I was recently asked to speak at the Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Ball in Missoula. It is a fund raiser for the charity. I was asked to speak about my experience at the house. We couldn’t bring the kids but fortunately we have some great friends Denise and Tyson who helped us out and watched the kids while we were gone. It was a fun night, they had a silent auction, games, a photo booth and a raffle. Ronald McDonald was there to be in pictures. Then we had dinner and they started a live auction, half way through I spoke. Originally I planned to read my story from my notebook. I was so nervous I didn’t want to forget anything but I also wanted to be sincere and make sure everyone knew how much Ronald McDonald House did for us. Right before I got up Tony said “ You know the story just tell it” So I didn’t read my notes at all I just told our story. I hope that I conveyed my appreciation for the house and the people that helped us during that tough time in our life. I stayed there when my twins were in the NICU, it was close to the hospital and they were so kind to me and my family. It is a great organization that helps so many people, we were so blessed to have it available.
(While I spoke they showed a slide show of pictures of the babies then and now, and of our family.) After I spoke they had another lady who is currently at the house tell her story, then they auctioned for people to pay for other’s stay at the house. People were so generous, and it was amazing to see. Tony and I had a great night and we were really glad to be able to give back a little to the Ronald McDonald House.
I didn’t take any pictures at the ball but these are from my stay there.
If there is one near you it is a great opportunity to do service, they love to have meals brought in, or you could do a game night or craft night for the families staying there. Even just taking by things that would help the families feel more at home. Thanks for your help.
If anyone is interested in the organization here is a link.
http://www.rmhc.com/
I was recently asked to speak at the Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Ball in Missoula. It is a fund raiser for the charity. I was asked to speak about my experience at the house. We couldn’t bring the kids but fortunately we have some great friends Denise and Tyson who helped us out and watched the kids while we were gone. It was a fun night, they had a silent auction, games, a photo booth and a raffle. Ronald McDonald was there to be in pictures. Then we had dinner and they started a live auction, half way through I spoke. Originally I planned to read my story from my notebook. I was so nervous I didn’t want to forget anything but I also wanted to be sincere and make sure everyone knew how much Ronald McDonald House did for us. Right before I got up Tony said “ You know the story just tell it” So I didn’t read my notes at all I just told our story. I hope that I conveyed my appreciation for the house and the people that helped us during that tough time in our life. I stayed there when my twins were in the NICU, it was close to the hospital and they were so kind to me and my family. It is a great organization that helps so many people, we were so blessed to have it available. 
(While I spoke they showed a slide show of pictures of the babies then and now, and of our family.) After I spoke they had another lady who is currently at the house tell her story, then they auctioned for people to pay for other’s stay at the house. People were so generous, and it was amazing to see. Tony and I had a great night and we were really glad to be able to give back a little to the Ronald McDonald House.
I didn’t take any pictures at the ball but these are from my stay there.
If there is one near you it is a great opportunity to do service, they love to have meals brought in, or you could do a game night or craft night for the families staying there. Even just taking by things that would help the families feel more at home. Thanks for your help.
If anyone is interested in the organization here is a link. http://www.rmhc.com/
