If you didn’t know otherwise, you would think Joseph Patterson, 10, and Giovanni Cascio, 9, were brothers. Their personalities, interests, and mannerisms are so similar that it is endearing to everyone who meets them at the Front & Erie House. You might even see these two on a day when they have matching casts on their legs—confirming that their bond goes deeper than most friendships. Born with arthrogryposis, a neuromusculoskeletal disorder that affects various joints in the body, both boys are in wheelchairs and are currently undergoing painful surgeries and castings to improve their condition.

Joseph was adopted from Ukraine and now lives in Jasper, Texas with his parents and four siblings. In October 2014, he underwent his first corrective surgery on each joint in both legs and has to have two castings a week on his legs until they are stable enough for further treatment. “We came to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House in October when Joseph had his first surgery and really enjoyed our initial stay,” says Joseph’s mother, Amanda. “We never have to worry about transportation to Shriners Hospital for Children, food, or where we will sleep each night—the Ronald McDonald House takes care of everything for us.”

During their first ultrasound, Giovanni’s parents knew something wasn’t right with their unborn son. “Doctors told us that Giovanni had amyoplasia, the most common form of arthrogryposis,” says Giovanni’s father, Dean. As their son’s medical needs evolved over the years, the Cascios decided to pursue care with Dr. Van Bosse, an orthopedic surgeon at Shriners who has dedicated his career to helping children with this complex condition. In October, Giovanni and his mother, Michelle, traveled from their home in Idaho to Philadelphia to stay at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

Prior to coming to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, Joseph had never met another child with arthrogryposis. Giovanni had attended the Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support, Inc. Convention, where he met many other children just like him. Although both families are involved in support groups online which provide insight, tips, and encouragement, there is nothing like meeting another family in-person who is going through the exact same struggles. The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House is a place where families can come together, where sorrows and victories, big and small, can be shared openly and for Joseph and

Giovanni’s families that is what makes the House so special. “The Ronald McDonald House lifts the dread of diagnosis and gives us hope,” says Dean. “These boys feel good seeing people just like them and for us parents, there’s nothing like witnessing that.”

Nowadays, the boys can’t wait for their visits to Philadelphia and the Patterson and Cascio families stay in touch to coordinate appointments so they can visit with each other. “The other day, the boys had a casting and they were texting each other throughout the entire appointment,” says Amanda. “It’s a very painful process, but they lift each other’s spirits.” The time spent outside of the hospital setting is time well-spent; the boys have enjoyed a Halloween at the House, evenings doing art and music activities, watching movies, visiting with Stella and Lil’ Abner—the beloved therapy dogs, and playing video games and with army figurines. When asked what each boy thinks of the other they cheerfully responded, “I think Giovanni is funny and so nice,” says Joseph. “I think Joseph is friendly and helpful,” says Giovanni.

There is no doubt that the power of friendship has the ability to see people through their toughest days, and the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House is privileged to provide a place of comfort and hope where friendships can grow. As Dean Cascio says, “people need to know that this House provides so much more than just a place to stay; it provides support in every sense of the word for families like ours, and for children like ours. We are grateful for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and its supporters who make this service possible. I think I can speak on behalf of all of the families here when I say, thank you for making our lives a little easier as we go through this medical journey.”

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The Power of Friendship

Joseph (left) and Giovanni (right).

To read more about the families the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House supports, visit www.philarmh.org/familystories

“ The Ronald McDonald House lifts the dread of diagnosis and gives us hope.”

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How did you get started with the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House?

I moved to Philadelphia in late 2000 and had always been committed to volunteering in my community, so when I heard about an opportunity to help at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House I was excited to get started. In July 2001, I interviewed to volunteer at the Chestnut Street House and thereafter started volunteering my time on Sunday evenings from six to nine at the front desk and as a van driver. I found that my time spent at the House was the most rewarding three hours of my entire week. At the time, I knew that my career was not the right fi t for me and volunteering at PRMH helped me realize that I had a deep connection to working within an organization where I can directly impact and help people. The mission of our organization is so impactful to me. In September 2004, I joined the staff at PRMH and during the fi rst three years I held many positions with varying roles and responsibilities. In November 2007, I became the Executive Director.

How has the House changed over the past 10 years?

When I was a volunteer, the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House only had the Chestnut Street House and Ronald McDonald Camp. Over the course of the last 10 years, we expanded the Chestnut

Street House, built the Front & Erie House, opened two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and added a Hospitality Kiosk at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. The occupancy rate and demand for services at our Chestnut Street House has exponentially increased over this time, but what hasn’t changed in the ten years is the passion and commitment of our Board and staff and the dedication of our volunteers.

What is your dream for the future of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House?

My dream is for PRMH to have the physical capacity to accommodate all of our room requests. My dream is to never have to say “no” to a family needing a room because there are no rooms available. Right now, at our Chestnut Street location, we are not able to provide rooms to 40% of the families requesting stays.

Equally important, regardless of how much we grow as an organization, I always want for our staff and volunteers to provide excellent customer service to our families. I never want us to lose the original vision and culture of our Co-Founders, Dr. Audrey Evans and Jimmy Murray, which is to provide comfort, care, and support to families who are going through a medical crisis.

What is your greatest accomplishment in the 10 years that you have been with the House?

My greatest accomplishment was working with the Board, staff, and volunteers to expand our services by building our Front & Erie House eight years ago—we truly built a new system from the ground up. We are now able to serve families traveling for medical treatment at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and Shriners Hospital for Children.

How has working here impacted your life?

Working here puts into perspective what is most important to me in life: health and happiness. Since we all spend so much of our time working, it is crucial that you fi nd something that fulfi lls you. Being the Executive Director here has made one of the most positive impacts on my life both personally and professionally. I admire the courage of patients and families staying here and they are a constant reminder of why I do what I do each and every day that I walk through the doors of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

Dear Friends,

As I walk through the House, the warmth and incredible aroma of food being prepared by our generous Guest Chef group makes me feel so good. And, as you can imagine it makes our families feel good too—knowing that they can always depend on this House as a pillar of strength and comfort. It brings me great joy to know that we can provide families who are going through the most diffi cult time of their lives with the support they need so their focus can remain on their seriously ill child. The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House will take care of everything else.

Providing an all-inclusive sanctuary for families who are going through a medical crisis makes a world of difference in the long-term well-being of both children and parents. In fact, a study conducted by Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) confi rms the benefi ts of a holistic approach to care for a sick child and their family. As we can all imagine, having a critically ill child is extremely stressful for a family and studies show that Ronald McDonald Houses help their guests strengthen coping abilities by keeping families together1. That’s not all. In a survey of 250 families, researchers found that children and their parents who stayed at a Ronald McDonald House had a better perceived quality of life than expected for children with chronic diseases2.

I know I can speak on behalf of our Board, staff, and volunteers when I say it is a true honor to serve the families at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. I have heard this phrase many times, “I never thought this would happen to me,” and while we cannot alter the circumstance of a child’s health, we can do whatever it takes to keep a family comfortable and to provide assistance when it matters most. Please know that your support plays a critical role in our ongoing success. As you will see in this issue, we highlight our 40th Anniversary Celebration which garnered much-needed funding for our programming and we thank you for supporting this monumental event.

We simply cannot do what we do without the kindness of our donors. Please take a moment to look at pages eight and nine for impact results for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. It is my sincerest hope that these measurements deepen your belief in our mission and provide you with renewed inspiration to continue supporting us in 2015 and beyond.

With Gratitude,

1. Nabors et al. Families, Systems, & Health (2013) 2. Sanchez et al. Archivos Argentinos de Pediatría (2014)

Message From The President

Marlene Weinberg, President of the Board

5 Way You Can Help PRMH in 20151. Volunteer: Our volunteers are the heart of the House and we provide a variety of fulfi lling volunteer

opportunities. To learn more, please contact Linda Parry, Director of Volunteers, at lindap@philarmh.org.

Did you know?

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their family.

Our most heartfelt thanks go to Eurest. Since 1996, this globally recognized company has provided dining services to local, regional, and national companies within the Business & Industry markets, including employee dining centers, on-site catering, vending, executive dining rooms, and other managed services. This company was recently awarded the Compass in the Community Bronze Award for their dedication to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Collectively, Eurest employees volunteered throughout 2014 in a variety of capacities, such as our Guest Chef Program, to support the House and Family Room in the Cardiac Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition to their esteemed award, Eurest also received a donation for $2,000 which they generously gifted to the House. Thank you, Eurest, for your service and belief in our mission of supporting families of seriously ill children by creating a community of comfort and hope—you truly make a difference.

Guest Chef Spotlight: Eurest

Celebrating 10 Years of Service: An Executive Director’s Point of ViewThis year marks Susan Campbell’s 10th anniversary at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. We are grateful for her dedication, enthusiasm, and foresight as she celebrates this milestone.

2. Donate: It costs upwards of $100 per family per night to provide the comforts of PRMH, but we only ask families for a $15 donation each day. Unfortunately, two-thirds of the families we serve are so fi nancially devastated that they are unable to make that payment. To make a secure donation online today, visit www.philarmh.org/donate.

3. Host a Fundraiser: Your event can benefi t PRMH and the thousands of families that we serve each year. For more information, please contact Chris Callanan, Director of Events and Corporate Development, at chris@philarmh.org.

4. Collect Tabs: Since its inception in 1997, the Soda Tab program has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the families we serve. Tabs can be dropped off any day of the week between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm to the Chestnut Street House on 3925 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. For more information, please contact Jenny Casey, Special Events Coordinator, at jenny@philarmh.org.

5. Become a Corporate Partner: Show community goodwill and corporate responsibility by making a positive impact on the lives of seriously ill children and their families. There are numerous ways for your business to support our work. For more information, please contact Chris Callanan, Director of Events and Corporate Development, at chris@philarmh.org.

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A #Sockie Success

Philly Sports Teams Give Back

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we launched a very special social media campaign called Show Your Stripes to raise awareness of our milestone birthday as the world’s fi rst Ronald McDonald House.

Supporters were asked to purchase a pair of our red and white striped socks and post their best #sockie photo to their social media accounts. In addition to posting a photo in the now-famous socks, we asked our supporters to tag @Philarmh on social media and use the hashtags #PRMH40 #Sockie #ShowYourSocks and #forRMHC.

At $10 a pair, we sold thousands of socks and partnered with Philadelphia companies, restaurants, clubs, schools, and even the police department, making this campaign a true success and raising funds to support the families we serve.

We extend our most sincere thanks to everyone who participated in this campaign. If you didn’t purchase your red and white striped socks, you can still do so at either of our Houses. Don’t forget to tag @Philarmh in your best #sockie photo and use the hashtags #PRMH40 #Sockie #ShowYourSocks and #forRMHC for a chance to be featured as our Sunday #Sockie on social media.

A big thank you to our Media Partners for helping us raise awareness of our 40th anniversary:

CBS3 & The CW Philly Greater Media Philadelphia customedialabs Philadelphia Magazine

Purchase online today at www.philarmh.org/socks.

If you have a group of people who would like to participate in a sock day fundraiser, please contact Jenny Casey at jenny@philarmh.org.

The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House has received support from Philadelphia’s top professional football, hockey, basketball, and baseball teams and we are grateful for the sports community’s continued assistance with our efforts to help families who are going through a medical crisis.

This past fall, we announced that we were selected by the Philadelphia Eagles football team as an Eagles Care Partner and have enjoyed developing a relationship with this wonderful organization. In September, we were delighted to welcome players and SWOOP as they hosted a family game night, playing board games and visiting with families. In addition to our exciting visit, the Eagles signed 15-year-old Ronald McDonald Camper, Colin Delaney, to their team for a one-day contract. Colin, an avid sports fan and high school football player, has been battling leukemia since February of 2014. This once-in-a-lifetime event took place in front of the entire nation as it was televised on The Today Show as part of the NFL’s Together We Make Football program.

Families got to experience an extra special Thanksgiving-themed dinner this fall with the

Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. Players and their wives and girlfriends visited the Chestnut Street House to prepare a holiday meal. Not only did our visitors prepare a delicious spread, but they spent quality time interacting with the families at the House. The team went the extra mile by providing goodie bags to all of the children at the House.

This year marks the 21st year of the 76ers Read for Ronald program, an exciting initiative that promotes reading among elementary and middle school students while allowing them to raise funds to support the children and families at PRMH. Each year, the 76ers Flight Squad and cheerleaders come to the House to host a much-anticipated event for the children who raise the most funds.

And, we can’t forget the Philadelphia Phillies who make our Night Out at the Ballpark with the Phillies games possible. This amazing sports team continues to give us thousands of tickets to provide for the families and children staying at PRMH. Don’t forget to buy your Phillies tickets this season and support the the House at www.philarmh.com/phillies.

Board Spotlight: Bill ParkesI think it’s safe to say that the mission of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, to support families of seriously ill children by creating a community of comfort and hope, resonates with people everywhere. Each of us was introduced to this mission in our own way. For some, it was through the marketing of Shamrock Shakes. For others, it was through family or friends. For me, it was a personal journey.

It was the spring of 1985 and the City of Philadelphia was going through a period of political turmoil, grabbing both national and international attention. However, my wife and I were oblivious to everything going on around us as we were consumed with our own personal turmoil. Our daughter had been diagnosed with neuroblastoma and we could not leave her bedside as she began life-saving treatment. For two long years, we were in and out of the hospital—some stays longer than others. We had a tremendous support system in place with family and friends nearby, an employer that allowed me to juggle family and work demands, and a hospital staff that was dedicated and caring.

Even with that support, the stress we endured is hard to describe and understand unless you’ve had a child that is or was seriously ill. There was no Ronald McDonald House or Family Room available to offer reprieve from the hospital. I can remember fl ipping a coin with other parents each night to see who would get the one rocking chair shared between 10 or more hospital rooms. Our concern for our daughter’s progress, how it was going to impact her siblings, work, and more, was on our minds all the time. Without a doubt I know that the support system we had allowed us to navigate those tough times and emerge with our family intact. If I could take a moment to again say thank you to our parents and siblings, to Jack Moten (my employer), and to the 5th Floor North staff of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, to whom I remain grateful to this day.

In the ensuing years, my wife and I were marginally involved in fundraising for the hospital and its oncology clinic, but raising our family took precedence and sidetracked our efforts to make a

difference to the degree that we had hoped. Some 20 years later, I received a call from one of my daughter’s nurses who said a family group named Katie’s Krusaders was getting together to raise awareness for children with cancer and asked for my help. Better late than never, I jumped in and eventually we helped to bring a new Ronald McDonald House adjacent to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

As a Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House supporter, you are familiar with the services and programs provided through the House. It creates a support system for families where none existed previously, particularly for those traveling long distances. The importance of this to families navigating the uncertain world of having a seriously ill child cannot be underestimated. I remember one of the more comforting experiences at the beginning of my daughter’s treatment was an afternoon spent with another family whose daughter was in treatment at the same time. There wasn’t much said, but the communication through facial expression, body language, and tone reminded us we were not alone. The House and Family Room settings allow for many of these interactions to take place by providing soft support that is hard to defi ne, but benefi cial and much-needed.

I was subsequently asked to join the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House in 2007, and have now taken on the responsibility of promoting its continued success fostered by so many hardworking people before me. To do so, we need your help. To all of our donors, thank you for providing the resources that allow us to make a difference in the lives of families dealing with seriously ill children. For those of you who were a guest of the House in the last 40 years, it’s never too late to make a difference. Please consider helping the House—no contribution is too small. I know that you will fi nd it challenging, rewarding, and humbling. I know I have.

Friday, October 17th was truly a night to remember as over 1,000 guests attended the 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Simeone Automotive Museum.

The evening kicked off with a cocktail reception, where our supporters had the opportunity to browse the museum on docent-led tours, meet with friends old and new, and learn more about the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

Dinner followed, along with the presentation of the Dr. Audrey E. Evans Award of Excellence. This year’s honorees were Carl H. June, M.D., Stephan Grupp, M.D., Ph.D., Bruce Levine, Ph.D., and David L. Porter, M.D. for their groundbreaking immune therapy work using genetically engineered, cancer-fi ghting T cells to treat an aggressive form of childhood leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

The evening also debuted our new video, “40 Years—One Place Like Home”, which showcased our Co-Founders, Dr. Audrey Evans and Jimmy Murray, PRMH families, volunteers, and staff talking about their experiences with the House. Watch the video on our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/PhilaRMH.

And, of course, no evening is complete without musical entertainment. Guests danced the night away to THE MIDTOWN MEN—Four Stars from the original Cast of Jersey Boys*.

Thank you to all of our generous community partners, PRMH families, volunteers, and staff who made this evening a smashing success. Here’s to another 40 years.

*Not a performance of. Not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.

Thank You for Supporting our 40th Anniversary

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We’re So Thankful For...1 Brenner Family-Laps for Lenny Fundraiser

Thank you to the Brenner Family for raising $2,500 through their Laps for Lenny fundraiser on November 29. Supporters gathered for this walking event and raised proceeds to support our Adopt A Room program. Thank you to Lenny Brenner for your ongoing commitment to not only volunteering at the Chestnut Street House, but for hosting this great event.

2 The NFL Alumni and Philadelphia Chapter Cheerleaders

This group presented a check for $20,000 to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and adopted a room at the Front & Erie House through our Adopt A Room program.

3 Annual House Lighting Celebration and Donor Reception

In honor of the generosity and support we receive from our friends in the community, both of our Houses were decorated with thousands of holiday lights, each representing a donor’s thoughtful gift. We thank all of the individuals, organizations, and businesses who helped to give the gift of home to families in need over the holiday season.

4 Holiday Wish List Drives During the 2014 Holiday Season, we had an array of Wish List Drives that were hosted in support of the families at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. We would like to extend our thanks to the groups, families, and individuals who hosted a Wish List Drive during the holidays.

5 County Corvette 10th Annual Holiday Toy Drive For a decade, Denny Parisan of County Corvette has hosted an annual holiday toy drive to ensure that all families staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House have a special holiday—just like they would back home. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of County Corvette and its Toy Drive supporters when Denny came to the Chestnut Street House in a U-Haul to drop off all of the toys collected. In addition to bringing a truck full of toys, this group also collected over $33,000 in cash donations to help us continue fulfi lling our mission.

6 Philadelphia Marathon Thank you to everyone who ran for Team PRMH at the Philadelphia Marathon. For the fourth year in a row, the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House was selected as an offi cial charity partner and our team raised over $11,000.

7 Endo Gives We would like to thank Endo International plc, a global specialty healthcare company that improves lives while creating value, for naming the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House as the benefi ciary of their 2014 year-end Endo Gives campaign.

Throughout the 2014 holiday season, Endo employees showed their support in two tremendous ways: in-kind donations and monetary gifts, which employees could make through the company’s Matching Gift Program. In total, Endo employees pledged over $20,000, inclusive of company matched donations, and delivered hundreds of items from the House wish lists. We thank Endo for their incredible generosity.

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40th Anniversary Donations*

$25,000 & aboveThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaThe Lotman FamilyKeystone FoodsLehigh Valley All-Stars Football GameJill & Alan B. MillerPhiladelphia EaglesRonald McDonald House CharitiesRonald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia RegionSt. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

$10,000 to $24,999AnonymousCoca-Cola CompanyCrowley Chemical Company, Inc. & Permalith PlasticsCharlie & Helen - Charles & Jennifer EhlersDr. & Mrs. Scot FisherKatie’s KrusadersKeenan Auto BodyKramer Kirsh Insurance Group/Allstate Insurance Kramer Insurance CenterMcDonald’s CorporationStephen & Salli MickelbergMr. & Mrs. Maxwell D. PaulRichie Nelson Celebration of Life Golf OutingRonald McDonald House New YorkSuzanne RootJane & Jim SutowTri-State Toyota Dealers AssociationTurner Family FoundationTurner Investment PartnersMarlene Weinberg

$5,000 to $9,999All Event Party Rental.comAnderson & Catania ServicesAudi Willow Grove, Infi niti of Willow GroveThe Bacharach FamilyComcast SpectacorPeter & Mimi DegnanMr. & Mrs. Robert DubinJoan & Mike EmmiFirstrust BankLynne & Bill GarboseGemini Bakery Equipment Co.Nadine & Bruce GoldenbergKPMGMarshMax Paul’s Ardmore Toyota and Central City ToyotaMcCain Foods USA, Inc.Monarch Travel Services, Inc.The Montufar FamilyNational Board of Medical ExaminersNortheast FoodsDenny ParisanGini & Stu PeltzPenn MedicinePhiladelphia McDonald’s Black Operators AssociationMr. & Mrs. Richard ProbinskyRed Bank Veterinary HospitalMs. Anne ScardinoTD BankThomas Jefferson University HospitalsTriad Metals InternationalDebbie Feith TyeMr. Fred WhiteWills Eye HospitalMarian & Norman Wolgin

$2,500 to $4,999Mr. Mark AitkenAlex’s Lemonade Stand FoundationMr. & Mrs. Richard BellMr. & Mrs. Fred BermanBloomingdale’s

Cabot Creamery CooperativeThe Catalana Family & Cumberland DairyConner, Strong & BuckelewCopabananaCFIElliott-LewisMs. Vicki ErlbaumMs. Marcy D. FriedmanHorizon ServicesIndependence Blue CrossJacobsMr. & Mrs. Steven KerleyLa-Z-Boy of PhiladelphiaBeth & Ira LeventhalMr. and Mrs. William LissMr. and Mrs. Cecil LyttleMartin BrowerMcDonald’s East DivisionMcDonald’s of the Philadelphia RegionMr. Nirav MehtaThe Ostroff & Siegal Families - Center City DevelopmentOverall Supply, Inc.Denny ParisanJan & Jacob PecarskyPennsylvania Real Estate Investment TrustPhiladelphia Insurance CompaniesPNCReed Smith, LLPMark & Shari RosenbergSamuel D. Cozen Memorial FundShriners Hospital for Children - PhiladelphiaTierneyMr. Renaat Van Den HooffMr. & Mrs. Bennett WeinstockSusan & Don WengerSteve & June WolfsonYoung Adjustment Co., Inc.

$1,000 to $2,499233 Associates LLCA & R EnterprisesMrs. Madlyn AbramsonAmoroso’s Baking CompanyAnthony & Sylvan PoolsBayada PediatricsMr. & Mrs. Lance A. BergerMr. & Mrs. Joshua S. BerlinMr. & Mrs. Barry BernstenMr. & Mrs. Thomas BironMr. and Mrs. Richard Blumenthal The Brind FoundationDr. Corey Brotz & Dr. Rebekka BrotzThe Canuso FoundationCare2 Fund at USLI Inc.Mr. Paul CarpenterMr. & Mrs. Frank ConicellaMr. Joseph D. CoyleCozen O’ConnorCruise Control GearDi Bruno Bros.Sara & Bob DobbinsMrs. Lois ElkmanMr. Steven ErlbaumDr. Audrey E. EvansMs. Marjorie L. FerstMr. Jeffrey HammondMs. Anna Ford-KeelsMr. & Mrs. Robert A. FoxMr. & Mrs. Donald M. GleklenMr. & Mrs. Morey GoldbergMr. & Mrs. William GoldsteinDr. & Mrs. Stephan GruppMr. & Mrs. David HainMs. Donna HeckmannMr. & Mrs. Mark HemmingMs. Rosalyn HendlerMrs. Tanya HollidayMr. and Mrs. Peter Katevatis Katie Kirlin FundMr. & Mrs. Steven M. KatzKayfi eld Automotive Paints Inc.

Ms. Cynthia M. KeaveneyKelley Funeral HomeMr. & Mrs. John Lambrechts Lambrechts Family Charitable FundDr. & Mrs. Zeff LazingerMrs. June LeavyDr. & Mrs. Bruce LevineMr. & Mrs. Robert LewisMr. Jason LissLittle Smiles PhiladelphiaMr. Robert A. Lopes Jr.Louis & Bessie Stein FoundationMr. & Mrs. David MarshallMr. & Mrs. Michael McAleerMr. & Mrs. Sean McHughMorochMr. Tom MorochThe Montufar FamilyMorris J. Cohen & Co.Ms. Barbara MurphyMs. Sheila MusolinoDr. & Mrs. Jason NeustadterMrs. Nancy PaulMr. & Mrs. William PeruzziMrs. Brenda PettersenPhiladelphia 76ersPine Forest Camp, Lake Owego Camp, and Camp Timber TopsMr. Joe PursleyReed TechnologyRonald McDonald Houses of Delaware and Southern New JerseyMr. & Mrs. Philip RosenfeldtMr. David RushMr. & Mrs. Fred ShabelMr. Manish ShahShelly Electric Company, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Mark I. SolomonToy Trains in MotionMr. David TurnerUnited AirlinesMr. & Mrs. Steven WagnerMr. & Mrs. Scott E. WechslerMr. & Mrs. Howard WertmanMr. & Mrs. Sydney G. Willson IIIMr. & Mrs. Peter WilmerdingMr. Ken Youngblood

$500 to $999Allied Barton Security ServicesamdocsAmerican Vision at the CourtMr. & Mrs. James N. AraceBaim EnterprisesMs. Eileen BairdMrs. Madeline BellDr. Albert Maguire & Dr. Jean BennettMr. & Mrs. Hoagy BockMr. & Mrs. Merrill BrownMr. & Mrs. James BurkeMr. Cody Calafi oreMr. Paul Calafi oreMr. Douglas CarneyCherokee ConstructionMr. Michael ClarkMr. & Mrs. Birch ClothierMr. & Mrs. Robert CocozzoliMrs. Caroline ColemanMr. & Mrs. Frank CollisonCollison Management, Inc.Mr. Ken CrawfordDanella ConstructionDr. & Mrs. Roger DanielsMr. & Mrs. John M. DiDonatoMr. & Mrs. Michael A. DionMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. DoleMr. & Mrs. Les DukartMs. Linda DunhamMr. & Mrs. Jack EarleDr. & Mrs. Bertram EllickMr. Jared Farbman & Ms. Julia FisherMr. & Mrs. Joseph J. FenkelMr. Michael Fountaine

Dr. Cynthia L. FoxMr. Chris GabrielMr. Stephen GarnickMr. Michael GiambroneMr. & Mrs. Joseph C. GiardinelliMr. & Mrs. John GiungoMr. & Mrs. Hy GoldbergGoldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Inc.Goodman PropertiesMs. Tasha L. Harris MightyMr. Christian HeineMr. Bev HendryHillis Public AdjustersMr. & Mrs. Joshua HirsheyHomewood SuitesMs. Suzanna HoustonMr. Scott HurleyMr. Rob JacksonJenneric, LLCMr. & Mrs. John P. KannonKML Law GroupDr. Anna T. Meadows & Dr. Alfred KnudsonMr. Ronald J. Kozich & Ms. Faye OlivieriMr. Ryan KroizMr. Raymond S. LambertMr. Donald LehnerMr. & Mrs. Victor LevyLiscio’s BakeryMr. & Mrs. Bill LloydMr. & Mrs. Eric LynnMacalibur Ltd.Mr. & Mrs. Frank T. MaraMs. Kim MargolisMarketplace PhiladelphiaMr. Carmen MarzoccoMr. Mark MasonMr. & Mrs. William McGrathMr. James McLaughlinDr. & Mrs. Ronald T. MeltzerMr. & Mrs. Michael G. MenkowitzMr. & Mrs. Francis J. Mulherin Jr.Mr. Mark MulhollandNational Metals, Inc.Mr. John P. NewmanMrs. Jennifer NicholsMr. & Mrs. David NiggemanMr. & Mrs. Gary P. OttMr. William ParkesMr. Stephen PoniatowiczMr. Doug PorterMs. Rene PresserQuaker Chemical CorporationMr. & Mrs. Stephen J. RauscherMr. Stacey RedicanMr. Thomas ReesMr. & Mrs. Stanley B. ReichlinMr. & Mrs. Neil D. ReiffMr. A. Scott RichmanDr. & Mrs. Louis F. RoseMr. & Mrs. Robert RoseMr. Fred RulloDr. & Mrs. Lou RuvoloMr. & Mrs. Keith SachsMr. Bruce Loversidge & Ms. Marylou SchmidtMr. Brent Senseny & Ms. Linda D. CluckMrs. Susan SheaMr. & Mrs. Marc ShrierMr. & Mrs. Eric SitarchukMs. Patricia StellaMrs. Doris M. SternerMr. Jay StewartMrs. Ronni T. UhrUniversity City District - One SourceDr. Gerard VernoseMr. Jakub VoracekMr. Richard M. WelchMr. Jerry Wenger & Ms. Sharon AltmanDr. & Mrs. William Wolgin

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014OUR HOUSES

2,194

93%FAMILY STAYS

AVERAGE OCCUPANCY RATE

3,241 FAMILIES WE COULD NOT ACCOMMODATE BECAUSE WE WERE FULL

365 LONGEST NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS FOR ONE FAMILY

TOP THREE HOSPITALS SERVED

The Children’sHospital of Philadelphia

ShrinersHospital

22%St. Christopher’sHospital

23%

48%

TOP THREE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

Orthopedics 28%

Oncology 23%

Cardiology 12%

AnguillaBermudaCanadaCuraçaoColombia

Costa RicaDominican RepublicGreece HaitiHonduras

Mexico NetherlandsParaguayPeruPuerto Rico

RussiaUnited States UruguayU.S. Virgin Islands Venezuela

INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES SERVED

Total Campers205

Patient Campers

Patient Campers

139

Sibling Campers

New Campers

66

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Family Rooms at CHOP 2

Patient Rooms Served Each Day98We served families from 45 states with the majority traveling from PA, NJ, and NY.

35% 22%

9%

5%

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2% 3%

348 House, FamilyRoom and Kiosk Volunteers

503 Family Activities

1,217Guest Chef Meals

s117Volunteer Camp Counselors and Medical Staff

3,533Shuttle Van Trips

OUR VOLUNTEERS

124 CommunityService Groups

RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS

DOWNLOAD THE FULL ANNUAL REPORT IN APRIL 2015 BY VISITING WWW.PHILARMH.ORG/ANNUALREPORT

We served families from 18 countries and two U.S. territories including:

FAMILIES SERVED BY REGION

9.87NIGHTS IN

THE AVERAGE FAMILY STAY

35%

22%

9%

5%

3%

2%

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73 Patient Rooms Served Each Day

HOSPITALITY KIOSK

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3,035 Times the kiosk was accessed by individuals

3%

98% Families who agree that staying at the Houses helped reduce their stress levels

97% Families who agree that staying at the House made it easier to access treatment

95% Families who agree that the Family Rooms helped them maintain their well-being while their child was in the hospital

100% Families who agree the Kiosk made it easier to access healthy food and beverages while in the hospital

99% Parents who agree that Ronald McDonald Camp has helped their child build confi dence and become more independent

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Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Vehicle Donation Program

The Family Emergency Fund

Families are stronger when they are together, and their presence helps a sick child heal faster and cope better. Donate a vehicle you’re not using, and the One Car One Difference® program will auction your donated vehicle for cash for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

To donate your vehicle today, please visit: www.onecarhelpsrmh.com.

The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House would like to extend our congratulations to Michael’s Way co-founder, Chris McElwee, for being the recipient of a $25,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation—funds will be used to further the organization’s work. Over the years, Michael’s Way has donated thousands of dollars to oncology families staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House to help ease the burden of caring for a sick child and having to worry about expenses back home.

Each year, the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House serves over 2,000 families. That’s more than 2,000 families with seriously ill children who are uprooted from their lives and faced with a long medical journey fi lled with uncertainty. The Family Emergency Fund helps ensure that families staying with us have the means to maintain their households no matter how long they have to reside in Philadelphia for their child’s treatment. This allows parents to focus on what is truly important—the well-being of their child.

There are many ways to make a meaningful impact on a family staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, and we ask that you keep the Family Emergency Fund in mind as you plan your charitable giving this year. Gifts received in the past have paid for expenses such as: mortgages so families don’t lose their homes, heat and electricity for family members back home, and car repairs for families traveling back and forth to Philadelphia for life-saving medical treatment.

To support the Family Emergency Fund, please contact Lawrence Jacobson, Director of Leadership Giving, at 267.969.6201 or via email at lawrence@philarmh.org. As Chris McElwee of Michael’s Way said, “Do you know of one person who hasn’t been touched by illness? Neither do I.” Please consider giving to the Family Emergency Fund today.

Donations From The Heart (10/01/2014 - 12/30/2014)*

$25,000 and aboveDenny Parisan & the County Corvette Toy DriveThe Philadelphia Foundation

- Alice H. & Joseph W. Campbell Fund #1

- Alice H. & Joseph W. Campbell Fund #2

- Edward M. Story Memorial Fund in memory of his father, Samuel Story, & his mother, Mary Grosvenor

- William J. McCahan 3rd Fund in memory of Thomas McCahan & Florence M. McCahan

- Ira Jewell Williams FundRonald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region

$10,000 to $24,999Ammerman Family FoundationBethel Philadelphia MillsEndo Pharmaceuticals Giving CampaignGlaxoSmithKline Navy YardMr. & Mrs. Nicholas KaramatsoukasRonald McDonald House CharitiesSt. Christopher’s Foundation for ChildrenUnited Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

$5,000 to $9,999Mr. & Mrs. Daniel AmorosoThe Brian Seibert Memorial FundMs. Lorraine F. BrutBudget Maintenance Concrete ServicesMrs. Donna CalvertThe Eden Charitable FoundationERTMr. & Mrs. Don S. FollettFox & Roach CharitiesGemini Bakery Equipment Co.Hope Paige DesignsJune & Steve Wolfson Family FoundationMs. Cynthia M. KeaveneyMcDonald’s CorporationThe Montufar Family Navmar Applied Sciences CorporationPottstown Parks & Rec FoundationMr. Anthony DeCarloRittenhouse Estates & Walnut EstatesMr. & Mrs. Mark RosenbergMr. Brent Senseny & Ms. Linda D. CluckTGAS Advisors, LLCTurner InvestmentsUAS Inc.The Van Aken Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Paul WendolowskiYoung Lawyers Section of the Delaware County Bar Association

$2,500 to $4,999Anonymous (2)Mr. Edward Baim & Mrs. Jill SegalBakers Club of PhiladelphiaBFF Friendship FoundationBroughton FoundationThe CHG Charitable TrustCroake Park Golf Classic – Dublin, IrelandMr. & Mrs. David J. ColleranConstruction Financial Management AssociationMr. George E. Deming IIIDLLThe Elder Family FoundationESC for Tri-State Racquetball TournamentExelon Generation - Oyster Creek Generating StationMr. & Mrs. Jerry FrebowitzGoodies for Good, Inc

Mr. Jonathan HoffmanJohn G. & Ruth K. Kramer Charitable TrustMr. & Mrs. Joseph LeeThe Joseph Plumitallo Memorial FoundationMaiden REMartin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.Mr. Mark MattsonServicing Contractors Association of Greater Delaware ValleyMedela, Inc.Dr. Christopher MirzaiMr. & Mrs. Jacob PecarskyMs. Anne ScardinoMr. Neil StevensBrad McFee & Pat TaglioliniInnovative Print & Media GroupThe William Penn FoundationMr. & Mrs. Sydney G. Willson IIIWylie’s Day Foundation

$1,000 to $2,499Anonymous (2)Mr. Richard J. AdelizziMr. & Mrs. Jim AverillBikers Against Child Abuse Lehigh ValleyMr. Leonard BernsteinMr. & Mrs. Louis W. BlancoBloomberg, LPMs. Joanne B. BrysonMrs. & Mr. Stephanie BuonannoMs. Jill CarrMr. & Mrs. Bob ChambersMs. Helen ClemensMr. & Mrs. Tristram C. ColketMr. & Mrs. Frank ConicellaMr. & Mrs. Michael DanzigerDr. & Mrs. Anthony J. DiMarinoMr. & Mrs. Darryl DukowskiEurest DiningMr. & Mrs. Steve FeldhamerFirstgivingFlorence & Gordon Holl & Family FoundationThe Frezel Family Charitable FundMr. & Mrs. Peter S. FriedmanGermantown Academy - Hockey for the HouseMr. & Mrs. Edward M. Gibbons Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Jerald B. GilbertMs. Hailey GosnellMr. & Mrs. William C. GrahamMr. & Mrs. David H. GuendelsbergerMr. & Mrs. Earl HannumMs. Gail HendersonMichael Hogarty M.D.Mr. Samuel Humes & Ms. Marianna KnightMr. Michael HyattIntegrated Risk ManagementThe Joey Pozzuolo Memorial Scholarship FundMr. & Mrs. Robert KachurDr. & Mrs. Jeremy KeesMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Keith Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Tom KeyerMr. Roger H. KimmelLaura & Richard Steel Family FoundationLincoln Financial Group Foundation, Inc.M.S. Fountaine Enterprises, LP - McDonald’s of Cedar CrestMr. John M. Makara & Ms. Katherine E. PattersonMr. & Mrs. Frank T. MaraMr. & Mrs. Anthony J. MarsalaMs. Sara MarxDr. Lauren McCann

Ms. Nicole McInerneyMichael & Nancy McLellThe Merck FoundationMillbridge Farms Inc.Mr. & Mrs. David C. MitchellThe Montague Family Charitable FoundationMr. & Mrs. John P. MoranMr. William ParkesMr. & Mrs. Scott PiskunMr. Christopher RoakMr. Jerry RosenthalRosenzweig & Associates Wealth ManagementDr. Marta K. RozansPhyllis & Arthur SaftSamuel D. Cozen Memorial FundMr. & Mrs. Robert F. SavageMr. & Mrs. William H. Schell Jr.Sean James Dolan Memorial FundShields & Shields, M.D. P.C.Mr. & Mrs. Larry StoneTactix Real Estate AdvisorEdmund G. Taussig & Frances Kath Taussig FoundationVesuvio PizzaWalgreensMrs. Marlene WeinbergWharton Hill Investment AdvisorsMr. & Mrs. Peter WilmerdingMr. & Mrs. Lewis R. WolfMs. Josephine F. ZelovMr. & Mrs. Christopher ZuechZurich American Insurance Company

$500 to $999AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Donald L. AlfAlisha C. Levin Memorial Fund of the Philadelphia FoundationAlmas Peruvian Shrine ClubDrs. Paul & Melissa AndersonMr. & Mrs. Roger ArshtMr. & Mrs. Daniel J. AustinMr. & Mrs. Sean M. AylwardBank of America FoundationBaron FoundationMr. & Mrs. Brian BeallMr. Steve BeckerMr. & Mrs. John K. BinswangerBioMed Realty TrustThe Boeing CompanyMr. & Mrs. Randall B. BrennerMr. & Mrs. Michael BrownMr. Craig ButchenhartMr. David CaddickChristopher’s Footprints, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Gary ClementeCocktails Against CancerMr. & Mrs. James D. ColemanMorgan III & Nicole CowperthwaiteCozen O’ConnorMr. & Mrs. John M. Curley IIIMr. Anthony DeFrancescoMr. & Mrs. Howard Delfi nerMr. Mark DepewMr. & Mrs. Jim DeverMr. & Mrs. Glenn DeverMr. & Mrs. Joseph N. DiBello Jr.Ms. Debbie J. DicksteinDr. Dave DiefenderferMr. & Mrs. Jim DooleyMr. Donald Dorfl ingerDrinker, Biddle & Reath LLPThe Emss Foundation, Inc.Ms. Virginia FanningMr. & Mrs. Marc L. FelgoiseFirstrust BankMr. Harry Flanagan

Friends, Family, & Coworkers of Deanna SantoMs. Betty A. GeiklerDr. & Mrs. Carl GiombettiMs. Karen GitsasMr. & Mrs. Brent GlovaMrs. Connie GottliebDr. Christine GradDr. & Mrs. Stephan GruppMr. & Mrs. W. B. HarrisMr. George HeinrichMs. Kathleen A. HeitzmannMr. & Mrs. Harry J. Hoplamazian Jr.IBM Employee Services CenterMr. & Mrs. Karl JacobJimmy G’s SteaksMs. Ilona KaneMs. Susan KatzKicking Cancer for Kids Club - Goodnoe Elementary SchoolMr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Koretsky Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Sidney KrasnerMs. Doris LeischLeo P. Roselli Golf TournamentMr. & Mrs. Donald W. LeppLiberty Mutual Foundation MatchMr. & Mrs. Mark LloydLodge # 9 F & AM PAMr. & Mrs. Richard A. LookerWayne Robert Looker MemorialMr. & Mrs. Thomas MadornaMs. Beverly E. MaleeffMcCain Foods USA, Inc.Media Matrix, Inc.Medical Answering ServicesMichael & Amy MenkowitzMr. & Mrs. Robert J. MongeluzziMr. & Mrs. Christopher F. MooreMr. Mark MorrissetteMorrissey Family FoundationNational Board of Medical ExaminersOccupational Therapy ConsultantsMr. Sean O’ConnellFran & Jim PedersenMr. & Mrs. John PerdickPhiladelphia College of Osteopathic MedicinePhiladelphia Eagles Media RelationsMs. Susan PitosciaMs. Margie QuinnDr. & Mrs. Peter D. QuinnBruce & Pat RamboMr. Ratan RatneshMrs. Melissa ScarcelliMs. Christiana SchaeferMs. Ruth SchaeferMr. George Schaefer IIIMr. & Mrs. Anthony ScottSeer InteractiveMr. & Mrs. Andrew H. ShaerMr. & Mrs. Alan ShropshireMs. Jill D. SmithMs. Susan B. SorensonMr. & Mrs. Robert SpielbergerMs. Gwynneth S. StewartMrs. Frances F. C. SueMr. & Mrs. Brian TaddeoTalbots-Paoli Dr. & Mrs. John F. Tighe Jr.Ms. Nancy Jane Van KriekenMr. Steve VeloskiVerizonMr. & Mrs. Howard WeissMr. Jason WeissWells Fargo Community Support CampaignFaith & Pat Zarro

“ The Family Emergency Fund helped us out during the most diffi cult time ever. Because we received assistance with our rent payment, we were able to move into our new apartment before our son, Robert, was discharged from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. We’re grateful for all the help we received from the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.”

– Virginia Cloud, Guest Mother

Make a Lasting Impact on Families Who Need Your HelpYour legacy gift will help ensure that the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House is there for families like Doug’s this year and for years to come. As you carefully plan for your future and the future of your family, you also have the ability to positively impact the lives of seriously ill children and their families by including the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House as a benefi ciary in your will or estate plan.

Thoughtful planning with a fi nancial advisor can protect and preserve your life’s work and allow you to make a signifi cant difference in the lives of thousands of families who stay at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House each year while their child receives life-saving care at the country’s leading hospitals.

Your gift has the power to make a lasting impact. To discuss this important decision, please contact Lawrence Jacobson, Director of Leadership Giving, at 267.969.6201 or via email at lawrence@philarmh.org.

“ This House made it possible to travel back and forth to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children NICU at all hours, day and night, during one of my family’s scariest and darkest times. We did not have to worry about anything but focusing our energy on our son.”

— Doug Searles, Guest Father

* Due to space limitations, we are unable to list donations of less than $500. All donations are sincerely appreciated.

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