Wordless Wednesday

Celebrating Earth Day

Thank You Volunteers!

Today we are celebrating our wonderful volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest. Thank you to each and every one of them for all they do for RMHC-UM! We couldn't provide nearly as much for our families without their love and support. Last year we had over 2,600 volunteers! What an amazing number of individuals!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Exciting times for corporate sponsors: BMW and Forum Restaurant

The Forum Restaurant and Bar officially opens today (Friday, April 23rd) in Minneapolis. Forum Chef Christian Ticarro donated his expertise and service to RMHC-UM by preparing two phenomenal gourmet meals in January for our Fam Glam Live Auction winners. Staff attended the preview party last night to see the new space and sample the new menu. We can attest the food is delicious, the remodeled restaurant is beautiful and fun. Christian gave us the tour, including the private dining rooms with all the AV hookups for business meetings and the kitchen table which will be perfect for a "dining in the kitchen experience".

In addition, I toured the new BMW Showroom in Minnetonka on Wednesday night. BMW served as the Valet Sponsor for Fam Glam last year. What a beautiful and exciting multi-level indoor showroom. If you stop by, mention RMHC-UM and take the time to check out the kids play area, mini movie theater and the BMW race car simulator.

Joan and Jerry!

This morning Jerry came to the Board Room to get a treat from Joan (a beloved volunteer). Watching Jerry attempt to sit in Joan's lap is hilarious! Joan has big treats for Jerry and he loves to come over on the days she is here. Joan says "my boy Jerry has a unique telepathy as to my volunteer days and time! Grubby or groomed he is my daylight."

Vote for RMHC-UM's Care Moblie!

Wow! We have 1266 votes for our Chapter's Care mobile! There are only 7 days left to vote, so please pass along the word to go to http://rmhc.org/ and click on the Minneapolis dot to help our Care mobile win a $5000 grant.

Great Volunteers!

Today we had a great group from Normandale Community College here to help us clean our kitchens!!! A big thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who help us.

spring egg hunt

I had the opportunity to participate in the annual spring egg hunt over the weekend. I was blown away by the amount of work and heart Persis and crew put into the day. I'm continually amazed at the attention to detail and WOW factor that transpires in holidays and events big and small here at RMHC; I'm so proud to be on this team! I also had the opportunity to see new volunteer photographer Janelle Flom in action. She is a high school senior, but has an undeniable gift and I hope a growing affinity for the House.