SUMMER 2016
FALL 2016
Keeping Families Close
“You’re pregnant!” are two words that fill many families with hope and joy, just like they did for Youngor Freeman. However, after
completion of a genetic screening, Youngor learned that her baby boy tested positive for 18q Deletion Syndrome, a chromosomal
condition with a wide variety of signs and symptoms among affected individuals.
Symptoms can range anywhere from cognitive and developmental delays to limb
abnormalities and congenital anomalies. Not knowing what to expect, Youngor
prepared for the birth of her son and hoped for the best.
Not only did the House offer a
To help her cope with the emotions brought on by the diagnosis, Youngor turned
to her faith and began to search for a strong name to give her son. She named
her son Shahaad Waheed, an Islamic name meaning, “declaration of faith” and
“unique.” Once she named her expected baby, Youngor felt more comfortable with
the diagnosis and talked to him every day using his name.
Shahaad was born early, and despite what doctors had prepared her for, Youngor
said he looked like a perfect, beautiful baby. After overcoming a period of weight
loss and bloating, Shahaad finally grew into his nickname, “Chunky,” and the
family began their “new normal” life.
place for Shahaad’s siblings
and father to stay when they
came to visit, but Youngor
also enjoyed the sense of
community she found here
However, shortly after his birth, Shahaad was taken to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
for emergency hospitalization for seizures due to complications from his condition. Youngor began
to work through finding the balance of supporting her family at home in Philadelphia and staying
strong for Shahaad at her new home in Wilmington at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware.
When Youngor learned about the Ronald McDonald House, she was happy just to have a
comfortable place to sleep. It wasn’t until Shahaad stabilized that she began to use the other
amenities and support systems that are offered at the House, like activities in the evenings,
transportation assistance, and even pet therapy. Over time, Youngor appreciated the home-like
environment that she says was more serene than the hospital, and gave her peace of mind. She
reflected, “I don’t know what I would have done if it wasn’t for the Ronald McDonald House.”
Perhaps the most beneficial part of staying at the House for Youngor was the ability to stay
close to family. Not only did the House offer a place for Shahaad’s siblings and father to stay
when they came to visit, but Youngor also enjoyed the sense of community she found
here. At the House, she found a new “extended family” through other
parents, staff, and volunteers. She explained that being the parent of
a sick child can be very lonely, but at a place like the Ronald McDonald
House, everyone shares a similar bond.
Youngor shared that the House was a big part of the reason she was
able to stay so positive and happy during Shahaad’s treatment. After
several surgeries, their three month stay concluded and the family
returned home. The House will always hold a special place in Youngor’s
heart, and for that she is beyond thankful.
Chair
Paul D. Kempinski
Vice Presidents
Paul D. Kempinski
Chair, Board of Directors
Catherine L. Migliocco
Dale Perkel
Paul B. Rice
Lance Sabouni
Michael D. Waite
Secretary
Allison E. Micich
Greetings!
The last few months have been very busy at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware! On
October 22nd, the House celebrated our 25th anniversary with a spectacular Red Shoe Gala
held at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington. With nearly 300 people in attendance, the event
celebrated this important milestone in style with dining, dancing, and a great trip down
memory lane. We took time to recognize two important individuals who were instrumental
in the establishment of the very first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, Jimmy
Murray and Audrey Evans, MD. Their vision inspired that first House, and the next 358 that
now exist in 44 countries around the globe, serving over 8000 families every single day.
What an amazing story!
In September, the House held its annual Golf Tournament at Wilmington Country Club.
Rainy conditions could not stop a record 200 golfers from enjoying a great round of golf and
raising over $200,000 to support the families who call the Ronald McDonald House their
home during the most trying times of their lives.
Events like the 25th Anniversary Red Shoe Gala and Golf Tournament are great fun, raising
awareness and critically important funds to support the ongoing operations of the House.
Nonetheless, when I reflect on these events, the most poignant moments for me are
the personal stories told by the very families that rely upon the House during their most
difficult times. At the Red Shoe Gala, for example, we were honored to host Levi and his
mom, Dona. Levi has traveled from New Orleans to Wilmington 13 times to receive care at
the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children for a most rare form of dwarfism. While
we enjoyed a very entertaining exchange between Levi and his Nemours physician, Will
Mackenzie, MD, Dona also reflected on how the Ronald McDonald House has become a
true “home away from home” during these trips. Dona, Levi, and so many other families rely
upon these comforts of home, coupled with the compassionate support from the staff and
volunteers of the House. This is what inspires me to serve the Ronald McDonald House, and
what I know inspires each of you to support it as well with your time, talent, and treasure.
As we approach the Holiday Season, I encourage you to pause and reflect on the amazing
resource we have in the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. For 25 years, thousands of
families have relied upon this special place for comfort and support. For the next 25 years,
your support will create new stories of healing and comfort, and a legacy for which all of us
can be proud.
On behalf of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, thank you for your friendship and
support!
Gratefully,
Paul D. Kempinski, MS, FACHE
Treasurer
Christine D. Randolph
Board of Directors
Peter A. Bailey, Ph.D.
Mary E. Bowler
Mary Jane M. Cocozzoli
Robert A. Cocozzoli
Barbara Dukart
Joel E. Dukart
William J. Farrell
Gary W. Ferguson
Sylvia Dent Harris
Tony Hill
J. Phillip Hough
Mark J. Lorenz
Rachel M. Macha
William G. Mackenzie, M.D.
Kenneth C. Manne
Albert J. McCrery IV
Stephen J. Mottola
Raymond Parisi, Jr.
Hank Rosenberg
Jorge Salvat
Todd R. Seelhorst
Bob Trostel
Morton Richard Kimmel, Esq.
Counsel to the Board
Advisory Council
R.R.M. Carpenter III, Chairman
Joseph Carbonell
Nick Cerchio
Chrysa Cohen
Joseph G. DiPinto
Stanley M. Diver
Les Dukart
Tom Ferry
Richard J. Gessner, Jr.
Robert V.A. Harra, Jr.
Shaila Kapur
Rachel M. Macha
Stephen Nelson
Michelle A. Pena
Dr. David Pensak
Roy Proujansky, M.D.
Diane H. Remy
Louis Rosenberg
Richard D. Rowland
Deborah J. Tuttle, M.D.
Michael D. Waite
Anne J. Wright
Staff
President and CEO
Pamela W. Cornforth
Our Mission
To provide nurturing and supportive
environments and services to directly improve
the health and well being of children and to
bring comfort to their families.
Guest Services
Coordinators
Operations Director
Gigi Gaul
Katie Soja Johnson
Vanessa Hilton
Development Director
Special Events Manager
Barbara Loeslein
Dawn Brooks
Southern Delaware
Advancement Officer &
Grant Writer
Development Assistant
Laura Marek
Pam Jones
Community & Family
Room Coordinator
Our Vision
Social Worker
Erin Ryan
Supporting families to reach the hope of tomorrow
from the challenges of today.
Megan McCray
Executive Assistant
Resident Manager
Carol Sayles
Caroline Keesee
Maintenance Assistant
Volunteer Manager
Fran Patone
Sara Funaiock
25th Anniversary
“Walkway to Hope”
Recognition Program
The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware is celebrating 25 years
of keeping families close by creating a commemorative brick tile
entrance to the House.
The “Walkway to Hope” will be located directly in front of the main
entrance to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, and will be
adjacent to the very popular Ronald McDonald statue.
The new “Walkway to Hope” will be located directly
outside the main entrance to the Ronald McDonald
House of Delaware.
By purchasing a brick, you will be forever etched in the heart of the
House and will create a thoughtful remembrance for yourself or a
loved one. More importantly, you will help us continue to provide
a safe, comfortable and affordable place for families to stay that is
conveniently located near their child’s hospital, regardless of their
ability to pay.
You may purchase a brick online by visiting:
https://rmhde.org/brick-recognition-program
For more information call Laura Marek at 302-521-6540.
Note: Brick appearance may vary from what is shown
BRICK OPTIONS
4”x 8”
$250 per brick
3 lines maximum,
15 character/spaces per line
6.5” x 13”
$500 per brick
4 lines maximum,
23 character/spaces per line
13” x 13”
$1,000 per brick
6 lines maximum,
23 character/spaces per line
13” x 20”
$1,500 per brick
6 lines maximum,
27 character/spaces per line
Upcoming
Events
Share A Night, Light a Light
Give the gift of togetherness
Decorations are being hung, Christmas trees are being decorated,
service groups are busy baking and cleaning all in preparation
for our Annual Share A Night festivities. Our Share A Night
campaign focuses on the true meaning of the holiday season sharing and compassion for families in need.
Families that stay at our House are asked to contribute $15 dollars
a night, however, the actual cost of operating a guest room is
$72 a night. In the face of mounting medical bills and other
associated financial pressures, many families cannot afford even
this small amount. It is your contribution through Share A Night
that allows us to keep our requested donation at $15 a night and
provide lodging for families in need.
For every $15 donation by an individual, family, organization,
school or business, one holiday light is added to the outside of
our House and property. Then, to commemorate the efforts of all contributors, a lighting ceremony is held to symbolize
the generosity and compassion of everyone involved where each donor can see a light, an outward, visible symbol of their
generosity.
Once again, Richard and Linda Faucher and their children of Bear, Delaware, who are well-known for displays of holiday
house lights, will be hanging the lights and decorating the exterior of our House.
Schools and organizations are encouraged to organize projects to contribute “lights” for the House. There are sponsorship
packages for businesses, civic groups and individuals that would like to be involved with Share A Night, from a $5,000 Gift of
Love to a $250 Gift of Hope. Call Dawn Brooks, Special Events Manager, at 302-428-5315 for more information.
Individuals who contribute to Share A Night may do so as a memorial or tribute gift for a special occasion, such as a holiday
remembrance in a friend or loved one’s name.
The tradition continues as we prepare for the annual Lighting Ceremony and party on Thursday, December 15, 6:00-7:00 pm
with light refreshments.
For more information on how you, your group or business can become involved, call 302-428-5315 or complete the form and
mail it to the House at the address listed.
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Clip-and-Mail Registration
Yes, we want to be a part of SHARE A NIGHT.
Name
School/Class/Organization
Address
Activity Description
Phone DayEvening
Name as you wish it to appear in our Newsletter
Please return by December 9th. Mail to: Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, 1901 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
No pushing required.
Enjoy an evening of live music, a five-course dinner
with wine pairings and a silent auction featuring
a Sullivan's wine dinner for 10 people.
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Check our website in early 2017 for more details!
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Air Command Mobility Museum, Dover, DE
It’s child’s play to help us help the families of
hospitalized, seriously ill children. We’ll pick up
your car, truck, RV or boat free of charge and steer
you through the paperwork. Then, we get the
proceeds from the sale of your vehicle, while a tax
deduction rolls your way. Call or visit our website
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We appreciate the support of the community, sponsors,
donors, volunteers, and committee members who have
been a part of this event over the past thirteen years.
Recap
Events
Three hundred friends of the House gathered at the Hotel du Pont on Saturday, October 22 to celebrate the House’s 25th Birthday.
The 25th Anniversary Celebration included a walk down memory lane with our Heritage Trivia Game where guests could test their memory of House
facts and win great prizes. The evening program featured a welcome by Co-Chairs Mary Bowler and Paul Kempinski followed by remarks and an
invocation by Dr. Audrey Evans and Jimmy Murray, co-founders of the first Ronald McDonald House. After enjoying a delicious meal, guests were
entertained by Levi and his mom Dona along with Dr. Will Mackenzie. Levi, a little person, wowed the crowd with his giant personality and stories.
Red shoes could be seen everywhere as the guests danced the night away with live music from the band Strangers.
Thank you to our dedicated committee members who helped make this a memorable evening: Mary Bowler and Ken Jones and Paul and Maureen
Kempinski , Co-Chairs, Dawn Brooks, Barbara Brown, Chrysa Cohen, Pam Cornforth, Stan and Martha Diver, Dominique Dumouchel, Cindy Dunn,
Bill and Brandy Farrell, Rick and Kimberly Gessner, Vanessa Hilton, Shaila Kapur and Naren Yadav, Caroline Keesee, Jim and Anne Lardear, Greg
and Ruth Lavelle, Barbara Loeslein, Laura Marek, Megan McCray, Linda McLeod, Katie Migliocco, Stephen Mottola, Elaine Olsen, Diane Patone,
Paul and Melissa Rice, Rick Rowland, Craig Shor, Ben and Terry Smith, Marianne Stefano, Frank and Jo Vassallo, Joe and Betty Wagner, Michael
Waite, Jessica Wilson, Anne Wright, Joe and Debbie Yacyshyn.
Thank you to our many sponsors for helping to make our 25th Anniversary a great success!
Signature sponsors
optimism sponsors
endearment sponsors
Pam & Grey Baker
Mary Bowler & Ken Jones
sharing sponsors
Ben & Terry Smith
Daniel & Susan Katzin
Ray & Gretchen Parisi
Jessica & Tim Wilson
Thank You For a Record Breaking Year!
Despite a gloomy, rainy start our 28th Annual Golf Tournament broke all records and raised
over $200,000 for our families. This would not be possible without the leadership of Perry
Beberman and Joel Dukart, Golf Co-Chairs and the great support of our golf committee, sponsors,
participants and donors.
Golfers enjoyed a delicious barbeque lunch before teeing off, followed by a cocktail hour
featuring our Helicopter Ball Drop. Guests were treated to a three course dinner while MC/
Auctioneer Jeff Hammond got the crowd going during our live auction and Adopt A Family.
Wendy Rogers spoke to guests about her experience at the House and how the House has helped her and her son, Garrett,
as he recovers from being hit by a drunk driver in Millsboro, Delaware while trying to retrieve a baseball.
Special guest Dottie Pepper entertained the guests with stories, posed for photos and mingled with guests.
A special thank you to our committee:
Co-Chairs: Perry Beberman and Joel Dukart
Vince Bifferato, Ryan Brazell, Dawn Brooks, Pam Cornforth,
Mark Dellose, Barbara Dukart, Gary Ferguson, Tony Hill,
Sheldon Jones, Rich Klumpp, Barbara Loeslein, Rachel Macha,
William Mackenzie, Ken Manne, Chris Marshall, Katie Migliocco,
Carlton Schowe, Chris Stigall, Bob Trostel and Cabot Williams
Sign up early for next year’s golf tournament on
Monday, September 18, 2017.
DiamonD Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
GOLD Sponsors
SILVER Sponsors
Deloitte
Evolve IP
Anya Linnea Salus Memorial Fund
Fox Rothschild, LLP
Blue Rock Financial Group
Gordon Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A.
Coca-Cola
Horizon Services
The Dagit Group (Action Construction) Kelly Benefit Services
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
M&T Insurance Agency
Discover Bank
Martin Brower
McDonald’s/Meoli Companies
NICE
PwC
VISA
Waste Masters
BRONZE Sponsors
The Randolph, Brandt Group
at Morgan Stanley
Skanska USA Building
Taylor Farms Maryland, Inc.
Artisans’ Bank
Lonnie A. Coombs, CPA
Cumberland Dairy
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Gorton’s Inc.
McCain Foods
MilliCare by EBC
PCS, LLC
DONORS
Inkind Contributors
Cargill
Northeast Foods
Brewer’s Outlet
Bud Keegan Photography
Coca-Cola
Herr’s
Procacci Brothers
5th Annual 5k Run/Walk
for Kids in Lewes
Thank you for helping to raise $20,000
The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware held its 5th annual 5K
Run/Walk for Kids on Saturday, September 17 at Irish Eyes Pub &
Restaurant in Lewes, Delaware. What started out as an idea for a
fundraiser five years ago has turned into a celebration of family,
community and an overwhelming outpouring of support for our
families downstate!
More than 300 members of the community came out to the event to
run or walk, donate, and show their support for their loved ones and
our families! On behalf of the children and families who rely on the
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, we appreciate every dollar
donated, every hour volunteered, every step ran, and every ounce of
love and support shown for our families!
The overall winner and top male winner was Brian Mack. The
female winner was Sara Stephens. Top Fundraising Team went to
Team George, Largest Team Award went to Team Madison, and Top
Individual Fundraiser Award went to Lou Nepa.
Presenting Sponsors:
Many thanks to Barbara Brown and Wayne Kursh of Races2Run for
their continued support and sponsorship, Tom and Charlene Jones
of Irish Eyes in Lewes for hosting us once again, the event honorary
co-chairs Senator Ernie Lopez and Representative Steve Smyk,
members of the 5K Planning Committee, Emily Cunningham, Corey
Green, Patti Hastings, Maryellen Kiernan, Katie Landon, Alexis
Shoultes and Candice Wilkinson, as well as our sponsors for making
this year’s event a success!
Sprinter Sponsors:
Jogger Sponsors:
Atlantic Liquors
Bayhealth Medical Center
Beebe Healthcare
County Bank
Proceeds from the event will help the Ronald McDonald House of
Delaware continue to provide housing and support services for the
nearly 800 families from Kent and Sussex Counties who stay at the
House each year.
Pacer Sponsors:
Walker Sponsors:
Del-One Federal Credit Union
Nickle Electrical Companies
Tidewater Utilities
Wilmington University
Cape Gazette
Dover Post
First State Manufacturing
Funland
KSI Aktion Club
Premier Physical Therapy
and Sports Performance
State Farm Jeanine O’Donnell
The Bake Shoppe
Talleyville Fire
Company
11th Annual Talleyville Car Show
Everyone enjoyed a beautiful day at the Talleyville Fire Company’s 11th Annual Car
Show benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. Many participants came to
show their antique and late model cars and fire rescue vehicles. Visitors purchased 5050 raffle tickets, children spun our prize wheel, and information about our House was
shared. The Talleyville Fire Company provided wonderful food, fun and educational
demonstrations.
Thank you to our Corporation Service Company (CSC) and House volunteers who made
this event fun and successful!
Thank you to the men and women of Talleyville Fire Company and the event
participants for supporting the families staying at our House!
GOVERNOR’S
AWARD
RECIPIENT
2016
Since 1928 the Talleyville Fire
Company has been a volunteerbased organization whose main
purpose is to protect and serve the
local community. The Company, with a core group of more
than 50 active volunteers, answers between 1200-1300
fire and emergency calls each year and works to educate
the public about fire prevention and safety. They also
look for ways to support local community and volunteerbased organizations, serving 10,000 hours per year in the
community. Each year, they organize the Talleyville Car
Show which serves to raise awareness and funding for the
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware to help families stay
close to their child during serious medical crises.
We had rain, wind and more rain but everyone
enjoyed the new venue at the Brandywine Polo Club!
Led by the Red Shoe Society, friends of the House
enjoyed great food from Fat Ricks, music by the
Charlie Hannagan Band and a fantastic auction
and Polo demonstration.
Many thanks to Allison Kerwin, Debbie Fulmer,
Evan Pizzuto, Meg and Mike Clendaniel, Anna Cornforth, Brad Cornforth, Tom Guillebeau,
Becky Bolden, Caroline Keesee, Emily Keller, Rich Rockwell, Tara Levesque, Tim Lyons,
Melissa Mattus, Norm Quynn, Vivian Reagan, Stephanie Rosenberg, Chris Sammelwitz,
Sandra Selzer and Emily Vachris.
Special thanks to Lisa Scott and Brandywine Polo Club.
Mark your calendars for June 4, 2017 so you don’t miss out on the fun.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Mary Bowler & Ken Jones
Silver Sponsors
Richards, Layton & Finger, PA
Baccellieri Family Dentistry
Gregg and Lisa Sylvester
Inkind Donors
Yards
Stan & Kim Wilcox
Spirit of the Community
Each year, community groups and schools host external
events, collect pop tabs, conduct wish list drives, prepare
Family Care Kits and hold fundraisers to benefit the Ronald
McDonald House of Delaware. There are many ways that you
and your friends, family or workplace can support the House.
Organize an auction, bake sale, lemonade stand, jeans day,
fun run, car wash, pancake breakfast, wish list drive or other
exciting events. Be creative - the possibilities are limitless!
Your efforts will greatly impact the lives of children and
families needing to stay at our Ronald McDonald House.
For more information please contact Dawn Brooks at
[email protected] or 302-428-5315.
Delaware Building Trades
Leaders from the Delaware Building Trades visited and toured
the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. Following the tour,
the Delaware Building Trades presented Ronald McDonald
House of Delaware President and CEO Pam Cornforth, Ronald
McDonald House Operations Director Katie Johnson and
Ronald McDonald House Board Member Morton Kimmel
with a donation to ‘adopt’ a room and support its operation.
Presenting the donation is Building Trades President Jim
Maravelias, Vice-President Mike Hackendorn, Secretary Rick
Tulowitzki and Sheet Metal Workers Business Agent/New
Castle County Councilman Ken Woods.
Citi Bowl-A-Thon
Thirty-five members of the Citi
Implementation Team held a Bowl-A-Thon
to benefit RMHD and raised over $10,000 to
support families. Congratulations to Mario,
top fundraiser, who raised over $1400.
Harrington Wish List Drive
Harrington Raceway and Casino hosted a “Christmas in July” Wish List donation drive
that brought in more than 18 bulk pallet boxes filled with items to benefit families at
the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. Nearly 1,400 members of the community
came out to support the House and donated household items that included various
cleaning supplies, toys, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, cooking pans, bed sets,
pillows and much more. The items had a combined value of more than $20,000. We
are incredibly grateful to the Harrington Raceway and Casino for holding this drive
and to all of the kind hearts in the community who donated.
Our House
Wish List
Betsy Rawls Invitational Golf Tournament
On July 31 at the DuPont Country Club, members of the DuPont Women’s Golf
Association played in the annual Betsy Rawls Invitational Golf Tournament and
raised $2,500 for the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. Betsy is a former LPGA
Professional and Hall of Famer and for over 20 years was the Executive Director of
the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Golf Tournament which was held at DuPont
Country Club. Betsy also served as a member of the House’s Advisory Council for
many years.
Providence Creek Academy
Second and third grade students at
Providence Creek Academy in Clayton,
DE selected the Ronald McDonald House
of Delaware to receive the proceeds from
their end of school year bowl-a-thon,
held in June 2016. We are grateful to the
students, teachers, family members and
all who donated to their efforts. Nearly
$2,400 was raised to support our families
at the House!
Looking for another way to help? Our
House is in constant need of items and
supplies listed on our wish list. We rely on
you to keep our pantries and supply closets
full. We are grateful for the donations of
these items as they help us to lower our
expenses.
Household Items
White towel sets
Facial tissues
Food Items
Eggs
Individually wrapped snacks
Juice boxes or bottles
Canned fruit and meats
Kitchen Items
Freezer bags (2 gallon size)
Dishwashing detergent
Dishwasher detergent
Corelle® Livingware™ Winter Frost
White dinner plates, dessert plates and
18 oz bowls
9x13 aluminum pans
Plastic food storage containers
Cleaning Supplies
Febreeze
Disinfectant wipes
Glass cleaner
Additional needs
Gift certificates (Restaurant, Target,
Pharmacy, Movie passes, etc)
Gas cards
International Phone cards
Check out our Amazon Wish List by
following this link:
http://tinyurl.com/RMHDEwishlist
Monetary donations are always
appreciated.
Direct Energy
The team from Direct Energy
hosted a Super Heroes party,
presented a check and announced
an ongoing partnership that will
include cash donations for each
Delaware resident who switches
their energy supplier to Direct
Energy.
For the health and safety of our
families, we CANNOT accept USED
items or stuffed animals.
Wish List items will be used at the
Ronald McDonald House and Ronald
McDonald Family Rooms in local
hospitals.
Atlantic Shore Region of Merck
HSBC
Richards, Layton & Finger
Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Capital One
Highmark Delaware
Love
Food is
Every evening, 365 nights a year, every weekend for breakfast, and frequently
for lunches, volunteer groups from the
community come to our House to prepare meals for our families. A hearty meal makes a huge difference in restoring the
energy and spirits of families who spend long hours caring for their sick child.
We are proud to recognize our Volunteer Meal Groups from May 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
21st Century
4 East RNs
5B Outreach
AAA Mid Atlantic
Allen Family
AmeriHealth RWB
April Love
Atlantic Shore Region of Merck
Avondale United Methodist Church
Baker Family
Bancorp
Bank of America
Barclays
Bayada Pediatrics
Brandywine Decorative Painters
B-Safe
Butz Family
Canaan Baptist Church
Capital One
Carenet
Citi
Coldwell Banker Preferred
Delaware Air National Guard
Delaware Association of
Neonatal Nurses
Delaware Paralegal Association
Detweiler Family
Dexsta Federal Credit Union
Diamond State Chaper of the AACN
Dupont Crop Protection
Falkenstein Family
Funseekers
Gandhi Family
Graylyn Dental
Highmark Delaware
Hockessin Athletic Club
Honda Finance
Horning Family
HSBC
Interway/Global Friendships
Jeeps for Joy
Jenna O’Neill
Jody’s Family
JP Morgan Chase
Knights of Columbus
Lauri Palm & Friends
Leone Family
Little Family
M&T WTC
Middletown Baptist Church
Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Mount Lebanon UMC
MYSHERPA
Nemours 2West
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont
Hospital for Children
Physical Therapy Team
New Castle County School
Employees FCU
Oddfellows Charity Lodge #27
Penske Truck & Leasing
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Potter, Anderson & Corroon
Ray Family
Richards, Layton & Finger
Rodi
Shakers & Bakers Jamelah Henry
Star Kids
Stetson Middle School
TCHS Health Career Academy
TEKSOLV
The Church of the Body of Christ
The Journey Church
Wilmington University
Wilmington West Rotary Club
Womble Carlyle
Zakat Foundation of America
Delaware Branch
House Volunteers
In September, the House held three successful special events to raise awareness
and funding including the annual Lewes 5K, Golf Tournament, and Talleyville
Fire Company’s Classic Car Show. The events were a success due in part to
the support of our special event volunteers that helped to make sure things
ran smoothly behind the scenes on the day of these events. Volunteers will
also help us during the coming holiday season to prepare the House for the
annual Share A Night celebration on December 15. Volunteers will staff the
Holiday Workshop to ensure families have an opportunity to select toys for
their children to enjoy during the season. Whether through baking, preparing
meals, or providing caroling and holiday crafts, volunteers help to bring the
spirit of the season to the House for families that will call it their “home away
from home” during the holidays.
The fall is a popular season for volunteering, thanks in part to the United Way
Days of Caring Campaign and the holiday spirit of giving. We are fortunate
to receive many volunteer inquiries during this period, and continue to need
volunteers to help with our programming and special events throughout the
year. We are now booking volunteer opportunities post-holidays into 2017
and throughout the spring. If you are seeking a volunteer opportunity for your
familiy, civic association, co-workers, church, or a scout group, Group and Family volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year.
Popular group opportunities include the meal program, yard work, cleaning days, and hosting a Family Activity after dinner for families to
enjoy each night. A Group and Family Volunteer Calendar is available on our web site at www.rmhde.org/volunteer under the Group and
Family Volunteer heading.
Help Wanted: Winter Volunteers!
We are seeking volunteers to help us with daily operations at the House during the winter months of JanuaryMarch. This time of year is a popular time for volunteers to take a leave of absence to head to a warmer climate.
The House is operated seven days per week between 9am and 9pm by our House Volunteers. These volunteers,
age 16 and older, commit to a minimum of 6 hours per month and train to help with Front Desk hospitality, assist
with tours for newly arrived families, preparing guest rooms, restocking patnries, and kitchen duty.
If you or someone you know is seeking a volunteer opportunity to help make the House a comforting
environment, and is available during the winter months, please contact Sara Funaiock, Volunteer Manager, at
302-428-5340 or at [email protected] to learn more about volunteer opportunities. A Volunteer Application
is also available at www.rmhde.org/volunteer.
The Ronald McDonald
House of Delaware is a
proud partner of United
Way of Delaware and
receives funding through
donor designations.
United Way of Delaware
Designation Code #0800
United Way of Greater
Philadelphia and
Southern New Jersey
Designation Code #6368
Adopt A Room Spotlight
Ronald’s Rescue – a group of high school students from Padua
Academy adopted two rooms this year through their fundraising
efforts. They organized a pancake breakfast and a wiffle ball
tournament to raise money for the House. Some of the students also
volunteer at the House and help with our special events.
Members of Ronald’s Rescue take complete ownership of the events.
They understand the importance of their fundraising efforts and how
they directly impact the families we serve at the House.
In our hearts...
How very softly you tiptoed into our
world, but only a moment you stayed.
What an imprint your footsteps have left
among our hearts.
Janaia Barnhart
Lennier Burbage
Ahsya Gehman
Kevin Leid
Matthew Long
Sofia Salto
Natalia Taclan
Mariah Tuller
This is just one story of how a group of high school students participate
in the Adopt A Room program! A gift of $5,000 or more helps offset
the cost to operate one guest room for one year.
For more information on how you can get involved, call Barbara
Loeslein at 302 428-5331 or [email protected].
Planned Giving
When you extend your support of the Ronald McDonald House
of Delaware with a gift in your Will, you join a visionary group of
donors… the Legacy of Hope Society.
Along with your personal satisfaction of giving back to the House
additional benefits include:
• Flexibility – you are free to alter your estate plans at any time.
• Security – you retain control over your assets should you need them
during your lifetime.
• Versatility – you can structure your planned gift in different ways to
ensure that your gift remains proportionate to your estate size.
For more information on our Legacy of Hope Society and
how to join this group of donors please call Barbara Loeslein,
Development Director, at 302-423-5331 or [email protected].
Ronald McDonald Family Rooms
Keep Families Close within the Hospital
Located at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children,
Christiana Hospital, and Bayhealth Kent General, the Ronald
McDonald Family Rooms extend the mission of the Ronald
McDonald House. So far in 2016, the Family Rooms have provided a
source of rest and relaxation for over 7,500 families.
The Family Rooms provide many sources of comfort for families
visiting the hospital, including meals, access to personal care items,
and friendly volunteers.
Meals provide both physical and emotional comfort for families who
visit the Family Rooms. Dinners are provided at our Family Rooms
at Christiana Hospital and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for
Children, and are generously provided by donors including Domino’s
Pizza (Marsh Road location), Brio Tuscan Grille, Bertucci’s Italian
Restaurant, and Crossroads Restaurant. Families can also enjoy
breakfast at the Christiana Family Room on the third Friday of the
month, which is provided courtesy of gift cards from Kenny Family
ShopRites.
GOVERNOR’S
AWARD
RECIPIENT
2016
Volunteer Spotlight:
Marsh Uebler
Over the past 18 years, Marsh Uebler has spent over 2,000 hours
volunteering in the Ronald McDonald Family Room in the Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Christiana Hospital in Newark,
Delaware. Her volunteer duties include welcoming children to the
playroom, providing supervision to children as needed, helping
keep the Ronald McDonald Family Room clean and supporting
families seeking respite from the hustle and bustle from the
hospital. In addition, Marsh is very helpful in training new
volunteers and providing feedback at volunteer meetings. Most
importantly, Marsh, and volunteers like her, provide a comforting
presence for families with a child in the NICU.
Thanks to the Delaware Farm Bureau’s annual donation on National
Food Checkout Day, our Ronald McDonald Family Room at Bayhealth
Kent General remains stocked with snacks, drinks, and small meals
throughout the year.
Our Family Rooms are staffed by a dedicated team of 40 volunteers
who make sure the spaces are warm and welcoming. Thanks to the
community’s ongoing support, we are able to help families find a
relaxing space where they can stay close to their child in the hospital.
Questions about the Ronald McDonald Family Room program may
be directed to Erin Ryan, Community and Family Room Coordinator,
at [email protected] or 302-428-5322.
We definitely recommend
this to other families in
need of rest during their
children’s treatments and
appointments!
Our Donors
We are so thankful for our donors
who help us carry out our mission.
CONTRIBUTORS
May 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Circle of Hope
$25,000 and above
Ronald McDonald House Charities®
Philadelphia Region, Inc.
Circle of Optimism
$10,000 - $24,999
The Arsht-Cannon Fund
Direct Energy
The Ehlers Organization
Anthony & Catherine Fusco Charitable
Foundation
The Laffey-McHugh Foundation
M & T Charitable Foundation
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital
for Children
Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
Fox Rothschild LLP
Horizon Services, Inc.
Paul and Maureen Kempinski
M & T Bank
Martin-Brower Company
The Meoli Companies
Fran and Katie Migliocco
Ray and Gretchen Parisi
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Providence Creek Academy
Races2Run
Christine and John Randolph
Anya Linnea Salus Memorial Fund
SEI
Mr. Robert H. Trostel
Waste Masters
Circle of Endearment
$250 - $1,999
Alpha Delta Pi Theta Delta
University of Delaware Chapter Alpha Delta Pi Theta Sigma
West Chester University Chapter
American Legion Post 660
Anonymous Artisans’ Bank
Ascension Guild
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LLP/AZPAC
Baccellieri Family Dentistry
Dr. Peter A. Bailey
Bank of America Volunteer Grants Program
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle R. Barton, Jr.
The Bateman Family
Beebe Medical Center
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bertolino
Bodybio Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Butler
Ms. Edina Buzgon
Mr. John S. Campbell
Capital One Volunteer One Program
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Casey
Ms. Jan Cecco
Century Products, LLC
Christ Church Christiana Hundred
Christiana Family Room Volunteers
The Clark Tree Family
Robert and Mary Jane Cocozzoli
Ms. Elise Colomb
Ms. Marybeth Connors
Mr. Lonnie Coombs
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Cooney
Pam and Doug Cornforth
County Bank
Cowboy Up Saloon Inc.
Cumberland Dairy
Patricia Curtin, MD and Family
Dakota Funds Group
Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Del-One Foundation
Dewey Beach Lions Club
Dole Fresh Fruit Company
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Mr. William D. Dunfee
Mr. David B. DuPlessis
DuPont Volunteer Recognition Program
Ms. Carroll P. Eaton
Mr. John Erwin
Gail and Jim Everett
Mr. Gary W. Ferguson
First State Manufacturing
Florida Plastics International, Inc.
Franke Foodservice Systems, Inc.
Ms. Sara Funaiock
Fusco Management
Gap Employees/Skirmish Event
The Garden Club of Wilmington
GateHouse Media Delaware
General Thomas Holcomb Det.
Marine Corps League
Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club Ms. Joan L. Glunt
Golden Academy LLC
Mr. Nicholas L. Hafyez
Haggerty’s Landscape & Design LLC
Happiness Project Music Festival
Ms. Nicole Hardt
Ms. Carol Harp
Harris School of Business
Ms. Sally J. Healy
Sue and Jack Holloway
Jack Lingo Realtor
Mr. Kevin Jacobs
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Katzin
Morton R. Kimmel, Esq.
Ms. Teresa Knotts
koncordia group
KSI Aktion Club
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
Mr. Raoul Leuteritz
Ms. Kelly Levine
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lindenmuth
Mr. Mark J. Lorenz
MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Ms. Shahid Mahmood
Ken and Tara Manne
Martin-Brower Company Employees
Ms. Kellye Martinelli
McDonald’s 2016 Worldwide Convention/
Mike Dukart
Mr. William McGinley
Pat and Dick McIntyre
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Meehan
Men’s Inclusion Network of the
Philadelphia Region, McDonald’s
Merck Partnership for Giving
Jennifer Jordan
Mr. Thomas Mester
Michael and Lucia Michlovich
Ms. Allison E. Micich
Ms. Cynthia Miller
MilliCare by EBC
Mr. John A. Mollura
Mr. Domjur Nanjappa
Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols
Ms. Kathleen O’Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pals
Paradise Elementary School Staff
PCS, LLC
Ms. Michelle Pena
Phil Ad Mac, Inc. McDonald’s
Owner/Operators
Mr. Michael Porter
Premier Physical Therapy and Sports
Performance
Prospect United Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School
Rawden Joint Ventures, Inc.
Mr. Jason Redlus
John and Barbara Reynolds
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Mr. Sheldon Saints
Seashore Striders
Mr. Todd R. Seelhorst
Ms. Sheila Shannon
Siegfried Advisory, LLC
Skanska USA Building
Mr. Gregory A. Slomiana
Ms. Susan Smiley
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
State Farm Insurance
Suburban Auto Sales
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Sylvester
Taylor Farms Maryland, Inc.
Think It First
Mr. Clay Thomson
Tidewater Utilities, Inc.
Mr. Sush Torgalkar
John Vos Family Foundation
W.L. Gore & Associates Ms. Jennifer L. Wagner
Walmart Foundation’s Volunteerism
Always Pays Program
Stan and Kim Wilcox
Wilmington University
Women of Substance: Gifted and Giving
Mr. John Wood
Mrs. Tung Ching Wu
Carol and Jeff Yetter
Mr. Mark Zawada
Thank You!
Circle of Understanding
$5,000 - $9,999
AAA Mid-Atlantic
Meg and Dave Aument
Breakthru Beverage Group
Capital One
Delaware Building Trades Unions
DuPont
Energy Transfer Solutions, Inc.
Exelon
The Kimmel-Spiller Charitable Foundation
Ms. Rosemarie M. Lahiff
MasterCard International
Padua Academy - Ronald’s Rescue
Sallie Mae
The William Salus Family
Terry and Ben Smith
State of Delaware Grant in Aid
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Circle of Sharing
$2,000 - $4,999
BAYADA Pediatrics
Richard L. Bender and Alison E. Frost
Family and Friends of Casey Rae Bertolino
“Casey at the Bat”
BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware
Mary Bowler and Kenneth Jones
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. M. Carpenter III
The Dagit Group (Action Construction)
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, P.A.
Deloitte Diver & Associates, LLC
DuPont Women’s Golf Association
2016 Betsy Rawls Golf Invitational
Evolve IP, LLC
Member
$100 - $249
Mr. Robert W. Adams
Alexander & Tristan’s Lemonade Stand
Amazon Smile Foundation
Patsy and George Amlin
Ms. Hildegard Amme
Ancient Order of Hiberians in America
Commodore John Barry Div.
Anonymous
Ms. Tamara Ardito
Mr. Daniel D. Ash
Mr. Herb Atkinson
Mrs. Edith Bacon
Ms. Kelly Barb
Ms. Linda A. Barclay
Mr. David L. Baumberger
Mrs. Susan Bennett
Mr. Richard A. Bertolino
Ms. Brandy Bouy
Mr. Troy Brethauer
Ms. Patricia Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Bruce
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burlaga
Mr. Jason C. Burlew
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Buttenheim
Ms. Sheryl Cale
Mr. Michael Callahan
Mr. Kevin Candito
Mr. James A. Cohee
Ms. Sharon L. Cole
Mrs. Mary D. Cool
Counterparts
Mr. Doyle K. Cox
Ms. Christina Craig
Ms. Jennifer Daggett
Ms. Regina Daly
Mr. Richard Derr
Ms. Elizabeth Dever
Ms. Deborah Devlin
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. DiBianca
Mrs. Elaine DiPietro
Mr. Rich Doane
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dovel
Barbara and Les Dukart
Janet and Alan Dukart
John and Kathy Durante,
JDKD Enterprises
Mr. John C. Duricek, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Durkin
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Ehlers
Eight International
Mr. Peter Fey
Mrs. Kathryn Filmer
Mr. Adam Fleetwood
Mr. Ramesh Gangisetty Eric, Laura, Ann and Abby Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gears
Ms. Jennifer Geller
Mr. John Goode
Mr. George Govatos and
Ms. Elaine Bastian
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Graf
Ms. Margaret Greene
Mrs. Cheryl Grinnen
Mrs. Colleen Hanna
Ms. Carrie Hart
Mr. John Heyse
Tracy and Joseph Hindt
Ms. Trudy Hite
Mrs. Marina P. Ibasco
Ms. Alisha C. Jones
Dr. Erwin Juda
Kavlick Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klodarska
A.F. Klopping
Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Koski
Ms. Johanna W. Kung
Silvano and Judy Lanza
Mr. Stephen Laskowski
Mr. Eugene Lestardo
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Levy
Ken and Nancy Libertini and Family
Ms. Sharon L. Lowe
Mr. H. David Lunger
Lynch Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lynch
Mrs. Teena K. Marlin
Mr. Robert Marus
Teresa and Max Matthes
Ms. K.L. Mays
Mrs. Joanne Mazza
Mr. Thomas McAuliffe
Ms. Danielle McCole
McDonald’s Corporation
Philadelphia Region
McDonald’s Restaurants,
Clarks Summit, PA
McDonald’s Williamsport, PA
McGlynns/Deer Park
Mrs. Sherry Mealey
Merck Employees
Ms. America A. Metz
Mr. Thomas J. Molchan
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montisano
Ms. Kellie Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Muendel
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Murphy
and Family
Ms. Sue Muzzi
Mr. and Mrs. Leonid Natenzon
Mr. Lou Nepa
Niziolek Family Fund
Mr. Wright Parker
Mrs. Kristin Parsons
Emmett and Karyn Patterson,
JDCS Enterprise
Mr. Nicholas Picollelli
Ms. Chelsiee A. Poore
Ms. Yvette D. Porter
Dr. and Mrs. Roy Proujansky
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rabinowitz
Ms. Elizabeth Raney
Mr. Albert H. Rice
Ms. Megan A. Richman
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3
4
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Ms. Linda Sherrod Haith
Dr. Brian Shiple
Ms. Dana L. Shuey
Siegel Jewish Community Center
Pre-K Classes
The Skyllas Family, MAC Enterprises
of Mt. Penn, Inc.
Ms. Maura Smith
Ms. Joanne M. Smolka
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Sommers
Mr. and Mrs. Akil L. Stokes
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Storti
Ways You Can Help
the Ronald McDonald House.
See which works for you!
Adopt A Room
A year long sponsorship of one of our 50
guest rooms. Contact Barbara Loeslein,
Development Director, at 302-428-5331.
Make a Planned Gift
Consider naming the Ronald McDonald
House of Delaware in your will or as a
beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Contact
Pam Cornforth, President and CEO, at
302-428-5311.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of the
House. Visit www.rmhde.org/volunteer to
learn about volunteer opportunities.
Make a Tax Deductible Contribution
You can donate cash or stock and help offset
the cost of a family’s stay at the House. For
more information, contact Pam Cornforth,
President and CEO, at 302-428-5311.
Donate items from our Wish List
The House uses the same supplies that you
use in your own home.
Mrs. Susan Rickert
Rippon Enterprises, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rocheleau, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Rubsam
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Rutecki, Jr.
Lisa and Greg Sabatino
Saints Simon and Jude School
Student Council
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Schwartz
Sal Sedita Real Estate Inc.
Senior Walkers of Newark, DE
Ms. Stephanie Shaffer
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stubbles
Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor
Ms. Diane Telemko
Marsh and Al Uebler
Ms. Dawn Uhrick
United Methodist Women
Cecilton Parish
Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Van Pelt
Ms. Carolyn Vezzosi
Ms. Renee A. Villano
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Vincent
Vittles LLC
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Ms. Marlene Weinberg
West Park Place Elementary School
Ms. Marilyn E. Whorl
Ms. Margery J. Windolph
M. A. Winstead Contracting, Inc./
Mark Winstead
Ms. Brittany Young
Mr. and Mrs. Abdul Ziaee
MEMORIALS
May 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
In Memory of CRAIG AMLIN
Patsy and George Amlin
In Memory of TERRY ANDERSON
Wendy and Chris Bello
Mr. and Mrs. Barry H. Boulden
The Browns (Jason, Mary and Tanya)
Joseph P. Connor, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delaney
Irene L. Horton
Laura Mackey
Nickle Electrical Companies
Sharon Hill Nonn
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Rappa III
Stage Right Home Staging
Kelly and Kaylee Wiener
M A Winstead Contracting, LLC
Zimny & Associates, P.A.
In Memory of DAVID SCOTT ANGLIN
Brian Strattner
In Memory of CLARENCE BENNETT
Barbara and Les Dukart
In Memory of CASEY RAE BERTOLINO
Robert W. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Baylor
Richard A. Bertolino
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Bertolino
Michael Callahan
Mr. and Mrs. George Cipolla
Regina Daly
Briana M. DiLeonardo
Family and Friends
Maryanne Giampapa
Golden Academy LLC
Haggerty’s Landscape & Design LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klodarska
Lynch Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lynch
Brittany McCarthy
Margaret M. McNicholas
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Meehan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parisano
Megan A. Richman
Wallace Rutecki III
Lisa and Greg Sabatino
Donna Shillingsburg
Colleen Shuda
In Memory of JEREMY DOUGLAS BOWDEN
Mr. and Mrs. Sal Graziano
In Memory of GRACE BRADLEY
Alan and Kathy Edwards
In Memory of ROZ BROWN
Sharon and Scott Weiler
In Memory of BETTY JANE CAMAGNA
Al and Kathy Edwards
In Memory of NIKITA ALEXANDER
CANDITO
Sue and Scott Amonte
Kathleen O’Sullivan
In Memory of ELAINE CHIRTEL
Barbara and Les Dukart
In Memory of WARREN DEITCHER
Scott and Roberta Cutler
Sharon and Scott Weiler
In Memory of CYNTHIA DIGUGLIELMO
Bonnie Scott
In Memory of FRANCESCA DIPIAZZA
Janet P. Passariello
Mr. and Mrs. William McNamee
Fred and Anne Miller
Joyce A. Pantalone
Edie Slovin
Sharon Todd
Ronald Trexler
In Memory of MARGE KILBRIDE
Steve and Lynne Storti
In Memory of ROBERT “KELLY” KRAJEWSKI
Robert and Marlene Krajewski
In Memory of KEVIN W. LEHM
Bob and Margie Lewis
In Memory of SUSAN LUKOSIUS
Sheryl Wilson
In Memory of VICTOR MAGGIOLI, SR.
Scott and Roberta Cutler
Virginia Ciammetti
Stephanie,Thomas and Joseph DeFeo
Ramesh Gangisetty
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lombardo
Henry Matteis
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Murphy
and Family
Nancy Nardi
Jennie Peta
Eleanor Pomante
Karen Puccio
Andrea Smith
Lorraine Taylor
In Memory of UMBERTO AND GILDA
POMANTE
Norma DiSabato
In Memory of NANCYLEE WEAVER PRIGG
Alan and Kathy Edwards
Phil Ad Mac, Inc. McDonald’s
Owner/Operators
Sam and Shari Rabinowitz
Rawden Joint Ventures, Inc.
Rippon Enterprises, LLC
The Skyllas Family, MAC Enterprises
Mt. Penn, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Sommers
Bob and Karen Traa
Marlene Weinberg
Abdul and Ellen Ziaee
In Memory of ANNE SCHMIDT
Marilyn and Mike Uffner
Lee Ursomarso
In Memory of CAROL SCHROEDER
Sallie Midash
In Memory of HANS SIEMERS
Bell’Supply Co. Inc.
In Memory of NATALIE NICOLE SMITH
Larry A. and Darlene Pals
In Memory of MARGUERITE FARRON
Linda Bausch
George Burrows
Jim and Elaine Durkin
Herb and Vicky Gray
Ken and Nancy Libertini and Family
Harry and Ann Marie Schwartzer
In Memory of ANTHONY THOMAS
SQUILLACE
Rosemarie Lahiff
In Memory of MILDRED STORTI
Steve and Lynne Storti
In Memory of STEPHEN FURMAN
The Cutler Family
In Memory of MARK SURTEES
Teresa and Max Matthes
In Memory of CAROLE GRESSLER
Alan and Kathy Edwards
In Memory of FLORENCE M. SZATKOWSKI
Alan and Kathy Edwards
In Memory of MARTY HOAG
Mike and Wendy Berkover
In Memory of NATALIA TACLAN
Kelly Barb
Mrs. Berges, Lauren, Dom and Andrea
Kellye Martinelli
In Memory of JUDE-ANNE B. ITIN
Tung Ching Wu
In Memory of MILDRED MCCAFFERTY
Elaine DiPietro
In Memory of MELISSA FELLMAN REINECK
Frank and Joan Montisano
In Memory of DEBORAH DOWNS JONES
Marilyn and Mike Uffner
In Memory of RAYMOND MCCORMAC
Sheryl Wilson
In Memory of JAMES E. ROOK, SR.
Anonymous
In Memory of JOYCE KENT
Angeline Bonvetti
Theresa Bonvetti
Vicki and Duke Bonvetti and Family
Pam and Doug Cornforth
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dovel
Marie and Phillip Grieves
Kathy and Dennis Hartman
Diane and Murray Horn
Richard and Jessica Johnston
Judith B. Joseph
George and Joanne Krippahne
Dr. and Mrs. William L. Lord, Jr.
Linda and Louie Rubsam
Sal Sedita Real Estate Inc.
Elizabeth A. Sweet
Eleanor Wilderman
In Memory of CARMEN MCKENZIE
Scott and Roberta Cutler
In Memory of ANYA LINNEA SALUS
Nick Picollelli
The William J. Salus Family
In Memory of REBECCA KEYSER
Doug Bernart
G. Howard Edler, Jr.
Marcla S. Ellison
Gloria J. Froelich
Heathergreen Commons HOA
Gillian, James and Daisy Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Hughes
Jerry and Marilyn Krim
In Memory of YVONNE “TODDY”
CHRISTY MOORE
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Almeida
Sherry Foster
Peggy Marsilii
Mary Catherine Wallace
Ramona Waltz
In Memory of ROBERT J. PEIRCE
Meg and Dave Aument
In Memory of BRIONNA LEIGH PETTIT
Richard Ross
In Memory of JOSEPHINE PIPIN
Sharon and Scott Weiler
In Memory of GILDA “JILL” POMANTE
Sheila M. Matzkin
In Memory of UMBERTO A. POMANTE
Mark and Eileen Berardi
Mike Bleau and Kathryn Kelleher
Francis and Irene Ceglarski
In Memory of GABRIEL E. SALVAT
Troy Brethauer
Jim and Rita Burlaga
Carolyn Carter and Ron Zembroski
Mike and Michelle Clark
Pam and Doug Cornforth
Rich Doane
Barbara and Les Dukart
Janet and Alan Dukart
John and Kathy Durante, JDKD Enterprises
Charlie and Helen Ehlers
Michael Fountaine
Chris Gabriel, Mid-Atlantic Family
Restaurants, Inc.
Michelle Halesky
Kavlick Enterprises, Inc.
McDonald’s Corporation
Philadelphia Region
McDonald’s Restaurants Clarks Summit, PA
McDonald’s Williamsport, PA
Leslie M. Moch
Emmett and Karyn Patterson,
JDCS Enterprise
In Memory of MARY TAYLOR
Scott Cutler
In Memory of MICHAEL TAYLOR
Frank and Marie Marx
In Memory of GAIL TOOHEY
Edith Bacon
Rosemary and Jack Davis
Robert and Shannon Otto
Seth Rigoletti, Gillian Schair, Maya and Eli
Senior Walkers of Newark, DE
Mr. and Mrs. Al Uebler
In Memory of LARRY TRIBOLETTI
Marilyn and Mike, Lauren and Lee
In Memory of KAREN URBANI
Esther Kraeer
In Memory of BILL WADE
Mr. and Mrs. Francesco E. Cristiano
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Long
In Memory of MORRIS WEILER
Scott and Roberta Cutler
Sharon and Scott Weiler
In Memory of VALERIE J. WOODS
Sandy Ardis
Maria Scarpa
TRIBUTES
In Honor of LUKAS KUSTERS
Marilyn and John Toomey
In Honor of MEG AUMENT
Phyllis Stein
In Honor of TANNON LINGO
Seashore Striders
In Honor of PERRY BEBERMAN
Bank of America Volunteer Grants Program
In Honor of GAIL MACK
Clare MacDonald
In Honor of DONNA AND STEVEN BIRNEY
Andrea V. (Vicki) Hinson
In Honor of ROSELLA MAGGIO
Silvano and Judy Lanza
In Honor of STANLEY (ALAN) CAIN
Walmart Foundation’s Volunteerism Always
Pays Program
In Honor of MOHAMMAD MAHMOOD
Shahid Mahmood
May 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
In Honor of AUSTIN CARDUFF
Lawrence and Charlene Levy
In Honor of MIKE DUKART
McDonald’s 2016 Worldwide
Convention/Leadership
In Honor of ROBERT DAVID DUNCAN
Margaret Duncan
In Honor of a FRIEND
“Happy Anniversary”
Charles and Mary Gears
In Honor of JAMES GEIGER
“Happy Birthday”
“Happy Father’s Day”
Colleen Hays and Family
The Hays Family
In Honor of RICHARD GESSNER
Capital One Volunteer One Program
In Honor of SYMIRA GORDON
Sherryl Gordon
In Honor of MAXWELL GROSS
Klaire Katz
In Honor of STANLEY HART
Regina Miller
In Honor of BRUCE HEFKE
Karen Hefke
In Honor of MARK HEINEMANN’S
VOLUNTEER TEAM
DuPont Volunteer Recognition Program
In Honor of DR. CHARLES HILL
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Muendel
In Honor of JOACHIM R. IBASCO
“Happy Birthday”
Jun and Yna
In Honor of CAROL ILLINGWORTH
Lin and Bill
In Honor of SOPHIE JONES
Friends and Family
In Honor of PHILIP KLEIN
Pat Fleckner
In Honor of ISAIAH MARTIN
Hildegard Amme
Susan A. Elmer
Paradise Elementary School Staff
Lori Winey
In Honor of GARY MICHALOWSKI
Vicky M. Collins
In Honor of DEBBY J. MILLER, RN
David Miller
Judith Porta
Michelle Schlegel
Dana L. Shuey
Julie Ann Smack
Susan Smiley
Janet Steinwedel
Stacey Sullivan
Jane Vincent
Carol Walvoord
Kristine Winnick
In Honor of HELEN RODDY
Walmart Foundation Volunteerism Always
Pays Program
In Honor of FRANK ROHRBACHER
Phyllis and Jerry Stein
In Honor of JORDYN NYDISH
Phyllis and Jerry Stein
In Honor of LINDA AND BRUCE OWENS
Phyllis and Jerry Stein
In Honor of PAULO RAMOS
Capital One Volunteer One Program
In Honor of BETSY RAWLS
Patsy Amlin
Lauren Anderson
Theresa Andrews
Mary Ellen Bradley
Susanne DiBianca
DuPont Women’s Golf Association
Rebecca Farabaugh
Paula M. Flynn
Carol Haas
Aleksandra Hanas
Karen Hill
Yoshiko Kendall
Johanna Kung
Cheryl Lissy
K.L. Mays
Judith Messina
Alice Miller
Maureen Newton
In Honor of DENISE THOMASELLIS
Capital One Volunteer One Program
In Honor of ASHLEY AND ROD TORP
Paul and Shirley Rollins
In Honor of RYAN WEST
Capital One Volunteer One Program
In Honor of ANNE JEFFREY WRIGHT
Counterparts
In Honor of MASON AND LANDON ROOT
“Happy Birthday”
Jillian A. Lazar and Jonathan M. Kass
Regan Root
In Honor of OLIVIA SAIENNI, RN
David Miller
The volunteers made my three year
old feel completely welcomed and she
loved being able to play in the Romper Room with all the toys. It was nice
being able to take her mind off her
surgery for a little while.
In Honor of THE MYERS FAMILY
Your Merck Family
In Honor of MICHELLE, ROB AND NATALIA
TACLAN
Kellye A. Martinelli
In Honor of MARIA SAMMANDER
Walmart Foundation Volunteerism Always
Pays Program
In Honor of SHANE SCHILLACI
Capital One Volunteer One Program
In Honor of DIANE SHANNON
Sheila Shannon
In Honor of PAT SHANNON
Sheila Shannon
In Honor of REV. THOMAS SHORT
“Happy Birthday”
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Muendel
In Honor of DIANN SNYDER
Bank of America Volunteer Grants Program
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In Honor of MICHAEL STASIO
Capital One Volunteer One Program
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Thursday, December 15
Share A Night
Ronald McDonald House
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sullivan’s Wine Dinner
Saturday, April 15, 2017
5K Run/Walk
Wilmington Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium
Registration at 8:00am – Race at 9:00am
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Inaugural Plane Pull
Air Command Mobility Museum
Dover, Delaware
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