PRMH Newsletter 2011 Volume 4

messages of hope
VOL. 4 2011
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Serving Families
for Over 37 Years
3925 Chestnut Street
“There is no way we
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.8406
could have done it
without the House.
We would not have
been able to cope,
says Gary.
www.philarmh.org
”
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The Bryan Family's Story
At first, Gary and Michelle Bryan assumed
their son David just had a virus. Nearly three
years old at the time, the otherwise healthy
toddler started to seem a little lethargic.
“Everything was absolutely normal,” says Gary.
“He was running around, talking. All of a
sudden we noticed he started getting a little
bit tired. It really wasn’t like him, because he
loved to run around. He didn’t want to walk.
Then he started throwing up.”
hospital, the nurses recommended they contact
the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, and
in August of 2010 the Bryans began what was
to become an eleven-and-a-half month stay at
the Chestnut Street House.
During this time, despite multiple surgeries,
his doctors believed as much as 30% of
David’s tumor was inoperable. Complications,
including meningitis, meant David spent
much of his time in intensive care and that his
The Bryans took David to the doctor who put chemotherapy had to continually be pushed
back. When his chemo finally started, it had
him on antibiotics. After three days without
any improvements, they got a second opinion. little impact. "There was not a lot of hope,”
“We thought it might be Lyme disease, which says Gary. “It was a very heavy time.” Finally,
in December, David’s doctors decided, despite
at the time we thought would be the worst
the risk, to try and remove the entire tumor.
possible thing ever,” says Gary. However,
David’s diagnosis proved to be much more
“I asked ‘What are the options? What
serious. “They called and said he had a
happens if we don’t do it?’”, says Gary. “The
massive brain tumor. It was basically the size
doctor told me that to be honest if we didn’t
of a fist inside his head.”
do the surgery that he would not make it. No
Because of the severity of David’s condition,
he was immediately flown from the Bryans’
hometown of Canadensis, PA to The
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. That night,
David’s doctors drilled to relieve the pressure
in his head from the growing primitive
neuroectodermal (PNET) tumor, and the
next morning he had his first of many
surgeries to try and remove the tumor and
treat his cancer.
Initially, the Bryans did not know how long
David would be in the hospital. “We didn’t
know anything,” says Michelle. “The cancer
was very aggressive and rare in someone
so young. They gave him just a 10% chance
of survival.” After a week of sleeping in the
two ways about it. I told him, ‘There’s your
answer. Let’s go for it.’”
The six-hour surgery proved to be a great
success. “The doctors were overjoyed, as
we all were,” Gary says. “His chance of
survival went up to 50%.” In the months
following the procedure, David underwent
a bone marrow transplant and proton beam
radiation, as well as daily speech, physical,
and occupational therapy. In August, after
nearly a year in the hospital, David was
released. While David must come back every
three months for brain and spine MRIs, it
appears there are no signs of cancer. Now
back at home, David—who was almost
bilingual before his diagnosis—has to begin
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developing and learning all over again
because of the tumor and its impact on his
brain. “He’s essentially starting from scratch,”
explains Gary.
The Bryans credit the House with making
David’s illness more manageable. With Gary
from Ireland, and Michelle from Puerto
Rico, they had no family in the area to offer
support during his time in the hospital. “There
is no way we could have done it without
the House. We would not have been able to
cope,” says Gary. “From the financial aspect,
there is no way we could have afforded it. It
takes away all of the pressure and you can
concentrate on your child. The House has
thought of what you need before you know
you need it.”
Staying at the House allowed the Bryans not
to only focus on David. “You can’t focus
just on your sick child, and the House really
helps with that. We had to keep thinking of
Jennifer, David’s five-year-old sister. Whatever
David went through, she went through. She
was very scared, but to her, the House was a
magical place. When we found out we were
going home, Jennifer said ‘I don’t want to go
home. I like it here.’”
Michelle agrees. “Being able to stay here is
wonderful. It keeps the family together,” she
says. “I have to say I did not miss my house.
My house during that time was empty and my
family was here. This was truly my home for
all of that time.”
To learn how you can support families like the
Bryans this holiday season and throughout the
year, visit www.philarmh.org
Message from the President
the volunteers who spend hours of their
time making life easier for our families. The
corporations, foundations, and groups of
friends that come to cook for the families is
so rewarding for all involved. I cannot forget
the dedicated members on the Board of
Directors who are always looking for ways to
enrich our programs and spread the name of
the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House to
our community, all to raise the funds we need
to operate our two Houses, the family rooms
at CHOP and Ronald McDonald Camp.
Marlene Weinberg, President of the Board
With our annual Share a Night lighting
celebration just days away, please think of
making a year-end donation to the House
or lighting some lights in honor of someone
you love, because that’s what keeps us
going—love and dedication.
We are quickly approaching a new year, and
not a moment goes by that I don’t think about
Best wishes for a happy and very healthy
everyone who works so hard to help fulfill
New Year.
our organization’s mission. Susan Campbell,
Marlene
our Executive Director, her staff, and all of
2011 Hit’em for
the House —
Sponsor Apology
We would like to extend our sincere apologies
to the following 2011 Hit’em for the House
PAR-ticipant sponsors for their inadvertent
omission from Newsletter Vol. 3 2011.
Hinda and Eric Haskell
Sylvia and Martin Kreithen
Terry and David Levy
Gini and Stu Peltz
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Segal
Shemtob Law, PC
Dr. and Mrs. David B. Soll
Rita & Jerry Sutow
Woodland, Krajnik, Masciangelo, LLP.
Thank you for help making the 11th Annual
Hit’em for the House a success!
The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House’s 3rd Annual Plane Pull®
On September 25th, twelve very enthusiastic teams assembled
at Atlantic Aviation to participate in the 3rd Annual Plane Pull®
and test their strength against a 74,000 pound private plane.
The venue filled with excitement as Ronald got the pullers
loose and limber with his warm-ups, and families and friends
cheered on their favorite teams. This year, teams dressed in
various attires from super-hero costumes and Scottish kilts to
Firemen uniforms. The Ronald McDonald Camp Counselor
team took home first prize in the costume contest!
Together, the teams raised over $46,000. PHL Marketplace
food and shops and UAS Integrated Security Services were the
highest fundraisers, each raising over $7,250 for the families
staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, and team
Philly WITT took home the top prize as the fastest pulling team
with an amazing 13 second pull.
A special and grateful thank you to all of our Plane Pull teams:
• Aberdeen Wealth Management
• Bala Consulting Engineers/PRMH Volunteers
• Middletown Township Fire Companies
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• Optum Health
• Philly Board/Staff with special guest Sean Brace
• Philly WITT
• PHL Marketplace Food & Shops
• Pulling for Ronald
• PRMH Ronald McDonald Camp
• UAS
• UPenn – Division of Public Safety
Thank you also to the Philly Jet Service and Atlantic Aviation
for hosting the plane and venue, respectively. We also extend
our appreciation to all of our in-kind donors for donating
food and beverages, and special thanks to Taylor Rental
Media/All Event Party Rental.com for sponsoring the event.
And of course, many thanks to Sean Brace and 97.5 the
Fanatic for promoting and emceeing the event.
If you are interested in joining in the fun and signing up for
next year’s spring Plane Pull, please contact Chris Callanan
at [email protected].
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A Board Member’s Perspective
Since volunteering at the House and joining the Board in 2007, I
have had many occasions to tell friends and colleagues about the
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and the good work done here.
I have been struck by how many people already know about the
House because they have benefited or knew someone who benefited
from staying at the Philadelphia House or other Houses. While their
specific stories vary, there is a common theme of appreciation for
the care and comfort received at the House during a family’s most
difficult time. My appreciation of the impact of the House has only
grown over the years.
The Board of a non-profit serves critical roles including oversight
of strategy, operations, and finances and has important fiduciary
responsibilities. The House’s Board certainly fulfills these
responsibilities and goes even further by truly supporting the
Thank you to everyone who supported the
Philadelphia magazine’s Design Home 2011®.
The five weeks of public tours raised over
$73,000 to benefit the families we serve here
at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Our sincere appreciation goes out to all of the
volunteers who donated their time to make
this event possible. Special thanks to Sherry
Litwer, Project Manager of the Design Home;
Connie Willson and Sue Wenger, the Design
Home chairs and to all the other members of
the Design Home committee.
Thank you to all of the wonderful patrons
and Coupon Book sponsors who made
our participation in the Design Home
2011® possible.
The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
is pleased to announce that we will be the
beneficiary of Philadelphia magazine’s Design
Home 2012®. We look forward to sharing
more exciting details with you as the plans
for next year’s Design Home develop!
mission of the organization. The
Board includes people with many
different backgrounds and
experiences, but has one common
purpose – helping the families.
Whatever the issue or debate, the
focus starts and ends with the families
and how we can best serve their needs.
Our meetings start with a visit from
one of the families staying at the House
which definitely reinforces that need.
Mike McAleer
Partner, KPMG LLP
and Board Member
Being a part of the Board starts with serving families through
volunteering, fundraising, offering expertise or simply a little
elbow grease. I pride myself in expert gift wrapping, pot washing,
cheerleading and occasional arm twisting, as well as serving as
Treasurer. I have received great support from my own family who are
counted among the House’s many volunteers. I have also benefited
from the leadership of our executive director and past and present
board members, particularly those that have served in many ways for
many years, including two that founded this first House. It has been
a pleasure to serve, and I look forward to continuing to support the
families and the House.
The Perfect Holiday Gift
Want to give a gift that shows how much you care? The holidays
are right around the corner, and there is no better way to show
your love this season than with the help of Guilianna’s Heart™
necklace. This beautiful heart pendant was lovingly designed by
Kimberly Rinaldi, with the help of jewelry designer Steven Lagos.
Kimberly created the pendant in honor of her daughter Guilianna,
who was born with Down syndrome and cardiac defects. The
piece was inspired by Guilianna’s strength, determination, and
strong will. The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House is proud
to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the sale of this beautiful and meaningful
piece of jewelry.
Sterling silver heart pendants come in two sizes (small is pictured) and with two variations
of chain styles, with the small pendant starting at $85. More information is available on
our website at www.philarmh.org/Giulianna or by contacting Jeanette Woehr
at 215.387.8406 or [email protected].
Give the Gift of Home this Holiday Season
This holiday season, we invite you to give the gift of home to families when they need it most.
We invite you to Share A Night with the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House as part of our
annual campaign. By giving your gift, you'll ensure that families with sick children will have
a place to call home, no matter how far away they are from theirs.
You can make a contribution today by filling out and sending back the envelope enclosed
in this newsletter, or visit www.philarmh.org to learn more.
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
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Ronald McDonald Camp 2011­—Celebrating 25 years In August, campers had a blast celebrating the 25th Anniversary
of Ronald McDonald Camp “Under the Big Top”, by hanging
from the high trapeze, walking the tight rope, spinning plates,
and just enjoying their time clowning around Camp Timber Tops.
The icing on the cake was
literally put on by “Icing
Smiles”, who recreated the
circus theme with a stunning
5-ring circus cake marking
The week’s fun was kicked off with an entertaining game of
the end of Camp’s 25th
“Camperdy” (the RMC version of Jeopardy) and continued with
Anniversary week. As the
a fantastic variety of activities ranging from yoga to x-games.
campers boarded the buses for home, you could hear the words
Although the rain may have tried to dampen spirits, you would
to one of our favorite songs being softly sung—“RMC is a lot of
have never known it because the glow of 175 camper smiles
fun, we have something for everyone, Timber Tops is the place
never faded. Each day brought another opportunity for a new
to be so come and join our family!’’ See you next year!
adventure. Whether it was sharing a stylish trash-bag raincoat
or jumping off the zip line, RMC is where memories and
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friendships that last a lifetime are made.
On Friday, the entire camp gathered together to witness the
campers-turned circus performers pull off the most daring of
circus acts. Campers and counselors alike watched in utter
amazement as their peers flew through the air with the greatest
of ease. Of course, camp would not be complete without a visit
from the “Harley Guys” who once again joined the campers
for lunch and presented a large donation and brought do-rags
for everyone. The week wrapped up with one of the biggest
parties ever held at camp and a Flash Mob “Chicken Dance”
performance by the LIT’s, CIT’s, medical staff and counselors.
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Many thanks to our friends from the Jersey Shore
Harley Owners Group for their years of support,
generous donations, and the excitement they
bring each year they visit camp.
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Adopt A Camper Donors
Adopt-A-Pig
The Alan B. Miller Family
Foundatoin
Anonymous
Ardmore Toyota
Association of Pediatric Hematology
Oncology Nurses
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bass
Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Beckwith
Brie's Buddies
Ms. JoAnn P. Burke
Buxmont Fireman's League
Caddick Construction Co.
Ms. Barbara Y. Camp
Mr. and Mrs. Hwan Y. F. Chung
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Cleary
Dr. Marie A. Conn
Dr. and Mrs. David Y. Cooper
Mr. Peter J. Degnan and Ms.
Maureen Gardner
Delmac
Mr. and Mrs. John M. DiDonato
Mr. Dave Diefenderfer
DMD Restaurants LLC
Dr. Pepper/ Seven Up, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dratch
East Coast Laser & Medical, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ehlers
Elliott-Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Emmi
Exeter Supply Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Feldhamer
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Felgoise
Ms. Danielle Finley
Flower Power Fundraiser
Lesly Bavaro, Joe Listo, Julie
McCarthy, Matt Wernoch
Mr. and Mrs. Don S. Follett
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Forte
Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Fortin
Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Franklin
Ms. Tillie Garczynski
Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Gleklen
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos
– Society of St. Luke
Gruen & Goldstein
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Haig
Harley Davidson of Long Branch
Mrs. Rosalie T. Hetrick
Intervale Elementary School
Jeffrey B. Leonard Salon
Jiffy Lube
Joseph Plumitallo Memorial
Katie Kirlin Fund
Ms. Cynthia M. Keaveney
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelly
Knollwood Elementary School
Mr. Charles Kurtzman
Land Rover Monmouth
Lincoln Financial Group
Foundation, Inc.
Lower Providence
Presbyterian Church
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
Mr. John M. Makara and Ms.
Katherine E. Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Mara
Marian Family Enterprises, LLC
McDonald's Invitational
Tarpon Tournament
McDonald's of Bristol Pike
McDonald's of Cedar Crest
McDonald's of Haines Road
McKinley Elementary School
Mid-Atlantic Family
Restaurants, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Marvin Miller
Misc. Essentials, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Mitchell
Ms. Susan Moore
Mt. Tabor Elementary School
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray
Nestle Purina PetCare
Newman & Company, Inc.
Nova Society
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Peltz
Peter's Europa House
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Raynes
Recreation Management Corp
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
Reid Pany Management, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Resnik
Ms. Anna I. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rosenberg
Mr. Robert E. Russock
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Santangelo
Ms. Anne Scardino
The Scotts Company LLC
Sean M. Morris Memorial
Golf Benefit
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shropshire
Somerset Nursery – Art in the
Garden – In Memory of Walter
Dozer
Souderton Area High School
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Spivey
St. Ann School
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Stussy
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stutman
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Talbot III
Edmund G. Taussig and Frances
Kath Taussig Foundation
TD Bank US Technology Solutions
Troy Hills Elementary School
Verizon c/o Cybergrants
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Vermeil
Ms. Gina Walsh
Mrs. Marlene Weinberg
WGR Enterprises L.P - F.A.O.
McDonald's
Williamstown Rotary Club
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney G. Willson III
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Woehr
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wolgin
Wylie's Day Foundation
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We’re So Thankful For...
Our partnership with Greater Media Philadelphia
Thank you to Greater Media Philadelphia for a special partnership this year. Greater Media is a family owned company and the market’s
premiere radio group featuring 102.9 WMGK, 93.3 WMMR, 95.7 BEN-FM, 97.5 The Fanatic and ESPN 950 AM. Thank you to the
Management, Programming and Sales Teams for their continued commitment and generosity to support our fundraising and marketing
efforts by promoting our upcoming events through interviews and public service announcements, through marketing our annual Share A
Night campaign, by recruiting volunteers for our lighting celebration, and by joining our PRMH marathon team to run for our organization.
In addition, a special thank you to the radio personalities, including Marilyn Russell, John DeBella, Rob Calvert, Mike Missanelli, Pierre Robert,
Sean Brace and Brian Baldinger, who have all participated in our events. We appreciate Greater Media’s commitment to our mission.
ConKerr Cancer
On September 22nd, ConKerr Cancer hosted their second annual pasta dinner and sewing
party in the Ronald McDonald Family Room, on the Oncology Floor at The Children’s Hospital
of Philladelphia. Children gathered in the family room to pick out their favorite fabric and then
used a sewing machine to make their very own pillowcase! ConKerr Cancer was founded in
2002 by Cindy Kerr, after her son was diagnosed with cancer. Since then, their pillowcase
project – “A case for Smiles” – has provided over 400,000 cheerful, handmade pillowcases to
sick children in hospitals across the country.
The First Annual 5K Run for the House
We would like to thank the Delaware County Bar Association for their help organizing the
first annual 5K Run for the House. The run/walk took place at Ridley Creek State Park in
Media, PA on Saturday, September 17. In the end, the Delaware County Bar Association
helped us bring in $3,700.for the families staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for the House, please contact Chris Callanan
at [email protected].
Donations from the Heart, 7/1/2011- 9/30/2011
$50,000 and above
Ronald McDonald House Charities
of the Philadelphia Region
$5,000 to $9,999
Colorcon, Inc.
Ellie Koerner Leukemia Foundation
Employees of UAS, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Krancer
McDonald's Cup Fundraiser
United Way of SE Pennsylvania
Wegmans Management Intern
Program
$1,000 to $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Clemente
Employees Community Fund of The
Boeing Company
Ms. Patricia Gould
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lloyd
MarketPlace Philadelphia L.P.
McDonald's Corporation
Merck Employee Giving Campaign
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Moran Jr.
National Time Systems
Niranjan Haridiss and Christina
Dayrit
OptumHealth
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Phil Ad Mac, Inc.
Caleb Regenski Memorial
Foundation
S.R.B. Design/Build, Inc.
Saint Genevieve Catholic Church
John Snyder Memorial Tournament
United HealthCare Services, Inc.
Verizon Foundation - Time for
Money Program
Wawa, Inc. Corporate Charities
Committee
Mrs. Marlene Weinberg
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Woehr
$500 to $999
The A.M. & Helen L. Weiss
Foundation
Ms. Lauren E. Bogen
In Honor of Lucas Carney
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Ellen Elaine Crooke Memorial
Decision Support Technology
Lynn Deming Memorial
Mr. David C. Depelheuer and Ms.
Kristine M. Kessler
The Drexel TrebleMakers
Ms. Lisa Farr
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fishman
Goldsteins' Rosenberg's RaphaelSacks Inc.
IBM Employee Services Center
Ms. Patricia Insley
Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts
Program
Ms. Beth Kates
Mr. Peter Katevatis and Mrs. Marie
A. Sten Katevatis
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lassin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Levy
Ms. Laurianne E. Listo
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Marsala
Mint Technology Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Nason
Ms. Jacquelyn Oxenford
Mr. Armand Paganelli
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perfetti
Mr. and Mrs. David Pizzico
Carmen Pratt
The Dale L Reese Foundation
School of Rock
Evelyn Rosander Memorial
Logan Schweiter
Mr. Richard Siberski
In Honor of Nicholas Spoon
Ms. Gwynneth S. Stewart
Raghu Tadavarthy
United Way of Chester County
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney G. Willson III
Amy Wolgin Wiener Memorial
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wolgin
Mr. Tory Wozny
Ms. Patricia Zimmaro
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We’re So Thankful For...
The School of Rock
On July 20th, the School of Rock AllStars performed at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia as
part of the National Rock the House tour, supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
Before reaching the venue and taking the stage for a sound check, the AllStars’ tour bus
made a stop at the Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House to get a closer
look at what their efforts on tour would support. We would like to thank all of the School
of Rock AllStars for providing inspiration through their musical talents and their generosity!
2011 Guest Chefs, 7/1/2011- 9/30/2011
Abners
Academy of the New Church
Accenture – Philadelphia Resources
Community
Aetna Volunteer Council
AFSEP CIT
Alpha Phi Omega (West Chester
University)
Anita’s Facebook Friends
Anna & Friends
APHON
Arcadia University, Gateway to
Success Program
Ascensus
B-Strong Foundation
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Nancy Barton & Family
Bensalem Ramblers
Black Butterflies
Blarney Stone
Christine Boyle
Boys & Girls Club of Philly – NE
Frankford Unit
Bucks County 4H Beef Club
Cardionet
Carol’s Family & Friends
CAT Pickering
Suzanne Carlin & Family
Center for Cultural Interchange - CCI
Charendoff Family
Children’s Healthcare Associates
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia PARC
CHOP Dept. of Pathology & Lab
Medicine
CHOP PICU
Chris & friends
Christ Community Church
CIM volunteers
Clothier Family
Coco Foundation
Comcast NFC
Comcast Sportsnet
ConKerr Cancer
Eileen Conroy & Family
Katherine Cooley & Friends
Cooking Light
Cornerstone Church of Skippack
Cornwells Elementary
D. Sacred Heart Home
Dagney & Friends
Danielle & Friends
Dawn and Cole
De Lage Landen
Julie Duffy & Rosemary Davis
Empower Me, Love Life
Esther, Joan & Andy
Dr. Audrey Evans
Faith & Love Center Church
Fein, Freilich & Butera Group
Fermida & Friends & Students
First Baptist Church of Clayton
Gina Flatley & Friends
Kelly Fontana & Helen Swanick
Wyatt Forte Friends & Family
Foresters
Friends of the Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald House
Friends of the McCombs
Gab’s Gourmet
Gemini Alumni Chapter of Gamma
Sigma Sigma
Gerry’s Gang
Gerson Family
Gettysburg College Alumni
Girl Scout Troup #22004
GlaxoSmithKline
Dutch Graber & Family
Harmon Family
Amy Hansel’s Friends & Family
Henry Family
Hillel
Hosts for Hospitals
HSBC
Hymie’s Deli
Independence Blue Cross
ING
Jane & Friends
Jannet & Friends
Jennifer & Friends
JNA Institute of Culinary Arts
Johnson Family
Jones Family & Friends
Julie & Friends
Just Born
Kantar Health
Karfunkle Family
Keller Williams Main Line Realty
Keystone Foods
Kleinfelder
Kliman Family
Ellie Koerner Leukemia Foundation
KPMG
La Famiglia Dei Fratelli
Lambda Chi Alpha
Landes & Class Family
Langan Engineering
Lighthouse Family Community Church
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Little Smiles
Lockheed Martin Leadership
Association
Lockheed Martin Delaware Valley
NOVA
Lockheed Martin, Morristown, NJ
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.
Lussier Family
Mary & Friends
Marylou's Crew
Beth McCarthy
McCulligan & Friends
Vala Mclaughlin & Family
McDonald’s at CHOP
McDonald’s Philadelphia Region
Hispanic Network
Merrill Lynch Women’s Exchange
Kelly Miller
Miller Family
Morgan, Stanley, Smith, Barney
National Association of Railway
Businesswomen
Neat Co.
New Church LIVE
No Pasta Tonight!
Notre Dame Club of Philadelphia
Oracle
PECO CID
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Perform RX, LLC
Perna Family & Friends
Petraglia Family & Friends
Philadelphia Cares
Philadelphia City Rowing
Philadelphia University Student
Health Center
Pitman Garden Club
Plate Restaurant
Powelton Pizza
Pownall Family
PRMH Families
Reiff Mitzvah Project
Respo Family
Rizzo Chambers & Friends (Gallegos
Group)
Rizzo Family
RMC Counselors
Joanie & Brad Rude
Robinson Family
Leslie Ryan & Friends
Sacred Heart Home
Saint Mary’s Confirmation ClassGlouster, NJ
Sara & Friends
Saved to Serve
Sharon & Friends
Shelly Electric Co.
Shipley Lower School
Siemens Medical Solutions Health
Services Corp.
Silverthorn Family
Simon’s Family
SMPS Philadelphia
Southampton Kiwanis
St. Andrews UMC
St. Chris Pediatrics Residents
St. Christopher's Hospital - NICU
St. Christopher's Hospital - Oncology
Clinic
St. Clair CPA Solutions
St. John’s United Methodist Church
St. Richard’s Boys 6th Grade
Confirmation Class
Status Quo Social Club
Stover’s Finest Fantasy Football
League
Amy Sullivan & Friends
Cindi Sullivan, Vicki Hibbs & Suzanne
Robinson
Summer Service Corps
The Supply Chain Department of
CHOP
Susan & Friends
Thomas Jefferson Residence Life
Gerri Toscano & Janet Moran
Trinity Alliance Church Youth
Trinity Lutheran Church/
Fairview Village
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Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.8406 www.philarmh.org
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22 8 days. 7 nights. June 23, 2012 • Rates from $1,090*
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• 20% of all cabin sales will benefit the House.
• Relax by the pool, or have a massage in the Spa.
Listen to live music in the Jazz Club, or laugh out
For more information: [email protected] or 215.940.4605
loud in the Comedy Club. The Oasis of the Seas
more information: [email protected] or 215.940.4605 has it all!
For more information, go to
www.philarmh.org/SetSail or contact Nancy
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or by calling 1-800-423-0247.
*Rates are per person, double occupancy and include cruise fa­­­re. Airfare
is not included. Passport required.
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
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