Page 8 - MidWeek - April 19, 2023

8 MIDWEEK APRIL 19, 2023
Volunteering At The ‘House That Love Built’
Dear Darah,
I’ve always be- lieved that the Ron- ald McDonald House is a gift from our island community, and that it reflects the very best of who we are and what we have to share. Nowhere is this more evident than with our family of volunteers, the silver lining to Hawai‘i’s Ronald McDonald House.
cook meals for the families. You answer phones, tutor the children and drive the family shuttle. You spend hours, days and weekends at the House, giving the most precious gift of all — the gift of time. You help take care of our House. But most important, you help take care of our families.
To the Ronald McDonald House ‘ohana,
That sharing began a long time ago, when a group of dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly and passionately to create Hawai‘i’s first Ronald McDonald House, a very spe- cial “home away from home” for seriously ill children and their families. This was the
That’s you. Because of you, we have been able to welcome more than 14,000 families since opening our first House 36 years ago. Because of your support, families in crisis with a very sick child have had a place to be together and call home during their child’s lifesaving treatment. You have helped to raise funds and worked at events to support programs. You shop for groceries and
So, thank you for your compassion and kindness. For enriching us with your gifts of friendship and sup- port. For committing your time and inspiring us to do better. Volunteers reflect the spirit of ‘ohana, and that spirit is the essence of what a Ron- ald McDonald House is all about.
Volunteer Lori Lee says, “Each time I volunteer at the House or at one of its events, I feel grateful to be a part of the RMHC Hawai‘i family. I am humbled by the generosity and graciousness of everyone I meet there, whether it be a staff mem- ber, volunteer or donor, and especially the families. We
Ronald McDonald House has a way of bringing people together, including volunteer Lori Lee (left) and Ronald McDonald House Charities president Jerri Chong. PHOTO COURTESY RMHCHAWAI‘I
“House that Love Built.” It opened in 1987 and began a tradition of love and caring that has endured for more than three decades and kept strong by generations of vol- unteer heroes.
I have always loved vol- unteering at the House and being a part of a mission to change lives for the better. Your organization has pos- itively impacted so many families and created a safe, happy environment for them while they are going through a very stressful time.
Jerri Chong President, RMHC-Hawai‘i
are working hard toward the goal of ‘keeping families close’ and I am so proud to be able to contribute to it.”
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like to thank? Mail letters to MidWeek c/o Mahalo Nui at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 7-500, Honolulu HI 96813, or email mahalonuiwithda- rah@gmail.com.
CONGRATULATIONS 2023 GRADS!
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