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Friends of The Ronald McDonald House
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Formed in 1993, The Friends of the Ronald McDonald House is a unique group of community supporters dedicated to friend-raising and fundraising for our families. Each Fall, the Friends hold a membership drive, with over 200 members joining each year.
The Friends distribute Christmas stockings and Easter baskets to families staying at the House, provide treats and decorations for holidays, and prepare occasional special meals for the families.
In addition, the Friends host a major annual fundraiser every Spring, rotating their popular Garden Tour, a luncheon with a keynote speaker, or a festive food tasting to support the mission of the Ronald McDonald House. Over the years, the Friends have been responsible for raising over $260,000 for our House.
Meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month, Sept - June. The Friends of the RMH has its own Board of Directors, which reports to the Ronald McDonald House Board of Directors.
For more information, please contact the Ronald McDonald House at (252) 847-3915.
Friends Fundraisers and Annual Contributions
1992 Luncheon at Sally Freelove’s $5,000 1993 Garden Tour & Refreshments $10,000 1994 A Coffee with Friends $4,000 1995 Garden Tour & Lunch $12,500 1996 Luncheon with Speaker $7,500 1997 Garden Tour & Lunch $11,000 1998 Luncheon with Speaker $14,000 1999 A Coffee with Friends $7,500 2000 Luncheon with Speaker $18,000 2001 Chocolate & Coffee Tasting $14,500 2002 Dessert Delights Tasting $10,000 2003 Garden Tour $25,000 2004 Appetizer Tasting $13,000 2005 Luncheon with Fashion Show $15,000 2006 Garden Tour – Art in the Yard $16,000 2007 Luncheon Laughter $17,000 2008 Entertaining Greenville Tasting $20,000 2009 Garden Tour – Art in the Yard $20,000 2010 Luncheon Laughter $20,000 2011 Friends’ Night Out $4,000 2012 Garden Tour – Art in the Yard TOTAL CONTRIBUTION $264,000
