November 30, 2009
Indulge in some delicious treats and help support Ronald McDonald House by visiting Cupcake Jones this Tuesday, December 1.The locally owned bakery is hosting a Cupcake Day to benefit RMHC, with 5% of all proceeds tomorrow going to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The artisan cupcakes include delicious varieties like Cafe Mocha, Chocolate Orange, Molasses Spice Cake, and everyday favorites like The Pearl and Cupcake Brown. Plan ahead and reserve orders for birthday parties, weddings, and events!
Visit the Cupcake Jones website here.
We’d like to thank the staff at Urban Farmer Restaurant at The Nines Hotel, who hosted a free brunch Thanksgiving morning for families at Ronald McDonald House spending the holiday away from home.
Find out more about Urban Farmer here.
See The Oregonian photo of the Clarkson family here.
November 25, 2009
We at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful to all of the individuals, organizations, and businesses who help support our mission throughout the year. Without you, we could not provide our home away from home.
November 24, 2009
The Weasels, a social organization with a motorcycle problem, made a special visit to the Ronald McDonald House West on Saturday. The crew roared up to the house on their bikes, bearing donation boxes inside on leather-clad shoulders. We helped them warm up with cookies and coffee in the kitchen, before they hit the road again.
They’ll be back soon, as part of the 1,000-strong parade of motorcycles that drop off presents every year at Shriners Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House. This year’s ride is scheduled for December 5. Thank you Weasels!
The Weasels salute.
Ronald McDonald House biker gals Diana Copeland and Julie Ramil.
The Weasels carrying their donation to the house.
The Weasels warm up with cookies and coffee.
November 23, 2009
The West House reopened for families and referrals over the weekend after a temporary two week closure for remodeling work. View images of the completed project online at our blog. We want to thank the facilities staff at OHSU, the dedicated crew of volunteers who made the project possible, and the many community organizations and businesses that contributed. Thank you!
Redecorated rooms.
Ready to welcome guests.
Dinning room ready.
Living Room with new carpet installed.
Kitchen with cookies waiting.
New kitchen cabinets and countertops.
November 20, 2009
We’d like to thank the staff at KPMG, who re-adopted their room at the Ronald McDonald House West, and redecorated it during the recent remodeling work. The room is ready to welcome families when the house re-opens, and they will find a wonderful new room to rest in. Thank you KPMG!
KPMG staff with West House Manager Diana Copeland (left)
The new room ready to welcome families.
Visit your local McDonald’s to support RMHC!
Today is McHappy Day at McDonald’s. You can support Ronald McDonald House Charities by purchasing a color paper hand for $1. In addition, for today only, $1 from the sale of all Breakfast Extra Value Meals and Beef Sandwich Extra Value Meals goes to RMHC!
Hands to support RMHC.
November 19, 2009
Remodeling work on the Ronald McDonald House West is nearing completion. New carpet has been installed throughout the main floor, and the kitchen work is largely finished. The project is on course to be completed tomorrow, so that families can return on Saturday.
Unrolling the carpet.
New carpet waiting to be installed.
November 17, 2009
McHappy Day is this Friday, but McDonald’s everywhere have been selling paper hands since last week to benefit Ronald McDonald House. One location in Clackamas on Highway 212 has already sold 1,200 hands, and their goal is to sell all 1,500 by this Friday. The hands cover the walls and windows at the restaurant to show support for Ronald McDonald House. You can show your support by purchasing a paper hand at a McDonald’s near you.
Find the Clackamas location online here. We want to thank the entire staff for their amazing support.
November 16, 2009
Here are some of the latest images from the West House Remodeling Project. Work is ongoing through this week. Look at all the images from the project at our flickr page.
Working in one of the guest rooms.
Bathroom fixtures and remodeling.
Wet Paint on the walls.
Working on the kitchen countertops.
