I had an awesome day on Wednesday! It started with a bath, which wasn’t so awesome, but then a car ride. Mom said that we were going to see some kids and that I have to be on my best behavior. She picked me up and put me in the car. I snuggled into my car seat. Away we went. It…
At the RMHC Eastern Wisconsin, there is one room of the House always filled with hopeful and joyful smiles. Tucked away in a corner of the lower level is the Magic Room, where a little yellow token goes a long way. Upon their arrival at RMHC Eastern Wisconsin, each child in a guest family is given a token which grants them…
Hello everyone! My name is Sophia Lococo and I am the new Community Outreach & Auction Coordinator for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin. Before starting full-time in January, I interned for 6+ months at the House as the Special Events/Development Intern, and then joined the team part-time during my final semester of college at Marquette University. It was…
Last week I had the opportunity to shadow a shift of volunteers to see what they do. I knew that volunteers were integral in keeping the House clean and everything running smoothly, but I was not sure about what each volunteer group did. I was excited to take a more hands-on role in the House and to see what my…
On Monday, RMHC Eastern Wisconsin held the 31st Annual Chef’s Dinner, where renowned Milwaukee chefs came together to create a delicious six course meal with expertly paired wine. Guests indulged in a delectable dining experience and participated in a silent auction that benefitted families who stay at the House. During the event, David Kapic spoke about his experience staying at…
Hi! My name is Simone Gaspar and I’m the administrative assistant here at the House. As 2017 begins, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the great things that took place last year. From a new website launch, to welcoming therapy rabbits to our pet therapy program, and most importantly serving every family that needed a…
Hello! I am Genevieve Kenah and I am the new Marketing Intern at the Ronald McDonald House. I will be blogging every week and updating our social media accounts with all of the exciting things going on here at the House on a daily basis. I can’t wait to learn more about the wonderful ways the House impacts the lives…
This Giving Tuesday Blog is written by our Development Director, Bridget Kesner, to give you a feeling of why she loves working at the Ronald McDonald House and why you should consider donating to RMHC this holiday season. I work in a House that love built and every day when I walk through the doors my heart expands just a…
Hi lil Buddies, It’s McNugget! I wanted to tell you about something that happened to me last week. So human Mom and Dad had to go out for a while to do whatever moms and dads do. Mom noticed that I had gotten on the counter and ate something that was bad for me. So Mom picked me up, and…
During Thanksgiving week we are thankful for our wonderful Secret Garden and all of our Master Gardeners. It is time for us to say goodnight to our garden for the winter. Please enjoy this poem from our Master Gardener Ann Philips. In the Secret Garden there is a gate and a bridge and a path, Where flowers bloomed and dinosaurs…
