We Salute the Major Donors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of SE Michigan

Sam’s Clubs of Southeast Michigan
www.walmartfoundation.org

Collectively, the stores in metro-Detroit, southeastern Michigan, raised over $10,495 for the Detroit Ronald McDonald House! Each store donated from $500 to $1,500. They topped their charitable efforts in mid-summer when the House was low of food and paper supplies, by hosting a canned food/house supply drive. They collected several large boxes of food, to the point where some of it had to be stored in the POD outside of the house!

Detroit Pistons
http://www.nba.com/pistons/community/rta.html

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southeastern Michigan (the House) was recently chosen to be the recipient of a Detroit Pistons Live, Learn and Play Center. This will be the 17th renovation the Pistons and Shock will complete as part of NBA Cares and Read to Achieve. The children's playroom was transformed into a 'mini-Piston's basketball court' adorned with reading and educational materials, a Nintendo Wii to be played on a miniature "Palacevision," new paint and wood flooring, as well as many other exciting Pistons enhancements!

Members of the Pistons, their wives, employees of Palace Sports and Entertainment, Pistons mascot Hooper and members of Automotion prepared and served a special meal for the families and children at the December, holiday party. The Pistons also provided toys for all of the children at the House.

Aviator Ball Presented by the McDonald Owner/Operators of Southeastern Michigan
www.aviatorsball.com

The Aviators' Ball - an upscale fundraising celebration to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses in Detroit and Ann Arbor - took place at the Henry Ford Museum – the History of Aviation area. The event raised much needed funds to contribute to the excellent work that each of the Houses (Detroit and Ann Arbor) do to provide positive environments for families of children who are ill and undergoing serious treatment.

The McDonald Owner/Operators are grateful to the growing list of Sponsors that have committed to underwriting the Aviators' Ball. Sponsorship opportunities ranged from "Pilot," "Co-Pilot," "Navigator," "Flight Crew" and "Passenger" levels, as well as gifts in-kind, program advertisements and auction item donations.

The event had close to 500 guests and netted close to $93,360.33 for EACH House!

We salute the McDonald Owner/Operators for hosting this party and raising funds for the Houses!

Majic Windows Company
www.majicwindow.com

Majic Windows Company continues to be a key donor to the House, contributing $9,405 and becoming the lead sponsor for the Children’s Charity Ball.

The Detroit Lions
www.majicwindow.com

The Detroit Lions and their wives cooked meals, raised over $12,000, donated computers and electronic games and renovated 3 bedrooms at the House. The games, toys and meals were greatly appreciated by all of the families that stayed at the House during the holiday season.

Westin Hotel – at the Airport
www.Westin.com/DetroitAirport
www.westinbookcadillacresidences.com

Scott Steinbaugh and Yvette Campbell, staff at the Westin Hotel at Metro-Airport and Book-Cadillac Detroit arranged for the complete renovation of a room at the House. The room, gutted and cleared, was transformed with a Westin Heavenly Bed, sheets, pillows and comforter, new carpet, new tables and chairs, lighting fixtures and wallpapers. The renovations did not stop there! They bathroom now has marble floors, curved shower rod and new vanity. Our families that stay in this special room will find it very warm and comforting.

The Westin did not stop there! They have cooked several gourmet meals for the House including a 5 –Star meal for the August Ronald McDonald House Board Meeting.

Trott and Trott
www.trottlaw.com

Employees of Trott and Trott, a law firm in Farmington Hills, spent most of the summer raising funds and securing sponsors for their annual charity barbeque. This year, their charity of choice was the Ronald McDonald House.

On a fun-filled August afternoon, the entire staff at Trott and Trott, competed in games, participated in raffles, sang karaoke and ate an amazing barbeque all for our great cause. The day ended with a check presentation of $7,822! We salute the employees of Trott and Trott!

PODS
www.pods.com

The House finally has extra storage! Through the IAHSP project, Tim Turczyn was contacted and personally delivered a POD to the House during the lobby/front office renovation period. The storage unit will help keep decorations and other materials safely stored at the House for seasonal use.

Mr. Turczyn has a special place in his heart for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, having been involved at the New York House. We salute Tim Turczyn and PODS!

The Saputo Family
www.mcdonalds.com

Once again the Saputo Woodward Dream Cruise Event raised funds and awareness for the House during the weekend of August 18^th! This year, Jessica Saputo and her friends, Shawn Carrolton, Dave Perry, Bob and Jim Sivoski and Bill Saputo Jr., raised another $5,000! Congratulations and many thanks to this team of yearly RMHC supporters!

International Association of Home Stagers and Contributors to the Lobby Renovation
http://www.stagedhomes.com/featured/featured.php?asp=9121

This year, the front lobby and front office received a complete upgrade with new flooring, furniture, lamps, paint, new laminate on the cabinets (old and rebuilt) rugs, tables, marble desktops with glass and overhead lighting. Well over $30,000 in materials, time and workmanship were donated to the House.

The entire front lobby/office was transformed in about 2 weeks. Residents and visitors who had been here in August and then returned a few weeks later, were transfixed by the new facelift!

We salute IAHSP and the many donors/volunteers that have created an amazing new look for our House!

Many thanks to the following donors who gave time, funds and materials to the project:

• KAM Woodworking
• Grout Medic
• Cort Furniture
• Virginia Tile
• Macy’s
• Mr. Handyman of Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Downriver, Ann Arbor and Macomb
• Area Rugs Binding and Carpet Cleaning
• Carpet Etc.
• Bill and Teresa Saputo
• POD
• PPI – Artwork
• Sherwin Williams
• Home Depot
• Drake’s Painting
• Premium Self Storage
• Staged Homes.com
• IAHSP Foundation
• Eaton Corporation
• Pro Source

This year the Friends of Children Charity Ball raised over $62,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southeast Michigan. The committee (Silvia and Paul DePalma, chairpersons, and members, Gino and Nancy Perri, Lori and Marty Testasecca, Sandra and Silvio Savo) worked the entire year, collecting auction items and new attendees for the event. With this year’s results, the group has more than doubled the net revenue since its inception four years ago! This is a record high for any annual event at the House!

This year the event will be held on Saturday, November 8th at the Laurel Manor.