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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 Fundriasers 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 – At in the Yard | $20,000 |
| 2010 | Friends’ Night Out | $20,000 |
| | TOTAL CONTRIBUTION | $260,000 |
