Past Events
UIS Women's Basketball Game, 12/17/11
Thank you to everyone who came with donations for our families to the UIS Women's basketball game! Your generosity is appreciated!! Thank you to the UIS Athletic Department--we greatly appreciate your support!!
2nd Annual Trivia Night, 11/26/11
Thank you to all the trivia participants for attending the event! Thank you to Jim Leach of 970 AM WMAY for being the master of Ceremonies!! Thank you for helping to raise approximately $3,000 for our Ronald McDonald House--we appreciate your support!
25th Anniversary Gala, 11/4/11
Thank you to everyone who supported our House through the 25th Anniversary Gala! The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Presenting Sponsors for the Gala were St. John's Hospital, Litchfield Family Practice Center and J. Parsons. Over 300 guests enjoyed entertainment by Moon Brothers Band sponsored by BUNN. Our platinum sponsor was Aaron's Sales & Lease, and our media sponsors were 98.7 WNNS and FOX 55/27 Illinois. Thank you to our emcees, Chris Murphy & Genevieve Frazelle of the Morning Show at 98.7 WNNS and Lesley Cox of FOX 55/27 Illinois! Thank you for helping to raise over $55,000 for our Ronald McDonald House!! We hope everyone who attended had a great time--check out our Facebook album for pictures!
Run for the Red Shoe, 10/15/11
Thank you to everyone who came to participate in our 5K, 2 Mile Run/Walk, 0.5 Mile Challenge, and 100 Yard Dash! We had 107 participants of all ages, and the kids enjoyed face-painting and a bounce house! Thank you to all our sponsors, donors, and volunteers. To see pictures of the event, please "like" our Facebook page at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois.
26th Annual Gold Wings Ride, 10/2/11
Thank you to all the Gold Wing Chapter riders who rode to the House bringing donations of toys, pop tabs, and pantry items! We appreciate all of your support! Approximately 80 riders participated this year, and enjoyed a lunch outside of the Ronald McDonald House on a sunny Sunday afternoon. To see pictures, please "like" our Facebook page at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois.
5th Annual Tee Time, 9/16/11
Thank you to our 76 lady golfers who participated in the golf outing at Edgewood Golf Course in Auburn! We had a fun fall themed day, and raised over $7,000 for Ronald McDonald House! To see pictures of the event, please "like" our Facebook page at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois.
17th Annual Golf Classic, 6/28/11
Thank you to everyone who supported the RMHCCI Golf Classic at Piper Glen Golf Course in Springfield! The event was a success, raising approximately $35,000 for our charity! To see pictures, please "like" our Facebook page at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois.
25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting, 2/15/11
On February 15, 2011, over 50 Ronald McDonald House volunteers, Board members, staff and Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, gathered together to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the "House that love built". The Ronald McDonald House, located at 610 N. 7th St. in Springfield, has served thousands of families since its opening.
