2018 Heart the Houses Campaign

Keeping Families Close

Helping Families Heal Earlier this year, Peter and Marissa Connolly of Branson, Missouri were expecting identical twin boys, Finn and Jack, due in August. Sadly, they lost Finn in April; and this triggered premature labor for Marissa. Then, after three weeks of bedrest for Marissa, Jack was born over 16 weeks early on May 6, 2018, weighing only 1 lb, 13 oz.

Family kept the Connollys going.

At the beginning of Marissa’s hospital stay, Ronald McDonald House Happy Wheels volunteers shared information about the House. She didn’t realize it was a “homeaway-from-home” for families. Peter toured the House and felt comfortable right away.

It was the perfect place for their 3-year-old daughter Adalyn to take a break from the hospital, burning energy in the playroom and playground, and taking some great naps. The House also provided a place for Marissa and Peter’s parents to stay while visiting from out of state to help care for Adalyn.

The Connolly family counts the Ronald McDonald House as an incredible blessing. After spending 100+ days with Jack in the NICU, they are thankful to end each day with a homemade meal and a comfy bed in close proximity to Jack.

During their stay at the House, Adalyn celebrated her 4th birthday. The Ronald McDonald House team was happy to host her birthday party, inviting special guests like Jack’s NICU doctor and nurses at Adalyn’s request.

During their long stay, the Ronald McDonald House provided comfort to each member of the Connolly family. For Peter,

47 ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ADOPT

ANNUALLY, QUARTERLY OR MONTHLY.

94

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of hospital administrators worldwide agreed that Ronald McDonald Houses reduced stress and costs to families

Marissa and Adalyn, it’s truly served as a “home-away-from-home”. For baby Jack, it allowed his family to stay close. The House enabled his Mom to devote her attention to caring for his needs, and allowed Jack to build a flourishing relationship with his big sister Adalyn and his grandparents. The Connolly family is happy to report that Jack is thriving now, weighing 7 lbs, 9oz with a smile that lights up the room.

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the Connollys Stay Close.

When our generous supporters

“Heart the Houses”and Adopt a

Room, they’re truly making the Ronald McDonald Houses possible for the Connolly family and thousands of other area families.

Each year, more than 800 families find a community of comfort and hope at our two Ronald McDonald Houses in Springfield. By Adopting a Room for 2019 in one or both of our Houses, you are keeping families of sick children together and close to the care and resources they need.

Adopt a Room today.

By Mail (Response Card and Envelope enclosed)

Online at HearttheHouses.org

By Phone at

417-875-3505

Heart the Houses and Adopt

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH HOSPITAL

When you

M: $170 Q: $500 Y: $2,000

A Room

You Help Families Stay Close.

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Bedroom 205

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Bedroom 206

M: $235 Q: $700 Y: $2,800

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Alcove

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Bedroom 207

M: $235 Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Alcove

Bedroom 203

Bedroom 202

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

SECOND FLOOR

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Bedroom 204

Laundry

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

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Bedroom 209 M: $235 Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Bedroom 201 M: $235 Q: $700 Y: $2,800

FIRST FLOOR

Laundry M: $170 Q: $500 Y: $2,000

Bedroom 103

Bedroom 104

Bedroom 105

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Bedroom 102

Dining Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

M: $500 / Q: $1,500 Y: $6,000

M: $835 / Q: $2,500 / Y: $10,000

M: $500 / Q: $1,500 Y: $6,000

M: $420 Q: $1,250 Y: $5,000

Bedroom 101

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Living Room M: $585 / Q: $1,750 Y: $7,000

Playroom

Family Room

M: $500 / Q: $1,500 Y: $6,000

M: $835 / Q: $2,500 / Y: $10,000

Main Entryway

M: $335 / Q: $1,000 / Y: $4,000

LOWER LEVEL

Family Living Center

M: $585 / Q: $1,750 / Y: $7,000

Photo by Gayle Babcock, Architectural Imageworks, LLC.

Assistant Mgrs’ Quarters

Office for Volunteers & Staff M: $420 Q:$1,250 Y: $5,000

Linen

Kitchen

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT MERCY KIDS Gathering

Kitchen M: $835 Q: $2,500 Y: $10,000

Storage

LivingLiving RoomRoom

Dining Dining Room Room

Playroom

M: $835 / Q: $2,500 / Y: $10,000

M: $585 / Q: $1,750 / Y: $7,000

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Bedroom 107

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Stairs

Computer Nook

M: $295 / Q: $875 Y:$3,500

Asst. Mgr.

Family

M: $100 / Q: $300 Y: $1,200

Storage

Y: $5,000

Donor Wall Main Entry M: $335 Q: $1,000 Y: $4,000

Office for Volunteers & Staff

Laundry

Bedroom 110

M: $420 Q: $1,250 Y: $5,000

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Bedroom 101 M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

Bedroom 102

M: $420 / Q: $1,250 Y: $5,000

When you

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and Adopt A Room You Help Families Stay Close.

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Bedroom 105

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800 Laundry Chute Room

Bedroom 103

M: $235 Q: $700 Y: $2,800

MERCY CORRIDOR

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Bedroom 108

M: $500 / Q: $1,500 Y: $6,000

Locker Room M: $420 / Q: $1,250

Elevators

Bedroom 109

M: $295 / Q: $875 Y: $3,500

M: $235 / Q: $700 Y: $2,800

M = MONTH

Bedroom 104

M: $235 / Q: $700 / Y: $2,800

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Help Families Stay Close,

Adopt A Room!

ONLINE at HearttheHouses.org

By PHONE at 417-875-3505

By MAIL using this card

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House Near Cox South

Month Quarter Year $235 $700 $2,800 $835 $2,500 $10,000 $585 $1,750 $7,000 $500 $1,500 $6,000 $835 $2,500 $10,000 $500 $1,500 $6,000 $585 $1,750 $7,000 $420 $1,250 $5,000 $420 $1,250 $5,000 $335 $1,000 $4,000 $170 $500 $2,000

Bedroom (14 available) Family Room Living Room Playroom Kitchen Dining Room (2 available) Family Living Center Office for Volunteers & Staff Assistant Mgrs’ Quarters Main Entryway Laundry Room (2 available)

House at Mercy Kids Bedroom (10 available) Living Room Playroom Gathering Room Dining Room Kitchen Computer Nook Office for Volunteers & Staff Assistant Mgrs’ Quarters Main Entryway Laundry Center Family Locker Room TOTAL AMOUNT ADOPTED:

Month Quarter Year $235 $700 $2,800 $835 $2,500 $10,000 $500 $1,500 $6,000 $295 $875 $3,500 $585 $1,750 $7,000 $835 $2,500 $10,000 $295 $875 $3,500 $420 $1,250 $5,000 $420 $1,250 $5,000 $335 $1,000 $4,000 $420 $1,250 $5,000 $100 $300 $1,200 $ To complete your contribution by mail, please fill out both sides of this form, fold at dotted line and return in enclosed envelope.

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