LOVE LETTER
Thank you for blessing me as you have. I realize it takes thousands of volunteers and millions of dollars to make this home what it is for me to stay here. I do not take that for granted, not for a second.
I’ve stayed here off and on since my son had his heart transplant 16 years ago. Because of the comforts of this home, I’ve been able to give 100% of myself while with him at C M H . While here, I refill my tank. It goes without saying, it’s always on empty when I arrive.
Sadly, Noah’s heart has now begun to reject and fail. Last June, 2009, he said to me while sitting in the R M H kitchen, “Mom, do you think I am going to die?” I said, “Noah, this morning someone your age woke up perfectly healthy yet tonight their parents are grieving their death. Your donor baby was 5 months old yet you’ve lived almost 16 years. Every day is a gift.”
He nodded his head in agreement and took a bite of his cookie, totally in peace and said “God has done many miracles for me so I think I’m going to live. If not, I guess it’s just the Lord’s way of saying, ‘Noah, the vacation is over; it’s time to go home.’”
I immediately felt peace.
Funny and ironic that peace came to both of us here.
Two months later, Noah was given a 5 year prognosis. I appreciate the calm you still provide me... and my son.
Welcome to the House that will build.
With 86 guest rooms, the new Ronald McDonald House at 211 East Grand Avenue will be the world’s largest, providing
for the families
of hospitalized children in Chicago. A home-away-from-home just steps away from the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women’s Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. The House is being designed for with nurturing communal kitchen, dining and play areas. The living spaces will encourage families to rejuvenate, develop
networks and
retreat from the stress of the hospital. The rooftop healing garden in the heart of Chicago’s distinctive skyline will provide a space for meditation, quiet reflection and
.
Please consider donating to the new Ronald McDonald House by filling out the form on the following page or you can also donate online at RonaldHouseChicago.org
Contributions are tax-deductible as provided by law.
O U R C O M M I T M E NT TO “ OPE NING NE W DOORS” T H E C A M PA I GN F OR RONALD M CDONALD HOUSE ® Name Address City/State/Zip Home Phone
Cell Phone
detach on the dotted lines, fold and mail in the envelope
Preferred Email Address Yes, I/We want to participate in providing a “home away from home” for families of children being cared for at area hospitals through the “Opening New ® ® Doors” Capital Campaign for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC -CNI) with our total commitment of $
Designation of pledges and gifts to the RMHC-CNI Capital Campaign This Gift is designated to: The new Ronald McDonald House® near Lurie Children’s Hospital For the building (“bricks & mortar”) of the new Ronald McDonald House at 211 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.
The RMHC-CNI House Operations Endowment Fund RMHC-CNI House Operations Endowment Fund. The fund is established to support the operational and programmatic needs of the Ronald McDonald Houses-CNI chapter. The annual interest payments from the endowment will provide valuable assistance in meeting our operating needs.
My/Our Gift is: (circle one) One-time payment is enclosed. The pledge is payable over
years (5 years maximum).
Our initial gift of $
is enclosed.
We plan to fulfill this pledge according to the following schedule: Date of payment:
Amount:
Date of payment:
Amount:
Date of payment:
Amount:
Date of payment:
Amount:
Date of payment:
Amount:
You can m ak e yo u r g i f t o nl i n e a t R o n a l d H o u s e C h i c a g o . o r g
Method of payment (circle one) Cash
Check
Credit Card
Stock transfer
Money transfer
Other
Automatic Deduction:
Make checks payable to:
Routing number:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Please note in Memo section: Capital Campaign
Account number:
To charge your gift on your credit card:
(circle one)
Visa
Master Card
Name on card Card Number Security Code
detach on the dotted lines, fold and mail in the envelope
Expiration Date
To make a gift in honor of someone special We wish to make this gift in tribute of: Please send acknowledgement of this Tribute Gift to:
Name Address City/State/Zip
Matching Gift opportunity Company Address City/State/Zip Contact Name Please consider this an anonymous donation
Phone
Donor Signature
Date
RMHC-CNI Signature
Date
Jamie Haberkorn Sr. Director of Marketing & Development jhaberkorn@rmhccni.org
RMHC速 of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana 1900 Spring Road, Suite 310 Oak Brook, IL 60523 P. 630.623.5300 F. 630.623.0808 www.RonaldHouseChicago.org
RonaldHouseChicago.org