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JULY-AUGUST 2019
2019 All-Star Weekend
In June, we celebrated the tradition of watching graduated seniors play in the final high school football game of their lives at the 18th Annual GRIN IRON CLASSIC All-Star Football Game and then enjoyed watching volleyball players from all over Southwest Missouri battle it out in 8th Annual GRIN ACTION CLASSIC. As parents, coaches, friends and supporters gathered to cheer on their favorite team, RMHC of the Ozarks was proud to host this event with the SW MO Football Coaches Association and the All-Star Smiles Sertoma Club in this weekend benefiting the Tooth Truck; helping provide dental treatment and dental hygiene education for local children in need. This All-Star Weekend was presented by Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club and Delta Dental of Missouri, and we had fantastic sponsorship support from the Greater Springfield Dental Society, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Youngblood Auto Group and Missouri Foundation for Health. We would also like to thank in-kind supporters McDonald’s, Mercy Sports Medicine, Colorgraphic Printing and Mediacom. Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers for making these events possible with their hard work and dedication.
Returns to Springfield on September 6th The Kansas City Chiefs’ “Red Friday” is officially coming back to Springfield and the Ozarks on Friday, September 6. This day-long celebration is designed to capture the excitement of the start of the NFL season by bringing the Kansas City Chiefs and communities throughout Chiefs Kingdom together to kick off the year. In addition to being a rallying point for Chiefs fans, Red Friday is a chance for the community to make a difference in the lives of local children and families. Starting at 6:00 am on Friday, September 6, McDonald’s locations in Springfield and the Ozarks will sell special 2019 collector’s edition “Chiefs Kingdom” flags for a minimum donation of $5 each, while supplies last. The flags will ONLY be available on Red Friday and supplies are very limited. Proceeds benefit our two Ronald McDonald Houses! Volunteers are needed to wave Chiefs Kingdom flags outside participating McDonald’s around the Ozarks to promote the event on Friday morning. Contact Heather Hyde for more information or to sign up at 417-820-0764 or Heather.Hyde@ RMHCozarks.org.