Upcoming Events
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - Calling All Runners and Walkers!
June 26, 2010 | Tukwila to Qwest Field
The 2010 Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is set for June 26 and YOU are invited to join team Rockin' for the House to benefit the Seattle Ronald McDonald House. Whether you’re a runner or a walker, a half or full marathoner, new to the House or a longtime supporter— our team is open to anyone who would like to join! We will be running and walking in honor of the House and the hundreds of families we serve each year — fundraising for our mission along the way. Even if you’re already signed up for the race, you can still be part of our team, too!
We are asking each team member to set a $250 fundraising goal - this amount will sponsor 10 nights of housing for a family here at RMHC! Each team member will have a personalized website that will be easy to use and pass along to acquaintances to ask for support.
Team Rockin’ for the House members will receive a custom t-shirt, an invitation to a pre-race gathering and post-race celebration, the chance to win exciting fundraising prizes, the opportunity to work with a local running coach on training and preparation for the race and the option to participate in group training runs.
Our team has grown to more than 50 members! If you are interested in joining or learning more, please contact Ellen Sontra at (206)838-0629 or ellen@rmhcseattle.org. Just don't wait too long, last year the race sold out in April!
More details about the event can be found here: http://seattle.competitor.com/. Registration will be the responsibility of each participant – the cost is currently $100 for the full marathon and $85 for the half marathon.
RMHC Annual Gala
2009 RMHC Gala Recap
Our sincerest thanks to the guests, volunteers and behind-the-scenes supporters who made the 21st Annual RMHC Gala a big success, raising $700,000 for the House. Your incredible generosity is appreciated and what makes our House a home for more than 800 famillies each year.
A special thank you to our hard-working Honorary Gala Chairs Chef John and Debbie Howie. Karen Shaw was named the 2009 Fred Shultz Honoree in recognition of her enthusiasm and commitment to RMHC, while John L. Scott Real Estate received the 2009 Heart of the House Award in appreciation of its dedication to the House and serving the families who call it home.
Thank you to our fantastic sponsors:
Wells Fargo
McDonald’s Owner/Operators of Western Washington
McDonald’s USA, LLC
The John L. Scott Foundation
Costco Wholesale
Wizards of the Coast LLC
Alaska Airlines • American Equity Mortgage • The Bama Companies • CIRI • Dr Pepper Snapple Group • The Coca-Cola Company • Franke, Inc. • Franz Bakery • Integra Telecom • Golden State Foods • Kimpton Hotels Seattle • Mize, Houser and Company • MRD Inc./McDonald’s • PEMCO Insurance • Restaurant Technologies, Inc. • S2K • Seattle Metropolitan Magazine • The Seattle Times Company • Southwest Airlines • Sweet Life • Tree Top • Way To Be Designs
View the 2009 RMHC Gala auction items.
Hockey Challenge
2010 Puck Drop with Celebs and Kid Captain, Brayden
Hockey Challenge 2010 Raises $136,000 and Counting!
The 12th Annual RMHC Hockey Challenge, presented by the Seattle Thunderbirds, was a grand success this year raising $136,000 and counting! Local hockey players, celebrities and Thunderbird alumni all came out to delight the crowd at ShoWare Center in Kent and raise much needed funds for the Seattle Ronald McDonald House.
Special thanks go to the Seattle Thunderbirds for their continuing partnership and generous donation of time and resources to the February 27th event. Thanks also to the local hockey teams who competed during the day. They include Microsoft Exchange Women and Windows Women, Entertainment and Devices, Microsoft Spartans, The Microsoft Mystery Team, MS IT, Windows Live/Azure and Amazon.com. The competition was a fun and rewarding conclusion to months of fundraising and hard work by the players and captains, all to support the children and families who stay at the House.
The day concluded with an All-Star game and action-packed shootout. All-Stars included Cameron Bancroft, Brian Bassett, Ian Furness, Michael Rosenbaum, Paul Silvi, Jason Thompson, Dan Wilson, Bill Wixey and numerous Thunderbirds alumni.
Sponsors
APC
EMC
Harte-Hanks
Lionbridge
Microsoft Visual Studios
Moravia
Puget Sound Energy
Siemens