Focus on Families - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City

news, stories and insights from ronald mcdonald house charities of kansas city — fall 2008
Focus on Families
We’re all different shapes and sizes. This is especially true of children. Just look at a youth soccer or baseball team
and you’ll notice there’s no one “standard” size for that age group. Who would’ve thought that a little tummy sticking
out was cause for immediate concern? But coupled with constant fatigue, this can be a red flag for a pediatrician.
This is exactly what happened to 8-year-old Victoria.
In September 2007, Victoria was diagnosed with neuroblasto cancer. While she was being admitted to
Children’s Mercy Hospital, the Red Cross was flying her father home from Afghanistan. He has since been
able to stay stateside so that he can help take care of Victoria, her mom and two younger sisters.
Prior to staying at Ronald McDonald House, Victoria’s mom, Jennifer, had heard of RMHC through a
friend because of their local Pop Tab program. Other than that, Victoria’s family didn’t know what to
expect. They’ve come to consider the House as their “Kansas City home” off and on over the last
year. Victoria enjoys playing with her sisters, loves drawing, painting and crafts. In spite of the
chemo, Victoria is full of energy and will quickly bring a smile to your face.
“Words just can’t express how grateful we are for the delicious meals provided by the
community, the many friends we’ve made and for everyone’s support,” said Jennifer.
“It’s nice to come home to prepared meals and have access to laundry facilities.”
Reaching for food in the refrigerator or being able to throw in a load of laundry is normally
taken for granted. But it’s these little things that provide much-needed help to the families
staying at the House because they allow them to focus on taking care of their medically
fragile child and provide some normalcy to the family.
Victoria is currently undergoing her third round of chemo. All her friends at
Ronald McDonald House Charities wish her well. Thank you to our many
RMHC friends for your continued support and generosity. Because of
you, we’re able to serve families like Victoria’s and help provide hope.
www.rmhckc.org
816.842.8321
In Loving Memory: June ’08
Ronald McDonald House extends its deepest sympathy to the families of these very special children we served
from July ‘07 through June ‘08.
Hannah Aanine
Ethan Barajas
Delbert Beasley
Ava Boeckman
Keenan Brooks
Jess Crawford
Jack Defluiter
Lauren Dopp
Jack Eickholt
Abigail Friend
Grayson Harder
Kathy Jankura
Blake Koppes
Adrien Kropf
Rayn Mandich
Kaeliana Young
Mission
Statement
The mission of Ronald McDonald
House Charities is to reduce the burden
of childhood illness on children and their
families. We accomplish this by:
•Providing comfortable lodging
convenient to local health facilities.
•Creating a caring and uplifting
environment.
•Leveraging community partnerships
with affiliated programs that comfort
and assist children with health
concerns and their families.
•Undertaking resource and fund
development activities that support
our facilities, programs and services.
Ronald McDonald
House Charities
Executive Board
Kevin Kramer, UMB Bank
Laura Fitzmaurice, MD,
Children’s Mercy Hospital
John Snyder, Sonnenschein
Nath & Rosenthal
Don Swartz, CBIZ Accounting,
Tax & Advisory Services
Directors
Marshaun Butler, Children’s Mercy Hospital
Blaine Degnan
Lisa Essig, McDonald’s
David Gentile, Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Kansas City
Courtney Kounkel,
McCownGordon Construction
Marsha Laner, Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Jon Lewis
Kay Martin, Community Volunteer
Jane McAtee, Southwest Airlines
Tom Murphy, Sprint Nextel
Stan Piernick, McDonald’s Corporation
Lee Renz, McDonald’s Corporation
Vernon Williams, Bernstein-Rein
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Long ago I became inspired by the mission,
community involvement and partnership
teaming of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
I’m therefore thrilled and honored to join Ronald
McDonald House Charities as the new CEO/
Executive Director. Much of my career has been dedicated to working
Holly Buckendahl,
in community-based organizations providing
CEO/Executive Director services striving to meet the healthcare and
support needs of adults, children and families. I’m excited to continue
on this path by working among an incredible RMHC team of individuals
as we preserve our rich history and continue to meet the evolving needs
of children and families who stay with us at our Houses and Family Room.
During my first few months, I’ve met many extraordinary people. It’s
heartwarming to watch so many work collaboratively to bring together
valuable resources and support to provide housing, home-cooked
meals, family enrichment activities, respite, transportation and more
for the many families who stay with us. I’m grateful to McDonald’s
Corporation, the many McDonald’s owners/operators, their families and
Give a Hand
®
The average length of stay for each family has grown from 9 to 13
nights, which means our Houses are operating at full capacity.
Please mark your calendars for November 10-20 to give Ronald
McDonald House Charities of Kansas City a hand. Each
November, we participate in the global Ronald McDonald House
Charities fundraising campaign – World Children’s Day.
With your help, much-needed funds can be raised to benefit the
many medically fragile children and families that we serve each
year. We are currently on pace to serve more than 2,200 families.
While visiting your favorite McDonald’s restaurant, you can “give
us a hand” by making a $1 donation. It’s astounding how fast small
donations can add up! Last year we raised over $60,000 and this
year our goal is $65,000. We rely on our community’s generosity to
help make RMHC available to the thousands of families that need
us. Thank you for your continued support!
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Heart of the House… Fall 2008
staff members who for the past 29 years have provided both financial support and valuable time to help us
make our Houses and Family Room a “home away from home.” In 2008, we are on track to serve roughly
2,200 families at our two Houses, and the Family Room will provide services for over 4,000 families as well as
log over 40,000 visits through its doors.
On behalf of those we serve, I thank you for your trust, continued support and generosity as we work together
to reduce the burden of childhood illness and injury for children and families. Without you, we couldn’t serve
the many families that need us during trying times. It’s been a privilege to have gotten to know many of you,
and I look forward to a future of meeting many more!
Dear House Warmers, Cooks for Kids and Work Group Volunteers,
Summer is coming to an end and fall is fast approaching. Ronald
McDonald House Charities is serving more families than ever, and
with your continued support we will serve even more in 2009.
House Volunteers are still needed in a variety of shifts at both
Houses and the Family Room.
Be sure to get on our calendar for preparing a meal. We have
several openings in October-December, and even into the
new year. Go to www.rmhckc.org/volunteers to learn more
about how you can help.
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Loyal, sincere and full of good cheer.
Untiring in your efforts throughout the year.
Notable are the contributions you make.
Trustworthy in every project you take.
Eager to reach your every goal.
Effective in the way you fulfill your role.
Ready to smile like a shining star.
Special and wonderful — that’s what you are!
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Friends of
the House
The Fun Friends celebrated
summer on July 30th at the
House. This kids’ membership
is devoted to helping brighten
the lives of other kids that are
staying at the House. On the
30th, the Fun Friends ate lunch
with Ronald McDonald and
gathered to make lots of
“Birthday in a Box” gifts. The
boxes were filled with cake mix,
frosting, candles, themed plates,
napkins, cups, party favors and
a gift. When a child has to be at
the House over his/her birthday,
they can pick out a box and have
a party ready to go. Our Fun
Friends learned about compassion, giving and helping kids in
need. As one grandmother wrote
to us, “What a great experience
for my grandchildren. I was
thrilled Emily understood she
was doing something for somebody else who wasn’t as lucky
as she is right now.”
To become a Friend or learn
more about Friends of the
House, visit our website
at www.rmhckc.org
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Work and Meal Groups
1st Presbyterian Church
of North Kansas City
810 Zone
Abby’s Run for the Heart
Adams Dairy Bank
Adrian R-III School
Anna & Nicky Alfonsin
Alpha Delta Kappa –
Kansas Alpha
Gamma Chapter
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi –
Delta Phi Chapter
Alpha Delta Pi –
Greater Kansas City
Parent’s Club
Alpha Delta Pi –
Theta Alpha Chapter
Alpha Delta Pi UMKC
Alpha Phi Omega UMKC
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Ambassador Steel
Ambius Inc.
American Century
IAAP Chapter
American Century
Foundation
American Century
Investments
Americo
Mr. Charlie Ammeen
Aon Corporation
Archer Technologies
Assurant Employee
Benefits
AT&T Pioneers
Autotrader.com
Bank of America –
Volunteer Network
Ms. Carol Bates
Ms. Mary Bell
Melanie and Brandon Bell
Belton High School GAPS &
Student Council
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
Bengfort
Ms. and Ms. Michelle
L. Beniak
Beta Sigma Phi
Bethany Lutheran Church –
Kids in Christ 5th
& 6th Graders
Bethlehem Luther League
Blue Springs Youth Core
Blue Valley North
High School
Blue Valley North National
Honor Society
BMW Motorcycle Club
Bnai Jehudah
BNIM Architects
Bolivar R-1 School
Boston Market
Boy Scout Troop 118
Broadway United Methodist
Church
Brownie Troop #1477
Brownie Troop #419
Bryan Cave, LLP
Ms. Claudia Burford
Burns & McDonnell
Lance and Jennifer
Caldwell
Ms. Jennifer Capra
Carlene & Friends
Ann Carollo
Centurions
Centurions – Chamber
of Commerce
Cerner Corporation
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Children’s Mercy
ICU Nurses
Christ United Methodist
Church
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Jill Cipra
City of Kansas City, MO –
City Manager’s Office
Stephanie Clark
Community Blood Center
Community Christian
Church
Computer Science
Corporation
Congregation Beth Torah
Pat Coplen & Cathy
Robinson
Corwin Construction Co.
Costco
Country Mouse Girls
Countryside Christian
Church
The Crooker Family
Cure of Ars Girl Scouts 441
CVS/Caremark
Doug and Meghan Dahl
Diane and Mark Davidner
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Theta –
Lambda Epsilon Chapter
Maggie Denton
Mr. and Mrs. Peter deSilva
Desperation Church
Developing Potential, Inc.
Ms. Christine Dewberry
Dixon Dively Midwest
Orthopaedic Clinic
Duncan Road Baptist
Church
Paul & Rebekah Ebeling
and Friends
Mrs. Lisa Edzards
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Else
Embarq
Embarq – Accounts
Payable
Embarq – Payment
Processing Center
Embarq – Revenue
Accounting
Embarq Business Retail
Embarq Purchasing
FACS
Fairview Christian Church
Farmers Insurance Group
Jerri Farrell and Family
FCLLA at Park Hill South
High School
FedEx
Fireplace & BBQ Center
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
of Odessa: Acteens
First Baptist Church
of Raymore College
and Careers
First Christian Church
Louisburg
First Federal Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fletcher
Annie France
Freeze Family
Friends of the House
Garmin International
Gashland Baptist Church
General Motors
Corporation, Fairfax Plant
George Butler Associates,
Inc.
Girl Scout Service Unit 646
Girl Scout Troop #1065
Girl Scout Troop #1089
Girl Scout Troop #1723
Girl Scout Troop #2016
Girl Scout Troop #2043
Girl Scout Troop #248
Girl Scout Troop #25
Girl Scout Troop #3101
Girl Scouts
Girl’s Night Out
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly
Goodburn
Goppert Trinity Family Care
Residency Program
Grandview High School
Ms. Sharon Gray
Greater Kansas City
Alumnae Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Theta
Ms. Jennifer Greenlee
Ms. Karen R. Griffin
Bill & Nicki Griffith
Drew Gudde
The Gulick Family
Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Finance
Department
Mr. Shawn Hammerschmidt
Hands on Kansas City
Hair Gallery
Heartland Cosmo. Club
Mr. Jerry Henry
Mrs. and Ms. Marj Hicks
Hillcrest Covenant Church
Bonnie Hollman
Dr. Holloway
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Els Hulse
Hyatt Regency
Hyman Brand Hebrew
Academy
Indian Woods Middle
School
Indian Woods Tree
IRS Accounts Management
Ops 2 Department
Jay Wolfe Honda
John Paul II School
Johnson County Community
College
JOCO Mothers and More
Ms. Myra Jones
Spencer & Jenni Jones
Jumpstart Kansas City
Junior Girl Scout Troop
Junior League
Junior Optimist Club
Kansas City Alumni Chapter
of Delta Sigma Pi
Kansas City Young Matrons
Kansas Dental Association
Kappa Tau
KC Hopps
KCALA
Kehilath Israel Synagogue
Mr. Jason Keim
Key Bank Real Estate
Capital
Ms. Jane Kingsley
Koran Court #37 Isiserettes
Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Koupal
KPMG LLP
Mr. Bryant Kroutch
Ms. Debbie Lane
Marsha Laner
Lathrop & Gage, LLC
Leawood Kiwanis
Lee’s Summit United
Methodist Church
Ms. Lissa Leibson
Liberty High School
Serteen Club
Liberty View Elementary
Lime Shockers Volleyball
Team
Lions Club, District 17
Ms. Elizabeth List
Living Hope Church
Longview Farm Elementary
Machaneh Shalom Camp
Ms. Katie Marland
Ms. Sheila Martin
McCamm Management
Norma McCauley
McCownGordon
Construction, LLC
Ms. Michelle McCune
Ms. Melissa McKittrick
McSmiles, LLC
Men’s Slow Pitch
Softball Champs
Mennonite Church
of Warrensburg
Brian & Nancy Meyer
Ms. Jeanne Meyer
Mill Creek Middle School
Mission Greatland Target
Mom Club of KC
Kate Morehead
Ms. Lariena Moser
Mount Carmel Baptist
Church
NAIC – National
Association of Insurance
Commissioners
Nashua Church of Christ
Teens
National Charity League
National League
New Haven Church
New Life in Christ
New Life Ministries
Jeff and Jill Ney
North Kansas City
High School
Northland Christian
High School
Novo Nordisk
Lavena Nuzman
Ms. Kate O’Connell
Odessa Church of Christ
Olathe North Wrestling
Ms. Kim O’Leary
Overland Park Church
of Christ
Pack 3488 – Tomahawk
Elementary
Paradise United Methodist
WOW Youth
Jan and Darrell Parrish
Paycor
Ms. Jenni Payne
PBI / Gordon Corporation
Peace Lutheran Church
Pediatric Interest Group
Pembroke Hill School
Emily and Brian Penke
Ms. Leatha Pfanmiller
Phi Tau Omega Sorority
Kappa Chapter
Phi Theta Kappa
Phoenix Catering
Pilot Club of Shawnee
Mission
Platte County R-III High
School – Goals and
Motivation Class
Pleasant Valley
Baptist Church
Pleasant Valley Singles
Lee Plummer
Mike and Heidi Pollmann
Pointe of Hope
Preceptor Gamma Rho
Predators Soccer Team
Presbyterian Church
of Stanley
Progressive Insurance
Prominent Youth
PSC Group
Psi Omega
Al & Beth Rafat
Rainforest Cafe
Ms. Carleen Rajala
Raytown South FCCLA
RBC Dain Rauscher
RBC Innovations
Red Bridge Elementary
(in Center School District)
Redeemer Presbyterian
Church
Rees Masilionis Turley
Architecture
Ms. Karen L. Regan
& Betty Keiser
Alex & Will Rice
Rockhurst University
William and Nancy Ronan
Rotaract
Rubin Brown
SACS
Jeff and Susan Scherzer
Rama Scott
Seaboard Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Seck
Shawnee United Methodist
Church
Sheridan’s Frozen Custard
Sigma Lambda
Smitty’s Girls
Social Security
Administration
Mr. Steven Soden
SOMA – Student
Osteopathic Medical
Association
Soroptimist International
of Kansas City
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Jr. High School
Southwood Christian
Church
Sprint Corporation
Sprint Twenty-Something
Volunteers
St. Ann’s Women Guild
St. Helen’s Circle of Holy
Cross Church
St. John’s United Methodist
Church
St. Joseph Circle
St. Luke’s NICU
St. Thomas Aquinas Key
Club
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Bob and Mimi Stopperan
Ms. Nona Stratton
Mr. Strub
Sunlight Missionary Baptist
Church Jr. Mission
Sunrise of Overland Park
Target
Team Synergy
The Dream Factory
The Epoch Group
The Gathering
The Scoular Company
Ms. Cindy Thesing
Trinity Church of the
Nazarene – Midtown
Community Group
Trip Mate Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Truman Medical Center
Truman Medical Center
NICU
UMKC – SOD
UMKC Dental School
UPAC
US Bank
Ms. Gail Vessels
Victoria FCCLA
Wal-Mart Dist. Center 6065
Warrensburg Mennonite
Church
Mike and Cheri Watts
West Central Missouri Area
Health Education Center
Westridge Elementary
School
Sheila and Mike White
Terri White and Friends
Krissie Wiggins
Abby Willis
Women of AT&T
Women of Nativity
Ms. Dolly Wood
Woods Chapel United
Methodist Church
Xavier’s Heart to Heart
Young People’s Progressive
Union
Susan and Daniel Zaner
Ms. Janice Zweigel
Please Help Us Get to Our
Medical Appointments
Each year, Ronald McDonald House Charities spends thousands of dollars in transportation costs helping
children and families get to their medical appointments. Many of the families are life-flighted to Kansas City or
are without access to a vehicle while they are staying at one of the Houses. Although many families are able
to walk to Children’s Mercy Hospital, there are also a lot of children who are treated by other area hospitals
including Saint Luke’s, the Rehabilitation Institute and KU Medical Center, and need transportation to get to
their appointments, treatments and therapies.
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is to raise $25,000 to support the families’ transportation costs and get them to their appointments on time.
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fundraiser or make a donation. Below are a few
simple suggestions that have been successful at
other companies. For any of the events listed,
each employee could be asked to donate $5
to sponsor and participate in the event.
Jeans Day / Dress Down Day
Leave Work Early Day
Come To Work Late Day
Collegiate Dress Day
Bring Your Lunch Day
Chores For Charity
Or, Another Creative Participation Activity
Lora Tidwell at [email protected] or 816.842.8321 ext. 129 to pledge your support
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Provide an e-mail template for you to use as an e-blast to your employees.
Send a representative to speak to your employees about RMHC.
Provide recognition to those companies who collect over $1,000 by year-end.
List you on our website as a sponsor of this program.
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Plaza Pzazz
Date:
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Time:
6-10pm
Location:Country Club Plaza,
Ward Parkway from
Wyandotte to Wornall
Attire: Evening chic
This year we celebrate our 12th Annual Plaza Pzazz on Sunday, September 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. Plaza Pzazz
is the only ticketed outdoor charitable event on the Plaza. Like past years, the night promises to be filled with
great food, great fun and great love for the many families we serve!
Join us for a fun evening under the stars. At this adult-only event, guests will enjoy delicious bites and beverages
from many of Kansas City’s finest restaurants/caterers. In addition to mingling with friends, guests will swing
to the sounds of The Karen Davis Project band.
You’re invited to help us “Rock the Plaza” — rain or shine, we’ll have a great time!
Individual tickets are $75 each. For additional information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Linsey Koshlap at [email protected]
or 816.842.8321 ext. 103.
Plaza Pzazz is an evening of
great food,
great drinks and great fun.
Roanld greets the golfers at
Blue Hills Country Club.
There’s something for everyone at
our Red Shoe Shindig Auction.
Auction & Golf Recap
Thank you very much to all of our friends who came out to support the families served by RMHC and contributed to the success of the 2008
Ronald McDonald House Charities Red Shoe Shindig Auction and Golf Tournament. These events were the best yet because of all those who
donated time, money, auction items, food and services.
“The Red Shoe Shindig” was held at the InterContinental on the Country Club Plaza on Sunday, June 1. Thank you to all who contributed
towards the $58,000 that was raised through the Auction signature item — “Sponsor a Family”! We also had a record number of attendees
this year — over 500 — and lots of red shoes!
During the Golf Tournament at Blue Hills Country Club the next day, Mother Nature held off the rain as long as possible for the morning golfers
and then provided a break in the showers for the afternoon golfers. Thank you to all for being patient as we weathered out the morning storm.
Golf and Auction 2008 Sponsors
Anderson Property Development Co. LLC
Aon Corporation
The Bama Companies, Inc.
Bank of America
Bank Midwest
Jerry Bauers and Tom Mendell
Best Harvest Bakeries
BGR Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Carlson Construction
Carriage Trade Golf
CB Richard Ellis
Children’s Mercy Hospital
The Coca-Cola Company
Douglas R. Peete and Associates
Dr Pepper
Earp Distribution
The Epoch Group
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Erin Andra Wilson Foundation
James and Elizabeth Ferrell
Financial Counselors, Inc.
Dr. Laura Fitzmaurice
Garmin International
GlynnDevins Advertising & Marketing
Grant Thornton LLP
Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP
Isle of Capri
JBL Properties, Inc.
Jorban Riscoe and Associates
Kissick Construction Co., Inc.
Matt & Courtney Kounkel
Levy & Craig, P.C.
Lopez Foods, Inc.
Marshaun Butler
Richard Martin
McCownGordon Construction, LLC
McDonald’s Heart of America Co-Op
McDonald’s Heartland Regional Office
McDonald’s Store #3178 (Jill Hill, Jodi Ward
& Jerry Hansen)
McYano Management
Mid South Baking Company
Mize, Houser & Co.
OSI Industries
Ozark Civil Engineering, Inc.
PBI / Gordon Corporation
Prairie Farms Dairy
Quadrangle, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Lee K. Renz
SKC Communications
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Southwest Airlines
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
TodCo, Inc.
Turner
Tyson Foods, Inc.
UMB
Union Bank
VML Foundation
Vox Printing, Inc.
Wabash Iron and Metal
Tomorrow’s Hope … Legacy Society
Tomorrow’s Hope … Legacy Society was created to recognize and honor those who have made a provision
in their estate plan and in their charitable gift planning that will ultimately benefit Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Kansas City.
Generous Gestures
Estate planning is a delicate subject. It is very personal and intimately connected with preparing how to take
care of loved ones and special interests dear to our hearts. Making a charitable planned gift does not have to
be complicated, and anyone can make one, no matter the size of the estate.
“The ultimate test of a person’s conscience
may be his willingness to sacrifice something
today for future generations whose words of
thanks will not be heard.”
– Gaylord Nelson
Making a charitable planned gift can be as simple as a one-page codicil to an existing will to leave a bequest.
Bequests allow you to make a future gift without concerns about outliving your resources. Bequest gifts can
be a percentage of your estate, a specific dollar amount, or a residual amount (remainder) of your estate once
other beneficiaries and needs have been taken care of. Please remember, however, to consult an attorney to
assure that your will or codicil is written in the proper legal language.
Please feel free to contact Anne Dykes about bequests or other planned giving opportunities. You can reach
Anne at [email protected] or 816.842.8321 ext. 151. You may also use the reply coupon below, and Anne will
be pleased to get in touch with you.
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Please “donor designate”
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Kansas City
during this year’s United Way Campaign!
Plaza Pzazz Major Sponsors
Special thanks to our major sponsors including:
All Systems Designed Solutions, Inc.
Forsee Family
American Century Foundation
Fresh Take Marketing
Best Harvest Bakeries
Fullerton Building Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Heart of America McDonald’s
BNIM Architects
Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP
Kraig & Holly Buckendahl
Isle of Capri
Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
JPMorgan
Dr Pepper
Kissick Construction Co., Inc.
DST Systems, Inc.
Lathrop & Gage LC / Joel Voran
Anne & John Dykes
Layne Christensen Company
Earp Distribution
Lee Company
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
McCownGordon Construction, LLC
McDonald’s Heartland
Regional Office
Nichols Company Charitable
Trust
Norton, Hubbard, Ruzicka
& Kreamer
UMB
Wabash Iron & Metal Co., Inc.
Westlake Ace Hardware
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Fuze Beverage Company
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions
The Melting Pot
Milano
Mimi’s Cafe
O’Dowd’s Little Dublin
OP1906
Peppercorn Duck Club
The Roasterie
Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Shatto Milk Company
St. James Winery
Sunset Grill
The Sweet Guy
Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grille
Waldo Pizza
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Black Belt Bar-B-Q
blue bird bistro
Blue Moose
Boston Market
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cinzetti’s
The Drop
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b Paper Towels
b Snack Items
b Copy Paper
b Juice Boxes/Pouches
b Trash Bags (kitchen & 55 gal.)
b Deodorant
b Liquid Lysol or Mr. Clean
b Gas Gift Cards
b Disposable Toilet Bowl Brushes
& Cleaners
b Fruit & Veggies
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For the protection of our guest families, donated
items must be brand new. Also, please be mindful
of expiration dates on food donations. Thank you
for your cooperation.