2023 Spring/Summer Heartbeat Newsletter

HEARTBEAT

LET’S MAKE ROOM

The Huggins family joined us during the groundbreaking ceremony to share their experience at RMHC

WHAT’S INSIDE

RMHC ST. LOUIS STAFF

DAN HARBAUGH, PRESIDENT

JASON HUFF, VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT

KELSEY CRIPE, VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

CHERI WUERTZ, VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

JUDY SCHULER, OPERATIONS CONSULTANT

ALISON KASPAR, DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

PAT NEWBY, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION

JACOB MCGUIRE, DIRECTOR, FACILITIES

COURTNEY FISCHER, DIRECTOR, FAMILY ROOM PROGRAM

MICHELLE BURMANN, SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE

KERRY JACKSON, FAMILY SERVICES MANAGER, PARK AVENUE

CLARE BURKE, FAMILY SERVICES MANAGER, WEST PINE

SAEN MULLIX, FAMILY SERVICES MANAGER, WEST COUNTY EMILY TETRAULT, DATA MANAGER

DARA MARKUS, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

MCKENNA BUNJAN, VOLUNTEER MANAGER

KATIE LAYMAN, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

TRACEY REYNOLDS, PROJECT MANAGER

RENEISHA BROWN, ASSISTANT FAMILY SERVICES MANAGER

DELRA JOHNSON, ASSISTANT FAMILY SERVICES MANAGER

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BRIDGET HOY BEARDSLEY, CHAIRPERSON

CHRIS GIARLA, VICE CHAIRPERSON

KAREN BAER, TREASURER

DAVE TORNETTO, SECRETARY

DANA BACICH

BRAD BEIGLE

STEVE BESHORE

NORA BLACK

DR. MARY MICHAELEEN CRADOCK

KYLE DARNELL

GREG DIEKEMPER

CULLY EISENBEIS

JOAN ELHOFFER

BEVERLY GARNER

MARK HEFFERNAN

DAN HEGGER

SCOTT KARCHUNAS

SIRUS KARIMI

RYAN KURYLA

APRIL LOPINOT

STEVE MALTER

DR. PHINEAS OREN

ELLYN ROSENBLUM

STEVE RUESCHHOFF

NOLAN RUIZ

DANNA STONE

JORDAN LANGLEY, ASSISTANT FAMILY SERVICES MANAGER

CIERRA WEST, ASSISTANT FAMILY ROOM MANAGER

COURTNEY BRADSHAW, FAMILY ROOM PROGRAM COORDINATOR

MEREDITH SIEGFRIED, CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION

RELATIONS COORDINATOR

BARB JARVIS, FINANCE COORDINATOR

MIYA ANDREWS, MARKETING COORDINATOR

HOLLY AHAUS, DATA COORDINATOR

LAKRISTEL COLLINS, FAMILY CARE SPECIALIST

SARAH IBA, FAMILY CARE SPECIALIST

JOY TATE, HOUSEKEEPER, WEST COUNTY

VICKI RUCKMAN, HOUSEKEEPER, WEST PINE

A Note from our BOARD CHAIR

Have you heard, we’re building a new House with 72 rooms in St. Louis City? We are thinking of installing a floor-to-ceiling bird cage in the lobby, stocked with finches, to entertain the families.

Okay, maybe not. But did you know that is what Dr. Audrey Evans, co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House, did in the pediatric oncology ward where she practiced medicine in the early 1970s? It was a creative solution to entertain the families while they endured painful news and treatment for their children.

Dr. Evans died last September, and from what I have read, she was not only creative, she was generous and personable as well. She knew that a sick child is a sick family, and watching families sleep in hospital hallways and on treatment room floors was unacceptable. She found a way to connect with local McDonald’s owners/operators and the father of a sick child - who happened to be the tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles. Together, they used the profits from Shamrock Shake sales to purchase the first House in 1974. They finally had an economical and comfortable way for the families to stay close to the hospital and their loved ones.

We have similarly creative, generous and personable staff at our current Ronald McDonald Houses in St. Louis. I know because that is how I happened to find my way to serve as Chair of the Ronald McDonald House Board. Like many of you, and like the families who stay at our Houses, I was introduced to the great work of the organization during a difficult time. In 2014, while my seven and nine year old children and I were grieving the sudden death of their dad, we fortuitously selected the Ronald McDonald House Charities for donations “in lieu of flowers” at the funeral. While the collection was small and should not have drawn any attention, in a uniquely creative, generous and personable way, the folks at the Ronald McDonald House sought to meet the person behind the donation, and invited me in.

At the Ronald McDonald House, you quickly learn to direct energy to helping others, just as the 31 incredible staff members and 26 volunteer Board members do every day. My now thriving teenagers have both volunteered at RMHC events – serving

hamburgers with the Bunge team at Tab Top Pandemonium, organizing the storage shed at the Park Avenue House, and completing an Eagle Scout poster project to free up space at the West Pine House. I was married in 2021, and my husband, Iain, and his grown kids enjoy contributing to the golf tournaments and the Red Shoe Society’s professional development events. I think they all enjoy watching me wear my red shoes to show my support. Ronald McDonald House Charities continues to keep families close. It has for me, and I presume it has for you as well.

As we build this new House, we obviously need a lot of money. We continue to operate our other three Houses as well. Thank goodness for your donations to further our mission and to our McDonald’s Owner/Operator partners, who have championed “Round-Up” in their stores - raising millions of dollars for our operating funds. That money has freed up other donations and cash for the Capital Campaign to build the new House. This funding also allowed us to renovate the original and open an additional Family Room at Mercy Hospital just this past year - bringing our total to four in the St. Louis-area!

Today, there are 383 of these wonderful Houses that love built around the world. As we get to work, staying creative, generous and personable, our new House in St. Louis City might be number 384! The number does not really matter; what matters is that our new House will surround more families with more love.

On December 2, 2022, we broke ground on the new Ronald McDonald House! As the need for this space continues to grow, we look forward to our charity’s beautiful expansion. The new House will have 72 bedrooms, large dining areas, an industrial kitchen and chef, a rooftop patio, private bathrooms, laundry facilities, and more (see renderings of the House at the bottom of page 4).

So far, over $29 million has been secured for the campaign through the support of our generous community. We are so grateful for the

generosity of the individuals, corporations, and foundations that have stepped up to support guest families.

“The journey to breaking ground at the new site was not easy. The fundraising team had to cease efforts during the global pandemic and economic downturn. Despite these challenges, our supporters continue to provide a future for this organization,” says Mike DeCola, Capital Campaign Co-Chair.

The new location will be equidistant from St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Health

Groundbreaking shovelers left to right: Brian Phillips, Chrissy Hurst, Trish Lollo, Jeff Barone, Mike DeCola, Allyson Huggins, Mayor Jones, Steve Pelch, Steve Hays, Dr. Andrew White, Chris Giarla, Abdul-Kaba Abdullah, Janet Baumstark and Jack Baumstark.

Building the new Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis City.

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital while adjacent to Shriners Hospital for Children – St. Louis. This will continue to keep families close to the local pediatric facilities to access their child’s care.

We are proud to share that hospital administrative and clinical leaders say that their affiliation with RMHC enhances their ability to provide family-centered care and even improves the quality of that care.

“Rest. This is one of the ‘prescriptions’ we give parents while their child is hospitalized. Without it, they aren’t as effective in advocating for and participating in their child’s care, which is so important to their health and healing. Ronald McDonald House makes it possible for families

to be close by and well-rested,” says Dr. Alexis Elward, Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician and Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. You can help hundreds of more families find rest by donating to the campaign. Let’s Make Room for our future. Donate now at www.rmhcstl.com/new.

A look inside the New House

Now you can see what the new Ronald McDonald House will look like!

Top left: Dining room; Top right: Entrance of the lobby; Bottom: Rooftop patio with a view of St. Louis.

THE GIARLA FAMILY

Families helping families. It’s what RMHC is all about.

On December 2, 2022, local McDonald’s owner/operator and Vice Chair of the RMHC St. Louis Board, Chris Giarla, stood, with a shovel in hand, ready to break ground on the new Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis City. He was 1 of 14 community leaders to help mark the historic event. Chris realized after the ceremony that 20 years earlier, his dad had attended a Groundbreaking event for the same charity.

“I vaguely remembered seeing the RMHC shovel before,” said Chris. “Dad reminded me that he attended the Groundbreaking of the long-term apartments at the West Pine location in April 2002 and kept his shovel in the office. It was a humbling experience for our family to be involved in both celebrations.”

The Giarla family has supported Ronald McDonald House Charities for decades. Before moving to the bi-state region, Dave and Andrea Giarla raised their family in Rhode Island, where Dave worked for McDonald’s Corporation. In 1994, Dave’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to move to St. Louis and purchase his first restaurant. The family quickly learned the fulfilling relationship between the McDonald’s Co-op of Metro St. Louis and Ronald McDonald

House Charities.

“From the ‘get-go,’ we had a connection to RMHC. I can’t imagine not being involved in this charity,” says Chris, looking over his wall of early family photos, awards, and McDonald’s and RMHC memorabilia in the main office of his franchise, Christian Foods, which now owns and operates 13 McDonald’s locations in the metro area.

Chris has followed his parents’ lead by supporting The House that Love Built, from the Scramble for Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by McDonald’s, to serving on the Board of Directors and volunteering to serve families in the Family Room. Additionally, Christian Foods participates in the community giving program, Round-Up for RMHC to raise funding to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. Their franchise, along with the other stores in the McDonald’s Co-op of Metro St. Louis, raised over $2.3 million in 2022 –that’s more than any other Co-op in the nation! Christian Foods restaurants alone have raised over $1 million since the Round-Up for RMHC program began in 2019. A point of pride for Chris and Dave.

“When you get involved, there is something

special about having a purpose beyond yourself,” says Chris. “I have such a busy job. Supporting the Family Room program is three hours of my day stepping out of my role. It’s completely different from what I do in the office or restaurant. I love checking in on the families, listening to parents, and having the chance to help the kids out. Having compassion and empathy for someone you don’t know or may not see again is good for the soul. It’s gratifying to know I helped make their day better.”

Passion for the community and the Golden Arches runs in the family. This spring, Chris’s son Christian will be participating in management training through Christian Foods as a sophomore in college.

“He called my dad and shared that he plans to come back after graduating college and work towards running the company someday,” says Chris. “Christian has been with us for five years and moved from a crew member to a manager trainee. The idea that Christian Foods could someday span to a third generation is gratifying for both dad and me.”

At Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, we are beyond grateful to call Dave, Chris, the Giarla family, and everyone at Christian Foods our friends of the House.

“It’s all so humbling; dad and I started this journey together 29 years ago,” says Chris. “I can’t wait to hang both shovels up in the office next to one another. We are so proud to give back to this organization together.”

Families helping families. It’s what RMHC is all about.■

2023 SPECIAL EVENTS

Mark your calendar and join us for one of our annual fundraising events!

19TH ANNUAL TAB TOP PANDEMONIUM SATURDAY, MAY 6

LOCATION: Park Avenue Ronald House

Drop off the aluminum tab tops, keys and electronics you have been collecting for RMHC St. Louis all year! Weigh stations for tabs will be available courtesy of Didion Orf Recycling for you to see how your collection stacks up against the competition. Before you leave, be sure to grab a snack and check out the RMHC merchandise for sale! Visit www.rmhcstl.com/recycle for more information or to register.

38 TH ANNUAL RMH GOLF TOURNAMENT & DINNER AUCTION ■ JUNE

4 & 5

LOCATION: Meadowbrook Country Club

The annual Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament, presented by Seeger Toyota, is one of the premier golf events in St. Louis. This two-day affair begins on Sunday with dinner accompanied by a silent and live auction. On Monday, the links become the place to be when threesomes vie for the firstplace prize while enjoying food, beverages, and a gift for each golfer. For more information, please visit www.rmhcstl.com/golf.

Each year, proceeds from special events contribute more than $1 million toward the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. For more information about our fun-filled fundraisers, or to see how you can get involved, please visit us online at www.rmhcstl.com/events.

23RD ANNUAL KIDS & CLAYS TOURNAMENT & AUCTION AUGUST 23-25

LOCATION: Tournament: NILO Farms

Join us for the 23rd Annual Kids & Clays event, sponsored by Arco! Wednesday night will feature a dinner auction with many exciting silent and live auction items, followed by two days of sporting clays tournaments. Breakfast, lunch and beverages will be served throughout the day, and a gift for each participant. For more information, visit www.rmhcstl.com/kidsandclays.

30 TH ANNUAL SCRAMBLE FOR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

LOCATION: The Country Club at The Legends

Sponsored by McDonald’s, this event is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, affordable tournament supporting a great cause! Foursomes will compete for prizes in morning or afternoon rounds and test their luck at several par-3 games along the course. Each player will also receive a gift bag, lunch and refreshments on the course. For more information, visit www.rmhcstl.com/scramble.

St. Louis

Help keep families with sick children close while doing your part to sustain our environment by recycling for RMHC!

OUR THREE PROGRAMS

1. Tab Top Program

The Tab Top Program invites people of all ages to collect aluminum tab tops from beverage cans.

2. Keys to the Heart Program

Open doors for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House by donating your brass keys.

3. Electronics Program

Have you discovered any broken or unusable electronics during your spring cleaning? Instead of throwing these items out, take them to Didion Orf and tell them you want your donation to go to RMHC St. Louis. Accepted electronics include: cell phones, laptops, AC adapters, holiday lights, home and office phones, extension cords, network gear, satellite receivers, and PC towers.

Questions? Visit rmhcstl.com/recycle or contact Dara Markus at dmarkus@rmhcstl.com.

WELCOME TO THE BOARD

RMHC St. Louis welcomes the following individuals to the Board of Directors: THANK YOU!

DANA BACICH recently retired from being the CFO of BioTAB Healthcare. Dana graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1994 with a degree in Accounting. Dana then passed the CPA exam in November 1994 with the 7th-highest score in the state of Missouri. Dana and her husband, Tim, have been married for 22 years and are almost empty nesters, with two in college and a senior at Chaminade.

BRAD BEIGLE is a Director in the Financial Operations group at Thompson Street Capital Partners. He has over ten years of experience providing accounting, finance, tax, and operational support. Brad serves his community through multiple advisory committees for local nonprofits, including RMHC St. Louis and St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer. In his free time, Brad enjoys traveling with his family and coaching his children in youth sports.

NORA BLACK serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Lanter Delivery Systems, a leader in overnight, unattended delivery services headquartered in St. Louis, MO. She holds an MBA and BS, Business Administration from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and Columbia, respectively. Nora is a long-time volunteer for RMHC, serving on their Human Resources Committee since 2010. She also currently serves as a Board Member to the St. Louis Area Foodbank. As a wife and mother of four, she holds dear the mission of RMHC and looks forward to many more years of service.

DR. PHINEAS OREN serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. He is a Pediatric Intensivist by training and has had numerous leadership roles while practicing at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Mercy Hospital, and is very familiar with the special needs of families whose children are in the hospital. Outside of work, Phineas enjoys cycling, traveling, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his two adult children.

STEVE RUESCHHOFF serves as a Principal at Edward Jones. He leads the Managed Investments and Products areas for the firm. Steve is active in the financial service industry; he has served as a past board member of the Insured Retirement Institute and is currently a NICSA Board Member. He is a Fellow in the Society of Actuaries, a Phi Beta Kappa member, and a graduate of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Steve is a proud supporter of RMHC St. Louis, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the United Way.

We would like to thank our 2023 outgoing Board Members for their outstanding dedication and service to the RMHC mission.

Tony Irace

Dr. Joseph Kahn

Jeff Barone

A PLACE OF REST

The new and renovated Ronald McDonald Family Rooms inside Mercy Hospital will provide comfort and care to thousands of families.

On March 9, 2023, Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis hosted a Family Room Open House at Mercy Hospital St. Louis to showcase the new and renovated Family Rooms.

The original St. Louis-area Family Room opened inside Mercy Hospital in 2005. In 2010, it was relocated to the new pediatric tower at Mercy Children’s Hospital. After 12 years of serving families on the 3rd floor, this space was refreshed thanks to the donations from the community through the Round-Up for RMHC program at McDonald’s.

During the renovation of the 3rd floor space, Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis also worked on a new space within the hospital walls and opened the new Family Room on

the 2nd floor. This area is curated to serve those with children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The fourth St. Louis-area Ronald McDonald Family Room was made possible by donations from the NICUPs or NICU Parents, a group of parents with babies receiving care in the hospital.

Both spaces include updated furniture, a kitchen, dining areas, “quiet nooks” with comfortable seating, laundry facilities, showers, computer stations and more.

We are beyond grateful to continue to provide a home-away-from-home to families steps away from their children’s bedside. These two Family Rooms will allow even more families to stay close when it matters most.

The NEW Ronald McDonald Family Room on the 2nd floor offers a space specialized for families with babies in the NICU

SUPPORT OUR FAMILY ROOMS

We rely on our community to keep all four of our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms well-stocked with all the comforts of home for guests. There is a need for pre-packaged and individually wrapped snacks, travel-sized toiletries and high efficiency laundry pods. Learn more at rmhcstl.com/wishlist.

The renovated Ronald McDonald Family Room on the 3rd floor received a refresh after 12 years of serving as a refuge for families at Mercy Hospital

MEET THE GEEN FAMILY

Ollie’s parents found comfort in the Ronald McDonald Family Room.

On October 25, 2021, Jennifer and Brian Geen heard the devastating news that two-year-old Ollie was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma, a rare form of liver cancer that affects about 1 in 1 million children. When scans from an Urgent Care visit were irregular, Ollie was taken to the Emergency Room, leading the family to the oncology department at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. He was immediately admitted and prepped for a three-hour exploratory surgery the next day. His medical team found a six-inch tumor in a position where it may not be able to be removed.

On November 2, a week after his diagnosis, little Ollie began his first round of in-patient chemotherapy. Within the next few months, the Geen family spent many nights within hospital walls as Ollie underwent his first twelve weeks of treatment. Jennifer and Brian couldn’t imagine leaving their son’s side during the whirlwind of the experience, even with their home only 15 minutes away in Sunset Hills, Missouri.

Thankfully, the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside the hospital provided comfort and care when they needed it most.

“It was a place to decompress,” explains

Jennifer. “The Family Room was the only quiet space we could find from the loud machines, noises, and distractions. We found both mental and physical comfort in the space.”

By February 7, 2022, Ollie was cleared for surgery to remove the tumor. The Geen family went to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for specialty care. Jennifer and Brian anxiously waited for news as Ollie underwent the high-risk sevenhour surgery.

“It was the most difficult day of our lives. We started wandering the halls and found the Ronald McDonald Family Room; it felt nice to have a familiar place,” says Jennifer. “We were grateful to have the space to gather ourselves during that emotional and stressful day inside the hospital.”

The tumor had shrunk to nearly half the original size from his treatment and was successfully removed. Jennifer and Brian were elated when the doctors shared the update after surgery.

Ollie continued six more weeks of chemotherapy. Which meant more inpatient treatment for Ollie and more stops in the Family Room for Jennifer and Brian. Throughout the weeks of his care, Ollie’s parents used the space

Ollie’s parents were only steps away during his treatment in St. Louis

whenever they needed to jump on a work call, follow up on emails, grab extra coffee or take a break emotionally from the situation.

On March 29, 2022, Ollie received his final chemotherapy treatment, and the Geen family celebrated by ringing the bell at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital together after 156 days of treatment. Shortly after, scans confirmed that three-year-old Ollie was in remission.

“If not for the support of the Ronald McDonald Family Room, the whole situation would have been even more difficult. We are so grateful to be able to use these support services,” says Jennifer. “The small things, like routine, can make such a difference. We had been supporters of RMHC but didn’t realize the impact it would have on our family.”

Jennifer and Brian have continued to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis annually. Jennifer is a Senior Account Manager at Trane, while Brian serves as a Vice President of Relationship Management at Enterprise Bank – a company that has supported the charity throughout the years and values the work in the community.

Now, Ollie is four years old and continues to be in remission. His parents say he is an “avid playground enthusiast” who loves his weekly swim and soccer lessons and has enjoyed his time back in preschool.

“It’s remarkable how resilient he truly is,” says Jennifer. “We are so proud of his strength and continue to value the time we have together as a family.” ■

IN LOVING MEMORY

Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis extends its deepest sympathy to the families of these very special children:

AJ Keimber

Andre Jones

Chester Borntreger

Chloe Rybolt

Diego Osio

Genevieve French

Hannah Stempfel

James Pax

Kaliann Eubanks

Libbi Stevenson

Lukas Pilkington

Ollie Schoonover

Ollie after his sevenhour surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Ringing the bell at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

Now, four-year-old Ollie enjoys his soccer and swim lessons

OUR FRIENDS. OUR PARTNERS. OUR FOUNDATION.

Wewould like to thank our 2022 Cornerstone Society members for their generosity! Last year, Cornerstone Society members’ donations totaled more than $2 million.

The Cornerstone Society was established in 2012 to recognize the individuals, organizations and corporations that give an unrestricted donation of $1,000 or more to RMHC St. Louis. In 11 years since its inception, Cornerstone Society members have donated nearly $19 million to provide a home-away-from-home to seriously ill children and their families. We are proud to share that the society has grown from 339 to more than 540 members.

On February 23, 2023, we hosted a Cornerstone Society Celebration, presented by Mercy Hospital, at the Westborough Country Club to honor our 2022 donors. A short program recognized Kids & Clays Foundation, Enterprise Holdings, and Tony Irace with awards for their outstanding commitment to RMHC. We would also like to thank our sponsors for underwriting this event.

Additional sponsors: The Donald H. and Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation; SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital; McDonald’s; Moneta; Simons and Cordes Group at UBS; St. Louis Children’s Hospital; World Pediatric Project; Gardens of Grace; Graybar; and Swiecicki & Muskett, LLC.

HEART OF RMHC

$2.2 Million+

McDonald’s, including local McDonald’s crew members, Owner/Operators and the St. Louis Community

HEART OF LOVE

$25,000+

Bayer Fund ♥

Sharon and Lawrence Carrico ♥

Donald H. and Mary Jane Buchanan Foundation

Terri and Jerry Flagg ♥

Anthony Irace ♥

Nancy Loftus

Mary and Mark Kohlberg ♥

Catherine Ruggeri-Rea and Thomas Rea

Ronald McDonald House Charities (Global)

Dianne and Gary Schuette ♥

SKC Enterprises, Inc.♥

HEART OF COURAGE

$20,000-$24,999

American Direct Marketing Resources, LLC

The Butler Family Foundation

Emerson ♥

Jefferson Foundation

Mercy Kids ♥

Laurie and Ray Van De Riet ♥

Janice Wendel

HEART OF HEALING

$15,000-$19,999

Demetrick Coleman ♥

Gloria and Gary Deeken ♥

Diane and Stephen Holste ♥

Friend of RMHC

Jonathan Jansky

Billie and David May

Cynthia and Edward Potter ♥

Cindy and Raymond Swaback

♥ - Cornerstone Society Founding Member

Top Left: RMHC Board Chair, Bridget Hoy Beardsley, and President, Dan Harbaugh, present Sirus Karimi from Enterprise Holdings with the Cornerstone Society Exemplary Partner Award;

Top Right: Tony Irace;

Bottom Right: Lincoln Gray, Tom Heeger and Zac Lemmon with Kids & Clays Foundation.

HEART OF COMPASSION ■ $10,000-$14,999

Ascension

Blaylock Family Foundation ♥

Joan and David Elhoffer ♥

Friend of RMHC (2)

Dawn and Chris Giarla ♥

Haberberger Mechanical Contractors ♥

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh ♥

Suzie and Gary Hartwig ♥

Kathy and Steve Hays ♥

Wanetta Henry

Jamie and Richard Howard

Sandra and John Irace ♥

Felicia Malter ♥

Cheryl and Jim Mather ♥

Mimi Ravarino

Elizabeth Roth

Mary and Zsolt Rumy

Debra Sanders

Barbara and Brian Satterthwaite ♥

HEART OF HOPE ■ $5,000-$9,999

Nancy Agnew

Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc. ♥

Jane and Richard Baalmann

Diane and Jeff Barone ♥

Tracy and Scott Bazoian ♥

Carrie and David Beckel

Mary and Christopher Burnes ♥

Rita and Greg Diekemper ♥

Barbara and William Dowling ♥

Enterprise Holdings Foundation ♥

Employees Community Fund of The Boeing Company ♥

ESCO Technologies, Inc. ♥

Friend of RMHC (2)

Graybar Foundation

Constance and Joseph Grimes

Cindy and Mark Heffernan

Herman T. & Phenie R. Pott Foundation ♥

Diana Holway

Liz and Jeff Karpel

Kent Family Foundation

Diane and Jeff Kolb

Cheryl and Rich Kopp

Maria and Donald Kukla ♥

Christina and Phillip Kumnick

Linda Lee

Dorothy and Melvyn

Lefkowitz ♥

Dietra and James Lewis

Dr. Steve Malter ♥

Karen and John Meara ♥

HEART OF COMFORT ■ $2,500-$4,999

Alan Green 4-Chesed Fund

Susan and Stephen Altmann ♥

Alvaria Inc

Denis Backer

Karen and Chris Baer

Robbie and Theodore Beaty ♥

Lauren and Brad Beigle

Sharon and Thomas Bigliano

Nora and Brian Black

Jane and Stuart Campbell ♥

Coca-Cola USA

Columbia Rotary Club

Concord Village Lions Community Services Foundation, Inc.

Continental National American Group

Donna and Marty Davis ♥

DECA Realty Co., Inc.

Lynn Ann and Arthur DeGuire ♥

Elevance Health

Frank Adam Foundation

Friend of RMHC (4)

Kelly and Gus Gast ♥

Sean Geoghegan ♥

Andrea and David Giarla ♥

Joan and Eric Gowin

Travis Graham-Wright

Rachel and Brett Grohmann

Brenda Haalboom ♥

Lynda and Steve Haberberger ♥

Vickie and Tom Heeger ♥

Amy Heeger King and Kevin King

Jessica and Dan Hegger

Kimberly and Robert Herdler

Patricia Ann and John Hessel

Michel and Tom Heutel

icon Mechanical ♥

Illinois Tool Works Foundation

Quimby and David Ingram

Cheryl Jones

Cynthia and Danny Jost

Barbara and Alan Kahn ♥

Karen and Dr. Joseph Kahn ♥

Dedra and Patrick Karpen

Margery and Timothy Kohl ♥

Debra and Jesse Kramper

Holly Carpenter and Randall

Krohn

Kristy and John Leach ♥

Robert Lieber ♥

Diana and Dan McCoy ♥

Merritt Hospitality

Marlyn Micheletto

Kim and Brad Seabaugh ♥

Skip Seaman

Kathi and Mike Shepard

Ann and Jim Simon

Linda and James Sramek ♥

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon

Children’s Hospital

St. Louis Lodge No. 5 IOOF ♥

Tegeler Foundation

World Pediatric Project

Midwest Equipment Company

Paula and Harold Miles ♥

MKL Foundation, Inc. ♥

Moneta ♥

Margie and William Moskoff ♥

Linda and Gary Muenster ♥

Leslie and Timothy Myers ♥

Jacqueline Phillips and Ken Tharp

Radian Guaranty, Inc.

Reynolds Family Foundation

Louis Russo ♥

Christine and David Sadler ♥

Jenny and Timothy Schaeffer

Stacy and John Schicker

Natalie Tetrault and Tim Seymour

Karen and Jim Shaughnessy

Jeanne and Edward Shay ♥

Simons and Cordes at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer ♥

Lisa and Kirk Syberg ♥

Paul and Patricia Taylor Family Foundation

Heather and Andrew Wegman ♥

Shelley and Douglas Weible

Karen and Sandon Wool

Megan Lorenz

Lowe Automotive Warehouse & Store

Corey Malone

Sandi and Richard Mauger ♥

Andrew Mayer

Pamela and William Moench ♥

Jane and James Moore ♥

Mary and James Mosby ♥

Lori and David Moser

Margaret Ohara and Marc Wright

Sharon and Robert Olwig

Opus Foundation

Richard Palank

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust ♥

The Patricia A. Healey Fund of Thrivent Charitable Impact ♥

James Piepenbrok

Alivia and Chris Quallen

Dr. Maureen and John Riffle ♥

Robertson Benevity Fund/ St. Louis Lodge No. 5 IOOF

Debbie and Timothy Rohlman ♥

Tiffany Roth

Tricia and Matthew Rothgangel

Megan and William Rowe

Sensient Technologies Foundation

Laurie and Mark Sifrig ♥

Signature Healthcare Foundation

St. Louis Italian Invitational Golf Tournament for Charities

Joan and Ralph Stevens

Lisa Stevens

Mary and Joseph Stieven

Amy Stivers

Carol and Christopher Swiecicki

Juanita and Paul Thompson

Teri and Richard Thornberry

US Bank Foundation

Benjamin Uxa

Carla Valenti and Michael Boland ♥

Patricia Voigt

Von Gontard Family Foundation

Barbie Whitehead and James Spence ♥

Meghan Arnold Wilkison and Bond Wilkison

Cheri and Brian Wuertz ♥

Neil Adams

Julie Ahrling

Tracey and Tyler Alcorn

Luz and Dr. Jorge Alegre ♥

Ally Financial

Shari Altheimer

AmazonSmile Foundation

Pamela and Michael Andrew

Angie Wilder, Realty

Executives of St. Louis

Joan and Dennis Araujo

Michele and Pete Arman

James Auffenberg

Elisa and Darran Ayres

Dana and Tim Bacich

Carrie and Michael Backers

Jo Baer

Rodney Bahr

Courtney and Tim Baldes

Nancy Bales

Bank of America Matching Gift

Lynn and Gerald Barnes

Debbie and William Barta ♥

Cindy and Wayne Bartell

Dan Beaman

Joe Becher

Kathleen and James Bender

Sally Bender

Toni and Ken Bennett

Carolyn and Jack Bertelsmeyer

Ellen and Steve Beshore

Kevin Beutelmann

Jaime Bierk and Jamie Marr

Mary Jo and Robert Blankemeyer

Block Family Charitable Gift

Fund♥

Marie and Stuart Block

Ruth and Les Block ♥

Liz and Thomas Bode

The Boeing Company

Susan and Malcolm Bold

Lynn and David Brandt

Lynn Brengle

Marilyn and James Brezovec

Wayne Brinkman ♥

Muriel Brockmeier

Sandy and Phillip Brown

Jill and Clayton Brown

Ian Broz

Sara and Jeremy Brummond

LaRayne and Dennis Brune

Lisa and Bradley Brunts

Kimberly and Ted Buckles

Ann and Fred Bueler ♥

Linda and Larry Burke

Sharon and Ronald Burkhardt ♥

Jamie and William Burris ♥

Kathy and Chris Busch

Byerly RV

Barbara Bushman-Goodman

Chelly and Tony Caleca

Callaway Golf Foundation

Quintella Calvert

Stacey and Mark Caplinger ♥

Dan Cates

Tracey and Michael Cavato

Victoria and Michael Chabot

Michelle Chapman

Charities Aid Foundation

America

Dawn Christoffersen and Jared Minkoff

Chod Family Foundation ♥

Community Tire Retreading

Continental Title Of Missouri

Christine Crain

Angela and Matthew Culler

Kim and Steve Dalrymple

Sue and Mike Darcy

Keith Davidson

Andrea DeJong

Alyssa and Steve Della

Camera

Susan and Frank Dellaquila

Jerrod Deneke

Paul Deutsch

William DeVries

Karen and Rick Didion

Gene and Kimberly Diederich

Jill and Alex Dimitrief ♥

Karen and John Dolan

Natalie and Thomas Douglass

Kayte and Scott Drew

Tanya and Joseph Duggan

Anne and Karl Dunajcik ♥

Kathleen and Justin Durel

Lorainne and Glenn Edwards

Tonya and Grant Ehlmann

Christine and Greg Eilerman

Equitable Foundation Fund

Rhonda and Jason Espy

Phyllis and John Evans

Susan Evers

Linda and Steve Fahrig ♥

Connie and James Finger ♥

Brenda and Dan Fitter

Rita Fitzgibbons

Timothy Flanagan

Janice and Quinton Fluss

Laurie Fournie

Sandra and Randy Franklin

Judith and George Franz

Friend of RMHC (11)

Kenneth and Barbara Fritz ♥

Fru-Con Foundation

Neal Furlong

Cathy and Michael Garner

Erin and Ryan Gifford

Bonnie and George Gipson ♥

Girdner Contracting

Helaine and Milton Goldenberg ♥

Brenda Goldenberg

Pamela Gomes

Dr. Elizabeth A. Goodman

Christopher Gould

Martha Grah

Marlene Grant

Marian and John Gravlin

Nathalie and Lincoln Gray ♥

Bradley Green

Karen and Jim Grillo

Bethe and Gary Growe

Mary and John Gunther

Norma Jean and Ralph Haag

Haberberger, Inc.

Laura and Mark Haberberger ♥

Molly and Brian Hackett

Dawn and Darren Hale

Jacob Hall

Greg Hall

Debbie and Richard Hanak

Amy and Kenneth Hannah

Lisa and James Hannon

Gayle and Greg Hantak

Lisa and Alan Hautly

Kathy and David Hawkins

Doris Hawkins

Joanne and Bobby Hawkins

Joan and Gregory Hempen

Georgey and Craig Herron ♥

Katherine Herzog

Lauren Hieger

Maureen and Charles Hoffman

Kathleen and Dr. Michael Hoffmann

Hogan Transportation Companies

The Home Loan Expert, LLC

Sandra and Keith Hosto ♥

Lisa and Rob Howe ♥

Bridget Hoy Beardsley and Iain Beardsley

Jason Huff

Natosha and Matthew Hunter

JC Breault Memorial Committee

J.E. Foster Building Co.

Alicia and Brian Jett

Michael Jett

JM Family Enterprises ♥

John Henry Foster & Bernadine Foster Foundation

Rodney Jones

Tina Marie Jung

Lori and August Kalmer

Lisa and Scott Karchunas

Patricia and Stephen Kaster

Teresa and Shawn Kelly ♥

Elaine and Myles Kelly

Thomas Kemlage

John Kennedy

Arthur F. Kerckhoff III

Kienstra Enterprises, Inc.

Matt Kirschner

Debbie and Mike Klak ♥

Kathy and Lester Knopp

Kimberly and Joseph Koenig

Kohl’s Department Stores Corporation, Inc.

Ami and David Kohlberg

Korean American Association Of Scott Area

Karl Kottemann

Tim Krueger

Emily and Ryan Kuryla

Deborah and Paul Lane

Susan Lang

Kathy and Anthony Lange

Cheri Lange

Mel and Jeff Lapidus

Debora and Jack Lay

Frances and Gary Lazaroff

Larry Lee

Marcia and Bob Leonard ♥

Amy and Erik Lescher ♥

Theodore Liebig

Lighting Associates

Erin and Keith Linnenbringer

Lion Petroleum, Inc.

Elizabeth and Bill Lochmoeller

Linda and Joseph Lodes ♥

April and Doug Lopinot

Rebecca Luce

Laura and Michael Lueken

Geri and Stephen Lux ♥

Edward Lynch

Macy’s Way

Andie and David Macke

Marc’s Flooring Service

Anita and Daniel Marquitz

Paul Marshall

MasterCard International Matching Gifts Program

Pat and John Matejcic ♥

Rita and Ralph Mathews ♥

McAlister Family Foundation

Martha and Max McCombs

Virginia McCook ♥

Mike McCormack

Julia Moskoff and Douglas McDonald

Mary and Dan Meagher

Marilyn and Frank Meier

Daniel Melski

Tammie and Alan Meyer ♥

Diane and Chris Meyerpeter

Cyndi and Christopher Michalak

Karen and Thomas Migneron

Margaret and David Mitchell

Lynnette and John Modder

Cheryl Moellenhoff ♥

Marie Christine Moreland

Kim and John Moskoff

Karen and John Mountain ♥

John Murphy

Denise and John Nanney

Michele Nemnich

Katie and Jordan Nepute

Lindsay Norris

The Northern Trust CompanySt. Louis

Lynne and Robert O Connell

Linda and John O’Hara

Elizabeth and John O’Leary

John O’Neal

Deborah and Chris Ott

Cynthia and Richard Pacanowski

Deborah Pelch

Steve Peterson

Valarie and Michael Petru

Lucy and David Pfyl

Phillips 66

Piasa Charitable Foundation

Tina and Andy Piepenbrok ♥

Sanford J. Poger ♥

Megan and Rich Rafuse ♥

Janet and Jeff Rainford

Christine and Todd Rands

Rita and Michael Ratkewicz

Mary and Richard Rawlings

Cathy and Timothy Reeves

Tracey Reynolds and Timothy Reich

Christa and Kent Richardson

Paula Richter ♥

Marilyn and Jay Rickmeyer

Amy Rome

Eloise B. Ross

Claire and Shawn Rowan ♥

Michelle and Peter Roy

Darcie and Steve Rueschhoff

Patricia and Douglas Ruhmann

Janice and Steve Runyon

Safety National Casualty Corporation

Christina and Matthew Sander

James Sanders

H Robert Sanders

Sanvi Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Lori and Keith Schieler ♥

Barbara Schieler

Joan and Mark Schlichter ♥

Colleen Schoendienst ♥

Lillie Schroer

Lee and Judy Schuler ♥

Ann and John Schultz

Beth and Patrick Schumann

Jill and Roger Schurig ♥

William Schuwerk

Theresa and Andrew Sciaroni

Georgine and Dennis Sedlak

Sheryl O’Toole and Associates

Susan and Steve Short

Jonathan Silva

Susan and David Simons

Laura and Mike Sinclair

Nancy Slater

Matthew Smith ♥

Dalia Soliman and Dr. Ehab

Kaiser

Karen and Dale Sondgeroth

Mary Ann and Andrew Srenco

Brad Stallings

St. Charles Jaycees

St. Rose of Lima Home & School

Dana Stephens

Sarah Stephenson

The Stonebright Foundation

Ruth and Francis Stroble

Angela and Thomas Strunk

Spencer Talbott

Lisa and Zach Tarter

Jean and James Terry

Nancy Thomas

John and Katie Thorman ♥

Jeanne Tompras

David L. Tornetto ♥

Doug Tracy

Travel Haus

Richard Trebelhorn

Lynsey and Eric Tripp

United Healthcare Services, Inc

Kellie Vahey

Janice and Richard Van Meter

Deb Vogt ♥

J Edward Vogt

Lesley and Matthew Wagner ♥

Timothy Ward

Brian Warner

Ruth Ann and Breck Washam

Lucinda and Mark Weaver ♥

Eileen and Harry Weber

Glen and Beth Weeks ♥

Ilda Weinrich

West Community Credit Union

Janet and Ronald Wiese ♥

Jeannie Will

Shannon and William Willhite

Pete Williams

Turner Williams

LuAnn and Chris Wilmes

Larry Wilson

Susan and Nelson Wolff

Wonderful Company Foundation

Joyce and Charles Woodard

Susan and Robert Wunning

Michelle and Chad Wunsch

Marilyn Wynd

We are extremely grateful for all of our generous supporters. To see a list of all our 2022 Annual Giving donors, please visit us online at www.rmhcstl.com/donors.

HEARTWARMING MOMENTS

We were thrilled to share these special moments with our guest families

After 135 days!

The Okpara family stayed at the West County House for over four months during their stay in St. Louis. This family made the House feel like home for the other families.

Twinning!

The Poore family stayed at the Park Avenue House for three months while little Jameson and Elliot were growing stronger in the NICU.

Frankie time!

Brody has made quite the bond with resident therapy dog

Frankie at the West County House during his stay. As Chief Pawsitivity Officer, Frankie works hard to offer comfort and care to her friends.

Mazie is going home!

After 98 days at the Park Avenue Ronald McDonald House

Breanna and Glenn are heading home with little Mazie.

We are so glad we could support them during their stay in St. Louis.

Karen and Dennis Ahal

Albrecht Family Foundation

Sara and Steven Alstadt

Nancy and Richard Arnoldy

Dana and Tim Bacich

Bank of America

Diane and Jeff Barone

Janet and Jack Baumstark

David Baumstark

Tracy and Scott Bazoian

Beckemeier LeMoine Law

Laura and Peter Benoist

Elizabeth Mannen Berges and James Berges

Patrick Berry

Ellen and Steven Beshore

John Biggers

BJC Healthcare

Block Family Charitable Gift Fund

Marie and Stuart Block

Blues for Kids Foundation

Lynn and David Brandt

Boswell Foundation

Sandy and Phillip Brown

Bunge North America

Kathleen and Michael Burke

Michelle Burmann

Sharon and Lawrence Carrico

Cass Commercial Bank

Karen and Jim Castellano

Patricia Codden

Frank Cognata

Connor’s Cause

Rebecca and Jeffrey Cook

Dr. Mary M. Cradock and Stuart Yancey

Kelsey and Austin Cripe

Danis Charitable Trust

Ashleigh and Kyle Darnell

Donna and Marty Davis

Lee and Mike DeCola

Gloria and Gary Deeken

Susan and Frank Dellaquila

Joe Demko

Rita and Greg Diekemper

Drury Family Foundation

Crystal and Shawn Dryden

Erika and Kevin Eckert

Katie and Cully Eisenbeis

Joan and David Elhoffer

Enterprise Bank & Trust

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Maureen and Joseph Eppy

Linda and Steve Fahrig

Lelia and David Farr

Barbara Farrel

Glenda and James Fiala

Connie and James Finger

Fixture Contracting

Terri and Jerry Flagg

Lotta and Jeff Fox

Franklin Family Foundation

Friend of RMHC (8)

Beverly and Mark Garner

Sean Geoghegan

Andrea and David Giarla

Dawn and Chris Giarla

Jill and Samuel Hamacher

Lisa and James Hannon

Liz and Brian Hansen

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation

Kathy and Dave Hawkins

Kathy and Steve Hays

HBM Holdings

Vickie and Tom Heeger

Cindy and Mark Heffernan

Jessica and Dan Hegger

Annie and Kevin Herr

Georgey and Craig Herron

Charlotte and Thomas Hillmeyer

Holland Construction Services, Inc.

Amy and Eric Holland

Diane and Stephen Holste

Home Builders Association

Bridget Hoy Beardsley and Iain Beardsley

Jason Huff

Tony Irace

Sandra and John Irace

Jefferson Foundation

Alicia and Brian Jett

Karen and Dr. Joseph Kahn

Lisa and Scott Karchunas

Kendra and Sirus Karimi

Karsh Family Foundation

Alison and Derick Kaspar

James Kavanaugh

Heather and David Kellar

Tami and Gregory Keller

Kent Family Foundation

Arthur F. Kerckhoff III

Deborah and Mike Klak

Kimberly and Joseph Koenig

Mary and Mark Kohlberg

James Koman

Maria and Donald Kukla

Emily and Ryan Kuryla

Jane Langa Miller

Katie and Jacob Layman

Rebecca and Dan Leary

Robin and Chris Lenauer

Kathy and Matt Lenauer

Elizabeth and Phillip Levy

Diane and Ron Lewandowski

Lewis Rice, LLC

Julia and Pete Lilly

Nancy Loftus

Mary Alice and Michael Long

April and Doug Lopinot

Felice and Michael Lowenbaum

Brian Lucido

The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc.

Barbi and Bill Macon

Felicia Malter

Steve Malter

Jed Manocherian

Kathleen and Toby Martin

Cheryl and Jim Mather

Rita and Ralph Mathews

Andrew Mayer

McCarthy Holdings Inc.

Diana and Dan McCoy

McDonald’s Customers

McDonald’s Co-op of Metro St. Louis, Inc.

Rachel and Jacob McGuire

McKelvey Homes

Karen and John Meara

Medical Transportation Mgmt., Inc.

Denise and Bob Meyer

Judith and Whitaker Meyer

Tammie and Alan Meyer

Midwest Equipment Company

Paula and Harold Miles

Mary and James Mosby

Margie and William Moskoff

Janet and Dean Mueller

Vickie and Chris Mueller

Michele MuscarellaHarmon and Arthur Harmon

Leslie and Charles Nicolais

The Northern Trust Company - St. Louis

OE 148 Charitable Fund

Jill and Dave Oller

Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation

Lynne and Michael Owens

Beth and Steve Pelch

Jacque Phillips and Ken Tharp

Peggy and James Proctor

Protective Life Corporation

Megan and Rich Rafuse

Red Shoe Society

Cathy and Timothy Reeves

Clare and Lee Renz

Tracey Reynolds and Timothy Reich

Dr. Maureen and John Riffle

Paula and Rodger Riney

Beth and Donald Roberts

Kim and Mike Rogers

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tri-State Co-op

Ronald McDonald House Charities (Global)

Ellyn Rosenblum and Thomas Self

Nancy and Donald Ross

Darcie and Steve Rueschhoff

Mary and Zsolt Rumy

Louis Russo

Christine and David Sadler

Barry Sandweiss

Mary and Thomas Santel

Meredith and Mike Santoni

Lynn and Robert Schenck

Lori and Keith Schieler

Barbara Schieler

Joan and Mark Schlichter

Colleen Schoendienst

Judy and Lee Schuler

Jill and Roger Schurig

Kim and Brad Seabaugh

The Shaughnessy Family Foundation

Emily Siddens

Paul Simon Jr. Impact Foundation

Peggy and Patrick Sly

Steve Smith

Ashley and James Souers

Linda and James Sramek

SSM Health Cardinal

Glennon Children’s Hospital

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

The Staenberg Family Foundation

Steven Lanter Charitable Foundation

Tracey and Brent Stevens

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.

Danna and Steve Stone

Cindy and Raymond Swaback

Katie and John Thorman

Ely and Edward Thurmond

David Tornetto

Tracy Family Foundation

Linda and John Tracy

Kara and Brian Travers

Keely and Kevin Travers

Triad Bank

Trinity Logistics

Carla Valenti and Mike Boland

Laurie and Ray Van De Riet

Deb Vogt

Marci and Edward Wanner

Paul Wellman

The Western Group

William T. Kemper Foundation

Janet and Jimmy Williams

Mary Frances and Rudolph Wise

Cheri and Brian Wuertz

The following donors have contributed $1,000 or more to the Let’s Make Room Capital Campaign between January 1, 2019, and February 15, 2023.

HUNTER GIVES BACK

In 2021, 16-year-old Hunter Hildebrand was diagnosed with Pectus Carinatum, a lifethreatening condition that reduces lung capacity and makes breathing difficult. The Quincy, Illinois, native traveled to St. Louis for specialized treatment and underwent multiple cardiothoracic surgeries that broke his sternum and ribs to reconstruct his chest.

“It was scary,” says Hunter. “You never knew what was going to happen.”

The Ronald McDonald House was a place that Hunter and his family could call a home-awayfrom-home.

Thanks to a partnership between Project 55 Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, Hunter was surprised with a Colton Parayko Game Day Experience. As an avid Blues fan, Hunter was excited to receive the news and couldn’t wait to watch his favorite team! He met Colton, rode on the Zamboni, sat in the penalty box, and even received a signed hockey stick. It was an incredible night for the young man.

Inspired by the generosity of RMHC St. Louis and Project 55, Hunter started a collection of wish list items to help other families in need.

On August 29, 2022, Hunter and his family stopped at the Park Avenue House to surprise the team with almost 3,000 wish list items in honor of his 17th birthday. As his family and RMHC staff began carrying in the carloads of boxes into the lobby, the House started filling up with Amazon boxes, tote bags, and even buckets - holding essential cleaning supplies, nonperishable food, and other items that keep Ronald McDonald House running smoothly. That evening, Hunter shared his story at the 1st Annual Project 55 Foundation Golf Tournament and surprised Colton Parayko with a $1,000 donation. His generosity didn’t end there. During the holidays, Hunter created a fun “Hunter’s Holiday Give Back” for guest families and invited St. Louis Mascots Louie and Fredbird to help celebrate. Colton even stopped in for a fun evening.

As the Hildebrand family continues to travel to St. Louis for medical care, they have stayed at the Park Avenue House and refilled a small chest that sits upstairs in the community dining room with treats and activities. We are beyond grateful to see this young man continue “paying it forward” to those who need it most. ■

17-year-old Hunter Hildebrand celebrated his birthday by supporting Ronald McDonald House!

MEMORIALS

The following gifts were made in memory of someone special from August 1 - December 31, 2022.

Amanda Althmeimer

Shari Altheimer

Edwin J. Antolik

Sharon Antolik

Jeff Bachtell

Ms. Susan Allison

Mrs. Carolyn Conner

Amy and Mark Delaney

Mrs. Laura Kemp

Mrs. Melissa Tocco

Mark Nischwitz

Michael William Backers

Carrie and Michael Backers

Hannah Barry

Wei Wei Fan

Leeann Binder

Lisa Stevens

Joan and Ralph Stevens

Clare Blase

John Blase

Mary Bock

Judith Henke

Kimberly C. Bonin

Richard A. Bonin

Carla Borgard

American Image Salon

Mrs. Joan Bistrick

Mrs. Sally C. Coleman

Christine and James Dohr

Kathy and Dan Flynn

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hantak

Michael Hart

Mrs. Shannan Hombs

Mrs. Karen Koester

Jean McCoy

Eugenia and Michael Pappas

Mr. John Petralia

Ken Petralia

Larry Petralia

Susan and Michael Reed

Gayle Riesenbeck

Mark Setlich

Mr. Rick Steinberg

Mrs. Patricia Stiehr

Barbara and Larry Thayer

Mr. Rick Thornberry

Joe Bosse

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Stevens Bowers

Silke Bowers

JC Breault

JC Breault Memorial Committee

Charlotte Breidert

Joan and Mark Wiese

John Brooks

Suzie and Gary Hartwig

Tom Browne

Patrick Browne

Stephen Bueltmann

Greg Bueltmann

Dottie Casserly

Gayla Kern

Gail Corley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Simpson III

Lucas Corte

Audrey Corte

Rich Cowan

Deborah Woehler

Larry Crank

Puxico Memorial Auxiliary OF Post 7822

Timothy Cruthis

Sharon and Ronald Burkhardt

Patricia Curia

Brian Curia

William Doering

Angela and Bradley

Alexander

Laura and Kerry Carbaugh

Julie Farster

Sally and John Fassler

Paul Fricken

Brenda and Jeff Gould

Nicholas Hicks

Kaye and Richard Huff

Reta and Bill Nichols

Laura Peterson

Leigh Ann and Quint Salas

Wendy Schuldt

Mary Trout

Connie and Kelli Wessels

Jill and Greg Williams

Rob Dohack

Royale Orleans

Andrew Joseph Durkin

Mary and Andy Pullen

John C. Eckert

Deborah Pelch

Peter Eisenbeis

St. Gerard Majella

Pre-K and FirstGrade Families

Chase Elmendorf

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Loewenstein

Elsa Endraske

Lynn Lyons

Audrey Evans

Ms. Barbara C. Niebruegge

Tom Farrel

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

James Foley

Mary and James Foley

Rylan Foster

Donna Deschepper

Dorothy Fowler

Rickey and Paula Neal

Bob Frauens

Robert Rice

Mary Frolichstein

Patricia and Joseph Pelch

Gary Gaither

Earl and Carol Reichert

Rich Garlik

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

William C. Goeddel

Peggy Goeddel

Robert S Goldenhersh, Esq

Louise Goldenhersh

Marie Gorczyca

David L. Tornetto

Annika Graves

Marybeth and John Murray

Madelynn Grigsby

Mr. and Mrs. David Grigsby

Patricia Gross Merklin

Janet Deglau

Ella Guelker

Crane Insurance & Risk Management Solutions

Melvin Halpern

Marlene and Henry Diamant

Megan Halsey

Richard Halsey

Glen Hanna

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Mildred Hoffman

Karen and Barrie Sher

James & Rose Horn

Ricky Horn

Jenny Hosch

Jenny Ablan

Ed Alizadeh

Timothy Arnold

Mr. and Mrs. James K. Bahlinger, CCM

Gary Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J.

Bruno

Amy and Jeff Call

Dr. David Carr

Gaye and Jimmy Eaves

Mr. J.M. Fogarty

Joan Forrest

Mrs. Paula Gray

Mr. Robert P. Greene

Sarah Beth Greene

Rich Ikemeier

Thomas Kemlage

Jan and Mark Licata

Michelle Lorber

Ms. Dawn Lounsbury

Susan and David

May Caroline McTish

Jan and Vincent Misuraca

Media Nazarenus

Walter Nowakowski

Jacki and Dave Rosen

Steven Silver

Betty Snitker

Christine Stanton

Timothy Teachout

Susan and Steven Weitzel

Jennifer Kendrick Hubbard

Eva and Glen Hosmer

John Huck

Jean and John Vogt

Martha Hundelt

Marie Sander

Elaine Huntbrinker

Mary Ann Regan

The Electrical Board of MO & IL

Barbara Irace

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Benjamin Jackson

Michelle Westerfield

Paige James

Mary Jo Sgro

Harold Kennedy

John Kennedy

Carol Kirby

Elizabeth M. Becker

Patty Komer

Connie and Jim Voeller

Jerry Lampert

Christine and James Mudd

Marilyn Levan

Mona Lawrence

Betsy Joy Levitt

Dianna Pierson-DiMartino

Sherry Schmidt

JoAnn Litty

Sharon and Ronald Burkhardt

Shayley Mabury

Ashley and Shayn Mabury

John R. Matuscak

Susan Matuscak May and David May

Robert May

Charlene and Thomas May

Samuel Morrell

Jennifer and Scott Morrell

Arlie Mulder

Marilyn and Ross Mulder

Declan Nelson

Cassie Blum

Megan Nelson

Mary Nelson

Michele A Oglevie

Mrs. Marie Maschkas

Michele O Storment

Priscilla Prozorowski

Brenda Allen

Katie Amelunke

Nina and Mike Andrews

Mrs. Ann Brinker

Mr. Frederick Brown

Jeff Brown

Larry Cooper

Tina and Grant Eble

Mr. Mike Fabian

Ms. Abbey Gradle

Mr. Jeffrey Haase

Karen Hartmann

Ms. Traci Jaggie

Mrs. Emily Jones

Mary and Larry Kettenbach

John Krawczynski

Dennis Loeffler

Linda Loeffler

Edward Marks

Mr. Jay McCullough

Mary Reboulet

Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Schroeder

Radiology Team

Cindy Ussery

Brenda Wardenburg

Mr. William Williams

Laverne Racz

Linda and Patrick Garland

Kent and Kenny Renthro

Jane Aschemann

Faye Robinson

Kim and Dale Bertram

Clarissa Ross

Tracy McCord

Jacob Maurice Roth

Mary Beil

Jake Roth

Kathleen Kotaska TJW

Motorsports LLC

Rosemary Saffo

Nancy Young

Sandra Sager

Kim and Dale Bertram

Owen Salters

Karen Salters

Lew Sanders

Sherry Schmidt

Norman Sanson

Sharon Schodroski

Mickey Schneider

Kathleen and Justin Durel

Paula J. Schupfer Smith

Sharon and Kerry Mosher

Martin Schwarze

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Coleman Schwent

Mike Schwent

Richard Scott

Hope Hopper

Veena Sharma

Ellen and George Morrow

Joann Shields

Mr. and Mrs. William

C. Hawn

Andrew Smailek

Lori Behr

Anna Marie Sohaney

Emalea and Augustine

Sohaney

Hannah Stempfel

Steven Case

John Hesemann

Joseph Orlando

Charles Stillwell

Mary Pixley

Anthony Stinnett

Mary Vaughn

Jeffrey Strait

Mary Catherine Romine

Anya Svrcek

Zosia Skorko

Lee Thomas

Mrs. Carolyn Messan

Ava Tracy

Chanda Tracy

Gail and Bill Weber

Brody Tucker

Melissa Tucker

Roseman P. Tucker

Jean and John Vogt

Harold Tzinberg

Mark Setlich

Sebasten Van Horn

Dedie and Steve Baker

Jeremiah White

Paulette and Lee Krabill

Nathan Vincent

Wibbenmeyer

Bisher Enterprises

Carolyn and Cory Gegg

Connie Huber

Sue and Gary

Wibbenmeyer

David Wood

Kathleen Jacobs

Patricia Wootten

Kirkwood United Methodist Church

Sophie Ysura

Our Lady Queen of Peace School

MAJOR IN-KIND DONORS

The following organizations and corporations made in-kind donations valued at $1,000 or more to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis between January 1 and December 31, 2022.

Above All Development/

Home2 Suites Forest Park

Accu-Care Home Nurses, Inc.

Aero- Glen International

Ameriprise Financial

Aramark Uniform Services

Armanino

Bayer

Cole’s Crew

Crumbl Cookies

Dynamic Vending, Inc.

Ecolab, Inc.

Enterprise Holdings

Georgia Pacific Corporation

Healing Chapters Foundation

ISC Contracting

Kappa Epsilon Alpha

Omicron Chapter

Kellogg’s

Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP

Kirberg Roofing

La-Z-Boy, Michigan

Martin Brower St. Louis

Maryville University

Medela Inc

Mercy Technology Services

National Auto Body Council

Notre Dame High School

Pineapple Hospitality Inc.

Protective Asset Protection

Protective Life Corporation

Roeslein & Associates, Inc.

Ronnoco Coffee

Saint Margaret Mary

Alacogne School

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School

Schaefer’s Hobby Shop, Inc.

Schnuck Markets, Inc.

St. Clement of Rome

Catholic Church

St. Patrick’s Church Sewing

and Quilting Club

SumnerOne

The Crossing

The Magic House

US Pack Logistics, LLC

Vito’s in the Valley

Woodard Cleaning & Restoration

Woodlawn Chapel

Presbyterian Church

Working Spaces

TRIBUTES

The following gifts were made in honor of someone special from August 1 - December 31, 2022.

Holly Ahaus

Karen and Loren Ahaus

Sara Alstadt

Sheryl and Larry Walker

Stephanie Warden

Anya

Laura McNicholas

William Joseph Attridge

Kate and James Attridge

Jeff & Diane Barone

Tim Krueger

Dr. Steve J. Malter

Reid Bartek

Annika Bartek

Robert Baumgartner

Christine and Kirk Norris

Jack and Janet Baumstark

David Baumstark

Jack Baumstark, Jr.

Pamela Bearden

Emily Siddens

Ely and Edward Thurmond

Amelia Bell

AB Search

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Belshe

Judith Belshe

Hunter Belyew

Ms. Janet Creath

Grace Berry Family

Lisa Berry

Bradens’ 25th Wedding Anniversary

Peggy Braden

Leah Brodsky Bat Mitzvah

Jennifer Brodsky

Cassoutt Family

Elizabeth Roth

Centene - Agile Delivery Team

Christina George

Roman Condra

David Condra

Angela Culler

Eric Hendrickson

Barbara and Paul Hendrickson

Ron Deno

Cynthia Hansen

Logan J. Devoy

Peggy Devoy

Sophia Donnelly

Brian Donnelly

Berk and Stephanie and Children

Janet and James Heimos

David Dust

Robert Holmes

The Edwards Family

George Karber

John Factor

Mariner Wealth Advisors

Rachel Fox

Mary and Tom Miller

Melinda Franklin

Karin and Tom Smith

Theresa Gegg

Scott Werner

Sean and Kim’s Wedding

Lauren Aiello

Teresa Aiello

Erin Beggan

Linda and Bob Buechel

Amy and Mike Calvert

Gina Castro

Shirley Cleer

Sarah Geoghegan Copple and John Copple

John Esser

Colin Geoghegan

Dennis Geoghegan

Sally and Kevin Geoghegan

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Laura Ohmart and Tom Hornsey

Jason Huff

Shawn Kaiser

Lori and August Kalmer

Teresa and Shawn Kelly

Jennifer and Gregory Koenig

Theresa and Dean Mckinney

Paul O’Renick

Lauren and Tom O’Toole

Stacy and John Schicker

Ms. Tricia Schicker

Darrin Simmons

David L. Tornetto

Carla Valenti and Michael Boland

Ms. Jen Wiese

Dave and Chris Giarla

Lawrence Andreatta

Gilles-Arbogast Family

Steven Greeneberg

Grayson Gipson

Angie and Denny Ray Coffman

Angie and Denver King

Jim and Lori Gleason

David L. Tornetto

Brenda Haalboom

Diana and Jay Baumohl

Barbara Hammer

Karen Lanzerotte

Anita and Dan

Hancock’s Wedding

Iris Shepard

Dan Harbaugh

Michael Castellano

Mark Heffernan

Patty Haguewood

Margaret and Richard Rennard

Mary Elizabeth Herries

Kelly Dunkle

Charlotte’s 80th Birthday

Ms. Sharon Diffley

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Feagan

Betty Sue Hanneke

Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Ms. Karen Lane

Joan Metzger

Jane M. Christian

Mrs. Roberta B. Cooney

Florence Evelyn Hitchcock

David Hitchcock

James Huff

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon B. Boddy

IHM Girls Class of 1961 and Friends

Joyce Griffin

Karen Joffe

Rachel and Larry Eilbott

Michael Sonntag and Nick Kasparek

David Drebes

TinaRose Trost

Mike and Nick Kaspertag

Dr. Christina Meddows-Jackson

Jim Kiley

Kelly Knighten

Alena and Tanya Knyazeva

Mrs. Shannon Kekhaev

Brandi and Andrew Kordelewski

Stephen Kull

Berkley Leonard and Family

LeAnne Salmon

Logan McDermott

Mr. Jim Sessions

Tom and Debby McKeone

Nancy and John McKeone

Dr. Paul Mehan

Iris Shepard

Nick Mueller

Maureen Mersman

Hans and Michelle Mugler

Jason Huff

Maya Newman

Alice and David Gantz

Mike Nickrent

Mariner Wealth Advisors

Mark and Becky Niesen

Angela and Frank Niesen

John and Beth O’Leary

Moneta

Family of Brian O’Neill

James Tietjens

Peterson Family

George Karber

Jennah Radiya Turkman

Linda Lee

Alyssa Radtke

Bonnie and William Radtke

Grace Randazzo

Novus International, Inc.

Ari Roberts

Julie Welch

Michelle Robins and Family

David L. Tornetto

Adam and Carson Rush

Edward Davis

David Sadler

Moneta

Kimberly Schmitt

Lisa Foster

Andy and Stephanie Schwartz

Moneta

Sarah Statham

David L. Tornetto

Hannah Stempfel

Mr. Frank Corrao

Adam Strauss

Patricia Vogelsang

James Swift

Robin Portell

Adah Tibbetts

Deena Chaney

Clare Underwood

Linda and Frederick Scott

Jane and Eugene Viscardi

Amy Casey

Stephanie Warden

Sara and Steven Alstadt

Al and Eileen Weber

Janet Johnson

Judith and Ronald Marth

Juniper Wells

Cheryl and Hiram Martin

Kay Zacharski

Diane Wiegman

Melanie Zellers

John Schaefer

STAFF UPDATES

NEW FACES

Meet the newest staff members of RMHC St. Louis!

HOLLY AHAUS

is overjoyed to join the RMHC team as the Data Coordinator. She moved back to St. Louis after graduating with a Public and Nonprofit Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is thrilled to play a part in helping families who need it most. Holly loves to hike, do puzzles, and spend time with family and friends.

LAKRISTEL COLLINS

is excited to serve in her new role as the Family Care Specialist at Park Avenue. She looks forward to the opportunity to collaborate with others to make RMHC a homeaway-from-home. She previously served families as a Guest Service Staff for five years across all three Ronald McDonald Houses.

SAEN MULLIX

Before joining RMHC as the Family Services Manager at West County, Saen worked at Drury Hotels for 12 years. He is excited to bring his hospitality background to ensure families feel at home when staying at RMHC. In his spare time, he enjoys taking family trips and watching his kids play softball and tennis with their high school teams.

Special thank you to everyone who joined and supported the New Ronald McDonald House Groundbreaking event in December.

NEW ROLES

Congratulations to the following staff on their new positions

CLARE BURKE

Family Services Manager

DELRA JOHNSON

Assistant Family Services Manager

JACOB MCGUIRE

Director, Facilities

TRACEY REYNOLDS

Project Manager

ST. LOUIS

SHOES NEWS

Get to know the Red Shoe Society St. Louis - Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis’ young professionals group!

The Red Shoe Society seeks to engage, empower and inspire young professionals to participate in philanthropic and leadership endeavors while building awareness for the group, which supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. Members enjoy an array of social activities, fundraising events, professional development opportunities and more!

For more information about the Red Shoe Society, visit www.rmhcstl.com/ redshoesociety or reach out to RSS President, Phil Saettele at psaettele@gmail.com.

Meet the Red Shoe Society’s 2023 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Phil Saettele PRESIDENT

Krupp TREASURER

Caroline

Joe Nonnenkamp SECRETARY

Drury SERVICE CHAIR

Kayla

Hinck PR/MARKETING CHAIR

Angela

Lamb SOCIAL & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Anna

Nelson DEVELOPMENT CHAIR

Erin

OUR WISH LIST

We rely on donations of these household items to provide all the comforts of home inside our three Ronald McDonald Houses and four Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. To donate items, please call 314-773-1100 or email info@rmhcstl.com.

Kitchen Items:

Sweet/salty individually wrapped snacks (cookies, soups, mac ‘n’ cheese, breakfast bars, hot chocolate, trail mix, dried fruit, peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers & candy bars)

Aluminum foil

To-go food containers

Nonstick frying pans

Cleaning Supplies:

Disinfectant spray (Lysol)

Multipurpose cleaner

Floor cleaner

Hand soap

SOS pads and sponges

Swiffer hand duster sheets

Dusting Spray (Pledge)

13-gal trash bags (Glad

ForceFlex)

Miscellaneous:

Travel-sized & full-sized shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream and toothpaste

Laundry Facility

Supplies:

High-efficiency laundry detergent

Softener sheets

You can purchase these items and more from our Amazon Wish List! Visit www.rmhcstl.com/wishlist to order online and have these essential items shipped right to the Ronald McDonald House.

2022 HEART & SOLE AWARD

In December 2022, former Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis Board Chair Steve Hays presented the Heart & Sole Award to Bob and Clarice Manges for their exemplary support.

“Bob and Clarice have served on the Family Services Committee for 25 years. Bob served two different terms on the board of directors. The Manges family has provided Thanksgiving dinner for families every year since the House opened 41 years ago. They also volunteer every other week in the Mercy Family Room,” says Steve.

He went on to explain that Bob and Clarice have positively impacted the lives of countless families through their support of opening the St. Louis Chapter, volunteering in the Houses, Family Rooms, and at special events.

“There is no other couple that provides more Heart & Sole to the Ronald McDonald House,” says Steve.

The Heart & Sole Award was created in 2005 to honor Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker agents, managers, and executives for their 30year commitment to our organization. Each year since then, RMHC St. Louis celebrates a different supporter or group who exemplifies Coldwell Banker Realty-Gundaker’s support.

Left to right: Clarice Manges, Bob Manges, Steve Hays, and Jeff Barone.

MEET PAUL JACOBY

Volunteer Paul supports guest families however he can.

Paul Jacoby has volunteered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis for two years. He is passionate about helping others and working with children.

“I think it comes from me being one of the oldest in my large family, and I would help with the kids, and then going into the education field for a career, I felt responsible for helping nudge kids into the right direction,” Paul said.

Paul’s acts of service started years ago when his late wife Sandy introduced him to giving back to his community by volunteering. Paul and Sandy were teachers at Marquette High School, and every year her students would gather donations for Ronald McDonald House.

“One of her classes focused on community service, and they were heavily involved with the Ronald McDonald House. After she passed away from a rare form of cancer, the senior class of Marquette raised money to donate to RMHC St. Louis in her memory. As a way to honor her memory, I decided to get involved with the charity.”

While volunteering for RMHC, Paul was filled with joy to witness the legacy his late wife Sandy left in the community.

“I introduced myself to Dan, the President, and he remembered Sandy’s class volunteering and the seniors donating money,” says Paul. “This was back in 2004, so it made my heart feel good that

her legacy was still around, and people would remember her.”

Now Paul is happily remarried and retired from his career in education. He volunteers for the House on Thursdays in various ways in his free time. He delivers Crumble Cookies to all three Houses, and he drives the RMHC box truck with Gary Deeken to transport supplies and collect interoffice mail.

“I enjoy volunteering on a regular schedule; I’m much better having a day a week when I know I am going to do something,” Paul said.

He also serves as the liaison for the Flyfishers at the Crossing, who are a Missouri Men’s FlyFishing Fellowship Group that is dedicated to the art of fly fishing and building friendships. The group prepares meals for guest families four times a year at the West County Ronald McDonald House.

“We’ve been preparing the same meal for the last year, and it’s been homemade meatloaf, mash potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot rolls, and chocolate chip cookies,” says Paul. “The group has over 200 men, so I invite different guys to do it every time.”

Through these volunteering experiences, Paul has created unforgettable and impactful relationships with staff, volunteers, and guest families. He met a father named Ricardo, and his daughter Layla, staying at the West County

House in 2021, whom would later become a special part of his life.

“They were always eating breakfast when I would get there with the cookies, so I started saying, ‘Hey, would you like one of these,’ and I ended up getting coffee and sitting down. Now I arrive early so that I can spend time with them every week.” Paul said, sharing that they look forward to seeing each other every Thursday for breakfast.

Ricardo and Layla are in St. Louis for surgery and physical therapy. The father-daughter duo left their family and everything they owned back in the Dominican Republic to travel to Shriner’s Hospital for Children for Layla to receive treatment. They have called Ronald McDonald House their home since November 2021. After building a friendship, Paul was inspired to go the extra mile for this family.

“One day, Ricardo told me she was going to therapy and asked if I could drive them every once and awhile, and I told him I would love toespecially being a former P.E. Teacher,” Paul said.

“I loved going in to see what they were doing and getting involved; that was another connection.”

After spending time with the family, Paul started making monthly field trips to show them around the community.

“Layla loves dogs, so we went to Purina Farms; my love for history took us to the Arch Museum, and her extraordinary drawing talents took us to the Art Museum. I wanted them to have a Christmas experience by driving through the lights out at Jellystone Park. Layla told me she had never seen them back home” Paul said. “On a personal level, I have been blessed to join Layla and her father, Ricardo, on their journey here at the Ronald McDonald House.”

Paul shared that he wishes more people would take a ‘leap of faith’ and start volunteering.

“One good deed is better than a thousand good intentions. You are better off just jumping in and doing something.” Paul said. “Everyone has gifts, and there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at The House that Love Built.” ■

When you order from McDonald’s and Round-Up your order to the nearest dollar for RMHC, you’ll leave with more than a meal. You’ll leave knowing you helped provide a home-away-from-home to families caring for their children. Now you can Round-Up in the drive-thru, at the kiosk, at the counter and in the app. Thank You!

HEARTBITS

Thank you to Maryville Knots of Love for donating 105 blankets to our West County Ronald McDonald House, and our partners at Shriners. We appreciate this club for keeping us warm!

The Columbia Rotary Club was so gracious to donate $3,000 to help cover the cost of the Belize Project Patients! We can’t thank them enough for their support!

Alpha Phi AlphaEpsilon Lambda members Albert and Gregory delivered a huge donation of BuildA-Bears to our West County Ronald McDonald House!

Creve Coeur Police Department stopped by our West County Ronald McDonald House to drop off a generous check. We are beyond grateful for their support.

After staying at the West County Ronald McDonald House for 23 days, the Burnia family got to head home with their baby boy Christian! We wish them the best on their journey.

The team from Schnucks came to cook a meal at the West County House! It was a wonderful evening in the kitchen filled with laughs and tasty food. Thanks, Schnucks!

We want to give a huge thank you to SLU Women’s Basketball team for their continuous support! They visited the Park Avenue House to take down our Christmas tree on MLK Service Day.

How thoughtful of the McLiberty Family to donate snacks to our Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy Hospital. We truly appreciate their kind donation.

Love lives here! Thank you to the St. Louis community and beyond for sharing these heartwarming moments with us.

We are so excited for the Tommy family as they head back home to Barbados! Their lovely family stayed at the Ronald McDonald House for 228 days.

The Hildebrand family, RMHC guests, got to celebrate their first annual Hunters Holiday Give Back with dinner, St. Louis mascots, donations and gifts for current families. We are so grateful.

We wish the Allen Family safe travels as they head back home with baby Maverick! Their family stayed at our Park Avenue House for 266 days.

We are so grateful to our friends at First Community for their outstanding donation of $6,000 to provide comfort and care to families when they need it most. Thank you!

Congratulations to the Dinner Divas for their delicious recipe being featured on the RMHC Global website! This group continues to go above and beyond for families.

Special thanks to the Super Joey Foundation youth volunteers for cooking brunch for our guests at our West County Ronald McDonald House!

Our friend Braxton collected $22.73 for RMHC families through acts of kindness! Thanks for showing everyone how small change can make a BIG difference, Braxton!

We are so grateful to our friends at the Kirkwood Kiwanis Club for their donation of $500. They continue to improve the lives of children in their community!

We are so happy to see Nicolas and Ariana head back home to their family! They stayed at RMHC St. Louis for 156 days as Ariana transitioned from out of her wheelchair!

If your name and/or address are incorrect, please let us know by contacting Emily Tetrault at 314-932-4134 or etetrault@rmhcstl.com.