PRMH Newsletter 2011 Volume 1

VOL. 1 2011
messages of hope
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Serving Families
for Over 37 Years
3925 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.8406
www.philarmh.org
The entire Enberg family at home in Minnesota
The Enberg Family’s Journey
When Tammy and Eric Enberg traveled from
Minnesota to Ukraine in 2009 to adopt their
five-year-old daughter Sophie, they did not
imagine that they were starting a journey
that would double the size of their family.
The Enbergs had found Sophie, who was
born with Arthrogryposis, through a specialneeds adoption service, and just knew she
was for them.
“I happened to cross her listing on the web one
day,” says Tammy. “I looked outside and saw
my daughter Maia running with her ponytail
flopping in the wind and I knew that I had to
go get this little blonde girl or she would never
have the chance to run like that.” Sophie’s
Arthrogryposis, which is a rare congenital
disorder that results in multiple joint
contractures, meant that she was unable
to walk.
After arriving in Ukraine, the Enbergs met Ben.
Two years older than Sophie, Ben was in her
group at the orphanage. “He had the same
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condition and they were confined together,”
Tammy says. “They were like siblings and we
thought it would be cruel to separate them, so
we decided to bring them both home together.”
While at the orphanage, the Enbergs bonded
with several other special-needs children. “We
knew when we left that we needed to come
back and adopt them,” Tammy says, and in
August of 2010 they brought home four more
children in need of a family: Jaeger, Natasha,
Diana, and Andre.
The Enbergs always knew they wanted to
adopt. “We had a heart for orphans,” Tammy
says. After having their first two children –
Cody, now 16, and Chrysta, now 14 – they
decided to try for a third. “We tried and tried,”
says Tammy, before deciding they would try
to adopt. The family looked to Russia for their
first adoption. “We started to adopt Ethan,
and then I got pregnant with Maia. When Maia
was eight weeks old, we went to Russia to
bring Ethan home.”
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Sophie and Ben Enberg at
Front & Erie
®
Message From The President
This winter has been a challenge for all of us with the unending snow. We were so happy
that our Share A Night celebration, held on December 8, took place on a perfect starry
night. As in years past, Ronald McDonald, accompanied by the children staying at the
House, pushed the magical button to illuminate the House in lights, with each bulb
representing a gift by our generous donors. The House was not only aglow with
thousands of twinkling lights but was packed full of families, staff, board members,
friends, and volunteers. The food from Helen’s Kitchen was terrific and the entertainers
were delightful. This very special evening was the culmination of our annual Share A
Night campaign, which raised more than $400,000 for the families we serve.
We have many upcoming events that we hope you will join us for in 2011, including the
Friends’ 11th Annual Hit ‘em for the House Golf and Tennis Outing and four Phillies games
to benefit the House. Want to get involved? Sign up your foursome for a day of golf at the
Philadelphia Country Club, this year honoring Bernie and Sandy Nelson. Or, relax at an
evening out at the ballpark – all while supporting the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
As you can see, we have a variety of exciting upcoming events where you can have fun
while helping a good cause. Get more details by visiting our website at www.philarmh.org.
As always, thank you for your support.
Marlene Weinberg
President of the Board
Board of Directors
Chairman Emeritus
Honorary Life Members
Madlyn Abramson
Audrey E. Evans, M.D.
Jimmy Murray
President
Marlene Weinberg
Vice Presidents
Peter Degnan
Christopher Roak
Secretary
Connie Willson
Treasurer
Michael McAleer
Executive Director
Susan Campbell
Board Members
Mike Anton
Judy Boreham
Darwin Beauvais
Chris Chong
J. Drew Coyle
John Durante
Michele Lloyd
Tom Mann
Pete Maruca
Salli Mickelberg
William Parkes
Anne Scardino
Susan Wenger
Ken Youngblood
Incoming Member
Jon Hitchcock
Staff
Development
Database Administrator
Jennifer Donlevie
Special Events and
Communications
Managers
Chris Callanan
Kelly Hays O’Connor
Jennifer Shipman
Administrative
Executive Assistant
Jeanette Woehr
Accounting Manager
Sally Courant
Bookkeeper
Eileen Filipone
House Operations
House Managers
Carolann Costa
Doug Metcalfe
Resident Managers
Tim Lewoc
Maurice Taylor
Social Workers
Tara Christie
Helen Reese
Facilities Manager
Barry Owen
Volunteer Director
Linda Parry
Volunteer Assistant
Lori-Anne Miller
Family Room
Coordinator
Suzie Norvilas
Ronald McDonald
Camp Director
Cindy Candela-Ryan
Maintenance
Frank Webster
Bill Wilkinson
Housekeeping
Joseph Barnett
Felicia Brown
Christine Burrows
Martha Moore
Robert Pouncy
Myriam Rivera
Irene Small
Kay Welding
Thank you to our board of directors and staff for
their hard work and dedication to our families.
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
The Enberg Family’s Journey
Continued from front
Today, the Enbergs have a total of ten
children, ranging from age five to sixteen.
While six of their children have special
needs, Sophie and Ben require the most
specialized care, which led them to
Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia. “We
couldn’t find anyone in Minnesota. We
found Dr. Van Bosse at Shriners Hospital
and he gave us hope that Sophie could
walk one day,” Tammy says.
In September, Sophie and Ben came with
Tammy for the first of many visits to
Shriners Hospital. Both Sophie and Ben
are going through serial castings for their
club feet, and Sophie will require many
years of surgeries to gain the ability to
walk and usage of her hands. So far, the
Enbergs have stayed at the Philadelphia
Ronald McDonald House at Front & Erie
four times during their trips to Philadelphia.
Tammy comes with Sophie and Ben while
her husband Eric – a doctor with a rural
family practice – stays home with their
other children, and has found the House
to be a large source of support. “I would
be lost without the House, just the
financial aspect of coming here every few
weeks. If we had to pay a $100 per night,
we couldn’t do it,” says Tammy. She also
appreciates the support she gets from
other families at the House. “We’ve made
a lot of friends coming here – other
families with children with Arthrogryposis,”
Tammy says. “It is wonderful to have
other people who understand.”
Sophie and Ben enjoy their stays at the
Front & Erie House as well. “They love
the playroom and the food,” Tammy says.
“They love to scoot around and play. The
big theatre downstairs is a hit. Every time
we come they ask, ‘Can we watch a
movie?’” Sophie especially looks forward
to the visits from the two therapy dogs,
Stella and Brutus, who visit the House
with their owner Steven Kramer on a
regular basis. “I really miss them when
they’re not here,” Sophie says.
Overall, Tammy says the House is more
than just somewhere to sleep for them.
“It is great to have a place to stay and
a place to have dinner, but the emotional
support I would say has been the greatest
for me – just to hear a friendly voice
saying dinner is waiting for you, or to
listen if we have a hard day.”
Back in Minnesota, the Enbergs are
still adjusting to adding six new family
members in less than a year. “Life is
very busy and I had to learn to cook
for an army,” Tammy says with a laugh.
They’ve also invested in many sets of
bunk beds. Still, the possibility of growing
their family even more is not out of the
question. “I don’t know if we will adopt
more children,” Tammy says. “I would
never say never.”
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Message from the Executive Director
A Place to Call Home: Keeping Families Together Throughout 2010
In the course of my day, I have the
opportunity to meet many new people,
either when I am out in the community
representing our organization, or when
visitors come to one of our Houses.
During conversation about the
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House,
I am commonly asked, “How do you
work there? Isn’t it depressing and hard
to see sick kids?”
My answer and belief is yes. It is difficult
to see critically ill children struggling
and sometimes not winning their battle.
However, our homes are a safe and
happy place for patients, parents, and
siblings to stay. And, no, it is not hard
to work at the Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald House. Each day when I
enter one of our locations, walk through
the kitchen, and see the families we
serve, I know exactly why I work at the
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
I know why I have come to work that
day, and what I need to do to support
our organization’s mission of providing
lodging and supportive services when
families need it most. When I look at how
many families we were able to serve in
2010, I am proud to be affiliated with this
organization. It is my hope that as donors
and volunteers of our organization, you
will also feel the same sense of pride in
knowing that your contribution last year
helped so many people.
each day on both the Oncology and
Cardiology units.
We are grateful for the more than 300
regularly scheduled volunteers who
together dedicated over 23,412 hours of
service to make the work we do possible.
Our volunteer van drivers provided 3,307
trips of reliable van transportation to
the hospital. Our Guest Chef program
volunteers, drawn from businesses,
organizations, neighborhoods, families
and other community groups, lovingly
prepared 880 home-cooked meals for
our families at our Houses each and
every day, as well as 226 meals for
families at the Family Rooms. And,
through their financial generosity, our
donors ensured that no family is ever
turned away for their inability to pay our
nominal nightly fee of $15. On behalf of
all of us at the Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald House, thank you for helping
us provide a place to call home.
Because of your compassion, financial
contributions, and time, you helped us
support 2,718 total family stays at our
two Houses located at Chestnut Street
and Front & Erie. Traveling from not only
the greater Philadelphia area but from
39 states and 16 countries, families
stayed from 1 night to 254 consecutive
nights – a total of more than 8 months
away from home. Our annual occupancy
rate was 90% and, at times, we received
more room requests than we could
accommodate, and had to turn away
requests 1,503 times. In those instances,
our operations staff worked with each
family to find accommodations through
other non-profit resources and our hotel
partners who offer discounted rates.
In addition, our two Ronald McDonald
Family Rooms at The Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia provided respite space for
up to 48 families with in-patient children
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
Top Three Services Departments
Chestnut Street
Susan Campbell
Executive Director
Family Stays by Hospitals
Chestnut Street
Other 7%
Oncology 25%
Wills Eye 3%
Other 40%
Cardiology 19%
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 90%
Neonatology 16%
Front & Erie
Front & Erie
Other 8%
Other 32%
Orthopedic 48%
Neonatology 8%
St. Christopher’s
Hospital for Children
46%
Shriners Hospital
46%
Oncology 12%
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A Board Member’s Perspective
Some might call me the accidental board member. Fully committed to my work and my career,
the rising priority of social responsibility on the corporate agenda called for non-profit board work.
I was elected to the board knowing only the House’s fine reputation. Impressed by the mission
and those committed to it and armed with a desire to give back, it seemed like a good fit, but
honestly, the passion and commitment to the mission that I feel today came later. I was very
busy at the time, and in the early days my efforts focused on traditional board responsibilities
and governance, but I quickly realized making myself available as a full participant called for
more than meetings and votes. For me, giving the gift of home soon included volunteering as
a guest chef, adopting a family at Christmas, sending a child to camp, and raising and donating
money to ensure that we are there for the next family in need. The inspirational stories of the
families I’ve had the opportunity to meet are a powerful motivator to stay involved.
Chris Roak
Proud Board Member
The investment in time has turned out to be minuscule compared to what I get from it. Rather than
taking my time and energy, this sort of work gives me energy and provides me with balance in my
life. My experience has reminded me of the importance of keeping one’s purpose front and center
as one decides how to spend time, talent, and energy. For me, nothing is more important than
family and its blessings, and I am honored to be one of the many volunteers who work so hard to
complement an outstanding staff in providing an ever increasing array of services for our families.
Dining With The Stars Offers Meals of a Lifetime
In October, we were thrilled to host our first ever Dining With The Stars online auction. Our supporters were able to bid on
a once-in-a-lifetime meal, provided by some of the area’s most celebrated restaurants and caterers, with the celebrity of
their choice. We are grateful to the more than 30 stars and restaurants who participated in the auction, as well as the lucky
winning bidders who enabled us to raise more than $50,000 for the families we serve. Thank you to our media partners
CBS3 Philadelphia and The CW Philly, along with Philadelphia magazine, for their support.
Celebrity/Restaurant Packages and Winning Bidders
In-Studio Breakfast with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team Catered by West Ave Grille – Michele Lloyd
In-Studio Lunch with Anthony Gargano and Glen Macnow Catered by Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse – Lisa Dougherty and Jane Mullany
In-Studio Dinner with the CBS 3 Eyewitness News Team Catered by Di Bruno Bros. – Dr. Brian M. Lahmann
Dinner with Dan Gross at Osteria – John Durante
Dinner with Dave Schultz at Union Trust Steakhouse – Michael Anton
Dinner with Dom Giordano at Le Castagne Ristorante – Michelle Valenti
Dinner with Dr. Audrey Evans and Jimmy Murray at Penne Restaurant and Wine Bar – Renee Iacona
Dinner with Ed Herr Catered by Peppercorns Catering at the Herr’s Snack Factory – Connie Willson
Dinner with Ed Stefanski and Doug Collins at The Capital Grille Restaurant – Matthew Cowper
Dinner with Fran Dunphy at Table 31 – Herb Lotman
Dinner at Garry Maddox at Morton’s The Steakhouse – Bryant McCombs
Lunch with Governor Edward G. Rendell Catered by Max and Me Catering at the National
Constitution Center – Nirav Mehta
Dinner with Howard Eskin at Chickie’s and Pete’s – William Callanan
Dinner with Ian Laperriere at Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar – Michael Sicilia
Michael Sicilia and his guests enjoyed dinner with
Dinner with Jay Wright at the Villanova Pavilion – Eva Wertman
Ruben Amaro at G Lounge, catered by Sullivan’s
Dinner with John LeClair at 333 Belrose Bar and Grill – Peter Maruca
Steakhouse, on February 2.
In-Home Dinner Prepared by Katie Cavuto Boyle of Healthy Bites – Michael and Anna McAleer
Dinner with Larry Kane at Le Bec-Fin – William Callanan
Dinner with Lynne Abraham at XIX – Gina Flatley
Dinner with Marc Summers at Buddakan – Marlene Weinberg and John Durante
Dinner with Mayor Michael Nutter at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse – Nirav Mehta
Dinner with Merrill Reese at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Radnor, PA – Patricia Insley
In-Studio Breakfast with Michael Smerconish Catered by Ferrante Meats – Chuck Reid
Dinner with Mike Quick at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Marlton, NJ – John Durante
In-Studio Lunch with Pat Ciarrocchi and Ukee Washington Catered by City Tavern – Marlene Weinberg
Dinner with Phil Martelli at Delmonico’s Steakhouse – Derek Riker
Brunch with Ross Brittain and the Breakfast Club at Sabrina’s Cafe – Thomas Mann
Donna and Chuck Reid enjoyed an in-studio
Dinner with Ruben Amaro in The Private Vault at G Lounge Catered by Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Michael Sicilia
breakfast with radio host and political analyst
Lunch with Tom McGrath and Sam Katz at Le Castagne Ristorante – Carol Luber
Michael Smerconish, catered by Ferrante Meats,
Dinner with Winston Justice at SoleFood – Darwin Beauvais
on December 9.
Lunch with David Cohen – Jay Ciccarone
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
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Celebrating The Season of
Share A Night
During the holidays, we rely on the generosity of our friends in
the community to make the season a little brighter for the families
we serve. We are so grateful for the ways that our dedicated
donors and volunteers support us, whether contributing to our
annual Share A Night campaign, providing toys and gifts through
our Adopt a Family and Holiday Wish List collections, raising
much-needed funds through a holiday fundraiser, preparing
home-cooked meals and tasty baked goods through our Guest
Chef program, or simply lending an extra hand at our annual
House lighting celebration, this year held on December 8 at
Chestnut Street.
In honor of this wonderful show of support, both of our Houses
were once again decorated in twinkling lights – each representing
a donor’s gift. Thank you to all of the individuals, organizations,
and businesses who helped to give the gift of home to families in
need this holiday season.
Special guests Ronald McDonald and Santa Claus are shown with House
guest Fuxia Caudill at the Front & Erie holiday party for families on
December 16. Fred’s Footsteps stopped by to provide some extra
holiday cheer by donating brand new winter coats for all of the families
in attendance, and Velvet Sky Bakery donated a delicious cupcake
tower for families to enjoy. Photo courtesy of Alicia Smith Photography.
Thank you to all of our Share A Night Sponsors for supporting our families’ nightly stays at our Houses.
Platinum $25,000 and above
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Friends of the Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald House
Katie’s Krusaders
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wolgin
Gold $10,000–$24,999
Reuben and Mollie Gordon Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Karamatsoukas
Caleb Regenski Memorial Foundation
Ronald McDonald House Charities
of the Philadelphia Region
Silver $5,000–$9,999
Anonymous
Mrs. Donna Calvert
The CHG Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Deming III
Mr. Brent Senseny and Ms. Linda D. Cluck
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wendolowski
Bronze $2,500–$4,999
Anonymous
Aramark Corporation
Joel and Matthew Damron
Mr. Dries Darius
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Feldhamer
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Garbose
Hoffman Family Foundation
Mr. Samuel Humes and
Ms. Marianna Knight
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Keith
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lloyd
Marsh
Mickelberg Family Foundation
Montco Metals, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Peltz
Joseph Plumitallo Memorial
Ms. Anne Scardino
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney G. Willson III
Copper $1,000–$2,499
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Alf
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baim
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carnevale
Mr. Douglas Clayton
Mr. and Mrs. Tristram C. Colket, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Curley III
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dearlove
Mr. Peter J. Degnan and
Ms. Maureen Gardner
Ellis Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Emmi
Dr. Scot Fisher and
Mrs. Shelly Lotman-Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Gilbert
The Ginka Foundation
Mr. Seth Goldberg
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Graham
Dr. Gregory Halligan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Klau
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Lepp
Mr. John M. Makara and
Ms. Katherine E. Patterson
Marian Family Enterprises, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McAleer
Millbridge Elementary School
Mr. and Mrs. Norm Miller
Mr. Dave Moretzsohn
Mr. Roger Porter
Pzena Investment Management LLC
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Resnik
Mr. Mark Rosenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Savage
Laura and Richard Steel Family
Foundation
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Sutter
Mr. and Mrs. John Thalheimer
Mrs. Marlene Weinberg
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilmerding
Mr. Stuart Wing and Ms. Judy Boreham
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Woehr
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Wolf
$500–$999
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Albert
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Anafi
Mr. and Mrs. Jason T. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Arsht
Ms. Anne Behm
Binswanger Companies
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Bowen
Ms. Mary B. Boyle
Ms. Helen Clemens
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Coleman
Mr. Patrick Coyne
Mr. Robert E. Croner
Delta Lighting Products, Inc.
Ms. Debbie J. Dickstein
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Fox
Mrs. Amy Fox
Dr. and Mrs. Carl Giombetti
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gleklen
Ms. Doris Leisch
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lotman
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Marsala
Media Matrix, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Miller
Mr. Dennis Morrow
National Time Systems
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neubauer
Mr. and Mrs. John G. O’Brien
Mr. and Mrs. James Pedersen
Mr. Hassel Perrel
Dr. and Mrs. Peter D. Quinn
Mr. Patrick Renshaw
Ms. Joan L. Sandberg
The Brian Seibert Memorial Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shropshire
Mrs. Sallianne Sorget
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Taddeo
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Radiology Department
Mr. and Mrs. Craig D. Tillman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Tornvall
Verizon c/o Cybergrants
House guest Alexandria Sassano is
shown with Ronald McDonald at our
annual Share A Night House lighting
celebration. Thank you to our in-kind
donors and entertainers for making
the evening magical, including Helen’s
Kitchen, Holy Child Academy Drexel
Hill Handbell Choir and Senior Choir,
the Penn Pipers Glee Club, Judy
Tudy, the Sugar Plum Fairy from the
Pennsylvania Ballet, Touch of Class
Dance Studio, Victory Brewing
Company, Coca-Cola, and of course
Ronald McDonald. Special thanks
to A Fresh Focus Photography for
photographing the event.
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Helping The House
Throughout the year, we are so grateful for many donations large and small that make our House a home for so many
families. Here you will find a sampling of the many donors who have contributed in 2010.
Monthly In-Kind Donors
Thank you to the following donors for providing
in-kind materials, services, and support on a
monthly basis that enables us to provide the
comforts of home all year round.
Accommodation Mollen, Inc.
ADP
AT&T
Bissell, Inc.
Wish List Donors
Thank to the following donors for providing much-needed wish list items to support the daily needs
of our families.
A Wish Come True
KPMG
American Vision at the Court
Lincoln University
Abbott Laboratories Inc.
Archbishop Prendergast High School
AstraZeneca Hope Lodge
Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Central City Toyota
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell E. Bednoff
Cream & Sugar
Burlington Coat Factory
Coca-Cola Company
CyraCom
Ecolab
Georgia-Pacific
Hoffman’s Exterminating Co.
Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms
M&M Restaurant Supply
RS Sales and Service
SCA Tissue North America
S&D Coffee, Inc.
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Bensalem Township Country Club
Bustleton Industries
Mr. Anthony Cambeiro
Mr. Lenny Margaritando
MLB Players Association
North Penn Gun Club
Research Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
RSVP of Montgomery County
Ms. Nina Samlin
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Silverman
Springfield Township Middle School
Center City Book Club
Mrs. Jane Sutow
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Carroll Jr.
Children’s Wish Foundation
Communications Media Inc.
Community Academy of Philadelphia
Sudsy Samaritans
The National Rifle
Toy Industry
U.S. Secret Service
Conestoga Bank Glenside
UPS – Metro Philadelphia Office
Ms. Sue Cotner
Video Products Distributors
Ms. Pat Corsello
Cozen O’Connor
Crafty Divas Crochet/Knit Group
Ms. Jennifer Creaven
Ms. Jill Deeney
Drizin-Weiss Aux.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dubin
East Falls Presbyterian Church
Edgewood Elementary School
Elms Elementary School
Ms. Sara Erickson
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
Gift of Life Donor Program
Gilbane Building Company – Delaware
Valley Region
Girl Scout Troop #2045
Iglesia Ni Cristo – Church of Christ
Immaculata University Nursing
Ursinus College
Walgreens LV Distribution Center
WMMR
Garden Clubs
Thank you to the following donors for helping
us to brighten up our Houses with fresh
flowers and décor throughout the year.
Garden Workers Garden Club
The Gardener’s Garden Club
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Glass
Huntingdon Valley Garden Club
Mill Creek Valley Garden Club
Norristown Garden Club
Our Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
Random Garden Club
Roxborough Garden Club
Independence Chapter of Association of Legal
Administrators
Mr. Clark D. Stull Jr.
Jones Apparel Group
Villanova Garden Club
IRS AUR Department – Spirit Committee
JustBorn
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin M. Kaelin III
Katie’s Krusaders
Keira’s Love – From Above
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
Little Smiles
Ms. Beverly Carp
County Corvette
House guest Audrey DeShetler prepares to
enjoy a delicious milk provided for our
families by Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms.
Krupa’s Tavern
Suburban Garden Club
Swarthmore Garden Club
Wayne Woods Garden Club
Weeders Garden Club
Wissahickon Garden Club
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Fun and Family Time Donors
Thank you to the following donors for providing tickets to local entertainment, cultural, and sporting
events to brighten our families’ days.
Adopt A Family Donors
Thank you to the following donors for adopting
a family during the holiday season.
Adventure Aquarium
Montco Metals, Inc.
Boiron Inc.
Ms. Jo Ann P. Burke
National Liberty Museum
Ms. Jill Deeney
Please Touch Museum
Fred’s Footsteps
The African American Museum
Mr. Michael Kates
Ms. Kathy Kazmierski
Little Smiles
National Association of Ticket Brokers
Philadelphia Zoo
Jaimie Bowen Family
Ms. Debra Exarchos and Friends
Ms. Susan Ingersol-Papaneri
Katie’s Krusaders
Keenan Auto Body
Ladies Philoptochos Society “Nausica”
Mr. Eric Loiederman
Marsh
Mr. James Mulcahy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pillari
Prudential LTC, Dresher
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Resnik and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rosenfeldt
W. Seitchik and Sons Inc.
Mr. Tim Shortall and Friends at IGT
Ms. Leslie Sibilia
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wertman and Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney G. Willson III
Families prepare to go to a Philadelphia Eagles game courtesy of the National Association of Ticket
Brokers. Thank you to Little Smiles for providing the limo so our families could arrive in style for
their special evening out.
Capital Improvement Donors
Thank you to the following donors for
donating materials and professional services
for vital capital improvements at our Houses.
Baim Enterprise
Benjamin Moore
Brand Source Appliance
DuPont Company
Hilton Inn at Penn
InSinkErator
La-Z-Boy
Children staying at Front & Erie have
something new to look forward to with the
unveiling of our new playground. Thank you
to the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial
Foundation along with Keenan’s Auto Body
and its industry partners for providing
support to make the playground a reality.
Lumber Liquidators
Oliver Sprinkler Co.
Peter V. Pirozzi General Contractors, LLC
Sprinklerfitters Local #692
Steinberg Conference Center
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
Some exciting changes happened this past fall
at our Chestnut Street House when we moved
our family laundry room into our updated
recreation center to make the space more
usable for families. Thank you to the Richie
Nelson Celebration of Life Annual Golf Outing
for underwriting this project, and to the
many in-kind donors (listed under Capital
Improvements) for their support in this effort.
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We’re So Thankful For...
Friends Shopping Events
For the second year, Ellie Boutique and
Vivi G. Shoe Store at the Eagle Village
Shops in Strafford donated a portion
of their sales for a special shopping
weekend in October, contributing more
than $1,050 to the House. Thank you
to Ellie Boutique store owner Margaret
Smith and store manager Jennifer
Lightall, and Vivi G. Shoe Store owner
Jennifer Blayne, as well as Friends
Council member Judy Feldman for
coordinating this Friends Council
sponsored event. Thanks go out as
well to Friends Council member Sharon
Betman who put together a two-day
holiday event with the following vendors:
The Cosmopolitan Collection, Clothes
to You by Diane Silberman, Monalda 4,
Accessories by Bonnie Friedman, Fiona’s
Fairys, and Allison Korman. This special
shopping event raised more than $2,000.
Family Room
Holiday Party
Special thanks to Mel and Marlene
Silverman of Salon l’Etoile for their
ongoing support of the Family Rooms,
including sponsoring a holiday party filled
with toys and cheer for patients and their
families in December. The Silvermans
have also supported families at our
Houses throughout the year by providing
special pampering services including
haircuts and manicures.
Hope For Henry
Halloween Party
Taleana Harris and her children Eryhn
and Taleah are shown dressed up at the
Chestnut Street Halloween party on
October 27, made possible by the Hope
for Henry Foundation. The event featured
face painting, arts and crafts such as
pumpkin painting, and a fun-filled
costume parade through the House.
Taste of the Track
Jacobs Music Performathon
Thank you to the Riesentoter Porsche
Club for including the Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald House as the beneficiary of
their annual Taste of the Track event held
at the Millville Racetrack. The event raised
over $22,000 for our families.
Thank you to Jacobs Music for hosting a performathon on November 6 to benefit PRMH.
The event, which was held at the 6ABC studio and featured many talented young
musicians, raised more than $18,000.
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
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Give Your Car New Life
Do you have a car you’d like to get rid of? We are now accepting
auto, boat, yacht, truck, and RV donations through Action
Donation Services.
Action Donation makes it easy and will arrange for pickup
anywhere in the USA. You’ll receive the maximum legal tax
deduction and possibly a cash payment, while we receive
the proceeds.
For more information or to receive a no obligation evaluation of your vehicle, call Action Donation
Services at 1.866.244.8464 (and make sure to mention the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House)
or visit actiondonation.org.
Show Your
Love With
GIULIANNA’S
HEART
™
Giulianna’s HeartTM pendant was lovingly designed
New Staff
We are happy to welcome
Jennifer Shipman to the Philadelphia
Ronald McDonald House team
as a new Special Events and
Communications Manager.
Find us on
Facebook at
www.facebook.com/philarmh
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
by Kimberly Rinaldi with the help of jewelry designer
Steven Lagos. Kimberly created the pendant in honor of
her daughter Giulianna, who was born with Down Syndrome
and cardiac defects, and was inspired by Giulianna’s determination and
strong will. The Rinaldi family utilized the Ronald McDonald Family Room
while Giulianna received medical care.
Sterling silver heart pendants come in two sizes and with two variations of
chain styles. Makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift!
♥ Small pendant (no chain): $85
♥ Small pendant with 16" snake chain: $150
♥ Small pendant with 34" beaded chain: $150
♥ Large pendant (no chain): $200
♥ Large pendant with 30" snake chain: $350
All proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org/giulianna.
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Join us for
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Philadelphia, PA
Tennis and Lunch
Philadelphia Country Club
Gladwyne, PA
Golf, Bridge and Card Games,
Lunch, Silent and Live Auctions,
and Dinner
The 11th Annual
HONOREES
Hit‘em for The House
Sandy and Bernie Nelson
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Evie and Ron Krancer
PRESENTED BY
Learn more at www.philarmh.org/friends. Proceeds benefit
the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Questions? Contact Sussi Seybert at [email protected] or Abbie Hoffman
at [email protected].
Donations from the Heart, 10/1/10 - 12/31/10
$100,000 and above
Estate of Ann Roberts
$10,000 to $24,999
County Corvette
Dan Gallagher Memorial
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gallagher
Jacobs Music Performathon
United Way of Southeastern
Pennsylvania
$5,000 to $9,999
Engle Foundation
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser
Memorial Foundation
Ellie Koerner Leukemia
Foundation
Mr. Kenneth Nielsen
Perreca Electric Co, Inc.
Mr. Charles Reid
$1,000 to $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Anton
Bakers Club of Philadelphia
The Barra Foundation, Inc.
BFF Friendship Foundation
Broughton Foundation
Mr. William Callanan
Lucy Caputo Memorial Fund for
Handicapped Children, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Clemente
The Stephen Colbert AmeriCone
Dream Fund of the Coastal
Community Foundation of SC
Colorcon, Inc.
Mr. Matthew Cowper
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Diehl Jr.
Sean James Dolan
Memorial Fund
Drexel University
Mr. and Mrs. John Durante
Employees Community Fund
of The Boeing Co.
ESC for Tri-State Racquetball
Tournament
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Field
Frezel Family Foundation
Germantown Academy
The Paul M. and Lucy J. Gillmore
Charitable Fund
Mr. Robert A. Goldenberg
Grace Luthern Church
of Drexel Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hannum
Ms. Maryjo Harper
Michael Hogarty M.D.
Ms. Renee Iacona
Ms. Patricia Insley
KT Family Foundation
Liberty Mutual Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lloyd
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lotman
Maddi’s Miracles
The Martin Foundation
Mr. Bryant McCombs
McDonald’s of Cedar Crest
Mr. Nirav Mehta
Merck Employee Giving
Campaign
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mullany
Nassau Broadcasting 1, LLC
National Time Systems
In Honor of Ruth O’Malley’s
60th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perfetti
Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine
Reid Pany Management, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Resnik
Mr. Derek Riker
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
The Rorer Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rosenberg
Mary and Emanuel Rosenfeld
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Saft
Ms. Anne Scardino
Estate of Florence Sciarillo
Mr. Michael Sicilia
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Early
Childhood Center
Verizon Foundation
Mrs. Marlene Weinberg
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wertman
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney G. Willson III
$500 to $999
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Auten
Mrs. Regina Avallone
Baldwin School
Mr. Christopher W. Carver
Central City Toyota
CMS Companies
The Cosmopolitan Collection
Ms. Annemarie Cutler
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cutler
Ms. Lisa Dougherty
Ellie Boutique
The Emss Foundation, Inc.
Flagging and Communications
Ms. Gina Flatley
Fox and Roach Charities
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Frankel
Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Friedman
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Goldenberg
Greek Orthodox Ladies
Philoptochos – Society of
St. Luke
Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Hallowell Jr.
Mr. Chris Henderson
Mr. Jonathan Heydt
Ann Kachur Memorial
Ms. Donna M. Kigin
Mr. Jack Kramer
Alexine Kunz Memorial
Dr. Brian M. Lahmann
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lassin
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lassin
Levasco LTEE
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Looker
Robert Wayne Looker Memorial
Ms. Carol Luber
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lundy
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lynn
Samuel P. Mandell Foundation
Mr. Pete Maruca
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McAleer
McFadden’s Restaurant and
Saloon
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mickelberg
Mid-Atlantic Family
Restaurants, Inc.
Morrissey Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Nelson
Neubauer Family Foundation
New Hope/Solebury
Elementary School
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nissenbaum
Maxwell Parrotte Memorial
Receivable Management
Services
Dr. William and
Dr. Nancy Reichman
REIT Management
and Research LLC
Richard Rosander Memorial
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Schell Jr.
Marlyn F. Shutts and Mason
Shutts Memorial
Dr. and Mrs. James Silberman
In Honor of Monica Silverman’s
Bat Mitzvah
Mr. Robert Smith
St. Cecilia Conservatory
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Storis Management Systems
Mr. Clark D. Stull Jr.
Ms. Frances F. C. Sue
Symphony Music
Mrs. Debra A. Taliaferro-Holmes
Taylor Rental Media/All Event
Party Rental.com
Mr. and Mrs. John Thalheimer
Christine Thomas Memorial
Turtle’s Trail Foundation
Mr. Marc Tutlo
United Way of Camden County
United Way of Central and
Northeastern Connecticut
United Way of Central Ohio
United Way of the Lehigh Valley
Ms. Michelle Valenti
Voorhees High School Field
Hockey Booster Club
Susan Ward Memorial
The Wurster Family Foundation
Thank you to everyone who
contributed through individual
donations, third-party
fundraisers, the Friends
Membership appeal, and the
Adopt A Camper program.
Due to space limitations, we
are unable to list donations
of less than $500.
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Guest Chefs, 10/1/10 - 12/31/10
Abners
The Ackers Family
The Aimone Family
AJWA
Alpha Delta Kappa
Alpha Phi Omega (Villanova)
Amma Satsang
Andee and Friends
Amy Andris and Friends
Angels of Light
Anita’s Facebook Friends
Anna and Friends
AstraZeneca
Avery and Ally
B-Strong Foundation
The Bankes Family
Nancy Barton and Family
The Blarney Stone
Christine Boyle
Bridge Community Church
Lisa Bright
Bryton Family and Friends
Buildon
The Cain Family and PRMH
California Pizza Kitchen
Janet and Jamie Caniglia
Cardionet
Suzanne Carlin and Family
Casserole Crew
by EDSI Solutions
CAT Pickering
Cherokee Girls Basketball Team
Children’s Healthcare Associates
CHOP ER Dept.
CHOP Executive Team
CHOP PICU Staff
CHOP Progressive Care Unit
Chris and Friends
Christ Church of the Valley
City Year
The Clothier Family
Cohen and Friends
Caroline Coleman
Comcast Spotlight
ConKerr Cancer
The Conroy Family
Cook-A-Doodle-Doo
Corbett
Cornerstone Church
of Skippack
Cornwells Elementary
Chris Cortelessa
The Creaven Family
Davio’s
De Lage Landen
Michael DeLuca and Family
Nancy DiGirolamo
Dream Foundation
DSSI
EDSI Solutions
Tracy Ehleben
Robin Elliot
Environetics
Family and Friends
of the Espositos
Esther, Joan, and Andy
Esther, Joan, and Carol
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Faith and Love Center Church
Falls Presbyterian Church
Janine Farrell and Family
Fein, Freilich, and Butera Group
Ferroni Family and Friends
Maureen Fitzpatrick
Gina Flatley and Friends
Food for Thought
Kelly Fontana
Debby Formica
Friends Council
The Fullerton and
Roberts Families
GAMP National Honor Society
GE
Grace Geronimo
Gerry’s Gang
Girl Scout Troop #23463
Girl Scout Troop #2828
Gir Scout Troops #51096
and #5011
Girl Scout Troop #5508
Girl Scout Troop #9696
Mt. Laurel Girl Scout Troop
#25025
GlaxoSmithKline
Mary E. Gould
H&R Block
Haddonfield Friends
School PTO
Amy Hansel’s Friends
and Family
Harcum College
Helpful Gifts from the Heart
Rosalie Hetrick
Vicki Hibbs
Hillel
The Hobbs Family
Hope for Henry
Hosts for Hospitals
Christine Hussy
Hymie’s Deli
IBC
IGT
IPMA
Jack and Jill of America Inc.–
Philadelphia Chapter
Peter Jajcay
Jamina and Friends
The Jerney-Davis Family
Jessica and Friends
Jessica’s Cadet Troop
The Jewish Center
Johnson and Johnson
Joyce and Friends
Keller Williams Main
Line Realty
Key Club of Holy Cross
High School
Ellie Koerner Leukemia
Foundation
Lizanne Konjarvich
La Famiglia Dei Fratelli
Jenelle Lemon and Friends
Leon Levy and Associates
Sue Levy
Liberty Travel
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org
Lighthouse Family Community
Church
The Litka Family
Little Smiles
LMLA (Lockheed Martin
Leadership Association)
Lockheed Martin Delaware
Valley NOVA
Karen and Herb Lotman
Macquarie Group Foundation
Main Line Reform Temple
Marlton United Methodist
Men’s Group
The Maronpot Family
and Friends
Mary and Friends
Marylou’s Family
Beth McCarthy
Friends of the McCombs
McDonald’s
The McNamee Friends
and Family
Meals for Many
Merrill Lynch
The Miller Family
Miracle for Mateo
The Mischler Family
Mlou’s Crew
MOM’s Club of Northeast
Philadelphia
Joanne Montie and Friends
Moyer Family and Friends
National Council of
Jewish Women
Negril Caribbean Cuisine
Stephanie and Kevin Nicholson
and Friends
NICU Nurses–St. Christopher’s
Hospital
No Pasta Tonight
Northwest Philadelphia Lions
Notre Dame Club
Oncology Clinic
Cris Ortlieb
Our Helping Hands
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Mother’s Club
Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament Youth
Organization (CYO)
Anthony and Catherine
Paciente and Family
Christa Parrish
Paul, Barson, and Kendall
Families
PCMA
PCOM
Pearce Q Foundation
Peirce College
Ambassador Club
The Petraglia Family
Philadelphia Cares
Philadelphia Flying Phoenix
Dragon Boat Team
Philadelphia Insurance
Companies
Plate Restaurant
Powelton Pizza
Prudential Fox and Roach–
Haverford Marketing
Prudence Lodge #11
The Purcell Family
Andy and Deb Quesenberry
Railway Business Women
The Reading Family
The Reiff Mitzvah Project
The Reyes Family
Rhoads 6 Staff from HUP
Suzanne Robinson
Ronald McDonald Camp
Counselors
Rosenfeldt Friends
Rotaract
RPS
Saint Basil Academy
Salon L’Etoile
SAP
The Sciuto Family
SEER Interactive
Sharon and Friends
The Shipley School
Siemens
Marlene and Mel Silverman
The Slobotkin Family
The Smallwood Family
Southwest Airlines
Springfield High School
Dance Marathon
St. Anselm’s CYO
St. Chris Pediatric Residents
St. Helena’s SOC
Greek Orthodox Ladies
Philoptochos – Society
of St. Luke
St. Luke’s CYO
St. Margaret’s Kids Care
St. Paul’s School
St. Paul’s School in Burlington
Helen Stranick
Amy Sullivan
Cindi Sullivan
Jen Sullivan
Barb Swanick
Gary Szabo
Take Care Health
Temple B’rith Achim
Temple Occupational Therapy
The School at Church Farm
Thursday Afternoon
PRMH Volunteers
Upper Dublin Red Thunder
Soccer Team
UPS
Wendy Urban
Verizon West Council Pioneers
Villanova University
The Viruet Family
The Watchmen
WCAEYC
West Council Verizon Pioneers
World’s Children Day
Young Professionals from
Alex’s Lemonade
Stand Foundation
Thank you to all who
contributed meals to our
Chestnut Street House,
Front & Erie House, and
our Family Rooms.
Families at Chestnut Street enjoyed a wonderful
Thanksgiving meal courtesy of Karen and Herb Lotman.
Is your group interested in joining our Guest Chef
program? We are always looking for groups to provide
dinner (and breakfast on the weekends) at our two
Houses and Family Rooms. Not only will you be providing
an invaluable service to our families, but you will have
the chance to join in a fun and rewarding teambuilding
experience with your family, friends, or coworkers.
Want to learn more? It’s easy! Go to www.philarmh.org
to view a calendar of available dates and to complete
a form to get started.
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Permit #1891
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.8406 www.philarmh.org
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6th Annual Share A Night with the Philadelphia Phillies
Join us for four Phillies games benefitting the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Tickets are just $30 and include a coupon for a hot dog, soda, and a McDonald’s sandwich.
SOLD
• April 15th at 7:05pm vs Florida Marlins OUT!
OLD
• May 19th at 7:05pm vs Colorado RockiesS UT!
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• August 18th at 7:05pm vs Arizona
Diamondbacks
Ticket
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so don re going fa
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Buy y ’t miss out. t
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• September 6th at 7:05pm vs Atlanta
Braves
Purchase your tickets at www.philarmh.org/phillies
or call 215.387.8406 ext. 402.
Makes a great night out for you and your friends, or a much-appreciated gift for employees or clients – plus all proceeds benefit our families!
For more information, visit www.philarmh.org