There’s No Place Like Home...
When your baby sister is born 100 days early, it feels like a piece of your heart is missing every time you leave the hospital.
For the Mueller Family, Ronald McDonald HouseÂŽ was Better than Home because it kept their Family Together.
Born 100 days premature, Bethany stayed in the hospital for 98 days.
The Ronald McDonald House kept
the Mueller family close to Bethany, just steps away, instead of miles and hours away. It allowed them to fully support Bethany as she developed and grew stronger.
47 ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ADOPT
ANNUALLY, QUARTERLY OR MONTHLY.
“Part of Bethany’s development was us being there with her. That was part of her
drive to excel, to improve.” – Mike Mueller
In June 2016, the Mueller family of Hermann, Missouri, was enjoying their favorite pastime. Mike and Michelle, along with daughters Elizabeth and Melanie, love to go on camping trips together. During a night of camping at Bennett Springs Park, Michelle suffered cardiac arrest. Fortunately, her husband Mike is an experienced EMT and administered CPR immediately, continuing until a first-responder arrived with an AED. Michelle was life-flighted to Springfield, and Bethany was delivered by emergency c-section 100 days before her due date. After Michelle recovered, she joined her family in the Ronald McDonald House.® Bethany’s 98-day stay in the NICU was a roller coaster of hope, setbacks, joy and fear. Having her family close allowed them to help Bethany achieve vital milestones like learning to swallow and eat. Now, Bethany is a happy, active one-year old who enjoys giggling with her big sisters and camping trips with her family.
GIVE KIDS LIKE
Bethany
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A WAY TO
stay close TO THEIR
families. Whether at home in Hermann, camping in a tent or during their summer at the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield,
together is the Mueller family’s favorite place to be.
94%
of hospital administrators worldwide agreed that Ronald McDonald Houses reduced stress and costs to families
When our generous supporters
“Heart the Houses”
and Adopt a Room, they’re truly making the Ronald McDonald Houses possible for the Mueller family and thousands of other area families. Each year, more than 800 families find a community of comfort and hope at our two Ronald McDonald Houses in Springfield. By Adopting a Room for 2018 in one or both of our Houses, you are keeping families of sick children close to each other and near the care and resources they need.
Heart the Houses?
Do you
Help us make the Ronald McDonald Houses possible by Adopting a Room today.
By Mail (Response Card and Envelope enclosed)
Online at HearttheHouses.org By Phone at
417-875-3505
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House Near Cox South Month Bedroom (14 available) Family Room Living Room Playroom Kitchen Dining Room (2 available) Family Living Center Office for Volunteers & Staff Assistant Mgrs’ Quarters Main Entryway Laundry Room (2 available)
$235 $835 $585 $500 $835 $500 $585 $420 $420 $335 $170
House at Mercy Kids Month Bedroom (10 available) Living Room Playroom Gathering Room Dining Room Kitchen Computer Nook Office for Volunteers & Staff Assistant Mgrs’ Quarters Main Entryway Laundry Center Family Locker Room TOTAL AMOUNT ADOPTED:
$235 $835 $500 $295 $585 $835 $295 $420 $420 $335 $420 $100
Quarter Year $700 $2,800 $2,500 $10,000 $1,750 $7,000 $1,500 $6,000 $2,500 $10,000 $1,500 $6,000 $1,750 $7,000 $1,250 $5,000 $1,250 $5,000 $1,000 $4,000 $500 $2,000 Quarter Year $700 $2,800 $2,500 $10,000 $1,500 $6,000 $875 $3,500 $1,750 $7,000 $2,500 $10,000 $875 $3,500 $1,250 $5,000 $1,250 $5,000 $1,000 $4,000 $1,250 $5,000 $300 $1,200
$ To complete your contribution, please fill out both sides of this form, fold at dotted line and return in enclosed envelope.
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CPR/AED saved two lives in the Mueller family. Learn about training at RedCross.org.