IBR’s first raffle/fund-raiser was a huge success, raising $1,063 ($563 over our goal of $500) for the Ronald McDonald House. Prizes were raffled off at the holiday party, many of which were handmade by employees. A special “thank you” to: Genevieve Hebert, Chris Matsler, Jodie Anderson, Pam Nichols, Donna Sires and Estay Heustis for donating to the auction. We also want to thank Erin McCabe for rounding up gift certificates from Olea Mediterranean Restaurant and Kell’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. IBR donated gift certificates from Coldwater Creek Spa, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Peet’s Coffee, Fred Meyer, Regal Cinemas and PF Chang’s Restaurant.

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) was IBR’s chosen recipient because of their commitment to help children. They have three core programs that help families in need: Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room® and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®. As the most well-known program, Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

The second major program, Ronald McDonald Family Room, extends the comfort of a Ronald McDonald House into the hospital. Often located steps away from pediatric and intensive care units, a Ronald McDonald Family Room provides a place to enjoy a warm meal, talk with other parents and relax.

Through relationships with local clinical service providers, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile programs bring cost-effective, high-quality medical, dental and health education services directly to under served children in rural and urban areas across the globe.

The commitment and care from staff members, volunteers, donors and communities help support each Ronald McDonald House.