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LOVE LETTER home what it is for me to stay here. I do not take that for thousands of volunteers and millions of dollars to make this granted, not for a second. I’ve stayed here off and on since my son had his heart C M H . While here, I refill my tank. It goes without saying, it’s always on empty when I arrive. home, I’ve been able to give 100% of myself while with him at
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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
CM 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 RMH
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 fi lling out the form
on the following page or you
can also donate online at
RonaldHouseChicago.org
Contributions are tax-deductible as provided by law.
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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 $
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OUR COMMITMENT TO “OPENING NEW DOORS” THE CAMPAIGN FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ®
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The new Ronald McDonald House® near Lurie Children’s HospitalFor the building (“bricks & mortar”) of the new Ronald McDonald House at 211 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.
The RMHC-CNI House Operations Endowment FundRMHC-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.
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RMHC® of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana1900 Spring Road, Suite 310 Oak Brook, IL 60523P. 630.623.5300 F. 630.623.0808 www.RonaldHouseChicago.org
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