2010 Fall Winter Heartbeat

Fall/Winter 2010

HEARTBEATwww.rmhcstl.com

A Publication of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Metro St. Louis

1981 West Pine House Opened Y 1996 Park Ave. House Opened Y 2003 Long-Term Apartments Opened Y 2007 Family Room Opened in St. Louis Children’s Hospital Y 2008 Family Room Opened in SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center Y 2010 Family Room Relocates at St. John’s Mercy Children's Hospital

Y September 2010 Ronald McDonald House to Open at St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital

W ith the newest Ronald McDonald House nearing completion at St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Metro St.

Louis seeks help from local residents to make the opening of the new House a community effort.

RMHC® knows dedicated St. Louis residents can help turn the third Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis – and the 300th in the world – into a home. Commitment from community members can range from volunteering at the new House, donating wish list items, or making a donation to help open the House.

The House, opening September 29th, will provide a “home-away-from-home” for 20 families each night whose children are being treated at West County hospitals. With an average length of stay of ten days, more than 700 families will be helped each year.

“We are so incredibly excited to open the third St. Louis Ronald McDonald House and the 300th House in the world,” RMHC President Dan Harbaugh said. “Keeping families together during tough times is a situation every parent can relate to, and our community members will be critical in making sure we open our doors with all of the comforts of home. Our families are strengthened by the small things - a comfortable bed, stocked pantry, toiletries in their bathrooms. The stronger they are, the more strength they can provide to their child.”

Before RMHC can cut the ribbon to open the new House on September 29th, RMHC is looking to the community for help. For RMHC, providing a “home-away-from-home” would not be possible without volunteers. Volunteers will help House Managers around

the new House, assist with maintenance and service projects, or participate in the Family Dinner Program by preparing warm meals for the families.

While funds are still needed to complete the project, the new West County Ronald McDonald House groundbreaking was made possible by our Leadership Circle gifts from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee

Foundation, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, and the St. Louis McDonald’s Co-Op.

Thank you to our Lead Gift donors including: Ameren UE; Anheuser-Busch, Company; Cash’s Scrap Metal and Iron; The Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank, Trustee; Edward Jones; Emerson; Mississippi Lime Company; Packaging Concepts, Inc.; Prairie Farms Dairy; SKC Enterprises, Inc./Rent One; Souers Family Trust; Southwest Airlines; and UMB. The project is contracted by Kadean Construction, designed by Gray Design Group, and fi nanced through UMB. Additionally, certain project costs have been underwritten by the Missouri Department of Economic Development,

Neighborhood Assistance Program.For those who want to help, but do not have time to spare,

RMHC is also registered with Bed Bath & Beyond. Go online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com under registry #5588588 (First Name: “Ronald McDonald” and Last Name: “House West County”).

For more information, about helping the new Ronald McDonald House, please call 314.773.1100 or visit www.rmhcstl.com.

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September 29th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

opening September 29th, 2010: Third St. Louis Ronald McDonald House®

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including: Ameren UE; Anheuser-Busch, Company; Cash’s Scrap Metal and Iron; The Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank, Trustee; Edward Jones; Emerson; Mississippi Lime Company; Packaging Concepts, Inc.; Prairie Farms Dairy; SKC Enterprises, Inc./Rent One; Souers Family Trust; Southwest Airlines; and UMB. The project is contracted by Kadean Construction, designed by Gray Design Group, and fi nanced through UMB. Additionally, certain project costs have been underwritten by the Missouri Department of Economic Development,

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2010 Board of Directors

LETTER

RMHC Staff

Phil Brown, ChairmanStuart Campbell, Vice Chairman

Michael Murphy, TreasurerJames Williams, Secretary

Jeff BaroneStuart BlockLarry CarricoLarry GlascottThomas HofSteve HolsteDonald Kalicak

Frank KebeTami KellerGary LaBlanceStephen LuxFelicia MalterRita MathewsDavid Ott

Steve PelchSally PowersKaren RewertsMark SchlichterBrad SeabaughJim SouersDeborah Vogt

FromWhat’s Inside

OURMISSIONTo provide a “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously-ill children and support to

organizations that serve the needs of children.

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Dan Harbaugh, PresidentLisa Stiefvater, Vice-President, Operations

Cheri Wuertz, Vice-President, FinanceAmy Collard, Director, Development

Pat Newby, Executive Administrative AssistantJenifer Braucksieker, Director, House Operations

Judy Schuler, Director, Family RoomsMichelle Burmann, Finance Manager

Lori Henrotay, House Manager Melissa Mueller, House Manager

Jerry Schroeder, Facilities ManagerAlison Kaspar, Volunteer Coordinator

Paige Lierman, Capital Campaign/Events CoordinatorMandy Ray, Development Coordinator

Sue Shiels, Database CoordinatorStephanie Stangl, Communications Coordinator

Landon Knoche, Assistant House ManagerTodd Schulte, Assistant House Manager

Barb Jarvis, Office AssistantLindsey Fletcher, Family Room AssistantVicki Ruckman, Housekeeper, West Pine

Tammy Smith, Housekeeper, Park AvenueJoy Tate, Housekeepeer

House ParentsJoan Blatz, Johnny Fugitt

3 In Case You Missed It: Recap of Special Events4 Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Freese5 Day of Firsts at the Newest Ronald McDonald Family Room and Volunteer Opportunities6-9 Memorials and Tributes10 Golf Sponsor-A-Family Donors11 Company Spotlight: Moneta Group12 Family Dinner Program13 In-Kind Donors14 Planned Charitable Giving From Your Retirement Plan and Memorial/Tribute Bricks15 CBG Supports RMHC for More than 25 Years and Cash's Scrap Metal Raises More than $140,000 for RMHC16 Friends of RMHC Upcoming and Past Events17 Heartbits18 Memorials, Transplants, and RMHC Wish Lists

Dear Friends,

As another hot St. Louis summer quickly winds down we could not be more pleased with what you have helped us accomplish in just short of a year. The majority of the construction on the third St. Louis Ronald McDonald House, and the 300th in the world, took place this summer, and we will host a grand opening celebration on September 29th to help thank everyone who helped make this new House a home.

But as summer comes to a close, we can all look forward to our next step in providing a “home-away-from-home” to twenty more families each night and at least 700 more per year. Years of planning and generosity will come to fruition with the opening of the newest Ronald McDonald House. I have to admit, it hasn’t looked much like a home with cranes surrounding it for the past few months, but knowing what will be made possible once the House opens has made me excited to cut the ribbon. In such a short letter it is impossible for me to sufficiently express my gratitude to the donors, committee members, and volunteers who have made such an inspiring project possible.

Summer also proved exciting because of moving the Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital to the hospital’s new pediatric tower on July 19th. This new space is twice as large as our previous room. Here, we will be able to provide even more families with a place to unwind from the hospital with snacks, television, showers, Internet access, and laundry facilities at no cost to St. Louisians, as well as out-of-town families.

At the end of the day, nothing can compare to seeing the relief and smile on each family’s face knowing they have a place to call home at one of the scariest times in their lives. Knowing we can take their minds off their hardships for even a minute makes every hour we spend behind the scenes worth it.

At the heart of our cause are individuals who volunteer in our House or Family Rooms, make dinners at our Houses, send in donations, or even simply tell their friends what we’re all about. Each day I am surprised by the lengths to which people are willing to go to help others. Thank you for making this experience worthwhile.

Phil Brown

2010 Board of Directors

Phil Brown, ChairmanStuart Campbell, Vice Chairman

Michael Murphy, TreasurerJames Williams, Secretary

Jeff BaroneStuart BlockLarry CarricoLarry GlascottThomas HofSteve HolsteDonald Kalicak

Frank KebeTami KellerGary LaBlanceStephen LuxFelicia MalterRita MathewsDavid Ott

Steve PelchSally PowersKaren RewertsMark SchlichterBrad SeabaughJim SouersDeborah Vogt

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It is 7 a.m. and summer break has officially started. I should be sleeping in, planning crazy slumber parties, and going to the movies with my best friends. But I’m not. In fact, I’m already

awake, and sunlight is streaming through the blinds on my window. Gazing at the flowered wallpaper on the walls of my room, I can’t go back to sleep. I have too much on my mind, so I decide to go eat breakfast with my parents. Today is going to be a busy day. I might as well get an early start.

The spacious kitchen is quiet and empty when my parents and I get there, but a Polish woman named Galina and her young son, Dawid, join us soon. Dawid greets me with a toothy grin that brightens the entire room, and I can’t help but smile back. Later, Ali, an elderly man comes in as well, and we all sit down to have breakfast together. There is a sense of community here. It is almost as if we are one big international family, and that feels right. After all, this is a house that love built. This is the Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis.

My name is Shelley Zhou, and the St. Louis Ronald McDonald House is currently my home for part of the summer.

I was born three months prematurely, and had a brain hemorrhage soon after I was born, which is similar to a stroke. Doctors diagnosed me with spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP), a condition that affects my motor skills, and caused my muscles to be very tight. In fact, I can’t walk independently. However, on May 27th, I had a special operation at St. Louis Children’s Hospital called the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR). A neurosurgeon opened up my spine, removed a piece of bone, and cut about sixty-five percent of one of my nerve roots. The surgery has reduced the spasticity in my legs, and it is already easier for me to walk. Physical therapy is still very important though, and, while I’m staying at the Ronald McDonald House, I have to go to the hospital every day for physical therapy sessions.

Dawid, my neighbor at the Ronald McDonald House, is an eight-year-old boy who also has Cerebral Palsy. He and Galina flew all the

way from Katowice, Poland, to St. Louis for the SDR surgery after finding out about it through their doctor, and we actually received the operation on the same day. Despite the language barrier, Dawid and I have become pretty good friends ever since we met on the day before our surgeries. I am so grateful to have met such a bright, fun little boy at the Ronald McDonald House. He is almost like the little brother that I have never had.

Dawid and many other people are important members of the Ronald McDonald House “family” that I have built in St. Louis

during my stay. There really is a wonderful feeling of family and community here at the big, Victorian house on West Pine Boulevard. Everybody has a story: a sad one or a happy one. It is this sad or happy story that binds us together as friends and neighbors. We rejoice together, and we also empathize with one another.

The people who volunteer here are amazing. They, along with the staff, are the ones who have established the framework and structure of this house. There are volunteers who practically live at the Ronald McDonald House, and work through the evenings making sure that everything is running smoothly. But there are also volunteers that come in once a week or once a month to cook dinner for the families and clean up the House. To me, it doesn’t matter whether or not volunteers work here frequently or not. I appreciate all of them. Thanks to the volunteers, people like Ali who are worried sick about their loved ones, and spend all day in the hospital can really come “home” at the end of the day.

Home. The Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis truly is a “home-away-from-home” for me. It is filled to the brim with the love that built it. Thus, even though I am a teenager who moans about not seeing her best friends

for weeks and even though Dawid is a little boy in a strange land far away from home, it isn’t so bad. It’s not bad because it is not a cold empty hotel. It is a home filled with rebellious teens, naughty little brothers, playful sisters, loving mothers, busy fathers, kind grandfathers, and smiling aunties. The Ronald McDonald House is home.

After battling Cerebral Palsy, Shelley shares her story of a surgery allowing her to walk again and of

her stay at the Ronald McDonald House

Just Like Home:

Shelley at her favorite place in the Ronald McDonald House: "The Mouse Hole" at the West Pine House play area.

For more family stories your support helps each day, visit www.rmhcstl.com.

Dan Harbaugh, PresidentLisa Stiefvater, Vice-President, Operations

Cheri Wuertz, Vice-President, FinanceAmy Collard, Director, Development

Pat Newby, Executive Administrative AssistantJenifer Braucksieker, Director, House Operations

Judy Schuler, Director, Family RoomsMichelle Burmann, Finance Manager

Lori Henrotay, House Manager Melissa Mueller, House Manager

Jerry Schroeder, Facilities ManagerAlison Kaspar, Volunteer Coordinator

Paige Lierman, Capital Campaign/Events CoordinatorMandy Ray, Development Coordinator

Sue Shiels, Database CoordinatorStephanie Stangl, Communications Coordinator

Landon Knoche, Assistant House ManagerTodd Schulte, Assistant House Manager

Barb Jarvis, Office AssistantLindsey Fletcher, Family Room AssistantVicki Ruckman, Housekeeper, West Pine

Tammy Smith, Housekeeper, Park AvenueJoy Tate, Housekeepeer

3 In Case You Missed It: Recap of Special Events4 Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Freese5 Day of Firsts at the Newest Ronald McDonald Family Room and Volunteer Opportunities6-9 Memorials and Tributes10 Golf Sponsor-A-Family Donors11 Company Spotlight: Moneta Group12 Family Dinner Program13 In-Kind Donors14 Planned Charitable Giving From Your Retirement Plan and Memorial/Tribute Bricks15 CBG Supports RMHC for More than 25 Years and Cash's Scrap Metal Raises More than $140,000 for RMHC16 Friends of RMHC Upcoming and Past Events17 Heartbits18 Memorials, Transplants, and RMHC Wish Lists

1st Annual RMHC Ride Huge Success Thanks to more than 470 Riders and Our Generous Sponsors

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The 25th Annual Cassidy Turley/Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament was a great success,

raising more than $560,000 with the help of 240 golfers, 204 sponsors, and 140 volunteers. The event kicked off on June

13th with a sit-down dinner auction at Forest Hills Country Club in Chesterfield, sponsored by Major Brands. Golfers and sponsors received tickets to the dinner auction where they bid on numerous exciting oral auction items, and enjoyed fabulous dinner and drinks. The tournament started the next day, June 14th with a morning and afternoon tee off.

The registration fee included lunch, refreshments on the course, a cocktail hour with buffet after the tournament, and a special gift for each golfer. The

event was dedicated to Matt Bazoian, who passed away tragically days before the

tournament. He was the son of Co-Chair, Scott Bazoian, Vice President of Cassidy Turley. Seeing the generosity of the individuals and companies involved really warms the hearts of us all and reaffirms why this event is so special to Ronald McDonald House Charities and the

families who stay with us. View photos of the dinner auction and

tournament at http://community.rmhcstl.com/pastevents.

Co-Chair Denny Ahal and Ronald McDonald

Ronald McDonald and Chair Todd Seabaugh

P rofessional and recreational riders alike enjoyed the 1st Annual RMHC Ride, sponsored by St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital, in beautiful Forest Park June 19th, raising more than $130,000 for RMHC. More than 470 riders

chose between four ride options including: Century, Metric Century, Half Metric Century and 6-Mile Fun Ride with Ronald McDonald. The start/finish area of the Ride had live music, food and drink, bike support stations, a kids’ area with a bounce houses and face painting, and a massage tent. Over 250 volunteers were stationed at several stops along the way of the route that spanned the St. Louis Metro area, providing water, lunch, and rider support. For more information on next year's RMHC Ride and more than 950 additional photos, please visit www.rmhcridestl.com.

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KSHE 95 and McDonald’s Restaurants teamed up on April 9th to host the 7th Annual KSHE Request-A-Thon benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities. From 9 a.m. to midnight, listeners took over the airways and requested their favorite song by

donating $35 per request. With the requests and other auction item donations, the event raised more than $8,000. Over the years, the generous listeners of KSHE have raised over $70,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis.

Krista Staub and Ronald McDonald

Glenn Vatterott, Doug Pollard, Ronald McDonald, and Jim Dohr

25th Annual Cassidy Turley/RMH Golf Tournament Raises

More Than $560,000

KSHE Request-A-Thon Raises $8,000 for RMHC

1st Annual RMHC Ride Huge Success Thanks to more than 470 Riders and Our Generous Sponsors

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Every other Tuesday evening, you can find Lynn Freese enthusiastically volunteering

in the office at the Ronald McDonald House on West Pine. On one particular Tuesday in March, Lynn was especially cheery. Earlier in the afternoon she received word that her son, David Freese, was going to be the St. Louis Cardinals’ starting third baseman.

Lynn couldn’t stop smiling as she handled a whirlwind of duties on this busy evening - including checking guests out, answering the phone, locating ping-pong equipment, keeping a malfunctioning washing machine under control, and updating the software on several computers.

“Things are super busy today, but I’m just so excited and proud to hear the news! I could not be happier right now!” Lynn said.

Lynn, a retired teacher from LaSalle Springs Middle School in Wildwood, began volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House last July. Ronald McDonald House Charities is looking for West County residents, like Lynn, to volunteer at the third St. Louis Ronald McDonald House and the 300th House in the world.

The House, opening September 29th, will provide a “home-away-from-home” for 20 families each night whose children are being treated at West

County hospitals. With an average length of stay of ten days, more than 700 families will be helped each year. Volunteers can help House Managers around the new House, assist with maintenance and service projects, or participate in the Family Dinner Program by preparing warm meals for the families.

“After my retirement, I was looking for something to do that I could call my own. I checked into various organizations and discovered Ronald McDonald House. I am a people person, so I thought this was the perfect match. I get to help out this great community and meet amazing people each day!” Lynn said.

Last year, Lynn met a family from Oklahoma staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their teenage son, Brady, awaited a heart transplant. She was overcome by Brady’s story and excited to discover a way to help brighten Brady’s hospital stay.

“As soon as I found out Brady was a Cardinals fan, I knew my son, David, had to meet him. David came to the hospital for a visit, and they ended up chatting for over two hours! They still

stay in touch, too!” Lynn said.David’s visit meant a lot to Brady,

but Lynn feels Brady inspired David and herself more than he knows.

“Brady told us that he understood someone had to die in order for him to live, and that really stuck with me. This teenager definitely humbled us – he made us realize that you have to value each opportunity life hands you,” Lynn said.

Lynn admires the strength of each family that stays at the Ronald

McDonald House and loves working in such a compassionate environment. Each time she volunteers, she encounters families that are going through difficult times, whether they are first time, long-term, or repeat guests.

However, each family still maintains a positive outlook on life.

“This volunteer position brings me in contact with people who face great obstacles, but they still have so much strength and optimism," Lynn said. "It’s easy to get caught up in the negative details, but the House guests taught me to appreciate everything you already have.”

The 25th Annual Cassidy Turley/Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament was a great success,

raising more than $560,000 with the help of 240 golfers, 204 sponsors, and 140 volunteers. The event kicked off on June

13th with a sit-down dinner auction at Forest Hills Country Club in Chesterfield, sponsored by Major Brands. Golfers and sponsors received tickets to the dinner auction where they bid on numerous exciting oral auction items, and enjoyed fabulous dinner and drinks. The tournament started the next day, June 14th with a morning and afternoon tee off.

The registration fee included lunch, refreshments on the course, a cocktail hour with buffet after the tournament, and a special gift for each golfer. The

event was dedicated to Matt Bazoian, who passed away tragically days before the

tournament. He was the son of Co-Chair, Scott Bazoian, Vice President of Cassidy Turley. Seeing the generosity of the individuals and companies involved really warms the hearts of us all and reaffirms why this event is so special to Ronald McDonald House Charities and the

families who stay with us. View photos of the dinner auction and

tournament at http://community.rmhcstl.com/pastevents.

Ronald McDonald and Chair Todd Seabaugh

KSHE 95 and McDonald’s Restaurants teamed up on April 9th to host the 7th Annual KSHE Request-A-Thon benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities. From 9 a.m. to midnight, listeners took over the airways and requested their favorite song by

donating $35 per request. With the requests and other auction item donations, the event raised more than $8,000. Over the years, the generous listeners of KSHE have raised over $70,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis.

Lynn Freese volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House on West Pine Boulevard.

Lynn's son and St. Louis Cardinals player, David Freese, with Brady, who stayed at RMH while he awaited a heart transplant.

For more information about volunteering for the third St.

Louis Ronald McDonald House, please call Volunteer Coordinator

Alison Kaspar at 314.773.1100, ext. 1415, or visit us online at

www.rmhcstl.com.

West County Resident Volunteers at RMHC and Encourages Others to Pitch In at the Newest Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Opportunities

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House VolunteersVolunteers are needed during the week at our Park Avenue, West Pine, and new West County House to help welcome families, give tours, and support our House Managers.

Special Task VolunteersDelivery volunteers are needed to make weekly runs to distribute and pick-up supplies.Inventory volunteers are needed to help maintain our supplies and House items at our locations.

For more information about these volunteer opportunities or the monthly information sessions, please contact Alison

Kaspar at 314.932.4115 or [email protected].

Family Room VolunteersWeekend shifts are available for volunteers to help check-in families and maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the Rooms that provide showers, snacks, Internet access, television, and laundry facilities. Volunteers are needed at the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located in SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. For more information contact Judy Schuler at 314.932.4133 or [email protected].

Graphic Design VolunteersWe are looking for volunteers with graphic design experience to donate their skills for various graphic projects. Experience in InDesign preferred. For more information please contact Stephanie Stangl at 314.773.4132 or [email protected].

Monthly volunteer information sessions are held for people interested in learning more about all of our volunteer opportunities.

A lmost immediately after doors opened at the newest Ronald McDonald Family Room, Barbara Unnerstall, the first to use the new facility, rushed

in with a plastic bag full of clothes and went straight for the washing machines. Barbara, whose grandson is at St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital before having orthopedic surgery for Cerebral Palsy, frequents the Family Room because “it feels like I’m getting out of the hospital.” The newest Family Room re-opened at St. John’s on July 19th. Over the course of the day, countless patients, doctors, nurses, and hospital workers walked into the Family Room looking like they had just entered an entirely different world.

The new space is twice as large as the previous Family Room at St. John’s, which had been at the heart of the pediatric division until most of the pediatric population

moved to a newer facility within the hospital. St. John’s decision to move the Family Room to the new facility reunited it with the entire pediatric population, including the pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care units. The Family Room’s move and expansion were made possible through the generosity of the Department of Pediatrics and what department chair Joseph Kahn calls a “continued commitment to provid[ing] compassionate healing environments for patients and their families.” The new Family Room, built in partnership with O'Toole Design and ISC Contracting, still provides the same services as the former facility, such as laundry machines and hot showers, but also offers a more expansive home-like environment with new features like multiple lounge areas and access to a rooftop garden. But behind all the new furniture, donated again by Rothman Furniture, appliances, and electronics is the feeling of being at home. When the difficulty of living day-to-day inside the walls of a hospital has families looking for a place to unwind, Family Room Director Judy Schuler believes that “we just make things easier.”

Since the program began in 2005, visitors have used the Family Room as a substitute for home after being blindsided by the illness of their child. The volunteers are always the first to lend a helping hand to families who walk into the Family Room, and the first day at St. John’s was no different. Thriess Britton and Donna Kendrick, the new Family Room’s first pair of volunteers, both come to St. John’s time and time again because, as mothers themselves, they feel a connection to the families they see walk through the doors. “The best part is knowing that you’ve touched someone,” Thriess said. “The families are just so appreciative.”

A Day of Firsts at the Newly Located Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital

Photo by Glen Keune

If you would like to make a donation in memory or honor of someone special, please call 314.773.1100 or visit www.rmhcstl.com.

Memorials

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House VolunteersVolunteers are needed during the week at our Park Avenue, West Pine, and new West County House to help welcome families, give tours, and support our House Managers.

Special Task VolunteersDelivery volunteers are needed to make weekly runs to distribute and pick-up supplies.Inventory volunteers are needed to help maintain our supplies and House items at our locations.

For more information about these volunteer opportunities or the monthly information sessions, please contact Alison

Kaspar at 314.932.4115 or [email protected].

Family Room VolunteersWeekend shifts are available for volunteers to help check-in families and maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the Rooms that provide showers, snacks, Internet access, television, and laundry facilities. Volunteers are needed at the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located in SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. For more information contact Judy Schuler at 314.932.4133 or [email protected].

Graphic Design VolunteersWe are looking for volunteers with graphic design experience to donate their skills for various graphic projects. Experience in InDesign preferred. For more information please contact Stephanie Stangl at 314.773.4132 or [email protected].

Ruby K. AdamsMr. & Mrs. John D. FudgeRaymond AllenMr. & Mrs. Steven J. MalterYvonne AmadMs. Margaret F. NormileMr. AndersonMr. & Mrs. Rosario D.

CatarinicchiaJoey ApterMr. Charles H. AlpernMs. Marcella ApterMs. Flo M. MoravitzMs. Joy MoravitzG. Arnold MemorialMr. & Mrs. Robert NiebrueggeAl ArnowitzMs. Rosemary L. KrugBlake AshbyMr. & Mrs. Curt E. AshbyRosa BaggioMr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. RyderElizabeth BayerMr. & Mrs. Harvey W.

OrdelheideMatthew Kelly Bazoian ArcturisMr. & Mrs. Theodore M.

Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. David E. Austin Mr. Barry L. Babcock Balke Brown Associates Mr. & Mrs. Chris Garrison Ms. Aurora Bazoian Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Bazoian Ms. Dolora A. Beckerle Mr. Robert L. Billingsley Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bliss Block Hawley Commercial RE

Services, LLCMs. Virginia BohigianMr. Mark BranstetterMr. & Mrs. Elmer BuenteMr. Doug BurkhalterMs. Michelle I. BurmannMs. Mara B. ButlerMr. & Mrs. Lawrence CarricoMr. John CarusoCassidy Turley BRECB Richard EllisMichael Bohm, Michael

Neidorff, Carol Goldman, John Severine, Bill Scheffel, Christine Ferguson

Mr. & Mrs. Gary ChaseMr. & Mrs. David Clift Color Art Integrated Interiors,

LLCMs. Lynn ConardMr. & Mrs. Carl ConcellerThe Parker Condie Jr. FamilyMs. Susan ConradMr. & Ms. George C. ConvyMr. Ryan DenneyBrian & Stacey, Jack & Grace

DeutschMr. Steve Dioneda

(Bazoian Cont.) Mr. & Mrs. Phillip F. DresselDuke Realty CorporationMr. Dick EstesMr. & Mrs. JD EvansMr. & Mrs. Preston FancherMs. Susan FergusonMr. & Mrs. Wayne E. FickMr. & Mrs. James W. Finger, IIMr. & Mrs. William FlorentMr. Jeri GarfinkelMr. Jerome L. GidlowMr. David M. GilleceMr. & Mrs. John GluntMr. & Mrs. Wayne E.

GrandcolasGHCC 18 Hole Women’s Golf

AssociationGreenbriar Hills Country ClubMr. Mark H. GreenspahnMr. & Mrs. W. L. Gunter Mr. & Mrs. Arthur G. HailandDr. Donna HalloranMr. Chris HannisMr. Mike HanrahanMr. & Mrs. Dan HarbaughMr. Tripp HardinMr. & Mrs. Michael HartmanMr. & Mrs. Shaun HayesMr. & Mrs. Steven W. Hays, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn HeitmannMs. Carrie HerrmannMr. & Mrs. Ervin L. Heyde, Jr.Mr. Joseph F. Holland IIMs. Marie L. HuntMr. & Mrs. Robert HurstMs. Nanon B. HyinkMs. Angeline JamjamianMr. Chris JonesMs. Mary KaribianMr. Michael KaribianMr. Robert J. KellyMrs. Jane KellyMr. Ronald P. KeyMr. Norman Khoury Mr. & Mrs. George E. KrekorianMr. & Mrs. Jeff KrugMr. Paul La VigneMrs. Ann LaktzianMr. Martin LammertMs. Jane A. LangaMr. John R. LangaMr. Donald LaPointHarry, Peggy & Devin LaramieLawrence Group, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. John P. LeachMr. Mike LeighMr. & Mrs. Patrick B. LindleyMr. & Mrs. William

LinnenbringerMr. & Mrs. Joseph P. LodesThe Lottenbach FamilyMr. & Ms. Mark A. MaloneMr. & Mrs. Steven J. MalterMr. & Mrs. Gregory A. MarxMr. Bruce MatthaiMr. & Mrs. Frank McCafferty

(Bazoian Cont.) Mr. & Mrs. David McGahrenMr. & Mrs. Chase McKeagueMr. & Mrs. Edward F.

McSweeneyMr. & Mrs. Mark MerlottiCharles Merzian & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Steven P. MikaMr. & Mrs. J. Ben MillerMr. Mike MitchellSusie, Alison, Kate MontebelloMr. Jim MooreDave & Cheryl MorleyMr. Jim MosbyMr. & Mrs. George MurrayNAI DESCOMs. Rose M. NeherMs. Paula NeisesMr. Bill NewhouseMr. & Mrs. Michael O’BrienMr. & Mrs. Steven J. PelchMs. Diana L. PetrosianMr. & Mrs. Mark H. PettyMr. & Mrs. Guy PhillipsNancy Pierce & Family Mr. Walter D. Pinkard Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael RamiMr. & Mrs. David K. RandolphRGA Reinsurance CompanyMr. John J. Riffle & Dr. Maureen

B. RiffleMr. & Mrs. Jerry E. RitterMr. & Mrs. John R. RobertsMr. & Mrs. David M. RudderSam, Sammy & Nancy SantanaMr. & Mrs. Keith L. SchneiderMr. & Mrs. John E. SchweitzerMs. Brenda J. ShawMr. Greg SmithMr. Mark SonnenbergThe South Butt, LLCMr. & Mrs. Terry A. StieveMr. & Mrs. T. William StobbsMr. & Mrs. Robert L. StrilerMs. Johanna A. TaylorMr. & Mrs. David J. ThiemannMr. & Mrs. Thomas ThorntonMr. & Mrs. David M. TobesonYour Neighbors at Towne &

Country EstatesMr. & Mrs. David W. TruetzelMr. & Mrs. Clarence M. Turley,

Jr.The Vartanian FamilyMrs. Toni Vartanian HeifnerMs. Deborah M. VogtMr. & Mrs. Keith WeldonWells Fargo Insurance ServicesMr. & Mrs. Matthew T.

WickenhauserMr. & Mrs. Donald R. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Ted WilsonMr. Stephen WolffMs. Mary Kay ZelleBCWMs. Vivian B. Waters

Joseph BergerMr. & Mrs. Daniel J.

BreckenridgeKevin BerraMr. & Mrs. Angelo M. MerloGus BerryMrs. Adele A. WilliamsRuth BialsonMr. & Mrs. Gary LevinsonRobert A. BlissMr. & Mrs. M. Myron HochmanBill BoodyMrs. Berenice SchneiderBrad BrannMr. & Mrs. Scott G. OltmannMr. & Mrs. Todd TaylorPatty BreedonMs. Anna DeanDarline J. BrennanMs. Paula AndrewMr. & Mrs. Stephen AuberryMr. & Mrs. John BarryDr. & Mrs. Robert BergaminiMs. Eleanor A. BetzMr. & Mrs. Charles H. BillingsMs. Mary E. BraznellMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. BrennanMr. & Mrs. Michael E. BrennanMr. & Mrs. Michael BrennanMrs. Kathy R. BudaiMs. Michelle I. BurmannMr. & Mrs. Steven J. ByrneMs. Mary P. CalvertMr. & Mrs. John B. ConnellMrs. Michelle DruryMr. & Mrs. Roger L. FeltzMs. Patricia S. FuquaMr. & Mrs. Dan HarbaughMr. & Mrs. Timothy J. HarrisMrs. Mary Ann HawkinsMr. & Mrs. T. HawkinsMr. & Mrs. R. HawkinsMs. Janice HawkinsMr. & Mrs. D. HawkinsMr. & Mrs. Richard H. HennesMr. & Mrs. Phil JarvisMs. Elaine R. JenkinsMr. & Mrs. Randall S. JotteMs. Mary K. KaiserMr. & Mrs. Jon D. LiebMr. & Mrs. Jack LitzingerMr. & Mrs. Kevin J. LorenzMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey G. MartinMr. & Mrs. John F. MarxMs. Susan MaurerMr. & Mrs. Roy T. MoriarityMr. & Mrs. William F. MoriarityMr. & Mrs. John L. MusserMr. & Mrs. Scott M. NegwerMs. Cynthia W. NicholsMs. Mary E. NiereMs. Nelda ObermeierMr. & Mrs. Jack PowellQuail Creek Golf CourseMr. & Mrs. Martin J. RibaudoMr. & Mrs. Jay C. Rickmeyer

(Brennan Cont.) Mr. John J. Riffle & Dr. Maureen

B. RiffleMr. & Mrs. Tim RodgersMr. & Mrs. Leonard R. RuzickaMr. & Mrs. Daniel P. RyanMr. & Mrs. Michael M. SayersMrs. Berenice SchneiderMs. Donna SchniedersMr. Mark H. SchnoebelenMr. & Mrs. John R. SeilerDr. & Mrs. Joseph E. SeilerMr. & Mrs. C. C. SpiegelhalterMs. Rose M. StubbsMrs. Cynthia SzewczykVee-Jay Cement Contracting

CompanyMr. & Mrs. Robert L. WagnerMs. Karen WalkerDr. & Mrs. William WalterMr. David WestMr. BrooksMr. & Mrs. Gene L. RovakLillian F. BrownMr. & Mrs. Jerry DoyleWilfred BruckerhoffMr. & Mrs. John E. Buckner, Jr.Rudy BrynacMs. Margaret F. NormileRussel BucaroMr. & Mrs. James N. GemignaniPat CalcaterraMr. & Mrs. John LanmanJim CashMr. & Mrs. Ronald J. BishopEsther, dear mother of

Debbie CasselMrs. Brenda DeWeinShirley CasserlyMr. & Mrs. Robert H.

BlankemeyerMr. & Mrs. Gerald E. DanielsJohn Michael CimeraMs. Di Ann CarakerMr. & Mrs. Donald L. CoyleMr. & Mrs. Jerry A. DouglasMr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Henning,

Jr.Mr. & Mrs. John C. HoranJJR Enterprises, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Ron JohnstonMr. & Mrs. William JonesMs. Betty F. KleinMr. & Mrs. Earl E. Reuter, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. ShultsMr. & Mrs. Richard H. StraeterMs. Patsy E. YoungMr. & Mrs. Edward M. ZawilaSylvia B. CohenMr. & Mrs. Melvin E. RichJames ColemanMs. Rose KoppMr. & Mrs. Hal L. LeekerDorothy ConrathMr. Clyde Conrad

A lmost immediately after doors opened at the newest Ronald McDonald Family Room, Barbara Unnerstall, the first to use the new facility, rushed

in with a plastic bag full of clothes and went straight for the washing machines. Barbara, whose grandson is at St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital before having orthopedic surgery for Cerebral Palsy, frequents the Family Room because “it feels like I’m getting out of the hospital.” The newest Family Room re-opened at St. John’s on July 19th. Over the course of the day, countless patients, doctors, nurses, and hospital workers walked into the Family Room looking like they had just entered an entirely different world.

The new space is twice as large as the previous Family Room at St. John’s, which had been at the heart of the pediatric division until most of the pediatric population

moved to a newer facility within the hospital. St. John’s decision to move the Family Room to the new facility reunited it with the entire pediatric population, including the pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care units. The Family Room’s move and expansion were made possible through the generosity of the Department of Pediatrics and what department chair Joseph Kahn calls a “continued commitment to provid[ing] compassionate healing environments for patients and their families.” The new Family Room, built in partnership with O'Toole Design and ISC Contracting, still provides the same services as the former facility, such as laundry machines and hot showers, but also offers a more expansive home-like environment with new features like multiple lounge areas and access to a rooftop garden. But behind all the new furniture, donated again by Rothman Furniture, appliances, and electronics is the feeling of being at home. When the difficulty of living day-to-day inside the walls of a hospital has families looking for a place to unwind, Family Room Director Judy Schuler believes that “we just make things easier.”

Since the program began in 2005, visitors have used the Family Room as a substitute for home after being blindsided by the illness of their child. The volunteers are always the first to lend a helping hand to families who walk into the Family Room, and the first day at St. John’s was no different. Thriess Britton and Donna Kendrick, the new Family Room’s first pair of volunteers, both come to St. John’s time and time again because, as mothers themselves, they feel a connection to the families they see walk through the doors. “The best part is knowing that you’ve touched someone,” Thriess said. “The families are just so appreciative.”

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Bill CoxMr. & Mrs. John M. MoriarityMargaret DaleMr. & Mrs. Bill BischofLynda GruenlohMs. Marianne ShuffettMs. Margaret St. JohnThomas DeranjaMs. Marie B. MooreAnthony DiCarloMs. Diane DresselMr. & Mrs. Lorenz O. DresselMr. & Mrs. Michael RapierCarol DiddenPersonnel Concerns, Inc.Robert E. DierkesMr. & Mrs. Harold F. WalkerOrville DosierMr. & Mrs. John BlackburnFirst Assembly of God Church

ParsonageMs. Nancy K. HammockMs. Nina P. PorterMs. Rhonda WadeIrvin DubinskyWorld Wide Technology

FoundationBlake DurdelMr. & Mrs. David L. WeberEmmaMr. & Mrs. Joel A. LeachGenevieve A. EngelMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. EngelMrs. Loys HussMrs. Betty JohnsonBreanne ErwinMr. James D. ErwinLevina ErwinMr. James D. Erwin FamilyMrs. Bernadine M MuethCharlie FogartyMs. Sharon L. MoorheadEdson L. FortuneMrs. Helen A. FortuneMildred FowlkesMr. & Mrs. Ralph Haag, Jr.Spanish Lake Baptist LadiesDonald FrazierMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J.

Thornsberry, Sr.Ms. Joyce E. ThustonJacquelyn M. FritzMr. & Mrs. Lorenz O. DresselMelvin O. GadberryMrs. Ilo H. TurnerGeorge Gavlick, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Greg AndersenMr. & Mrs. Al BeckmanMr. & Mrs. Dale D. BowlesCRST Malone, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. ElderMr. & Mrs. Richard E. HarleyMr. Mike HaydenMr. Marion J. HendersonMr. & Mrs. Michael J. Kubik

(Gavlick Cont.)Leroy’s MarketMr. & Mrs. Kent R. LewisMr. & Mrs. Robert D. MegyeseMr. & Mrs. Don OttoMr. & Mrs. Roger ScarbroughMr. & Mrs. Stanley F. SerwatkaMr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Shiver, Jr.Ms. Joyce StilwellMr. & Mrs. Clay H. WyattJames GerlockMr. & Mrs. Terry L. GoodingMable GibsonMr. & Mrs. John LanmanDon GoekeMr. & Mrs. Harold F. WalkerTerry Gorman’s stepmotherMr. & Mrs. Gene L. RovakVelma GrahamMr. & Mrs. Hal L. LeekerEdward GravissMs. Allison Schreiber LeeJosie GrayMr. Kenneth LylesTalitha GreenfieldMr. & Mrs. Donald TrokeyHadley R. GriderMs. Holly GriderMr. & Mrs. James G. GrimaldiMs. DeAnne HembergerRichard E. HaferkampMrs. Patricia BurrowsMr. & Mrs. Hal L. LeekerMary F. HagemannMr. & Mrs. Harold F. WalkerDavid T. Hall, Jr.Mr. Rick BromwellMr. Jonathan Hall, IILorraine HalloranMr. & Mrs. Gerald E. DanielsMr. & Mrs. C. E. FranksMr. & Mrs. James HahnMs. Patricia C. HanickMr. & Mrs. Robert G. KellerMs. Sheila M. KennyMr. & Mrs. Jeremiah NixonMr. & Mrs. Richard B. RenzHarriett Reynolds FamilySt. Charles City Professional

Firefighters & ParamedicsMrs. Betty L. WetzelJeff HansonMr. & Mrs. Gary AdamsWhitney HarrisMr. & Mrs. Harvey LyssGraciella HartenbachMr. & Mrs. John M. MoriarityMr. & Mrs. David StaubGeorge HartmanMs. Denise M. DarrishMr. Hillard GordonMs. Linda StoehnerEthel HeickenMr. & Mrs. Norman I. MeltzerLaurie HellmanMr. & Mrs. Steven J. Malter

Darla Hemrick’s fatherMr. & Mrs. Rosario D.

CatarinicchiaJoseph W. HittlerMr. & Mrs. Clayton R. AnnisAnswer Line at St. Louis

Children’s HospitalMr. & Mrs. Ernest F. AuerMr. & Mrs. Thomas BennettMr. & Mrs. William ButlerMs. Ellen K. ChristMr. & Mrs. Kevin F. CluneMs. Bonnie R. CuneoDes Peres Post Office

EmployeesMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. FranklinMr. & Mrs. Marc D. GoldfordMr. & Mrs. Kenneth D.

HoglandMr. Edward MillingerMr. & Mrs. Gary T. MindelMs. Lois MountsMr. & Mrs. Robert C. NixMs. Karen J. Pfitzinger & Mr.

John J. KehoeMr. & Mrs. James F. SchuetteMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. SchwartzMr. & Mrs. Robert M.

SherwoodSt. Mary’s Health Center ORCCSandra J. TheismannMs. Mary C. WaltersMs. Barbara WehlingMr. & Mrs. William WittenauerMs. June A. WoolridgeMr. & Mrs. Gary L. ZehnleMr. Wayne ZimmerPeggy HoffmanMr. James T. BarryBaby HoranMr. & Mrs. Joel A. LeachSam W. HueyMr. William J. HueyKay HurdisAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Ronald O. BarnardMs. Marcia L. BlessmanMs. Arica BockMs. Sharon K. BorgMs. Lisa A. GrieffMs. Irma I. HurdisMs. Jill M. JohnsonMs. Glorian JohnsonMs. Betty J. LawsonMs. Marie A. MerkleyMr. & Mrs. Chris MorrisMr. & Mrs. Jack H. PapckeMs. Patricia PumphreyMs. Heidi PumphreyMs. Donna M. PurlMs. Elaine SchollmeyerMr. & Mrs. David M. SchwartzMs. Christine E. SkaggsMr. & Mrs. Michael J. StehnMs. Stacey SwartzMr. & Mrs. Gerald SwartzEvelyn JackmanMr. & Mrs. H. M. Carlisle

Tayla JahnsenMr. & Mrs. Raymond JahnsenPaige JamesMs. Mary J. SgroJesusMr. Lawrence A. CampanaJimMr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Simpson,

IIIMarcella JohnsMs. Patricia J. AbelnMark W. JohnstonMr. Nicholas GarziaKody JordanG. B. BazzellMs. Kathy H. BazzellMr. & Mrs. James B. GillespieBill JoyceMs. Anna DeanAlbert KasparMs. Marie B. MooreKathyMs. Sally BuchholzAl KeevilMs. Vivian B. WatersMichael KeglerMr. & Mrs. Harold F. WalkerBeloved Father of Raymond

KeltnerMr. & Mrs. David SilvermanAlbert M. KleimanMr. & Mrs. Steve FermanNorma KleinMr. & Mrs. John J. VogtBrian KlopsteinMr. & Mrs. Edward W. RottonJames KlopsteinMr. & Mrs. Thomas D. BeckMr. & Mrs. Norvell R. BenoistMr. John A. BogenerMs. Shirley BrinkerMs. Barbara A. BushnellCentral SchoolMs. Michelle EdgarMr. & Mrs. Floyd H. FlaniganMs. Kathleen A. FlynnMr. & Mrs. William S. FornessMr. & Mrs. Gregory R.

GoeppnerMr. & Mrs. Robert J. HannaMr. & Mrs. Michael D. HauskinsMs. Pamela A. HolwayMr. & Mrs. James F. KlopsteinMr. & Mrs. Dale R. LauerMr. & Mrs. Glennon PhillipsMs. Judy R. PragerMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. SchmidtMs. Angela M. StaggemeierSwanson MasonryMs. Kathy M. TaylorMr. & Mrs. David L. TomlinsonMr. & Mrs. Thomas W. TowersMr. & Mrs. James C. VanDukeMr. & Mrs. John A. WittMilly KochMr. & Mrs. David Staub

Joseph William KrebelMr. & Mrs. James E. MuellerMrs. F. W. KuehlMr. & Mrs. Robert R. WilliamsKarl A. LagemannMr. & Mrs. John LagemannMs. Emogene R. LagemannVirginia L. LangMr. Louis A. RussoFern LanmanMs. Eileen M. PowersRonald LaskyMr. & Mrs. Henry DiamantMr. & Mrs. Steven J. MalterBob LaumanMr. David G. EverdingMark LauryMs. Nancy A. DuffyBob LavenderMr. & Mrs. Thomas A. KahleJimmy LeBlochMr. & Mrs. Harvey M. CohenWallace O. Lee, Jr.Ms. Janell I. WellhausenBob LeighMr. & Mrs. Vernon J. ConwayMr. & Mrs. James F. LeighMr. & Mrs. John LeighEugene F. LeimkuehlerMr. & Mrs. Leroy BlumhorstCampbell-Lewis Funeral

HomeMr. & Mrs. Paul W. HeimsothMr. & Mrs. W. H. KliethermesMrs. & Mr. Lilly D. LeimkuehlerMr. & Mrs. Eric H. OwensMichael J. LenzenMr. & Mrs. Donald A. BeckerleMs. Helen BendykMs. Virginia BischofDr. & Mrs. Robert W. BrangleMr. Marc A. CacciarelliMr. & Mrs. Patrick S. CantwellMr. & Mrs. Joseph CastellanoMr. & Mrs. Edward C. CodyColor Art Integrated Interiors,

LLCDr. & Mrs. Christopher D.

CulliganMr. & Mrs. Ronald R. De GreeffMrs. Norma DelantyMr. Wayne DickmanMr. & Mrs. Samuel W. DugganMr. & Mrs. Carter DunkinMrs. Barbara M. EberleMr. & Mrs. Mark A. FeldmanFleishman-Hillard, Inc.Ms. Joanne FogartyMr. & Mrs. James W. Forsen, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Seth G. GausnellMr. & Mrs. William H. GogginsMr. Mark H. GreenspahnMr. & Mrs. Dan HarbaughHealthcare Facilites, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. HendelMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. HillmeyerMr. Jerry L. JacksonMr. Chris Jacob

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(Lenzen Cont.) Mr. Jeffrey E. Jacoby & Mrs.

Danielle JacobyMr. & Mrs. Gerald T. JokerstMs. M. J. KerrMr. Rodney J. KettelkampMs. Carol D. KlahrMr. & Mrs. Patrick M. LawtonSusan, Jack & Pat LenzenMrs. Susan LenzenMs. Patricia B. LindleyMr. Edward J. LoushaMs. Summer MauneMr. & Mrs. David C. MillerMr. & Mrs. William J. NastMs. Karen J. Pfitzinger & Mr.

John J. KehoeMs. Linda D. PonslerMr. & Mrs. Robert J. RadiceMs. Rebecca J. RathmannMr. & Mrs. Edward J.

RechtienMr. Thomas W. SantelMs. Joanne SauerMr. & Mrs. Ronald M.

SchallerMr. & Mrs. Steven

SchlesingerMs. Donna SchniedersMr. & Mrs. Eugene C. SchottMs. Mary J. SchulteMr. & Mrs. Donald C. SheaMr. & Mrs. William H.

ShermerMs. Stephanie StanglMr. & Mrs. Thomas SteubySwitch Liberate Your BrandHope Scott Teddy HartMr. & Mrs. Ken TellaMr. & Mrs. John J. TerrilMr. Henry T. VogtMr. Kent T. WalstonMr. Daniel A. West CPADear father of Craig LiddleMr. & Mrs. Harvey A.

GreensteinThelma LindseyMs. Joyce E. ThustonWilliam E. ListerMr. & Mrs. Theodore H. LevinDaniel G. LyonsMs. Michelle I. BurmannMs. Peggy ConnellyMr. & Mrs. Timothy C. DolanMr. Gerald GasselMs. Anne Grossmann & Mr.

Brandon M. BlakeyMr. & Mrs. Phil JarvisMs. Jane LandsbaumMr. & Mrs. John J. MatejcicMs. Margaret F. NormileMr. & Mrs. Michael RatzMr. & Mrs. Neal G. SlatenMarie MannMr. & Mrs. Keith A. Monton

Joel MargulisMr. & Mrs. Charles N. BrandtClifford S. MarklandMr. & Mrs. Paul J. DelorenzoHelen M. MarklandMr. & Mrs. Paul J. DelorenzoHelen MarxMs. Margaret F. NormileBenny McAteeMs. Anna DeanZayne McVayMedora Community Bible

ChurchMs. Dorothy A. MosierJohn J. MearaMr. & Mrs. Steven J. MalterMs. Deborah M. VogtTimothy MeehanMr. Chris Dougher & Ms. Rita

NavarroTed MerrimsMr. & Mrs. Charles N. BrandtJohn MeyerDon & Sallie Berlemann &

FamilyMr. Mike BorzilloMr. & Mrs. Albert J. BorzilloMs. Katherine L. KinderThe MalottsLouise & Wes MorefieldMr. & Mrs. Danny G. MortonMr. & Mrs. Robert E. MortonMs. Maria A. MuphyMr. & Mrs. Ronald L. NeiderMs. Jane M. PfuhlGeorge MeyerMrs. Berenice SchneiderDon MillerDennis & Chris FuistAli MillsMr. & Mrs. Vance B. MooreCarol B. MorganMr. & Mrs. Steve FermanSteve MorrisMr. & Mrs. Steve HedgesLarry MosierDennis & Chris FuistArthur C. MosleyMr. & Mrs. Jim HausfaterMarie MuellerMr. & Mrs. Wayne E.

AndersonMargaret J. Murphy

BergerMrs. Barbara M. EberleHarold NelsonMr. & Mrs. Michael J. KubikMary E. NovakovMr. & Mrs. Paul G. FogelFrank OsterburMs. Geraldine R. MartinGeorge OttolineMr. & Mrs. Raymond C.

KreutzHelen ParkerMr. & Mrs. David E. May

Florence H. PatrickMr. & Mrs. Robert D. BrooksAndrew PelleyMs. Hilda PelleyMary PesoldMr. & Mrs. Don A. LaPlanteCalvin PittmanMr. & Mrs. Steven J. BollinShirley PittmanMr. & Mrs. Steven J. BollinBonnie PowellMr. & Mrs. John L. PiattChristopher K. PuttmannMr. Michael Chekevdia & Ms.

Angela SandersMs. Antonia M. GoelzMr. & Mrs. Terry GreenMr. & Mrs. Bill NolenMr. David PuttmannKenneth RathertMrs. Karen GeiselMr. & Mrs. James A. Korn, Jr.Claire E. RecarMs. Elizabeth G. AtkinsonMs. Lynne W. BulowDavid RehkemperMr. & Mrs. Wayne E.

AndersonDean RichieMs. Marie M. OldsLoraine RileySister Eileen O’KeeffeRobbieMs. Deborah A. HerndonWestern Union FoundationLynda RobinsonMs. Rita BattoeLeo RothMrs. Jo Ann KubikMartha RoultMs. Alexandra BabioneSam RussoMs. Catherine DieckhausLydia A. SaengerMr. & Mrs. Robert H.

BlankemeyerVicki SalzmanMr. Edward RosenJulie SchieszerMrs. Berenice SchneiderDr. Edwin H. SchmidtDr. & Mrs. Mark Feldman,

M.D.Harold SchneiderMr. & Mrs. Gary R. HartwigChristine SchuetzMs. Mildred NiemeierBrenda ScowdenMachine Center, Inc.Christopher SeebeckMr. John J. Riffle & Dr.

Maureen B. RiffleVince SellersMr. Boyd MetzOra ShortMr. & Mrs. Hal L. Leeker

Clarence H. ShyMrs. Berenice SchneiderSally SilerMr. & Mrs. Gary R. HartwigArt SimonMr. & Mrs. Irving B. GordonCeleste SimpsonMr. David L. TornettoKathryn SincakMr. Jeffrey LernerPaula SlettenMr. & Mrs. Steven J. MalterBetty SmithMr. & Mrs. Hal L. LeekerMr. & Mrs. Frank LeekerGeorgia SmithMr. & Mrs. David

PlengemeierAnna M. SohaneyMr. & Mrs. A. L. SohaneyBernice SonntagMr. & Mrs. Arthur R. JohnsonElla SouersMs. Cecele K. FischerMs. Joan C. FrommeKingston Electric, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Melvin SouersMs. M. Wynn StolzerMs. Betty J. UngerBuddy SpearsMs. Anna DeanJohn E. StatzelMr. & Mrs. Paul J. DelorenzoMother of Charles SulkinMr. & Mrs. Henry DiamantSylvia TheaMr. & Mrs. Elliot M. GlassmanJames R. ThomanMrs. Theresa SteiningerBaby Zachary ThurmanMr. & Mrs. Harold O. WalkerEric A. TindallMr. & Mrs. Joseph E. BrekelJerry TraskMr. & Mrs. Roy D. PerryAngelo TsichlisMr. Clyde ConradMother of Julie TzinbergMr. & Mrs. Jeff M. SpectorAnna L. UskiwichMrs. Maryann PetersenMary C. UxaMrs. Shirley FergusonBob VallierMr. & Mrs. Hilbert E.

SchoeningerDoris VeatchMs. Diane DresselMr. & Mrs. Lorenz O. DresselMr. & Mrs. Michael RapierJohn D. VitholkusMr. & Mrs. James Van DillenJazzmine WallaceMr. & Mrs. Gary AdamsBroadcast Electronic

Employees

(Wallace Cont.) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin CoryMs. Cindy DunningMs. Kathy EllerbrockMs. Melissa M. FantzMs. Pennie KruseMs. Sarah J. McNay-RomanMr. Jarrett Peters & FamilyMs. Lori RayMs. Samantha ReedMs. Claire RobinsonMs. Carol RuffinH. RumpleMs. Marsha RushStanley WaxbergKim MartinRuth WebbMr. & Mrs. Jerry DupyMrs. Theresa HopkinsIndian Hills Men’s Club &

Ladies AuxiliaryMr. & Mrs. Bob TrignaliDavid WeberMs. Shirley M. GoodMarcella WegantMr. & Mrs. David E. MayKarol WeinhausMr. & Mrs. Melvin E. RichDorthy WestAll Souls Catholic Church

ElderberriesAmerican Legion Aux Unit 338Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne BaumgarteMr. & Mrs. Jerry CobbMs. Jana ConoyerMs. Barbara DierkesFriend Jan DilorenzoMr. & Mrs. David FaintichMrs. Deborah L. GravittMr. & Mrs. Michael J. Greco FamilyMs. Jacquelyn HurtMr. & Mrs. Edward H. KiefferKratz Elementary SchoolMr. Gary LenauMs. Mary S. McFarlandMs. Lois J. MechuraMr. & Mrs. Eugene M. NolenMrs. Donna SchneiderMs. Patricia VomundPaul WinklerMs. Patricia J. AbelnGabrielle WintjenMr. & Mrs. George WintjenEster WishnoffMs. Emily FerranteDavid WitteMr. & Mrs. John E. Buckner, Jr.

Lori Henrotay joins us as the House Manager for the new West Country Ronald McDonald House. Most recently Lori worked as the Marketing Director in the Global Financial Services industry at Unisys and previously spent fifteen years in sales and marketing with IBM. Lori is a native Missourian and lives in Sunset Hills with her husband, Pete, and their daughter, Carli.

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Stephanie Amant Ms. Marylyn LutherMiriam Apter Ms. Marcella ApterSofia Balk Birthday

GreetingsMrs. Ruth HartsteinJoseph Berger Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J.

BreckenridgeSimone Bernstein High

School GraduationMr. & Mrs. Hiram C. Martin, IIIBirth of First Granddaughter

of Stanley Lindsay Mr. & Mrs. Henry DiamantDodie Boren Mrs. Colleen HaugAveri R. Budde The Averi Budde FoundationMrs. Buneta Ms. Marylyn LutherLaurel Button Bat Mitzvah

Candle LightingMs. Sharon ButtonElaine Cohen Happy

BirthdayMr. & Mrs. Irving B. GordonMichelle Davis-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyMr. & Mrs. Herb Dill

WeddingMr. Brian AbrahamsMr. & Mrs. Joshua M. BledsoeMs. Anne BosilevacMr. Tim Brinker Mrs. Phyllis CrewsMr. & Mrs. Keith M. DysonMr. Bryan FooteMr. James GalliganMr. Darryl HaddoxMr. Jack HankinsMr. Robert HanzelinMr. Steven JenkinsMr. Matt Kliethermes

(Dill Wedding Cont.) Mrs. Sarah LuebbertMr. Marc MeekinsMr. Frank Rauch, IIIMrs. Amelia Ross Mr. Mark Turner Mr. Lawrence WestonMrs. Dobson Ms. Marylyn LutherDr. James L. Donahoe Mrs. Norma J. MiddlekauffDr. M. P. Dudukovic Birthday

GreetingsMrs. Ruth HartsteinAnnette Eade Ms. Carol A. LiebMr. & Mrs. Drew Ehrhardt

50th Wedding AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Robert L. WagnerGail Eisenkramer-Speedy

RecoverySandy & Don RosenKristen Emms Mrs. Colleen HaugMrs. Erthal Ms. Marylyn LutherJan Godefroid Mr. & Mrs. James R. StoepplerDan Green & ISC

Contracting for their wonderful work at The Ronald McDonald House

Annunciation 5th GradeMr. & Mrs. Arthur J. HenkenMrs. Griffey Ms. Marylyn LutherDavid Grosz-Academic

AchievementMr. & Mrs. Gary LevinsonDr. Barb Hagerman

RetirementMr. Andrew LoitersteinCamryn Hahn Mr. & Mrs. Frank GanschinietzMr. & Mrs. Richard Hantak

Wedding AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wagner

Jennifer Jarvis Mr. & Mrs. Dave MurleyMark Joersz-A Great Parent

VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyKaren Kalish-Woman of

AchievementMs. Jane LandsbaumConnor Karst-First Holy

CommunionMs. Bernadette WilliamsSteven Karst-First Holy

CommunionMs. Bernadette WilliamsKen, JoAnn, Judy, Linda,

Bonnie, Joe, Pam, et. al Mr. & Mrs. Francis G. SlackDiane Kennedy-Speedy

RecoveryMr. & Mrs. Donald RosenErnie Kieckers Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. HornungDavid Knisley RetirementMr. Andrew LoitersteinElly Lang GraduationMs. Cheryl E. CrainMs. Christine A. CrainDon LaPlante Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. TevlinMrs. Lekkerkerker Ms. Marylyn LutherMrs. Lopez Ms. Marylyn LutherDell Lukasek Eightieth

BirthdayMr. & Mrs. James KubaBarry Mandel Special

BirthdayLouise & Rick RovakEileen Marks Speedy

RecoveryMr. & Mrs. Steve FermanMr. & Mrs. John J. Matejcic

50th Wedding AnniversaryMr. Larry R. JacobMrs. Mayden Ms. Marylyn Luther

Janice McConnell-Speedy Recovery

Mr. Louis A. RussoJohn Meyer Plumbers Supply Co.Lily Mindel Ms. Patricia E. CoppingerDanielle Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. TevlinEllen Morgan Miss Margaret MisuracaCollin Moss Mr. & Mrs. John C. MossDavid Mueckl Mr. Michael N. ValentaFran N. Murphy-Get Well

SoonMrs. Ruth HartsteinTrinette Nattiel Happy

BirthdayMr. Louis A. RussoJeanette Oesterly

RetirementMr. Andrew LoitersteinMr. & Mrs. Glenn Olson 50th

Wedding AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Michael P. BryanMrs. Shirley HurdMr. & Mrs. Luverne L. StewartMr. & Mrs. Glenn Olson

Celebrating 190 Years of Life & Love

Mr. Thomas NeumannTim Plunkett Federated Department StoresMary R. OttosonShemia Reese-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyMrs. Sauer Ms. Marylyn LutherMr. & Mrs. Todd Schulte Mrs. Judith E. SchulerKay Siegrist Happy Mother’s

DayMr. & Mrs. Harry M. Weber

Kim Simonds-A Great Parent Volunteer

Mrs. Mimi LevyLisa Stiefvater-Speedy

RecoveryMs. Jane LandsbaumRoger Stock Mrs. Colleen HaugMrs. Sweet Ms. Marylyn LutherChristina Terry-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyTess Noelle BirthMs. Gail I. Lapin & Mr. Barry

MandelEd & LaVerne Thoman Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. SchelkerWilliam & Denise Thompson

30th AnniversaryMr. Jim Lang & Mrs. Maggie

LangBeverly RombachRyan Toben-A Great Parent

VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyEmerson Vincelette Mr. Rick McLaskeyMs. Catherine SandovalDr. & Mrs. Gregory J. SimmonsMs. Barbara WhiteheadMs. Rose M. WhiteheadVirginia Whiteley Happy

Mother’s DayMr. & Mrs. Harry M. WeberMrs. Willis Ms. Marylyn LutherBarbara Zibits-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyCheryl Zimmerman-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi Levy

A special thank you and tribute to Randy Kalin for 20 years of service and friendship to RMHC of Metro St. Louis

Lindsey Fletcher joined RMHC nearly three months ago as the Family Room Assistant. When she is not at RMHC, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her friends and family, singing, shopping, gardening, baking, and traveling. Before

coming to RMHC, Lindsey worked as a personal banker for Royal Banks of Missouri.

Sue Shiels After using the Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Louis Children's Hospital in June 2009 when her son, Kenny, underwent spinal fusion surgery, Sue was thrilled with the new opportunity to work for RMHC as the Database Coordinator. Sue loves to spend time with her husband, Jim, and her four boys, James, Chris, William, and Kenny.

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Stephanie Amant Ms. Marylyn LutherMiriam Apter Ms. Marcella ApterSofia Balk Birthday

GreetingsMrs. Ruth HartsteinJoseph Berger Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J.

BreckenridgeSimone Bernstein High

School GraduationMr. & Mrs. Hiram C. Martin, IIIBirth of First Granddaughter

of Stanley Lindsay Mr. & Mrs. Henry DiamantDodie Boren Mrs. Colleen HaugAveri R. Budde The Averi Budde FoundationMrs. Buneta Ms. Marylyn LutherLaurel Button Bat Mitzvah

Candle LightingMs. Sharon ButtonElaine Cohen Happy

BirthdayMr. & Mrs. Irving B. GordonMichelle Davis-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyMr. & Mrs. Herb Dill

WeddingMr. Brian AbrahamsMr. & Mrs. Joshua M. BledsoeMs. Anne BosilevacMr. Tim Brinker Mrs. Phyllis CrewsMr. & Mrs. Keith M. DysonMr. Bryan FooteMr. James GalliganMr. Darryl HaddoxMr. Jack HankinsMr. Robert HanzelinMr. Steven JenkinsMr. Matt Kliethermes

(Dill Wedding Cont.) Mrs. Sarah LuebbertMr. Marc MeekinsMr. Frank Rauch, IIIMrs. Amelia Ross Mr. Mark Turner Mr. Lawrence WestonMrs. Dobson Ms. Marylyn LutherDr. James L. Donahoe Mrs. Norma J. MiddlekauffDr. M. P. Dudukovic Birthday

GreetingsMrs. Ruth HartsteinAnnette Eade Ms. Carol A. LiebMr. & Mrs. Drew Ehrhardt

50th Wedding AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Robert L. WagnerGail Eisenkramer-Speedy

RecoverySandy & Don RosenKristen Emms Mrs. Colleen HaugMrs. Erthal Ms. Marylyn LutherJan Godefroid Mr. & Mrs. James R. StoepplerDan Green & ISC

Contracting for their wonderful work at The Ronald McDonald House

Annunciation 5th GradeMr. & Mrs. Arthur J. HenkenMrs. Griffey Ms. Marylyn LutherDavid Grosz-Academic

AchievementMr. & Mrs. Gary LevinsonDr. Barb Hagerman

RetirementMr. Andrew LoitersteinCamryn Hahn Mr. & Mrs. Frank GanschinietzMr. & Mrs. Richard Hantak

Wedding AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Wagner

Jennifer Jarvis Mr. & Mrs. Dave MurleyMark Joersz-A Great Parent

VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyKaren Kalish-Woman of

AchievementMs. Jane LandsbaumConnor Karst-First Holy

CommunionMs. Bernadette WilliamsSteven Karst-First Holy

CommunionMs. Bernadette WilliamsKen, JoAnn, Judy, Linda,

Bonnie, Joe, Pam, et. al Mr. & Mrs. Francis G. SlackDiane Kennedy-Speedy

RecoveryMr. & Mrs. Donald RosenErnie Kieckers Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. HornungDavid Knisley RetirementMr. Andrew LoitersteinElly Lang GraduationMs. Cheryl E. CrainMs. Christine A. CrainDon LaPlante Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. TevlinMrs. Lekkerkerker Ms. Marylyn LutherMrs. Lopez Ms. Marylyn LutherDell Lukasek Eightieth

BirthdayMr. & Mrs. James KubaBarry Mandel Special

BirthdayLouise & Rick RovakEileen Marks Speedy

RecoveryMr. & Mrs. Steve FermanMr. & Mrs. John J. Matejcic

50th Wedding AnniversaryMr. Larry R. JacobMrs. Mayden Ms. Marylyn Luther

Janice McConnell-Speedy Recovery

Mr. Louis A. RussoJohn Meyer Plumbers Supply Co.Lily Mindel Ms. Patricia E. CoppingerDanielle Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. TevlinEllen Morgan Miss Margaret MisuracaCollin Moss Mr. & Mrs. John C. MossDavid Mueckl Mr. Michael N. ValentaFran N. Murphy-Get Well

SoonMrs. Ruth HartsteinTrinette Nattiel Happy

BirthdayMr. Louis A. RussoJeanette Oesterly

RetirementMr. Andrew LoitersteinMr. & Mrs. Glenn Olson 50th

Wedding AnniversaryMr. & Mrs. Michael P. BryanMrs. Shirley HurdMr. & Mrs. Luverne L. StewartMr. & Mrs. Glenn Olson

Celebrating 190 Years of Life & Love

Mr. Thomas NeumannTim Plunkett Federated Department StoresMary R. OttosonShemia Reese-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyMrs. Sauer Ms. Marylyn LutherMr. & Mrs. Todd Schulte Mrs. Judith E. SchulerKay Siegrist Happy Mother’s

DayMr. & Mrs. Harry M. Weber

Kim Simonds-A Great Parent Volunteer

Mrs. Mimi LevyLisa Stiefvater-Speedy

RecoveryMs. Jane LandsbaumRoger Stock Mrs. Colleen HaugMrs. Sweet Ms. Marylyn LutherChristina Terry-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyTess Noelle BirthMs. Gail I. Lapin & Mr. Barry

MandelEd & LaVerne Thoman Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. SchelkerWilliam & Denise Thompson

30th AnniversaryMr. Jim Lang & Mrs. Maggie

LangBeverly RombachRyan Toben-A Great Parent

VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyEmerson Vincelette Mr. Rick McLaskeyMs. Catherine SandovalDr. & Mrs. Gregory J. SimmonsMs. Barbara WhiteheadMs. Rose M. WhiteheadVirginia Whiteley Happy

Mother’s DayMr. & Mrs. Harry M. WeberMrs. Willis Ms. Marylyn LutherBarbara Zibits-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi LevyCheryl Zimmerman-A Great

Parent VolunteerMrs. Mimi Levy

A special thank you and tribute to Randy Kalin for 20 years of service and friendship to RMHC of Metro St. Louis

Six or More Years(More than $10,000)Mr. & Mrs. Ken Schrautmeier

Five Years ($10,000)Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Campbell

Three Years ($5,000+)Mr. & Mrs. Gary SchuetteMr. & Mrs. Kevin TraversTwo Years ($3,500+)Mr. & Mrs. Stuart BlockMr. & Mrs. Steve HolsteOne Year ($1,825)Edward JonesEveridis Health SciencesKay-Bee ElectricKlak Management Corporation

Mr. & Mrs. Pat BuehrleMr. Mark E. BurkhartMr. & Mrs. Mike DeCola Mr. & Mrs. Bill DowlingMr. & Mrs. Jerry FlaggMr. & Mrs. George GipsonMr. & Mrs. Steven W. Hays, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. John IraceMr. & Mrs. Mark E. Kohlberg

Mr. & Mrs. John P. LeachMr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Lodes

Mr. & Mrs. Greg M. Massarella

Mr. & Mrs. Jim L. MatherMr. & Mrs. Bret A. MillerMr. & Mrs. William Moskoff

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Olwig

Mr. & Mrs. James PavelecMr. Mike Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Lee K. RenzMr. & Mrs. Brad SeabaughMr. & Mrs. Mark SifrigMr. & Mrs. James SramekMr. & Mrs. Jimmy Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. WuertzSix Months ($912)Berkeley Lumber Company

Centric Health Resources, Inc.

(Six Months Cont.) Flooring Systems

Landco ConstructionThyssenkrupp ElevatorMr. & Mrs. James Brezovec

Mr. Craig CataldiMr. & Mrs. Scott DuncanMr. Stephen A. FahrigMr. & Mrs. David J. GiarlaMr. & Mrs. Lawrence P. Glascott, III

Mr. & Mrs. Dan HarbaughMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Hillmeyer

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Holmes

Ms. Jane A. LangaMr. & Mrs. Kevin MorrellMr. & Mrs. Dean P. Mueller

The Charles Pavelec Family

Mr. & Mrs. Tim RohlmanChris SantelMr. & Mrs. James Schmuck

Ms. Maria SellsMr. James SouersMr. & Mrs. Steve Walkenbach

Mr. & Mrs. Tim WalshThree Months ($450)A.T. Engineering, Inc.All-Inclusive RecB & K Tuckpointing Co.Bi-State Fire Protection Corp.

Frey Carpet & Furnishings Care, LLC

O.J. Laughlin PlumbingThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Total FacilityWiegmann & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. AhalMr. & Mrs. Peter D. ArmanMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Barone

Mr. & Mrs. Bob BauerMr. & Mrs. Steve BeshoreMr. & Mrs. John C. Braucksieker

Mr. & Mrs. Phil BrownMr. & Mrs. Don Danforth

(Three Months Cont.) Mr. & Mrs. James M. Didion

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Dwyer

Mr. & Mrs. Jon GilletteMr. & Mrs. Ron GipsonDr. Steven GoodrichMr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Guffey

Mr. & Mrs. Tim HacalaMs. Michelle HefleyMr. Pat HillmeyerMr. Dave HiltonMr. & Mrs. Rob HoweMr. & Mrs. Shawn KellyMr. & Mrs. Emory Kesteloot

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Laughlin

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. LorenzMr. & Mrs. Richard Mauger

Mr. & Mrs. James MosbyMr. & Mrs. Doug MossMr. & Mrs. William B. Mura

Mr. Huck Oberlin Mrs. Jacque PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Edward PothMr. Robert RyersonMr. & Mrs. Tim SantMr. & Mrs. Brian Satterthwaite

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Scheetz

Mr. & Mrs. Jim SilverMr. & Mrs. Richard Spradling

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wiethuchter

One Month ($150)Byrne & Jones Construction

Commercial Roofing Solutions, LLC

Emcon AssociatesFriend Accoustical Ceiling Co.

Geotechnology, Inc.Highlight Building Maintenance LLC

Hughes Customat, Inc.Kingston Electric, Inc.Sitek Marketing Communications

(One Month Cont.) St. Louis Automatic Sprinkler, Co.

Mr. Dave AdamsMr. Wayne AllenMr. & Mrs. Dave Aplington

Mr. John BarmbyMs. Debbie BarronMr. & Mrs. Galen Bingham

Mr. & Mrs. David R. Brandt

Ms. Erin BresnahanMr. Robert E. CalhounMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Collins

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Cross

Mr. & Mrs. James A. DohrMr. & Mrs. Tom DrazenMr. & Mrs. Charlie DresselMr. Ryan C. EasleyMr. & Mrs. Mike EvelerMr. & Mrs. Scott FehlMr. & Mrs. Mark FigertMs. Julie FisherMr. & Mrs. Bruce ForsterMr. & Mrs. Ken HannahMr. & Mrs. Lance HewittMr. & Mrs. Keith Johns, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Chris JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Randy Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Rick JohnsonMr. Larry JuernMr. & Mrs. Mike JungDr. & Mrs. Joseph A. KahnMr. & Mrs. Jerry KlugeMr. & Mrs. Brian KohlbergMr. Jeff Kohlberg & Ms. Abbie Leming

Mr. & Mrs. John KomlosMr. & Mrs. Steve Kuhlmann

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph LeahyMr. & Mrs. Joel LeegeMr. & Mrs. John D. LubusMr. & Mrs. Steve MaitlandMr. & Mrs. Phil MannhardDr. & Mrs. John F. Mantovani, M.D.

Mr. John T. MartinMr. & Mrs. Tom McMunnMr. & Mrs. Bill Mitchell

(One Month Cont.) Mr. & Mrs. Jay Monschein

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Peterson

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Pinter

Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Reilly

Mr. & Mrs. Steve RidgwayMr. & Mrs. Tim RileyMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Rosenfield

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Saffa, III

Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Schaeffer

Ms. Kim SchoessowMs. Nancy A. SpehrMr. & Mrs. Thomas Stiefvater

Mr. & Mrs. Robert StubbsMr. & Mrs. Rud TelscherMr. David L. TornettoMr. & Mrs. Mike TrubeMr. & Mrs. Rick VogelMr. & Mrs. Mark B. Weinheimer

Mr. & Mrs. Tom WestrichMr. & Mrs. Clint WilliamsTwo Weeks ($70)Mr. Jim BiehleOne Week ($35)Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. Cubbage

Mr. & Mrs. Chad H. DoyleMs. Jamie P. DulyMr. & Mrs. James J. Eisenhart

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Ibendahl

Mr. Mike McLaughlinMs. Kathleen S. Melsheimer

Mr. & Mrs. Eric OeltzenMs. Sara E. QuinnMr. & Mrs. J. S. SokolichMs. Lauren ValleroMr. Jack Williamson

Cassidy Turley/rmh Golf TournamentSponsor-A-Family Donors

25th Annual

(Pledged the at the Dinner Auction or received as of June 30, 2010)

We would like to thank the individuals and companies who Sponsored-A-Family at the listed levels below.

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Moneta Group’s inspiring commitment to volunteerism within the St. Louis

community has certainly left an impression on Ronald McDonald House Charities. Black tie dinners, gala events, and top fundraising teams have been the building blocks of a strong relationship that Moneta has created through years of involvement.

But for Moneta, association with RMHC is not just about sponsorship. Moneta Principal Don Kukla says they “challenge employees to find charities they want to support, not only to give to, but to get actively involved with.” Moneta has done just that.

This past summer, Moneta did not hesitate to help out with the 1st Annual RMHC Ride, becoming the top fundraising

team and raising over $20,000 for RMHC families. But what was equally impressive was seeing Moneta employees riding through Forest Park and making a personal impact on the event. Getting involved with RMHC seemed like an obvious choice for Don and Moneta since “they make it so easy to get involved.”

But Moneta’s involvement does not stop there. In addition to being a “Gold Pedal Sponsor” for the RMHC Ride, Moneta was the title sponsor of the 25th Anniversary Gala and is the presenting sponsor for the Gala of Gratitude celebrating the opening of the newest Ronald McDonald House. Moneta also made a significant donation to the Capital Campaign to help fund the project.

In addition to sponsoring events, Moneta gets involved in other ways that also have a tremendous impact on RMHC families. As part of the RMHC Dinner

Program, Moneta employees cook warm meals for families returning to the House after long hours at the hospital.

Company Spotlight:

Gene Diederich, Moneta Group CEO; Chandler Taylor, Moneta Group principal; Katie Kearins, Moneta Group principal; Todd Seabaugh, RMHC Ride chairperson; Don Kukla, Moneta Group principal; Dan Erman, Josh Seabaugh, Stuart Campbell, RMHC committee member; and Dave Sadler, Moneta Group principal.

Corporations/Organizations

Andy's Seasoning, Inc.Bits of Heaven In Home Service

Chandler Auto/Truck Sales

Cure of Ars QuiltersLemay Memorial Post Number 162

MidTown Printing Co.Robert S. Appel TrustThe Gaea FoundationUnited Hebrew Congregation

Wilson Morris, LLCIndividualsMr. & Mrs. Randall L. Agne

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. BaggioMr. & Mrs. Robert E. BakerMr. & Mrs. Charles J. Balsarotti

Mr. Bud BarryMr. & Mrs. William BartaMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bauman

Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. BigardMr. & Mrs. Bruce E. BolteMr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Bosse

Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Buescher, Jr.

Mr. Paul A. BuhrMr. Lawrence A. Campana

Ms. Joyce E. CarvertonMr. & Mrs. James R. CaryDr. & Mrs. Ralph Chapman

Ms. Katheryn M. Chartrand

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. CiniMs. Kathleen C. DaileyMs. Edythe W. DealMr. & Mrs. Brett DeteringDr. & Mrs. Edward DoisyMr. & Mrs. William A. Donze, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher D. Dunard

Mr. George L. EllisMr. & Mrs. John E. Evans, III

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. FlynnMr. & Mrs. Douglas L. FulkDr. & Mrs. Ira GallMr. Robert L. GarvenMr. & Mrs. Oscar P. Hampton, III

Mr. & Mrs. Ted W. HawkinsMr. & Mrs. Ron HaynesMrs. Jeanne C. HegelMr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Hellman

Mr. & Mrs. John Hilty

Mr. & Mrs. Keith R. HostoMr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Hunter

Ms. Barbara IrwinDr. & Mrs. Kevin T. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Jones, Jr.

Ms. Laura M. KelemetcMr. & Mrs. William H. Kester

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Kilker

Mr. Curtis S. KingMr. & Mrs. Timothy A. Kohl

Mrs. Evelyn O. Kruckemeyer

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LeCompte

Ms. Linda R. LevinCol. & Mrs. Roger M. Little, III

Mr. & Mrs. Gerry LoveMr. & Mrs. Michael Lueken

Mr. & Mrs. Todd LumsdenMs. Janis T. LutzMs. Jeanette M. MahacekMr. Donovan R. MasonMs. Susan S. MatlofMrs. Eve McNewMr. & Mrs. James E. Meier

Mrs. Jo E. MeierMr. & Mrs. John J. MeyerMr. & Mrs. Jim A. MoffitMs. Rosemary MoloneyMr. & Mrs. James W. Murphy

Mr. Stephen NovackMs. Ann OberleMr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Panopoulos

Mr. & Mrs. James R. PingMs. Ellen PistoneMr. Douglas PooleMr. & Mrs. Jared PrestonMrs. Julia H. ProthroMr. Robert E. RasmussenMs. Paula RichterMr. & Mrs. Brett E. Roethemeyer

Ms. Peggy RossMs. Catherine M. Sabinash & Mr. Lawrence L. Heinrich

Mr. & Mrs. Fawzi SafiMr. & Mrs. Joseph SainzMrs. Lucille E. SandersMr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Schimel

Mr. & Mrs. Allan R. Schindler

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Schoenhard

Mr. & Mrs. Terry F. SchulerMr. & Mrs. Walter A. Seeger, Jr.

Ms. Jacqueline M. SheaMr. & Mrs. Lynn W. SiglerMr. & Mrs. Keith SmithMr. & Mrs. Darin W. SorrellMr. Andrew SrencoMr. & Mrs. Jon M. StrotherMr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Swanger

Mr. Stanford B. TowermanMr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Valenti

Ms. Susan E. VierlingMr. & Mrs. Herbert D. Walker

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. WallMr. & Mrs. Bernell WeisMr. & Mrs. James B. WerleMr. & Mrs. Mark A. Wheeler

Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Wiegers

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Willock

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Wuennenberg

Mr. & Mrs. Wilson D. Yates, III

Direct MailSpring DoNoRSThe following donors responded to our Spring 2010 Direct Mail Campaign with a gift of $50 or more, received as of June 30, 2010.

PrOGramDinnerFamilyOur Ronald McDonald House families enjoyed many delicious home-cooked meals February 1 to June 30, 2010. We thank you for your continued generosity and for sharing your time with our families when they need a smile the most! For a listing of available dates or information on how to reserve your next date, call the Family Dinner Program line at 314.531.6601, ext. 1202 , or send an e-mail to [email protected].

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AES Organization Boeing Company

Affton Presbyterian Church Anchor Club

All Saints of North America Orthodox Church

Alpha Delta KappaAlpha Delta Pi AlumnaeAlpha Delta Pi- St. Louis University

Alpha Epsilon Delta- Washington University

Alpha Phi Omega- Epsilon Pi Chapter

Ameren UEAmeriprise Financial and H&R Block Financial

Anheuser-Busch, Inc.Art World AssociationAscension Lutheran Church Evening Guild

AvnetBeta Sigma Phi, Laureate Delta Iota

Black Alumni Council, Washington University

Black Hawk Middle SchoolBonsaiBridgeton/Maryland Heights Jaycees

Brook & Paige Kean Network

Buckner FamilyCanady FamilyCareer Training Program at BJC

Carlton/Hayden/Lawler Families

Cassidy TurleyChris Lake & FriendsClayton United Methodist Church

Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Fenton

Columbia High School Beta Club

Community Alternatives Missouri

Concordia Lutheran McCarley Family Group

Convergys Corporation- Arnold

Cornerstone Christian Church

Correctional Medical Services Inc.

Crestwood/Sunset Hills Kiwanis

Delta Kappa GammaDelta Phi SororityDelta Sigma Pi- St. Louis University

Dierbergs Real Estate Group

Dillard's Mid RiversDisney VolunteersDudenhoeffer & Stover Families

ElsevierEnergizerEnterprise HoldingEpiscopal Church of the Advent

Epsilon Sigma Alpha- Beta Eta Chapter

Ethical Society of Mid-Rivers

Extraordinary Gentlemen of Mt. Calvary

Ferguson Christian ChurchFlorissant Presbyterian Church Senior Youth

Florissant Valley Christian Church

Foristell Church of ChristFox FCCLAFriedens United Church of Christ

Geyer Road Baptist ChurchGirl Scout Troop #1620Girl Scout Troop #1924Girl Scout Troop #2237Girl Scout Troop #341Girl Scout Troop #3857Girl Scout Troop #461Girl Scout Troop #4716Girl Scouts #1317Grace Church - BellevilleHair PleasersHamilton Group RealtyHarmony LionsHurst FamilyHusch Blackwell Sanders LLP

Inspirational Choir of First Baptist Church- Chesterfield

InVALUable Solutions LLCJack and Jill of St. LouisJacobs EngineeringJason Hinkle ConstructionJean Iezzi & FriendsJenna McElyea & FamilyJessica Mangus & FriendsJM Family EnterprisesJohn C. Hill & FriendsJoyce Meyer MinistriesJSACJunior Troop #1007Kantar HealthKappa Delta Pi Honors Society

Kappa Epsilon Professional Fraternity

Kingsway Baptist ChurchKirkwood KiwanisKnights of Columbus #11437

Knights of Columbus O'Fallon Auxiliary

Knights of Columbus-Our Lady of Fatima

Lafayette Square Bar-B-Que Crew

Lauren Suttie & FriendsLa-Z-Boy Store #011LeCordon BleuLodge Washington #30 of CSA Fraternal Life

Long Middle School Five Star Program

Looney FamilyLutheran Church of Webster Gardens

Lynda & FriendsMajestic Lights LadiesMarcone SupplyMaryville UniversityMastercard InternationalMedinah Temple #39 Youth Group

Mercy Seat Community Service Ministry

Merkel, Merlo & BerraMessenger Worship Center

Millenia AdvisorsMiller/GilleoMiracle Kids Senior & Family Services

Mommies of St. Clair

Monsanto Regulatory People Team

Mya Whitley & FriendsNew Hope Presbyterian Church Youth Group

New Life Center Home Friendship

O'Toole WomenOur Savior Lutheran Student Council

PartyLite-Destiny RegionPatrylo Family in memory of Todd

Pfizer PhRDPreceptor Gamma Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

Reliv International Michelle RobinsonRockwood Summit High School National Honor Society

Rockwood Summit High School SMILE

Ronnie's FriendsRubinBrown LLCRuhland FamilyScarpino FamilySchulze FamilySecond HelpingService Operations Group Magellan

SMOTJ (Burgoyne)SMOTJ (Stumpf)South City YMCASouth City YMCA Leaders Club

Southminster Presbyterian Church

Southwest AirlinesSouthwest BankSouthwest St. Louis County Kiwanis Club

St. Peters Catholic Church 8th Grade

St. Agatha School Confirmation Class

St. Agatha School-8th Graders

St. Anthony's Medical Center Surgical Step Down Unit

St. Dominic Savio 8th Grade PSR

St. Francis of Assissi Teachers

St. Louis Alpha Delta Pi Alumni

St. Louis Cares /United Way

St. Louis City Sheriff's Department

St. Louis County Farm Bureau

St. Louis Elite Volleyball Club

St. Louis Volunteer GroupSt. Louis Women's Basketball Team

St. Mark UCC Youth GroupSt. Peters School, Kirkwood-8th Graders

St. Raphael Girl ScoutsSt. Thomas / Holy Spirit Lutheran Church

Ste. Genevieve High School Student Council

Stiefvater/Todt FamiliesSylvan Learning CenterTaira Schertz & FriendsTemple Israel Religious School

The FriendsTillman Elementary SchoolTom Julius FamilyTrinity Lutheran Church of Kirkwood

United HealthcareUnited States Personal Chef Association-STL

University of Massachusetts Amherst Alum Club of St. Louis

Ursuline AcademyValley Park Middle School Junior National Honor Society

Visitation Academy Mothers Club

White Hats at Harrisburg High School

Xi Iota Omega

Moneta Group’s inspiring commitment to volunteerism within the St. Louis

community has certainly left an impression on Ronald McDonald House Charities. Black tie dinners, gala events, and top fundraising teams have been the building blocks of a strong relationship that Moneta has created through years of involvement.

But for Moneta, association with RMHC is not just about sponsorship. Moneta Principal Don Kukla says they “challenge employees to find charities they want to support, not only to give to, but to get actively involved with.” Moneta has done just that.

This past summer, Moneta did not hesitate to help out with the 1st Annual RMHC Ride, becoming the top fundraising

team and raising over $20,000 for RMHC families. But what was equally impressive was seeing Moneta employees riding through Forest Park and making a personal impact on the event. Getting involved with RMHC seemed like an obvious choice for Don and Moneta since “they make it so easy to get involved.”

But Moneta’s involvement does not stop there. In addition to being a “Gold Pedal Sponsor” for the RMHC Ride, Moneta was the title sponsor of the 25th Anniversary Gala and is the presenting sponsor for the Gala of Gratitude celebrating the opening of the newest Ronald McDonald House. Moneta also made a significant donation to the Capital Campaign to help fund the project.

In addition to sponsoring events, Moneta gets involved in other ways that also have a tremendous impact on RMHC families. As part of the RMHC Dinner

Program, Moneta employees cook warm meals for families returning to the House after long hours at the hospital.

Gene Diederich, Moneta Group CEO; Chandler Taylor, Moneta Group principal; Katie Kearins, Moneta Group principal; Todd Seabaugh, RMHC Ride chairperson; Don Kukla, Moneta Group principal; Dan Erman, Josh Seabaugh, Stuart Campbell, RMHC committee member; and Dave Sadler, Moneta Group principal.

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The following individuals and organizations made in-kind gifts to RMHC from February 1 to June 30, 2010.

Corporations & Organizations

3 Women from Cleveland, LLC

3rd Grade Brownie Troop #2607

Action Jackson AroninAdvertising Premium

Sales, Inc.Alpha Delta Pi

Foundation, Inc.Ameren UEAmerican Society of

Home InspectorsAmvets Post 204Anheuser-Busch, Inc.Armstrong Teasdale

LLPAscension HealthAuPair CareBAAWARE.ORGBarry-WehmillerBasket of HopeBissell Inc.BreakthroughBristol Elementary Girl

ScoutsBrownie Troop #1388Brownie Troop #1743Brownie Troop #1991Brownie Troop #262Brownie Troop #3933Brownie Troop #4815Build-A-Bear Retail

ManagementC.H. Robinson

Worldwide, Inc.Camping WorldCarole TongayCassidy TurleyCentric Health

Resources, Inc.Chapman-Sander, Inc.Charter

CommunicationsChildren's Wish

Foundation International

Christian Women's Fellowship

Chuck's BootsClark Elementary 1st

Grade Daisy TroopCoca-ColaCommerce Trust

CompanyCommunity Alternative

MissouriCongregation Shaare

EmethCSI Leasing

Daisy Troop #2060Directory Distributing

Associates, Inc.Expeditors

InternationalFestus R-VI Middle

SchoolFirst Baptist Church of

ChesterfieldFt Zumwalt West

Middle School National Junior Honor Society

Gabriel GroupGirl Scout Brownie

Troop #763 - Daisy Troop #343

Girl Scout Junior Troop #550 & #1893

Girl Scout Troop #1089Girl Scout Troop #1112

Long ElementaryGirl Scout Troop #1124

GSEMGirl Scout Troop #1290Girl Scout Troop #1457Girl Scout Troop #1991Girl Scout Troop #2359Girl Scout Troop #2801Girl Scout Troop #2942Girl Scout Troop #2994Girl Scout Troop #3069Girl Scout Troop #3221Girl Scout Troop #3668Girl Scout Troop #373Girl Scout Troop #3857Girl Scout Troop #4302Girl Scout Troop #4558Girl Scout Troop #8573Girl Scout Troops #2560

& #2729Girl ScoutsGirl Scouts #3119Girl Scouts of Eastern

Missouri Brownie Troop #2015

Gold Country Chapter American Sewing Guild

Haberger Inc. Employees

Heartland Dental CareHusch, Blackwell,

Sanders, LLPJob's Daughters -

Bethel #49Jonesburg Eastern Star

353Joyce Meyer MinistriesJS Express Inc.KMOXLadies Auxiliary KC Our

Lady of Fatima

La-Z-Boy South CountyLa-Z-Boy Store #011Lindbergh High School

- FACS Dept.Maker & Company PCMarch Of DimesMarkarian

OrthodonticsMason Ridge 9th Grade

Girl Scout Troop 2066Metro Edge Figure

Skating ClubMissouri College Dental

ProgramNational Honors

SocietyPacific Coast Clearing

Services, IncPanera Bread/

Operation Dough-Nation Team

Perficient, Inc.Plumbing Heating

Cooling Contractors National Auxiliary

PNCPrincipal Financial

GroupRegis Hair SalonRoxanne's CateringSacred Heart School

Valley ParkSaks 5th AvenueSanford-Brown CollegeSchaefer's Hobby Shop,

Inc.Shapiro's MarketSimply Fun GamesSLU Cancer CenterSMOTJSouthwest AirlinesSt. Ambrose Caring

KidsSt. Amour FamilySt. Anthony MessengerSt. John the Baptist

SchoolSt. Louis BanditsSt. Louis Bead SocietySt. Louis Blues Hockey

ClubSt. Louis University

School of Public Health

St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church

Stampin' Up!Stinson Morrison

HeckerStrataventure, LLCTempur-PedicThe Orthopedic CenterVictory Church

Washington University Black Alumni Council

Washington University Law Review

Waterloo High SchoolWestridge Elementary

SchoolWindfield Manor

Conference CenterWindsor Middle SchoolWoodard Cleaning &

Restoration ServicesIndividualsDanielle Adler & Dan

MillerMr. Brian AkersonMs. Shari AllenMr. & Mrs. Steven W.

AlstadtMr. & Mrs. Jason C.

AppelMs. Jan BaldwinMr. Gerald J. BambergerMr. & Mrs. David BardinMs. Valerie BaumanMr. & Mrs. Richard

BennettMr. Les BlockMr. & Mrs. Dave

BoedekerMr. & Mrs. Troy BostMs. Brenda BradleyMs. Patricia L. BrainardMrs. Nancy BroderickMr. & Mrs. Bob BrownMs. Phyllis K. BurnsLinda & Erin CalahanMs. Terra CallasMs. Pam CannadyMr. & Mrs. James W.

CannadyMs. Chelsea ClarkMs. Cathy CooneyMrs. Heather CorteseMs. Brandi CosentinoMs. Monicee CoxMs. Susan CrandellMr. & Mrs. Daniel CrumMr. & Mrs. Scott

DavidsonMs. Varuna DeAlwisMs. Anita DeanMrs. Kristi L. DeSantisMr. & Mrs. Jack DeutschMs. Catherine

DieckhausMr. & Mrs. Alex

DimitriefMs. Delores DiringerMs. Abigail K. DurstMs. Gladys EagenMs. Brenda EardleyMr. Michael Edlin

Ms. Donna ForbesMs. Michelle FreundMr. & Mrs. Jerry

FrommeMs. Elsie FruendMr. & Mrs. Frank

GanschinietzFrankie Gerwitz Ms. Mary F. GiuntoliMr. & Mrs. Ray GrabiakMr. & Mrs. Daniel GrayMs. Kim GremplerMichaella Hammond &

Ashley WegnerMr. & Mrs. Randy A. HeilMs. Pamela HelveyMr. Rick HemphillMr. Brent HerinMr. & Mrs. Robert

HilgedieckMs. Karen HolleyMr. John HynesMr. & Mrs. Nick IngallsMr. & Mrs. Scott JarvisMs. Michele JavauxJosh JonesMs. Janet JordanMs. Rose M. JusticeMs. Nancy F. KalishmanMs. Lisa M. KamihiraMr. Bruce E. KerrMs. Susan KetchersideMr. Bob KincaidMr. & Mrs. Bryan

KirkhamMs. Madeline KoellerMs. Denise M. KoesselMs. Christine LakeMs. Jane A. LangaMr. Dallas LeavittMs. Elizabeth

LeesmannMr. & Mrs. Jason

LeljedalMs. Nancy LindseyThe Linnenbringer

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MallochMs. Phyllis M. ManeSilas MartinMr. Scott MartinMs. Amy McFarlandMs. Laura L. MeyersMs. Marie B. MooreMr. & Mrs. Dave MurleyMr. & Mrs. Timothy F.

MurphyMs. Charlotte NationsMr. & Mrs. Justin NevilMr. & Mrs. Joseph Olwig

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PedersonMr. & Mrs. Gary PerottiMr. Denis R. PicardMr. & Mrs. Dale PickettMr. Glen PotterMs. Nancy PrattMs. Kathryn M. QuigleyMr. Robert B. RamseyMr. & Ms. Dennis

RuddleMr. & Mrs. James J.

ScheetzMr. & Mrs. Mark A.

SchlichterMs. Katie SchlichtigMs. Isabelle SchrepferMr. & Mrs. Keith

ShepherdThe Shooen FamilyMs. Teresa SmithMs. Nikita SmithMr. Mark SneiderMr. James SouersMs. Chloë SpyersMs. Heidi StarkeMr. & Mrs. Dennison

StaubMr. Jim StewardMr. & Mrs. Kraig StilesMr. Daniel J. SummersMr. John TannerMs. Kerry TaylorMr. & Mrs. Richard G.

ThornberryMr. & Mrs. Brandon

TraxlerMrs. Virginia TreadwayMs. Mary TrudellMs. Pamela WallsMs. Becky WalshMs. Barbara WhiteheadMs. Patricia WildsMr. & Mrs. Don WilliamsMs. Edna L. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Jimmy

WilliamsMr. Michael WilliamsMs. Edna L. WilliamsMs. Kathy WingtonMr. Casey WoodcockMr. & Mrs. Brian J.

WuertzMr. Brian YoungbergMr. Art Zielinski

PLANNEDGIVING: Planned Charitable Giving from Your Retirement Plan

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Eden Mae TaylorWe Love You!!Happy First Birthday!February 25 2010

In Memory ofIssac Zane Ashinhurst

In Loving MemoryMary L. BrothersHarrisburg, ILDecember 15 1928August 7 2009

In Memory ofJoseph W. HittlerLoving HusbandFather, Brother, Son,Grandfather, Uncle and Friend to Many

In Memory of Jace A. Shaw In Memory of Grant W. Linnenbringer

Your retirement plan, primarily your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), is an investment asset that can be used for Planned Charitable Giving to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Your IRA can be one that you have made contributions to through the years or one that has received a rollover from a retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan. While you can make charitable gifts from a retirement plan other than an IRA, you have more control over your IRA than you may have your other retirement plans. There are income and estate tax benefits to you and your beneficiaries.

You can make charitable gifts from your IRA by taking a distribution and giving it to charity. The distribution is taxable income and you receive an itemized deduction for the charitable contribution. When taxable income is computed on your Federal tax return, while there may not be a dollar for dollar offset, there is enough of a deduction to achieve your charitable intentions.

When you reach age 70 1/2, you are required by Federal tax law to take a minimum distribution from your retirement plans. There is a minimum,

but you can always take more. Because of this requirement, there was a provision in the tax law for those age 70 1/2 or older to give up to $100,000 tax free to charity. Essentially, the $100,000 of income was offset dollar for dollar by a $100,000 charitable deduction, therefore not requiring a taxpayer to report this on his or her Individual tax return. At the present time, this provision is no longer available for 2010, but this could be added to a tax law still to be enacted in 2010.

If you make a charitable bequest of a retirement plan at your death, there are major tax benefits. A retirement plan is included in your estate and is subject to Federal estate tax. Unless there are changes enacted, there is no estate tax in 2010 but there will be an estate tax in 2011 and in years thereafter. When distributions from your retirement plan are received by your beneficiaries, the distributions are

subject to Federal income tax. While there is a provision that gives your beneficiaries an itemized deduction for the estate tax

attributable to this distribution, there is still a DOUBLE TAX. One way this can be avoided is to leave a retirement plan to charity. Your estate gets a tax deduction for the charitable bequest and the charity pays no income tax on the distributions.

The use of your retirement plan for planned charitable giving to Ronald McDonald House Charities is particularly appropriate if you have enough other investment assets to fund your retirement. You may not need the required minimum

distributions when you reach age 70 1/2 and can reduce or avoid income tax by giving the distribution to charity. You can reduce your estate tax and avoid having your beneficiaries pay income tax on the distributions by leaving all or part of your retirement plan to charity.

If you have any questions, please contact Dan Harbaugh at 314.932.4113 or [email protected].

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Coldwell Banker Gundaker Honored for 25 Years of Support

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over the years, Cash’s Scrap Metal and Iron has stood out as one of Ronald McDonald House Charities’ most consistent

and generous sponsors. Cash’s has raised thousands of dollars for RMHC since becoming involved more than a decade ago, and their employees have become familiar faces at our events and programs.

Stu Block, president of Cash’s Scrap Metal, has been with the company for the entirety of its partnership with RMHC. When considering the hundreds of charities in St. Louis needing help, Stu said Cash’s was initially drawn to RMHC because “we get to see our money and resources working immediately. We see it working every day.”

Cash’s hosts the enormously successful Tab Top Pandemonium fundraiser, which has brought in thousands of pounds of tab tops and raised over $140,000 for RMHC.

“All of our employees get involved with Tab Top and have really begun to champion that

cause,” Stu said. “It is wonderful to see how their energies and kind donations go to work the way they do, and the

event has produced great camaraderie for our employees.”

What has kept Stu and the employees at Cash’s motivated year after year is witnessing firsthand their donations in action.

“All you need to do is walk through the House once to see your impact. You can’t find a quicker return on your investment than that.” Outside of the work Cash’s does for Tab Top Pandemonium, Stu and other Cash’s employees come to the Houses to visit the families and cook dinners for them as part of the RMHC Dinner Program. Stu believes this gives everyone a “greater insight into the wonderful workings of the House.”

Additionally, Cash’s made a generous Capital Campaign gift of $50,000 toward the construction of the new Ronald McDonald House in West County.

After over a decade of giving, Cash’s is “glad we’re involved and every year we look forward to helping.”

Cash's Scrap Metal Helps Raise more than $140,000 for RMHC Through Tab Top Pandemonium over the Years

Stu Block, President of Cash's Scrap Metal, with other company employees at Tab Top Pandemonium

Co-Chairs Tiffany Kleekamp and Zach Gildehaus (Photo by Carla Falasco, courtesy of Ladue News.)

Carole McCabe, Ronald McDonald, Glenn Vatterott, and Jim Dohr

It was 25 years ago when the relationship between Coldwell Banker Gundaker (CBG) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis formed. Starting out

as CBG wanting to do something to help with team-building among their employees, they organized and hosted an annual dinner auction and in its first year raised more than $8,000. Now, CBG hosts a silent and live auction annually at its October sales rally that last year raised over $80,000. Over the years, agents, managers, employees, and executives planned book fairs, trivia

nights, and garage sales all to benefit RMHC. These fundraisers started to weave their way into the lives of CBG employees, where they no longer became a work activity, but rather, a personal contribution. “The relationship between RMHC and CBG really gives us a sense of community and family at CBG,” says Carole McCabe, Senior Vice President at Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

In addition to the company’s fundraising efforts, they are a corporate sponsor to our annual Cassidy Turley/Ronald McDonald House Charities Golf Tournament that helps raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. Events like these support our two Houses, three Family Rooms, and the construction and completion of the third St. Louis Ronald McDonald House, opening September 29th, 2010.

In 2005 RMHC created the Heart and Sole Award in honor of Coldwell Banker Gundaker and their 3,000 plus agents who supported this organization for over 20 years. The award is given to recognize a local company who emulates CBG’s long-term commitment and generosity to RMHC. Gateway Distribution was last year’s recipient of the award for their dedication and support. CBG genuinely cares about RMHC and always strives to keep event costs low so the charity can continue to provide a “home-away-from-home”. “RMHC is the ‘House that Love Built’ and CBG is about putting people in homes. It all ties together and we are so proud to be associated with a great organization” Carole said.

The 2010 CBG auction will take place on Tuesday, October 19th, and is open to the public.

Families enjoyed a great day of fun

and games after dropping off tab tops for RMHC, May 1, 2010. With everyone’s help, we collected more than 14,280 pounds of tab tops! That’s more than 20 million tabs and 2 million more than last year!

A special thank you goes out to Cash’s Scrap Metal and Iron for once again matching the tab top donations at the event and for being a long-time friend of RMHC of Metro St. Louis.

Collecting tab tops is a no-cost way to help the House year-round. Help us go green by collecting your tabs in a

home-made container and save the date for May 7, 2011, for the next Tab Top Pandemonium!

For more information and to download and print your own tab top wrap for your homemade container, visit http://community.rmhcstl.

com/tabtops.

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for 25 Years of Support

1st Annual Friends of Ronald Washers Tournament Raises More Than $4,000

The Friends of RMHC Washer’s Tournament was held on Saturday, April 24th at Shaw Park in Clayton sponsored by JCPenney and 105.7 The Point. Co-chairs Tiffany Kleekamp and Zach Gildehaus were joined by a great committee to make this first annual event a success with 38 teams and 25 volunteers. The event raised over $4,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities and next year’s event is anticipated to be bigger and better!

For more information about joining Friends of RMHC or renewing for as little as $35, please visit http://community.rmhcstl.com/friendsofrmhcstl.

SchoolsSt. Michael's School (10.67 lbs/student)

John Weldon Elementary (7.46 lbs/student)

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(425.8 lbs)The Ethan Sabin Family

(143.33 lbs.)The Miller Family (55.4 lbs)

More than 1,400 Pounds of Tab Tops Collected at Tab Top Pandemonium

2010 WINNERS

Co-Chairs Tiffany Kleekamp and Zach Gildehaus (Photo by Carla Falasco, courtesy of Ladue News.)

The Ethan Sabin Family

Ronald McDonald, Brandon Scott, and Stu Block, President of

Cash's Scrap Metal and RMHC Board Member

Sponsored by:

Upcoming Friends of RMHC Event

Friends of RMHC President's Luncheon Join fellow Friends of RMHC members for lunch at the third St. Louis Ronald McDonald House on the campus of St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital, September 16th. Be one of the first to see the newest Ronald McDonald House. Only $25 for Friends of RMHC members and complimentary for Life Members. For more information, e-mail Mandy Ray at [email protected].

It was 25 years ago when the relationship between Coldwell Banker Gundaker (CBG) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis formed. Starting out

as CBG wanting to do something to help with team-building among their employees, they organized and hosted an annual dinner auction and in its first year raised more than $8,000. Now, CBG hosts a silent and live auction annually at its October sales rally that last year raised over $80,000. Over the years, agents, managers, employees, and executives planned book fairs, trivia

nights, and garage sales all to benefit RMHC. These fundraisers started to weave their way into the lives of CBG employees, where they no longer became a work activity, but rather, a personal contribution. “The relationship between RMHC and CBG really gives us a sense of community and family at CBG,” says Carole McCabe, Senior Vice President at Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

In addition to the company’s fundraising efforts, they are a corporate sponsor to our annual Cassidy Turley/Ronald McDonald House Charities Golf Tournament that helps raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. Events like these support our two Houses, three Family Rooms, and the construction and completion of the third St. Louis Ronald McDonald House, opening September 29th, 2010.

In 2005 RMHC created the Heart and Sole Award in honor of Coldwell Banker Gundaker and their 3,000 plus agents who supported this organization for over 20 years. The award is given to recognize a local company who emulates CBG’s long-term commitment and generosity to RMHC. Gateway Distribution was last year’s recipient of the award for their dedication and support. CBG genuinely cares about RMHC and always strives to keep event costs low so the charity can continue to provide a “home-away-from-home”. “RMHC is the ‘House that Love Built’ and CBG is about putting people in homes. It all ties together and we are so proud to be associated with a great organization” Carole said.

The 2010 CBG auction will take place on Tuesday, October 19th, and is open to the public.

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ISC Contracting celebrated the 11th Anniversary of its "Day of Beautfication" with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis on April 24th. ISC employees and their families completed several construction projects, both large and small,

at the two Houses, on a Saturday designated as ISC Day. Some of the tasks included: constructing a new storage room in the lower level of apartment building B, repairing hand railings on the front of the East house, installing new shower doors, building and installing shelving at both Houses, and converting a lower level bathroom into a janitorial room. The contributions of nearly 40 volunteers and donated materials made these much needed projects complete. We thank ISC for their tremendous and ongoing support over the years.

Since the spring of 2007, the quilters of Lutheran Senior Services Breeze Park have have donated more than 200 quilts to RMHC of Metro St. Louis. Gloria Kersten and eight of her friends gather each week to laugh, tell stories, and create quilts. Pictured: Vi Boyd, Mae Thompkins, Gloria Kersten, and Elsie Fruend.

2010 HBA President Sean Flower of Flower & Fendler, Inc. and Home Builders Charitable Foundation board member Harold Burkemper of First Construction of St. Charles presented a $7,500 donation to Dan Harbaugh, president of RMHC. Also pictured are HBA member Steve Hays of RubinBrown LLP and HBA member and RMHC board member Felicia Malter of RubinBrown LLP.

ISC Contracting Completes Various Projects for Beautification Day

UMB employees from various branch offices planted flowers on Volunteer Appreciation Day in April to help make the yard look beautiful for our families.

Richard and Jackie Neustaedter hosted a "Diamond and Champagne" event at their jewelry store, Neustaedters. The event raised over $4,000 for RMHC. Pictured: Bob Nickles, Jan Lawson, Diana Neustaedter, Jackie Neustaedter, Tony Virgin, Ronald McDonald, Richard Neustaedter, and Jhon Bayes.

The Surgical Tech Club at Sanford-Brown College sold surgical caps and held penny wars, raising more than $600 for RMHC. Pictured: Development Coordinator Mandy Ray and former president of the Surgical Club Melissa Henderson.

Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis visited the Ronald McDonald House and new Ronald McDonald Family Room in St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital. A chess board, pieces and clock were donated to both locations. Pictured: Lauren Stewart, Susan Barrett, Rowan Poehler, Jon Strand, Suzanne Corbett, Sam Shankland, Sabine Foiser, and Darwin Yang.

The cast of the musical Wicked made a special stop at RMH to make magic wands and sing songs to our families.

Bogey Hills Country Club hosted the 2nd Annual Mullster Golf Tournament in memory of Phil Mull on Monday, May 24th. This event raised over $13,000 all benefitting the RMHC. Pictured: Jennifer Mull, Mary Anderson, Tony Anderson, and Patty Mull.

National Rent To Own donated at 42" Sansui television for our newly located Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital. Pictured: Doug Newhaus, Michele Smith, Family Room Director Judy Schuler, and Ennis Hinton.

Children from Discovery School in O'Fallon, IL, fundraised and collected tab tops for RMHC.

nGift Cards for Sam’s Club/Lowe’s/Home Depot/Target nGift Cards for OfficeMax or Best Buy (used to purchase needed office, household, and garden items)nPortable DVD Players nPing Pong Table Accessories nWii Console, Wii Fit, Games, and Accessories nData Projector Panel (for conference room) nDigital Camera

We are also registered at Bed Bath and Beyond under registry number 5588588 First Name: Ronald McDonald Last Name: House West County.

Fore more information, please contact Lori Henrotay at 314.880.8374 or [email protected].

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TRANSPLANTreCiPienTS

Ronald McDonald House Charities extends its deepest sympathy to the families of these very special angels:

The following children staying at the Ronald McDonald House have received transplants since the last

newsletter:

Upcoming Events and

Ways to Help

House Wish ListGift Cards Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Visa gift cards, gas cards, etc.

Kitchen Items:Quick meal items which are non-perishableMicrowavable mealsCanned meats, such as tuna or chiliesPasta mealsCereals and breakfast itemsZiploc baggies (all sizes)FoilPlastic food containers with lids (larger sizes)

Laundry Facilities:Laundry soapLarge plastic laundry baskets

Miscellaneous:Light bulbs (CFL type)

Office Supplies:Copier paper (colored & white) 81/2 x 11

Bedrooms/Bathrooms:Alarm clocksAir freshenersFebrezeHand soap in pump bottles

Cleaning Supplies:Disinfectant spray, wipes, and cleaning productsAll-purpose cleanerSoft ScrubDishwasher detergentLiquid hand sanitizer in pump bottles

Family Entertainment:Sporting and special events ticketsBeanie Babies

Third Ronald McDonald House Wishlist

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To donate items or for more information, please

contact Jenifer at [email protected].

Connor GrimKerrington DeanJudah KirkhamAmber DiehlMiranda Sheppard

Scott Barton

Emily SawyerJasper MassieJohn CimeraGray ShaverWilliam BlunkRyan CoeJasmin Davis

Jace ShawGrace SchellerGrant Linnenbringer

Issac AshinhurstSara Shadmehr

Quadree Henderson-Heart

Cree Harrel-LungAlyssa Rogers-LungAdonis Smith-LungJonathan Bryant-Bone Marrow

Gracie Scheller-HeartJohn Niccum-Bone Marrow

Logan Zander-HeartCheyanna Schultz LungSara Shadmehr-LungEmilee Hendricks-LungBrittany Jones-LungAtalana Ou-Heart

Since the spring of 2007, the quilters of Lutheran Senior Services Breeze Park have have donated more than 200 quilts to RMHC of Metro St. Louis. Gloria Kersten and eight of her friends gather each week to laugh, tell stories, and create quilts. Pictured: Vi Boyd, Mae Thompkins, Gloria Kersten, and Elsie Fruend.

The Surgical Tech Club at Sanford-Brown College sold surgical caps and held penny wars, raising more than $600 for RMHC. Pictured: Development Coordinator Mandy Ray and former president of the Surgical Club Melissa Henderson.

The cast of the musical Wicked made a special stop at RMH to make magic wands and sing songs to our families.

Children from Discovery School in O'Fallon, IL, fundraised and collected tab tops for RMHC.

Loving

nGift Cards for Sam’s Club/Lowe’s/Home Depot/Target nGift Cards for OfficeMax or Best Buy (used to purchase needed office, household, and garden items)nPortable DVD Players nPing Pong Table Accessories nWii Console, Wii Fit, Games, and Accessories nData Projector Panel (for conference room) nDigital Camera

We are also registered at Bed Bath and Beyond under registry number 5588588 First Name: Ronald McDonald Last Name: House West County.

Fore more information, please contact Lori Henrotay at 314.880.8374 or [email protected].

Gifts of all types are also needed to fill our McGift Shoppe so our families have a place to shop for each

other over the holidays.

Visit www.rmhcstl.com for a full holiday wish list.

RMHC remembers three very special volunteers: Darline "Jinx" Brennan, Berenice Schneider, and Michael Lenzen.

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For more information on these events please visit www.rmhcstl.com under Upcoming Events.

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Don Brown Chevrolet Car ShowSaturday, October 2nd Come join the fun!

Missouri Baptist University Run for Ronald Saturday, September 25th, 7 a.m. ending on the new RMH campus

Sign-up online today at www.mobap.edu/5k.

Coldwell Banker Gundaker Auction, October 19th, Machinist Hall Donate auction items or volunteer.

West County Ronald McDonald House300 Ronald McDonald House Lane

Saint Louis, Mo., 63141314.485.0300