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Interior designer Cathy Lee’s latest commercial project at the Ronald Mc- Donald House on Judd Hillside has truly been a labor of love. For over a year, she generously donated her time and services in designing the new two-story family recreation center, com- plete with a family room, gam- ing area, LEGO wall, kids tree- house, relaxation loft and more.
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“It was important to me to make it as amazing as possible,” says Lee, noting that countless local contractors, craftsmen, artists and vendors also donated their time and service.
“She thought she was going to meet Ronald McDonald at his house,” recalls Lee. “She delivered the money, but it was a pivotal point because she got a tour of the house, sang some songs and met kids and sick children and the people who were staying there. Ever since then she’s been connected with giving back and charity and the Ronald McDonald House.”
“What really brought this whole story home is, because of COVID, my daughter (now a student at Duke University) ended up taking the gap year in the spring when we were heavy involved in doing the design, so
To see more photos of the space, go to cathyleestyle.com.
Lee has been involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities since 2008, when her daughter Nicki (who was 8 at
What started as a school project has grown into the
the time) was given a commu- nity service project assignment for school. Nicki liked to sing and dance, so she decided to put on a kids’ charity concert at home and raised $1,100, which she donated to Ronald McDon- ald House.
Kidz For A Cause organization, bringing together students with a desire to help kids in need. Throughout the years, they’ve raised money for nonprofits dedicated to helping kids, such as Friends of Children’s Justice Center and Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In 2018, when Nic- ki was a senior in high school, they raised over $350,000 to renovate the Ronald McDon- ald House playroom.
she’s been home and has full force been working with me on this proect,” shares Lee. “For it to come full circle her senior year to be able to raise that much money by leading this organization that started there, and come full circle again to be with me to give this gift to the Ronald McDonald House is just unbelievable.”
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