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While Denim to Diamonds emcee Melissa Brunner looks on, RMHC Board President Nathan Leadstrom welcomes participants and shares a personal story about why he supports the Ronald McDonald House.
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SGT Donald Watkins, his wife Carrie, and their daughter Aspen'Ahnalise are our 2016 Family of the Year. Click on the image above to view this video, which tells their Ronald McDonald House story.
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Done in a Day Project
Joan and Blake Sutton, with help from their family and friends, have transformed one of our sleeping rooms from a simple room with two beds to a place of comfort and warmth! They participated in the Done in a Day Project in honor of their son Drew, who passed away, and their personal Ronald McDonald House experience. We appreciate the love and care they put into this amazing room transformation, and are proud to display a plaque honoring Drew.
All eight of our sleeping rooms have been adopted for updating through this project, and we appreciate the creativity and generosity of all families and organizations involved. Through their kindness, families will hopefully rest easier in this home-away-from-home.
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The Ronald McDonald House in Topeka provides a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children being cared for in a nearby hospital. Annually, more than 2,000 nights of lodging are provided at an approximate cost of $75/night. Families are requested to make a $25 donation for each night's stay; however, less than 25 percent of our families are financially able to do so. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay. Our families are provided a room with a private bathroom; a kitchen with three meals a day, including a hot evening meal; a family room; and laundry facilities. We are open 365 days a year. Last year, 429 individuals stayed at our House.
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- Huff 'n Puff Hot Air Balloon Rally, Tinman Circle at Lake Shawnee, Topeka
- Friday, Sept. 9, 5 - 10 pm
- Saturday, Sept. 10, 5 - 10 pm
- 2017 Pull-a-Plane Challenge, American Flight Museum, Forbes Field, Topeka
- 2017 Denim to Diamonds Gala, Ramada Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Topeka
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