Garcia Family: Alexis stayed 90 nights at the House while recovering from a bone marrow transplant. He is now cancer-free.
The
Letter from Leadership
Dear Friends,
We are delighted to share our 2023 Impact Report, showcasing the incredible accomplishments we achieved together last year.
One major highlight was our successful transition to becoming a Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) chapter. This strategic move strengthened our ability to offer more comprehensive services and reach more families in need.
Another exciting development in 2023 was laying the groundwork for Spoonful of Hope, our new chef-led volunteer meal program. This innovative initiative which launched this spring aims to provide families with delicious and nutritious meals If you are interested in volunteering for this exciting new program, please visit our website to sign up.
As you turn the page, you'll be introduced to the Mullikin family, whose story exemplifies the impact we strive to make. Their journey embodies the resilience and strength of families navigating a child's hospitalization
From the Chair- On a bittersweet note, this is my final year serving as Board Chair and on the Board It has been a profound privilege leading this organization alongside dedicated volunteers and staff. I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together, and I'm confident our future remains bright
Looking ahead, I'm thrilled to welcome Pauline Corso as the incoming Board Chair, who was officially installed at our May meeting. Pauline brings a wealth of experience and passion to this role, ensuring our continued success and growth.
Many thanks to our valued donors and supporters for joining us on this journey. Your unwavering commitment fuels our mission and allows us to provide togetherness, comfort, and support for families during their most challenging times
With sincere gratitude,
Kenneth C. Manne Chair, Boad of Directors
Pamela Cornforth President and CEO
Our misson
Serving families with seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope, and togetherness.
Mullikin Family Story
For Stephanie and Chris, the joy of expecting their fourth child turned to worry as they received the unexpected diagnosis of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as Brittle Bone Disease, for their little one, Sawyer. "OI was completely new to us, and we had no idea what to expect," Stephanie remembers.
The Mullikins learned about the renowned OI Program at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware- a far journey from their Virginia home. “Our hospitals just weren’t equipped for this,” Stephanie explains.
In September 2023, Sawyer was born and suffered multiple fractures and breaks- including his arms, legs, and even ribs. He spent the next 58 nights in the NICU receiving specialized care for his fragile bones. The Ronald McDonald House became a “homeaway-from-home” for his parents, offering comfort and support just steps away from their newborn baby.
When Sawyer’s Dad and siblings had to return to Virginia, Stephanie was on her own, but she quickly found community by connecting with other families, sharing, “I found so much comfort in meeting other families, especially other families with OI. I was able to connect with them, vent to them, get advice, and everything else.”
Sawyer, now eight months old, has come a long way since he was born. His medical team is amazed at how much he’s grown- and how strong he is! Every eight weeks, Sawyer undergoes specialized infusions to manage his OI and strengthen his bones. The Mullikin family will continue to travel to Delaware for these vital treatments, and the Ronald McDonald House will be here to provide a welcoming “home-away-from-home” for their visits
Staying at the House allowed Stephanie to remain close to both her baby in the NICU and her three other children. “When my kids and husband were at the House, we had dinner together as a family almost every night. Having dinner provided to us was an incredible blessing and a relief.”
For the Mullikins, staying at the House meant staying together as a family.
Your Impact in 2023
1,447
Families were served at our Ronald McDonald House program in 2023
4,767
Famlies were served in our Family Rooms at partner hospitals
The Reim Family: Emmy and her parents stayed together and close to Emmy's care following life-saving heart surgery.
Your Impact in 2023
12 days
Average length of stay
Top Five Diagnoses
Orthopedics
Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery
Neonatal & Perinatal Medicine
Oncology
Otolaryngology (ENT)
International Countries
14,632
Overnight Stays
at our Ronald McDonald House Program
“[Without RMH...] We wouldn’t be able to give our kids the best treatment with the best doctors because of how far the drive is.”
In 2023, families from Delaware primarily traveled from Kent (159 families) and Sussex (260 families) counties.
Financial Highlights
SUMMARY OF REVENUES & EXPENSES
Revenues, Gains, Other Support
Contributions
Special Events
Occupancy Based Funding
Investment Income
Other Income
Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support
Expenses
Program Expenses
Support Services
Management and General Fundraising
Total Expenses
EXPENSE RATIOS
Fundraising
Management and General
$1,996,779
$768,162
$199,334
$164,864
$17,997
$3,147,136
$2,440,354
$393,320
$557,205
$3,390,879
NET ASSETS YEAR-END
Total Net Assets Year-End Without Donor Restriction
$14,302,334 $538,650
$14,840,984 With Donor Restriction
BREAKDOWN OF PUBLIC SUPPORT
Corporate and Foundation
Partners
Gifts $50,000 and Above
Gifts $20,000-$49,999
STATE OF DELAWARE
CHICHESTER DUPONT FOUNDATION, INC.
GIFTS $15,000-$19,999
The Coca-Cola Company
Hatzel & Buehler, Inc
Incyte
Middle Run Charitable Foundation
GIFTS $10,000-$14,999
Breakthru Beverage Delaware
Capital One
Crothall Healthcare
KM Foundation
M&T Bank
Motorcycle Santa
The Potter Trust
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Estate of Mary C Towson
Union Park Automotive Group, Inc VISA WSFS
Legacy of Hope Society
Our planned giving society recognizes individuals who have provided for the House in their estate plans and have notified RMHCGDE of their commitment. At RMHCGDE, we provide strength and support to children and their families by keeping them together when they need it most. A planned gift allows us to bring hope and help to families with ill or injured children through our programs and family-centered care
Gifts over $5,000 are recognized below.
MEMBERS
Patsy and George Amlin
Anonymous
Bruce and Lois Dolby
Barbara and Les Dukart
Gail Everett
Mary and Bob* Hirt
Barbara and Wayne Kursh
Sophia Murray
Rick and Cindy Rowland
Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Sample
Anne and Joseph Smigielski
Terry Smith
Robert and Jean Stevenson
Shawna Saints Wainright
Anne Wright
*deceased
ESTATES OF
Thelma Torbet Becker
Barbara A. Brown
John T Conner
Nancy du Pont Cooch
James Cregger, Jr.
William H. Farra, Jr.
Joan and Ray Kroc
Joanne C Letwinch
Annabelle Merritt
Rosa Rita Oakes
Marguerite W. Pape
Ronald F. Schocie
H Dean and Lissetta W Smith
Mary C. Towson**
Rick Wright
** new in 2023
Adopt a Room
Our Adopt A Room program is a year-long sponsorship of one of the 50 guest rooms in the House. Adopt A Room contributions help to defray the cost of operating guest rooms. Adopting a room directly impacts the lives of many families who will call this room “home” while their child is receiving medical treatment at a local hospital
THANK YOU TO OUR ADOPT A ROOM
DONORS
1494 Hockey / Kids 4 Kids
Patsy and George Amlin - in honor of our grandchildren Jack, Lucy, Penelope and Cora Amlin
In loving memory of our Mothers Gussie Roman and Tillie Asnis from Carmela and Stephen Asnis
Meg & Dave Aument - in memory of Robert J Peirce
The Students & Families of Bethel Springs Elementary School
In honor of our Dedicated Volunteers 2020-2023 "Big Shoes to Fill" Volunteer Award Recipient
Bill & Carol Byrne - in honor of Kylie O'Day
John and Eileen Cheng
In loving memory of James B. Davis from Susan E. Ayres Davis
DOT Foods, Inc.
DuPont
The Team at DuPont Capital Management (2 rooms)
Energy Transfer Solutions, LLC
Ferguson & McCann - in memory of Neil McCann
In loving memory of Chinmay Vir Gupta
Mark Harris and Dawn Brooks
Incyte (2 rooms)
Dr. Vijay and Ms. Sucharita Iyengar
Joy McCarron - in memory of Peter J. McCarron
Motorcycle Santa in memory of Dave "Dtro" Troise
Motorcycle Santa in memory of Frank C Kaszeta, “Frank the Tank”
Dr David Paul and Kathy Klein
Adopt a Room
continued
Rawden Joint Ventures
With thanks to Betsy Rawls and her passion for the children of the Ronald McDonald House from the DuPont CC Women Golf Members
Devon, Lauren and Brian Reed
Deborah, David, Bennett & Carter Ross
Rick and Cindy Rowland
Terry and Ben Smith
In loving memory of Kathryn R.
Sweeney - Mother of two and a wonderful teacher who impacted the lives of hundreds of children (2 rooms)
Talleyville Fire Company
TD Charitable Foundation
The Webster Family: Pepper and her family find support at the House during her therapy and surgeries for Spina Bifida.
In loving memory of our Beloved Da-Niece Monea Thomas
Trolley Square Market x Midwinter Co
Winnie's Maris Grove Winners
In memory of Heidi Jill Winters
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Wood on behalf of Movement Mortgage and KM Foundation (2 rooms)
Anne Wright in memory of Rick Wright
The Paddock - in memory of Anya Linnea Salus
Laundry Rooms - Discover (4 rooms)
Our People
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2023)
Kenneth C. Manne Chair
Pauline M. Corso Chair Elect
Ryan Brazell Vice President
Dominic C Canuso Vice President
Keith A. Kepplinger Vice President
Michele L. Meixell Vice President
Christopher S. Marshall Treasurer
Katie Migliocco Secretary
Tim Daning
Joel E Dukart
Mary Ignudo
Vijay Iyengar, M.D.
Lynn Kuttruff
Casey Melson
Connie Miller
David A. Paul, M.D.
Mike Pfeifer
Evan Pizzuto
Christian Rawden
Brian Reed
Jennifer Sciolla
Anthony Smith
Marichu Valencia
Kenneth Youngblood
KENT/SUSSEX ADVISORY COUNCIL
Michelle Bergold
Chelsea Bristow
Stephanie SmithChristiano
Emily Cunningham
Patti Hastings
Mike Hinton
Suzy Hutchison
Tim O’Connor
Hank Rosenberg
Anthony Smith
Laura Willis
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Rick Gessner Chair
Pamela Cornforth President and CEO
Kenneth C. Manne Board Chair
Pauline M. Corso Board Chair Elect
Perry Beberman
Mary Bowler
Nick Cerchio
Joe DiPinto
Stan Diver
Les Dukart
Tom Ferry
Shaila Kapur
Lynn Miller
Michelle Pena
Lou Rosenberg
Bob Trostel
Anne Wright
Our People STAFF
President and CEO
Pamela Cornforth
Development Team
Director of Philanthropy
Ivey Helmick
Individual Giving Officer
Cindy Olsavsky
Southern Delaware
Advancement Officer
Jan Shallcross
Special Events Manager
Dawn Brooks
Development Assistant
Mary Carlton
Special Events Assistant
Alison Ely
Marketing and Engagement
Marketing and Communications Manager
Erin McGrath
Marketing and Engagement Specialist
Haley Belcher-Patton
Operations Team
Operations Director
Katie Soja Johnson
House Manager
Shaneea Walker
Volunteer Manager
Sara Funaiock
Chef
John Gray
Family Program and Activity Coordinator
Sally Cameron
Operations Assistant
Mike Adams
Volunteer Program Assistant
Kristin Lutness
Assistant House Managers
Amina Attoh
Nyesha Blackston
Taika Davis
Shameka Pantoja
Barbara Stachura
Amanda White
Maintenance
Maintenance Assistant
Harry Cross
Family Support Team
Director of Family Support Services
Erica Davis
Family Support Services Manager
Monica Villicaña
Family Support Services Lead
Jessica Lopez
Family Support Services Coordinators
Holly Cicala
Lillian Pritchet
Family Room Team
Family Room and Operations Coordinator
Chris Shifflett
Family Room Program Coordinator
Barbara Bonk
Family Room Assistants
Wadiya Garden
Carol Harris
Donna Ivery
Whitney Jones
Traci Lake
Ann Olah
Nicole Thomas
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware serves families with seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope, and togetherness.
Supporting families to reach the hope of tomorrow from the challenges of today.
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