Ronald McDonald House Charities Makes Huge Impact

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Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) has recently awarded nine grants that total $2.3 million to other nonprofits that work with children in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the US. The list of the organizations that received the funds, and the amounts that they received include: $627,637 to ReSurge International; $454,312 to Curamericas Global; $450,000 to IVUmed; $302,400 to The State University of Iowa; $200,000 to East Meets West Foundation; $179,800 to Lwala Community Alliance; $50,000 to Wyman Center; $43,600 to INMED Partnership for Children; and $23,000 to Surgeons of Hope Foundation

The funds that are being donated will positively impact on the health of mothers and children in a vast range of locations from Peru and Kenya to Nepal and Nicaragua.

As Alan A. Harris, M.D. professor of medicine, hospital epidemiologist, Department of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease, Rush University Medical Center and RMHC Board of Trustees member said, “Today, children face a range of health problems, from malnutrition to malaria, to HIV/AIDS, to surgical conditions and physiological issues stemming from peer pressure or abuse. While the barriers and problems vary by region, one thing remains clear: the need to help vulnerable children and create lasting change for them must continue to be a priority for those who can afford to help. RMHC grants help families by moving donation dollars quickly through to programs serving children around the world.”

RMHC has been helping other charities since 1974, trying to assist families and children in getting the care that they need.  They invest in longstanding non-profit organizations and assist with organizations that make large impacts.

As Susan W. Hayes, the president and CEO of ReSurge International said,

“More women are severely burned each year than are diagnosed with HIV and tuberculosis combined. Through this partnership, we look forward to providing sustainable medical care, resources and education regarding burns to communities worldwide.”

Ronald McDonald House Charities Launches Chef’s Challenge Sunday

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The Ronald McDonald House Charities organization launched its newest project this week, called Chef’s Challenge Sunday. The event faces two Morgantown-area master chefs in a one hour competition aimed at whipping up the best signature dish.

Proceeds from the challenge benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown, an organization working to support families with children in Morgantown hospitals. The charity house was established over a decade ago, and includes a number of bedrooms and a main living space where families and children dealing with similar issues can interact.

Brian Bruner, executive banquet chef at the Waterfront Place Hotel, faced Chris McDonald, the executive chef at Stefano’s Restaurant, this Sunday at the Ronald McDonald charity house.

After much deliberation, and an audience vote, Chef McDonald was named Sunday’s winner. He was awarded a Ronald McDonald House chef’s jacket,

“I didn’t expect to win, but I was hoping to win,” he said. “I’ve worked with Chef Bruner at both the Glasshouse Grill and the Waterfront Place hotel, so I’ve known him for a long time, and it was awesome to be able to go one-on-one against him.”

Ronald McDonald house development coordinator MaChal Forbes explained: “The whole idea behind not just the Chef’s Challenge, but hosting other events in the house, was to bring the public into the house.

“We wanted them to become more involved with what we do here and with our mission. When people walk through the house- see the rooms, meet the families and see what we do- it’s just a better means of public education for the communities.”

The Charity House also announced new plans to add a family area in Ruby Memorial Hospital, to give children a place to go within the vicinity of the intensive care unit.

“It would basically be a miniature Ronald McDonald house- a family room, a kitchen area- a place where families can come from the NICU, the PICU, and stay right in the hospital,” explained board member Nicole Saffron. “They don’t have to leave- they can relax, they can watch TV without even crossing the parking low, which can be pretty far when you’re in that situation.”