) Rose Rojas Rowe Family Salvador Ruiz-Esparza III Tony Russell Ryan Lawn & Tree (2) Same Day Procedures Sam’s Club-South Sapphire Vending SBU-Mercy College of Nursing (2) Mary Scarlett
Schendel Pest Control (9) George Schlick Megan Schussler Lenora Scott Scrappin’ Floozies Lisa Seachord Second Baptist Church Second Baptist Church-Fulton Summers Adult Bible Fellowship (2) Doug & Debbie Selsor Seymour Holiness Church Alex & Kally Sheppard Peggy Short Gabriel Siemens Debbie Sigars & Family Jessica & Trevion Simpson Brian & Kristen Sims Ed & Regina Smart Smile Zone (2) Mary Smith Sherri Smith Shirley Snider (2) Stacy Soden Vicki Sokolnik Adam Sparks SpringNet (9) Springfield Cares (9) Springfield Catholic Springfield Grocer Springfield Metro Rotary Springfield School of Dance Springfield Stamp & Engraving (14) Stampin’ Up Kaysi Stanley Nancy Stanton Sasha Steele (2) Kenny Stewart Summer Stewart Katy Stoll Strafford Middle School Strafford Middle School-NJHS Student Organization of Health Professionals Sweet Life of Cookies (9) Teresa Tackett (2) Jessica Talley Telephone Pioneers of Springfield Linda Tennison The Arc of the Ozarks (2) The Body Shop The Goldens Thirty-One Gifts, LLC Mae Thomason London, Isis, Gabez & Ceaser Thompson Thornfield House of Prayer
Morganne Tiller Tom & Sue Tomsovic Trinity Lutheran School Kali Tucker Tuft Aide/Buddy’s Carpet Care (2) Brett Turner Donna Turner Joan Turner Trisha Turner Two Men & A Truck UMB Bank (2) Unity of the Hills Church (3) Unity Spiritual Center US Bank (2) Ryan & Sondra Uzzell Richard Vance Heidi Vanderbrink Vangunda Trucking Vatterott College Robert & Gena Vick (2) Walmart of Nixa Walmart-Republic (3) Janet Walrod (3) Wanna Getta Pizza Linda Weaver Weaver House Quilters Wellington Hills Friends Kimberly Westberg Sara Westbrooks (3) Zach & Ashley White Kyley Whittaker Matt & Stephanie Wilbanks Deborah Wilkinson Willard Orchard Hills Anjuli Williams David & Donna Williams Laura Williams Margie Williams & Brenda Lee (2) Charlie & Sarah Wilson Sandra Wilson Kolby Wobker Wood Re New & Tile Too Woodcock Family Roger Worley Harvey Yates Yates Promotions (2) Gordon Zaagsma Alisha Zimmerman & Family Zion Lutheran Church
Family Dinners
Abacus CPAs Aldersgate JH Group Aldersgate UMC-Peterson Jennifer Allie & Family The Allen Family
LoveLetter • Summer 2015 Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma MU Chapter (3) American Heritage Girls Anonymous Brian Asberry Ash Grove United Methodist Presbyterian Church (7) Veronica Baird & Ashair Brittany Balloun & Diane Coup Mike & Joan Barrett Battlefield United Methodist Church (8) Betsy’s Precious Pals Bigham, Eden & Mitchener Families Boyd & Ganns Family Boys and Girls Club -Musgrave Unit Junior Council -Torch Club (3) Bradleyville High School-FCCLA William & Whittney Bradshaw (2) Michael & Patti Brown But Love Goes On Forever (2) Campbell United Methodist Church-Circle Seven Lizzie Cameron Jacinda Canfield Cantina Laredo (5) Mary Carlson Cassidy United Methodist Church Cerner Si3 (3) Chadwick Baptist Church Janet Choate Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -Caitlyn Cantu -Kelly Cope (4) -Amy McGee (3) Sherry Clay (2) Andrea Cobb & Family Combat Engineers of Ft. Leonard Wood (4) Convoy of Hope Conway Peerleaders Courageous Church-iServe Small Group (2) Covenant Presbyterian Church (5) Cox Developmental Care Team Cox Health-Inpatient Rehab Cox South-Labor & Delivery (2) Cox Urgent Care Doug & Celeste Cramer (4) Crane FBLA (2) Jeff & Amy Crawford Crighton, Olive & Dunn (5) Scott Crise & Family Discovery Garden Montesson Drury University-Disciples on Campus Drury University-Pre-Health Club (4) Drury University-Project Panther Drury University-Volunteer Corps (2) Justin Duke & Family Joanie Eady & Family East Sunshine Church of Christ (6) Mychelle & Cory Eckels (10) Esthetiques Skincare Spa & Clinic Evergreen Baptist Church (4) Fair Grove National Honor Society (6) Faith Baptist Church Family of Life Fellowship Church Famous Dave’s (5) FedEx Trade Network (4) First Baptist Church of Ozark (5) First Christian Church of Ash Grove (3) First Cumberland Presbyterian Women Megan Fisher & Friends Girl Scout Troop #70403 Kassi Glassman & Family Glendale Baptist Church (5) Glendale Christian Church Gloria Deo Academy Aubree Good & Family (9) Julie Gray & Friends (7)
Greater Springfield Dental Hygienist Green Circle Projects Greene County Children’s Division (2) Greene County 4-H Teen Council Katelyn Grider & Family Shannon Gronniger H & R Block Halfway Cardinal Council Jim Hallam Lindsey Hathaway Stacy Heaton Rachel Heinz & Family Hillcrest Presbyterian Church (9) Derick & Joann Hobbs Staci Holland Home Depot (9) Jonathan Hopper & Friends International Order of Rainbow for Girls #84 Phil Isley JDP Management Jennifer Jenkins & Family Jensen Family Jimmy John’s Just Friends (9) Kettle Cookers (7) Kickapoo High School FCCLA Kickapoo Key Club Kevin & Jeri King Stevie Kiss Knights of Columbus #10200 (10) Knights Templar (9) Russell Koechner Kohl’s A Team (5) Erin Krummen & Family Lakeland Behavioral Health Group (4) Jackie Lance & Family Law Offices of Tad Morlan LDS-Branson West RS Little Caesars Pizza (9) Hannah Lowrance & Family Lyon & Dalton (6) Marshfield First Baptist Church Marshfield High School-Key Club Marshfield High School-National Honor Society (2) Masonic Youth Group (3) McCarthy Building Company Gina McClanahan (3) McCulloch Elementary SchoolCommunity Impact Committee McDonald’s-Battlefield Mall McDonald’s-Battlefield, MO McDonald’s-Berryville, AR (2) McDonald’s-Harrison, AR, Sarah Carder & Friends McDonald’s-Republic, MO Sandy McNeive (3) Mennonite Youth Group Mercy–Auxiliary Mercy-College of Nursing SBU (2) Mercy-Communication Center (3) Mercy-Corporate Health & Wellness (8) Mercy-CV/Neuro Leadership Mercy-Human Resources Mercy-Imaging (10) Mercy-Marian Center (5) Mercy Medical Units Leadership3D Mercy-Mission Integration Mercy-Neuro Trauma ICU 6F (2) Mercy-Nursing Staff 6B Mercy-Orthopedic (3) Mercy-Outpatient Therapy (2) Mercy-Quality Resources Missouri Career Center (4) Justin Micham & Family Mizzou Alternative Breaks Louise Morgan (7) MSU-ACES MSU-AFC Group (2) MSU-Health Services Association (4) MSU- Mu Phi Alpha Epsilon MSU-Office of Publication
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Since the inception of our Happy Wheels program in 2014, we have delivered more than 3,000 care bags and snack items to families of pediatric patients at Cox South Hospital and Mercy Children’s Hospital. Longtime House volunteers Larry and Eileen Meinsen enjoy helping Amber Campbell, Cox House Associate House Manager, with Happy Wheels deliveries.
MSU-Post-Secondary FCCLA MSU-Student Athletic Trainers Association MSU-Student Dietetics Association MSU-Student Nursing Organization (3) MSU-Women’s Golf Team (2) Mt. Vernon High School-NHS (2) New Life Church Small Group Jeremy Neely Andrew & Jenna Newberry William & Francie Newcomb (2) Nixa Church of the Nazarene Ladies (4) Nixa Venture Crew (2) North Point Church Oak Grove Assembly of God (9) OTC-ASN Program (4) Ozark High School FFA Ozark South Teachers Ozark United Methodist Church Ozarks Jeep Thing Julie Pappenfort & Friends (4) Parkview High School FCCLA Marita Pemberton People’s Community Bank Brian & Kylie Powers Donna Powers & Family Martha Rasey & Family (2) Red Tree Church Stacy Reed & Family Republic High School - FCCLA RMHC Board of Directors SBU-Physical Therapy (2) SBU-Social Work Club Schweitzer United Methodist Church-Life Group Second Baptist Church-Davis/Day SS Group Second Baptist Church-Fulton Summers Adult Bible Fellowship (11) Second Baptist Church-Juniors (2) Second Baptist ChurchMessersmith Small Group (4) Select Specialty Hospital Seymour Holiness Church Shawnee Mound R-3 Smile Zone (2) Southland Christian Church Springfield Catholic School (9) SRC Community Relations (2) St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church Teachers Sasha Steele Katy Stoll Strafford Middle School (2) Student Organization of Health Professionals Subway Amanda Summers & Family
Sunshine Realtor (2) The Girlfriends (9) The Goldens (4) The Parmley Family The Venues Church (2) The Venues-Women Warriors Thornfield House of Prayer Thursday Night Thunder Nick & Chandra Toretta Courtney Towe & Family (2) Turning Point Church (8) UMB Bank United Healthcare (4) Union Hill Church of Christ (16) Brandy Vest Veteran’s Motorcycle Club Becky Vitt & Friends (2) Kenny & Crystal Wade Walmart of Nixa (3) Ronnie & Donna Ward & Family Scott & Joanna Weitzel & Family (4) Wellington Hills Friends (9) Zach & Ashley White Selena Wilkerson (3) Gladys Williams Charlie & Sarah Wilson Amy & Marsha Wood Heather Young
Cox House Land, Building & Equipment Fund
Phone & Ink Cartridge Recycling
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Larry & Eileen Meinsen Haley Myers Shelter Insurance
Family Fund Arbor Suites (8) Dana Atkinson Earp Distribution Pop Tabs
IN-KIND GIFTS La-Z-Boy Furniture Erin Lurvey
Mercy House Building & Equipment Fund CASH DONATIONS Josephine Gardner IN-KIND GIFTS Wilkerson’s Commercial Flooring
Ronald McDonald House Endowment Fund MAJOR CASH DONATIONS Betty H. King Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Lead Contributors
All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club Care to Learn Fuldner Family Foundation Missouri Foundation for Health, designated for Healthy Smiles Academy Greater Springfield Dental Foundation 2014 Rotary Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival
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Major Cash Donations
All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club Fitness Challenge Dr. Tara Cash Ferrell-Duncan Clinic Fund Bob Fisher, Springfield Mechanical Services Kiwanis Club of Ozark Empire Queen City FOE 3934 Auxiliary Micah Scott The Network Charitable Fund James & Candace Trogolo Walton Family Foundation
Cash Donations
Shaunda Adams Alpha Delta Kappa PSI Chapter Doug Carter Scott Crise First & Calvary Presbyterian Church-Binnie Clements Womens Guild Jean Grabeel Patti Heydenreich Don Innes Wyatt & Christina Jenkins Brent Kembell Missouri Public Affairs Academy Sherri Murdaugh Seth Murray Steve & Marita Pemberton Jud Poppen
2014 Community Foundation of the Ozarks Community Response Challenge Grant MAJOR CASH DONATIONS Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Inc. Innovative Dental of Springfield, Dr. Grant Olson & Dr. Megan Westrich CASH DONATIONS Brian Asberry Edmonds Dental Prosthetics Christopher & Heather Meyer Mark & Angie Patrick Joseph & Stephanie Reid
Memorial Contributions
Maureen Boatright by Mahaffey Family Dentistry Jack Gill by Dr. Charles & Diana Mahaffey Benjamin Fankhauser by Dr. & Mrs. Robert Adams Rachel Barks Denise Bauman Bill & Delores Bauer Julie Becker Ryan & Erica Bouchard Roger Bright Stephen & Linda Brite Brad Catwell Jill Carter Collins Oral Surgery & Implants George & Mary Connor Don & Norma Cox Dr. Laura Craigmiles Rick & Jill Creson Darrell Crocker Geff & Joyce DeWeese Ally & Clarice Dorrance
Doug & Linda Duncan James Eells Brian & Renee Fogle Howard & Mary Ann Gomer Grooms Office Environments Kristina Haase Stan & Annette Hall Larry & Mary Ann Higginbotham Dr. Heather Hudkins, Smile Zone Ray Irwin Jim & Becky Kelly Bill Lile Dr. Charles & Diana Mahaffey Mahaffey Family Dentistry Donald Martin Drs. Victor & Carol Matthews Martha McGee Dr. Dennis Monnig Dr. Thomas & Marcia Nelson Parkview Ladies Lunch Brunch Max & Jane Perryman Mark & Sandy Pinkerton Dr. Don & Susan Powell Patrick & Jeanne Roberts Rhys Roberts Jane Sanders William & Ilene Schaller Gary & Nancy Smith Jim, Sharon & Casey Vandeventer Jim Vermillion Family & Todd Vermillion Family James Von Behren Dr. Gregory Tellatin Bill & Janna Woods Suzy Woodridge & Kevin Welsh
Gifts of Tribute Drs. William & Patrick Bauer Drs. Bob Becker & Craig Scott Drs. Jerry & Tara Cash Edmonds Dental Lab Gold Dental Lab Drs. Mike Horan, Julie Becker & Brian Darling Dr. Mark Massey Dr. Ben Pyatt Dr. Leo Tokarczyk The Drs. at OMS Dr. Jody Vance by Drs. Charles, Darren & Sarah Mahaffey Dr. Stanley Hall by Rex & Mary Hodge Dr. Thomas Meyer & Dr. Andrew Johns by The Staff of Dr. Meyer & Dr. Johns
2014 “The Smile Squad” Campaign MAJOR CONTIBUTORS Anonymous Barbara Brockschmidt John Gentry Joe & Cathy Meyer Donna Powers UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 12 CHILDREN James & Pamela Gessler Eric & Janet McClure UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 3 CHILDREN Mark & Debbie Brueggemann Mary Belle Graham Pat Kimball
UNDERWRITING OF TREATMENT PLAN FOR 1 CHILD Terry & Lisa Langley Gene & Mollie Molnar Dr. Tom Stone CONTRIBUTORS Jeffrey & Renee Abraham Harold & Mary Arents Laura Beaver Glenn & Beverly Blake Steve & Mary Ellen Browne Dr. James & Nancy Claxton Patricia Chapman Evelyn Close Dr. Aaron Dannegger Bill & Virginia Darr Tom & Beth Denouden Dr. Roy & Terri Libel Christopher McClure, in memory of Anita Ludwig Kelley & Nancy McKenzie Larry & Eileen Meinsen Ivan & Mindy Muñoz Tim & Shannon Roth Roberta Rozell Dr. Charles R. Ryen Jim & Michele Schaefer David & Karen Taylor
In-Kind Gifts
A & J Power Systems Advanced Endodontics of Greater Springfield Vickey Alexander Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter Anonymous Arris Pizza Andrea Bishop Boys and Girls Town-Great Circle Dana Brazeal Chelsea Carroll City Utilities (9) Creekside at Elfindale (8) CrossFit RTB Culligan of Springfield Zane Davidson Delta Sigma Pi First & Calvary Presbyterian Church Shannon Gronniger Halo Massage & Wellness, Angela Romine Harp’s RV & Mobile Home Service Linda Heslin Hy-Vee Incredible Pizza Company Innovative Dental of Springfield Allen Jones & Family Emily Konrad Little Caesars Pizza Loehr Chiropractic & Acupuncture Connie McCarter Lisa Miller Michelle Moore MSU Pre-Dental Society Springfield Underground Ollis & Company Oral Health of America Play It Again Sports Professional Answering Service (9) Springfield Public Schools Springfield Stamp & Engraving (6) Springfield Victory Mission (2) Walgreens Ward Conciliation (2)
For the past 35 years, Alpha Delta Pi has supported RMHC as their national philanthropy. Members from the Gamma Mu Chapter from Missouri State University support our local Houses by volunteering their time in the Houses, providing Family Dinners, volunteering at events, repurposing artwork for family bedrooms and raising money through their annual events, the Teeter-Totter-a-Thon and Pihop Pancake Breakfast. Over the past year, they have volunteered nearly 900 hours of their time to support the mission of RMHC. We look forward to many more years of partnership!
Pop Tabs PROCEEDS BENEFIT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY FUND AND TOOTH TRUCK PATIENT NEEDS FUND ADsmith Marketing & Advertising Vickey Alexander (2) Wendy Allen Alpha Delta Pi-Gamma Mu Chapter AmVets Auxiliary 178 AmVets Post 78 Dave & Kathy Anderson Anonymous Ash Grove United Methodist Presbyterian Church Brian & Jacque Atkinson Joshua Barnes JD & Millie Barnhouse Christina Batson Steve Becker Troy Bertholdi Michele Betts Cheryl Bigos Billings School-FCCLA Billings United Methodist Church Billings United Methodist ChurchHis Kids Bolivar United Methodist Church Barbara Bollinger Debbie Boyle & Family Boys & Girls Club-Musgrave Unit Bradford Veterinary Hospital Bradleyville Student Council Tammara Brown Laurel Browning Brownsberger’s Aire Service of Springfield Teri Buckley Mark Buehler
Kay Burk Cabool High School-Beta Club Cadette Girl Scout Troop #70200 Calvary Chapel-Buffalo Chelsea Carroll John Carter Cassidy United Methodist Church (2) Central Elementary School Charli Dawn Davis Benefit Ride Charlotte Conner Christ By the Lake Lutheran Church City Utilities Timothy Clapper Laverne Clark Lisa Clark Kiera Cleir Clever United Methodist Church Cintas Laurie Cole Rebecca Cole College of the Ozarks Community Blood Center (2) Margaret Coonts Arbaleta Cossins Alicia Coverston Michael, Jennifer & Anna Cowan Devin & Darren Cox Terry Cox Cox Health-Ambulatory Infusion Center Cox North-Adult II Psychiatric Services (2) Jillian Cunrod Phillip Dacko Mackenzie Daily Dallas County Propane DAV Chapter 55 Ida Davis Diversified Plastic Corporation Sarah Drake Gary Duncan
LoveLetter • Summer 2015 Lillie Eddy El Dorado Springs High School Jared Elmore Faye Estep Keith & Robin Eubanks Fair Play Schools Ferrell Duncan Clinic-Break Room Georgia Fick First Baptist Church of Gainesville First Baptist Church of Ozark First United Methodist Church, Fellowship SS Class, Harrison, AR Nicole Fitzpatrick Galmey VFW Post 9638 Lexie Gambino David Garrett Becky Gillham (30) Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland Golden Living Center (2) Gracious Occasions Ralph, Laura & Brian Graham (3) Amanda Grayson Gary Green Grumpy’s Lounge (2) Avalena Guy Mary Haley Tracy & Melissa Hall Sarah Hansen James & Dorothy Harlan Avaline Harris Brynlee Hathaway & Family (2) Beverly Havens Kaila & Karlee Haymes & Family Mike Hayward Hillside Christian Church Diane Holly Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2) Hood United Methodist Church Hope Lutheran Church Nicole Hosiner Kim Howat Hudson Tire & Battery Amanda & Paige Hurley Hutchens Industries (2) Charlie & Frances Iglio Immanuel Lutheran Church John & Vicki Inmon Integrity Home Care Barbara Jackson Bill James (2) JDP Management (2) Brenda Lindsay Johnson
Norma Johnson Jake & Jordan Johnston James Jordan Shelby Jordan Stephen Joy Kickapoo High School (5) Kimberling City United Methodist Church Women Steve King Michelle Kingcade King’s Way United Methodist Church Women’s Group (2) Knights of Columbus Laclede County 4-H (2) Lake Stockton Health Care Facility (3) Debbie Laughlin Tamara Lawson Tara & Anita Lesser Dewey Letsinger Jordan & Jayden Lewis Licking United Methodist Church Logan Rogersville Upper Elementary Wyatt Lumpkin Charles & Diana Mahaffey Marion C. Early Elementary School Marshfield Care Center Monica Martinez Paul Mathis McBride Elementary School, Ms. Adams Kindergarten Class Amber McClancy McDonald’s-Harrison Main Janice McEvoy Lydia McIntyre Meek’s-Monett Chris, Connie, Jacob & Matthew Meinsen Mercy-Burn Unit Mercy-Care Management Mercy-Child Life Office Mercy-Family Resource Center Mercy-Health Sciences Academy Mercy-Human Resources Mercy-MTS Logistics Mercy-Orthopedic Hospital (2) Metropolitan National Bank (3) Charlie Michelsen Milford Christian Church Missouri Association of National Honor Societies
Missouri Rehab Center Shanna Mitchell Arnold Moldenauer Montclair Retirement Community (2) MSU-Greenwood Laboratory School MSU-Meyer Office #202J Derek & Ashley Mulvaney National Heights Baptist Church Karen Nelson Stan Nelson New Covenant Academy, Terri Wintons 2nd Grade Class (3) Alfred & Gaila Newton Nixa Early Learning Center Ed Noe North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Jana Northern Northview Senior Center (2) Janice Nusbaum Brent & Amy Oestreich Kenzie Olsson OTC-Enactus Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church (2) Oxford Healthcare Employees Ozarks Antique Auto Club Ozark Junior High School Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild Ozark Senior Center Ozark Upper Elementary Ozark Wanderers RV Club (2) Ozarks Methodist Manor Pain Treatment Associates Pat Jones YMCA (2) Pershing Middle School-Pride Team (3) Pet Therapy Phoenix Home Care Pinegar Chevrolet Craig and Jacque Pollard Pomme De Terre Shrine Club Preferred Hospice Rhonda Presson Alan & Christy Primanzon Lacy Procino Heather Ramsey Judith Rantz Jeri Lynn Ray Reeds Spring High School FCCLA
The Vaught family knows firsthand what it’s like to be far from home with a little one in the hospital. Mitchell, Dinah and their two children Kennedi and William stayed at the House near Cox South nearly four years ago when youngest son Wyatt was born. They continue to give back through serving family meals, volunteering in the House and making cards for families currently staying with us.
Regal Beloit Corporation Regal Fasco Employees (3) Republic Retired School Personnel Drew Rodney Mary Salsman Brandon Sanders Caleb & Carson Sandgren Sapphire Vending (2) Mary Scarlett Ashley Schultz Gail Seyl (2) Seymour Holiness Church Shawnee Mound R-3 Schools Mark & Kimberly Sheaner Shell Knob School (2) Randy, Debbie & TJ Slocum Michael, Carson & Dawson Smith Sue Smith Tiffaney Smith Mary Snodgrass Orchid Soller Barbara Sorey Southside Church of Christ (2) Wilma Spencer Springfield Charity Belles Springfield Conservation Nature Center (3) Springfield Lutheran School Springfield Public SchoolsGeneral Service Center Springfield Workshop St. Andrew Lutheran Church St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Suzanne’s Catholic Church Patti Stanton Alex Steed Julie Steele James Steffins Beverly & Darrell Stewart Stockton Christian Church (2) Stockton Country Club Strafford Elementary Jeff & Linda Summers & Family Sun River Orthopaedics
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Sunset Church of Christ (3) Sunshine Elementary School Tangles Hair Salon (2) Jeanetta Taylor David & Tara Terrill TCSI Transland Anthony Teague TelComm Credit Union Carl Textor Thayer High School Thornfield School Thyssen Krupp Elevator David Trower Joan Turner Union Southern Baptist Church (2) Unity of the Hills Church (3) U.S. Marine Corps Aviation (6) Rick & Victoria Vasquez Veteran’s Motorcycle Club VFW Post 1667 Vikings #518 (2) Violet Chapter #480 (5) Walmart Neighborhood Market S. Glenstone Walmart #379 Emma & Kaleb Waxler Waynesville Middle School Webster County Retired Teachers Association Wellspring Baptist Fellowship White’s Marine Center Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School (2) Charlie & Sarah Wilson Charles & Donna Wise (4) Laura Wise Samantha Wofford Tom & Patty Wood Gail Wright Calvin & Jackie Young Zion Evangel Lutheran Church
Devin Morris chose the Ronald McDonald House for his Eagle Scout project and after talking with House staff found the perfect idea and project! He constructed and stained a set of stair steps for one of our family bedrooms, which features a high set bed in that room. The stairs make it much easier for new moms to get into bed so they can enjoy some rest and relaxation.
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Upcoming Events: 26thAnnual Price Cutter Charity Championship
presented by Dr Pepper
August 13-16, 2015 pricecuttercc.org
2nd Annual Paint it Forward presented by Obelisk Home
August 28, 2015
Premier Red Shoe Gala presented by McDonald’s of the Ozarks
September 19, 2015 RMHCozarks.org
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Dave and Rebecca Collins are from Nashville, Tennessee and were blessed to adopt twin baby boys, Cain and Colt, who were born at Cox South Hospital. Cain and Colt spent the first few weeks of their lives in PMSthe 298NICU while PMS 2577and Dave Rebecca called the Ronald McDonald House near Cox South “home” for more than a month.