Summer 2012 Vol. 19, Issue 2 - Ronald McDonald House at Stanford

Ronald McDonald House at Stanford | Summer 2012 Volume 19, Issue 2
Smiling
Without a
Mask
A teenager’s recovery at the
House offers a new beat to her
heart and a new rhythm in life
Victoria had to always focus on the health of her heart
but now she can just focus on a healthy outlook on life.
Read more about how optimism kept her going.
What’s
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Inside
Program News & Updates
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Randy Cross Invitational Recap
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Interior Remodel Previews
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In Their Own Words
Board of Directors
Bern Beecham, Community
Volunteer & former Palo Alto City
Council
Daniel Bernstein, M.D., Lucile
Packard Children’s Hospital
Karen Boyd, Turner Boyd LLP
Denise Côté, The Chateau Group
Gregg Davis, Webcor Builders
The following are excerpts from letters
of families who have stayed at the
House. Join Ronald McDonald House at
Stanford’s Facebook page and
share your experience by posting
on our wall at www.facebook.com/
RMHStanford or submit an email to
annabelle@ronaldhouse.net
Brian Dinsmore, Seiler
Judy Kirkpatrick, eBay, Retired
Bob Kresek, Founders Financial
Network
Laurie Lacob, Community Volunteer
Brad Lyman, Cornish & Carey
Katharine Martin, Wilson Sonsini
Goodrich & Rosati
Jim McCaughey M.D., Lucile
Packard Children’s Hospital
Debbie Mueller, Community
Volunteer
Dean Riskas, TriplePoint Capital LLC
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welcome Annette Eros as Chief Executive Officer.
Most recently, Annette served as President and
CEO at The Kidney Trust, a national nonprofit that
works to decrease the human and economic cost of
chronic kidney disease. Prior to The Trust she had an
extensive non-profit consulting
practice, assisting community
organizations in strategic
planning, governance, and
development matters. Before
consulting, Annette served as
Executive Director at Ronald
McDonald House Charities of
San Diego for 14 years.
“We are very pleased to
have Annette take the helm as
CEO at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford and
confident she has the experience, skills and passion to
guide the House as we pursue our vision,” said Brad
Lyman, president for the Board of Directors at the
House. “We will look to her to build a more extensive
organization that will play an important, ongoing role
for the families we serve. Annette deeply understands
the important role the House plays in our community and
is poised to lead the organization as we continue to help
more and more families.”
Annette brings a wealth of non-profit executive
experience including strong leadership and
organizational development, strategic analysis and
planning, and donor cultivation. Additionally, in her
position at the House in San Diego she was responsible
for spearheading the research, design and development
of the building project for the expansion to a new
65,000 square-foot Ronald McDonald House facility.
Annette received her master’s degree in Nonprofit
Leadership and Management from the University of San
Diego and her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from San
Diego State University.
“I am honored to be rejoining this worthwhile cause,
eager to make a positive contribution in our local
community and, more importantly, to the families that
need us now and in the future,” said Annette. “We have
a tremendous opportunity to address the growing needs
of families with seriously ill children and my initial focus
will be on expanding our facility and designing services
to address the unmet needs of the families that depend
upon our services.”
Annette will work closely with COO Laura Boudreau
and the entire management team to continue driving the
great success of the House.
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Program Preview: Hospital School
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n conjunction with the Palo Alto Unified School District and Lucile Packard Children Hospital’s
nationally recognized “Hospital School,” a new elementary school program will begin August 13
at Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. This exciting partnership was born in an effort to better
serve the patients and siblings in K-8 grades staying at the House for long periods of time. Class at
the House will be taught by a credentialed Palo Alto Unified School District teacher who has been
meticulously selected to work with this specialized population of students.
The need for a school program at Ronald McDonald House became a necessity once ground broke
for the hospital’s expansion on Welch Road. Patients staying at the House were being unnecessarily
exposed to airborne spores that could be potentially dangerous to those with compromised immune
systems when travelling back and forth to the hospital to attend school.
For these young students, continuing their education while undergoing treatment has never been more
important. Specialized independent study plans are formulated by the student’s home school which
allows them to keep on track so their transition back home can be as stress free as possible.
“I expect attendance will increase greatly with the addition of the classroom at the House. When
little ones aren’t feeling well all they will have to do is put on a pair of slippers and walk a few feet
to receive their lessons,” said Bri Carpaño-Seoane, Family Services Director, who is serving as the
liaison for this program. “School doesn’t seem as daunting when mom is nearby and you can wear
your jammies.”
The new program will also positively impact the Hospital School by serving outpatient students
so that the Hospital School teachers can focus on giving bedside instruction to in-patients and
facilitating small group classes inside the hospital’s classroom.
For more information contact Bri Carpaño-Seoane, Family Services Director, at
bri@ronaldhouse.net.
SPOTLIGHT
THE SUPERHERO WITHIN
E
veryone at Ronald McDonald House at
Stanford, especially the children, are my
heroes! My job is to make them look
and feel like the true superhero that they all
are!” said Barbara Casados (pictured above),
creator and owner of the East Bay-based Kiss
the Toad Creations, about the capes she sews
herself for kids of all ages. When her son
was diagnosed with autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, she started making him
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capes to help him get dressed in the morning.
This inspired her superhero idea and since
then it has been a big hit for many children.
Her primary focus on kids with cancer and
other life-threatening illnesses brought her
to the House in early 2012 with the idea of a
“Superhero” event.
“I asked if I could deliver Superhero
capes to all their children [at the House]
because they give so much to these families
in need, as well as many other families of
children that I follow regularly,” she said.
“Throughout my career I have heard
stories from many of the children that I
follow on Caringbridge (social networking
site) and Facebook about how well they
are treated and respected there.”
The second Superhero event will
take place at the House on Thursday,
August 3. Superhero balloons
donated by Balloons For Luv. The
House hopes to continue holding
this event for the children at the
House at least twice a year.
For more information contact Sarah
Reichanadter, Family Activities Coordinator,
at sarah@ronaldhouse.net.
RECAP
10th Annual
Spring Lamb BBQ &
Bocce Ball Tournament
A
decade! That’s a long time. Think
of all the things that can happen
in that timeframe including the
outpouring of support for the House from
the 10th Annual Spring Lamb Barbeque &
Summer Is Here: Camp Ronald McDonald
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amp Ronald McDonald has been a fun way for children ages 5 and older to meet new
people and make new friends. Taking place annually at the House from June through
August, kids have the opportunity to create arts and crafts through activities such as making
clay magnets, painting with marbles, decorating picture frames, making their own outside chalk,
and creating journals to write in about their summer experience. This year, many of the older
kids not only participated in arts and crafts activities but also in a music mentoring class where
they split into groups and were given individualized instruction on how
to play the recorder (a woodwind instrument), by a group of students
at Carlmont High School. Fun photographic techniques were offered
to kids through “First Exposures”, a mentorship program offered by SF
Camerawork, a nonprofit media organization based in San Francisco and
a drawing class provided step-by-step instructions on how to create their
own comic book. At least once a week, children were provided assistance
with making their own lunches or even baking and decorating their
favorite desserts such as cupcakes and sugar cookies. Off-site field trips
kept the energy levels high when visiting local fun spots such as the Palo
Alto Junior Museum and Zoo where kids were able to get closer views of
bats, peacocks, bobcats, and snakes! At the San Jose Tech Museum, they
saw robots and machines while at Planet Granite, kids faced their fears
by climbing to the top of the rock walls. And, of course, there was Riley’s
Place, where the kids interacted with animals including rabbits, mini
horses, and goats. Fun was had by all and each year children at the House
get the chance to be reunited with their siblings over vacation through wonderful
programs such as Camp Ronald McDonald and what it
has to offer—a time to be in an
environment where siblings
can make special summer
memories together and make
new friends.
For more camp images
visit http://www.ronaldhouse.
net/whatwedo/past stories/
summer_camp2012.php
Bocce Ball Tournament. Held at Campo di
Bocce in Los Gatos on May 5, this event is
coordinated by volunteers from the South
Bay’s Greek and Italian communities that
comprise the committee who have consistently stewarded a wonderful event. From
its modest beginning, raising $10,000
for the House, this event has since
raised almost $700,000 for the children
and families. This shows remarkable
commitment and the consistency has had
very positive impact on the House mission.
Ronald McDonald House at Stanford
offers its heartfelt thanks to Tim and Janice
Filice, Frank and Sue Bisceglia and Steve
and Jan Peat, the chairs of the event over
the years—all who have done a great
job of spearheading a wonderful event.
As well, a big thank you to the committee
members who return each year to reprise
their vital roles and help our families. An
afternoon of Bocce Ball, great wine, great
food and great people for a great cause!
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Clockwise from left: Randy Cross (Photo by Ann-Marie Baldini); (Additional photos by Gary Flynn) Donna Abrahamson, Andi Okamura,
Barbara Fallon and Clary Riskas; Participants showing their best team golf attire; Volunteers checking in golfers at registration.
EVENT IN REVIEW
The 2012 R andy Cross Invitational
Former San Francisco 49er returned to the Bay Area to celebrate his 28th year of helping the House
T
he sky was crystal blue, the course was
verdant green, and many a golfer were
clad in plaid—it was the perfect day
for the 2012 Randy Cross Invitational Golf
Tournament.
Approximately 240 golfers participated
in this tournament hosted by Randy Cross,
former all-pro guard for the San Francisco 49ers
and currently an NFL analyst for CBS Sports.
Joining Randy this year as co-host, was Tom
Tolbert, sports broadcaster and retired professional basketball player. Golfers played the links
at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club and
Stanford Golf Course, where guests were later
treated to a beautiful cocktail reception and
awards ceremony at the resplendent Rosewood
Sand Hill Resort in Menlo Park.
Over the years, the invitational has become
instrumental in supporting the growth of the
House. Already in its 28th consecutive year,
the event has raised more than $6 million for
the House since its inception. Randy became
involved with the House in its infancy, when it
was the “little house out back” behind Children’s
Hospital at Stanford. “There was nothing in
the way of medical advantages, it was purely a
place for the families to stay and gather while
they were going through their ordeals. It was
small, cramped, and grossly inadequate, so our
motivation to help was immediate,” said Cross.
Though the House and the event have evolved
significantly from their modest beginnings,
Randy has always been quick to remind everyone
that the focus hasn’t changed – it’s still about
helping families in need.
The House gives thanks to the Zafiropoulo
Family for their sustaining support of the House
and making the greatest impact with their
generous donation of a Maserati Quattroporte
for the event’s Grand Prize drawing which is
always a hit. Other fabulous prizes included
various luxury vacation getaways and high-tech
gizmos. Big thanks from the House to all the
amazing volunteers who were fashionably donned
in “robin’s egg blue” polo shirts. High-fives
all around for this year’s planning committees
including co-chairs Con Freeman, Bob Selig,
Derrick Diaz, and Julie Van Gorder. Looking
forward to next year’s event on the green!
R A N D Y C R O S S I N V I TAT I O N A L S P O N S O R - A - FA M I L Y D O N O R S
Thank you to the following whose contribution to “Sponsor-A-Family” will underwrite numerous family stays at the House
2012 Randy Cross
Invitational Family
Sponsors
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Doug and Kathy Anberg
Jeremiah and April Anderson
Thomas and Lori Baenziger
Alex and Courtney Bianchi
Karen Boyd and Brad Finkelstein
Eric Brandenburg
Peter and Angela Brown
Shawn and Brook Byers
Candace Caballero
Diane and Jon Claerbout
Mark and Deborah Costigan
Mary Jo Disbennett
Lynne Dossey
Barbara Fallon
Sally Fong
Conrad J. and Lee Ann Freeman, Jr.
Clarke and Julie Funkhouser
Guy Gandenberger
David Hopper
Clay and Nita Judd
Vijay and Pammi Kapoor
Scott Lassetter and Cindy Roser
Chase Lyman
Stephen and Janet Peat
David and Janice Philip
Christian Prelle
Bruce and Martha Rhine
Scott Roseman
Bob and Meryl Selig
Brian and Becky Selna
Tyler and Michele Sloat
Tod and Diana Spieker
John and Cathy Steele
Torben Von Staden
Chris and Kim Worrall
THE SPONSORS
PRESENTED BY FERRARI MASERATI SILICON VALLEY
DRAWING UNDERWRITERS
STANFORD GOLF COURSE SPONSOR
American Airlines
Hitachi Data Systems
Ferrari Maserati Silicon Valley
RECEPTION SPONSOR
Rosewood Sand Hill
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
TITANIUM SPONSOR
VOLUNTEER SPONSOR
Lin Family Foundation
Paul & Peggy Connors
The Rubenstein Family
PLATINUM SPONSORS
A10 Networks
Martin-Brower Company
Shawn & Brook Byers
Janet Kanios and Patrick Chase
ConAgra Foods / Lamb-Weston
MedAssets
The Mercury News
Cornish & Carey Commercial
Newmark Knight Frank
Michael Patrick Partners
The Cross Family
Rouleau Orthodontics
eHealth
San Francisco 49ers
Dan & Kathy Francis Family
Bob and Meryl Selig
Freeman Enterprises
Union Bank
Gentry Magazine
Wetherby Asset Management
The Goligoski Family
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Fry’s Electronics
ACCO Engineered Systems
The Coca-Cola Company
The Jimenez Family
Presidio Bank
The Koenig Family
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
The Radford Foundation
McDonald’s USA
Rosendin Electric
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SmilingA Mask
without
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efore her heart transplant, Victoria was required to breathe
through a protective mask that covered not only the
lower half of her face but also her beaming smile. After
two prior attempts to receive a heart and almost two
years later, today she is seven weeks post-surgery – and without the
mask. Victoria still smiles but now the world can see it too. With her
senior year coming up at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill,
California, Victoria looks ahead with the innate optimism that helped
her get through tough times.
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“I met many
families here [at
the House]...when they
of her heart status and the
pretty much the way I did
see what my daughter has
process for her to finally
before the transplant just
been through and where
“I’m so excited! I feel
healthier,” says a nonchalant
same time, I feel different. I’m
“When I found out, I
really good and it gives
not used to the heart muscle
because it’s so strong. I didn’t know
that I would have to get used to that.”
happen.
she is now, they feel
Victoria who recently
turned 17 years old. “At the
receive a heart was about to
felt calm probably because it
was the third time they told
them hope.”
me I was going to get a heart
Rose, Victoria’s mom
transplant,” Victoria said. “When
they moved me up the transplant list,
Born and raised in San Jose, California,
I thought to myself, that’s so fast and I was,
Victoria was born with a small opening in her heart which
like, ‘wow!’”
usually closes around the time babies are born. However,
if there is an atrial defect the hole remains open and the
the last few months which included another transforma-
heart becomes more vulnerable which was the case for
tion. “12 inches,” she laughed as she brought her hands
Victoria. However, it wasn’t until she was 9 years old when
down to her waistline to demonstrate how long her hair
complications began after a flu virus that lasted several
had been. “I was so weak. It was even hard for me to get
weeks entered the opening in her heart.
dressed and I didn’t want to take care of my long hair after
my surgery so I cut it and just donated it.”
“I was vomiting a lot around that time. My aunt
It has been a whirlwind of an experience for Victoria in
noticed that my legs were really swollen and I was really
tired,” recounted Victoria of the day she and her family
the most about her life at home and is now fervently
were attending a family party. “I was rushed to the
reclaiming it. She confidently talks about her plans
emergency room and it turned out that I had a virus that
looking ahead, her boyfriend, senior prom, driving again,
could’ve gone to my lungs, brain, or heart. Well, it went
and even moving out from her parents’ home so she can
to my heart which made it really big. I was told I had an
go to college to study Cardiology.
enlarged heart.”
I’m happy and excited that she’s going to have her new life,
Her condition worsened and began weakening the
lower ventricles of her heart. By the time she was in 8th
grade, she was wearing an implantable cardioverter defibrillator or ICD, a small device
placed in the chest or abdomen that
If anything, independence is what Victoria missed
Victoria’s mother, Rose, softly interjected, “That’s OK.
again. That’s the most exciting moment for me.” With an
approving nod but with the sentiment of knowing
that the youngest of her two daughters will be
leaving the nest after high school she reflected
sends out electrical pulses or shocks
on her own journey. “I met other families here
when life-threatening arrhythmias
[at the House] and we’d talk to each other to
occur in the heart’s ventricles. On
make each other feel more comfortable. Some
Mother’s Day this year, Victoria
are happy and some are not because there
passed out at a friend’s house
are families out there who are still waiting
sending her ICD to shock her
for donors. But when they see what my
five times until she regained
daughter has been through and where she
consciousness. That was
is now, they feel really good and it gives
the defining moment when
them hope.”
doctors raised the severity level
Photo courtesy of Victoria
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Creating
Healing Spaces
for Kids and Teens
The Cove
T
hanks to local support from such organizations as The Los Altos Community
Foundation, the adjacent space which is aptly named “The Cove”for its sea-inspired
colors and calm, embracing feeling, offers a similar escape, geared towards an
adolescent group ranging from 12 to 21 years old. With ocean-colored paint on the walls, a
computer, TV for Playstation3, lounge area with games and craft table, this area also offers
teenagers their own unique space to hang out, meet new friends and have fun. The Family
Services team at the House observed what inspired today’s youth and the feedback they received
from them about their experiences at the House. From
that, the theme for the space was born with the hope that
the calming environment will bring a respite to teens
struggling with a life-threatening illness. The Cove will
be open at various hours throughout the entire week for
patients and siblings staying at the House.
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Children’s Activity Room
Before
T
he Children’s Activity Room is a place
where a child who is undergoing treatment
at the nearby hospital can steep themselves
in all things playful. There are no white coats or
needles just paint and dress up clothing. It’s a place
where a child’s imagination comes to life when they
get to put on a fireman uniform or a princess dress.
With a balance of soothing and vibrant colors, the
activity room was repainted and re-configured in a
Top to bottom: The castle and
back wall were repainted
to look more realistic but
maintained its whimsical
feel; a reading area
which provides a more
educational environment
Before
was created while colorful
rugs were removed to
bring in more neutral and calming
colors.
way that not only allows for safe and successful exploration
for children ages 2 to 11 but to provide an ambience that
refocuses their energy. From the beading to the blocks, children
can play under the supervision of dedicated weekly volunteers
while parents are able to take a “break”, eat dinner, wash laundry
or make a phone call. Stay tuned for
more information as the House is currently remodeling its
computer lab known as the CLIK Room. It is anticipated to
open mid-September of this year. For more information visit
http://www.ronaldhouse.net/news/CAR_remodel.php
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Many thanks to our generous donors
Due to space limitations, we regrettably cannot list donors below $150. Please accept our sincere appreciation.
Pacesetters $100,000+
McDonald’s Bay Area Owner/
Operators
Ronald McDonald House Charities
of the Bay Area
Benefactors $50,000+
Pei Family Foundation
Pillars $25,000+
San Francisco 49ers
Visionary Circle $10,000+
Apple Matching Gifts Program
Gene and Patricia Carter
Kathy and Dan Francis
David Holmes and Deanna Starnes
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Earl and Ann Skidmore
Family Circle $5,000+
Robert G. and Susan Kresek
Margaret and Jim Jimenez
Dell Corporate Giving
Kathy and Bob Courson
Peter H. and Cindy Ziebelman
Alta Mesa Improvement Company
Thomas J. Albanese
Debbie L. Mueller and David Barber
Danford Foundation
Frank and Susan Bisceglia
John and Nancy Cassidy
Betsy and Don Dixon
Hewlett Packard Young Employee
Network
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at
Stanford
The Manor Association
Bette Moorman
Nerli-Quilici Foundation
Susan and Lynn Orr
Barbara Oshman
Carson and Shaelyn Palmer
Schaub’s
Bob and Meryl Selig
Tencate Advanced Composites USA,
Inc.
The Townsley Foundation
Wendy Warren Crandall
Children’s Circle $1,200+
Mel Rodinsky
Clary and Dean Riskas
Kristi and Mike Rossi
Richard L. and Maria Reginato
Chris and Charese Fernandes
Brandenburg Family Foundation
Parvin Brodkin
Paul and Barbara Gentzkow
Dave and Sanchita Ghosh
Nicolas and Voula Konidaris
Llagas Foundation
D. John Miller
Cindy Schlaefer and Kelley Bryant
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Hilary Valentine and Don Listwin
C. Brad and Twinkie Lyman
Sue and Bill Walsh
Madeline Mayhew
Accuray Inc.
Shawn and Brook Byers
Rex and Elaine Cardinale
Covidien Employee Matching Gift
Program
Elizabeth and Bruce Dunlevie
Ten Boy Tea
Matias and Jennifer Duarte
Klaus and Ellen Porzig
Barbara L. Shapiro and Mark Lewis
Elizabeth Johnson and Michael
Banic
Nancy and Tom Farris
Almahdi Mohamed Yousif
Brady and Kelly Arrillaga
Larry and Sharon Kramer
Vic Melinauskas
Stanford Federal Credit Union
Joyce A. Taylor
Albert Chu
Colleen Gerstner
Chris and Jim Kitch
The Listwin Family Foundation
Julie Macedo
Pacsgear, Inc.
Palo Alto Host Lions Club
Chester and Peggy Brians
Daniel and Kris Gehret
Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez
Walt & Company Communications
Denis and Suzette Gulsen
Toby Cordone
Brian Rainie
AMAX Engineering Corporation
Barry and Jo Ariko
Cynthia Beverage
Gordon and Jeanne Case
Robert and Theresa Catalano
Cassy Christianson
Brian J. and Samantha Dinsmore
John Dwyer
Phil and Barbara Endliss
The Goldblatt Family
Greene Van Arsdale Foundation
Jim and Randi Hutchinson
Michael Kresser and Darby
Simplekamp
Jane and Jerry Lamb
The Martin-Brower Company
Tancredi and Jeanette Mauro
Greg and Gloria McCandless
Robert and Cynthia Miller
Steven and Alicia Moody
Scott and Jenny Rodrick
Sherri Sager
Don and Stephanie Voss
Jennifer Williams
Arthur and Lisa Zafiropoulo
Gold Circle $600+
Mary Esther Candee
Tom and Pam Adams
Robert R. Allen
Stephen and Patricia Barulich
Thomas Bisceglia
David Boyd
Sheila and Mike Brand
Terry and Mary Brown
Cathy and Jon Buurma
Jenny Chang
Nora and Ken Comee
Paul and Peggy Connors
Gaurang Desai and Nancy Paxton
L. Walter and Sally Fleischer
The Flora Family Foundation
John and Valorie Hamachek
Carl and Barbara Jacobson
John and Jill Kispert
David and Janet Kline
Laurie Lacob
Tina and Wayne Levenfeld Family
Los Altos Community Foundation
Kenneth J. Lutz
George Magner
Kelly and Phil Mahoney
McDonald’s of Napa
Sarah and Mike Montgomery
Kenneth and Loretta Nussbacher
Premier Properties
Sacramento Vintage Ford, Inc.
Karen Sipprell
Scott and Allison Tilley
United Parcel Service
Anne Wilbur
Carol Kaufman
Richard and Molly Bahr
Ronald Berki
James Farrey
Kuimeuy and Kevin Wang
Gina Steele
Greg Lyon and Kathy Duffy
Daniel Shiplacoff and Roger
Bourland
Brian and Susan Currie
Droth Inc.
Diane Galazzo
Mas Mac Inc.
Robert and Dustynne Mendes
Cupertino Host Lions Charities, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lantz
Andrew and Laura Boudreau
Manish and Ranu Ranjan
Filemon Calderon
Lucile Packard Foundation for
Children’s Health
John and Diane Akers
Kathy Anderson
Phil and Linda Anthony
D.K. and Mary Atler
Laurie and Rich Bassin
Kadambari Beelwar
Paul and Martha Belz
Daniel and Bonnie Bernstein
Paul and Rita Bischoff
Mark and Diana Bowler
Jack and Lisa Brennan
Paul W. and Dorothy S. Brinkman
Ernest and Debbie Brookfield
Harvey and Ilene Cohen, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Hutch and Dawn Collier
Suzanne Craig
Dave and Denise M. Côté
DGI Construction
Galen and Valerie Fong
Russ and Darlene Friedman
Rick and Alexa Frisbie
Mr. and Mrs. Jeb Gibney
Saar and Becky Gillai
Mark J. and Renee Greenstein
Joe and Ritsuko Iwasaki
Susan Johnson
Valerie Kilduff Siri and Anthony Siri
Michael and Dorothy Knapp
Felipe and Wendi Landa
Robin and Stan Lent
Jerry Maggiore
Sujata Millick
Neiman Marcus
John and Rebecca Nelson
Fletcher and Anita Parsons
Mark and Amy Reichanadter
Jose Torres and Graciela Cochran
Bijal Vakil
Michael Verdone
Diane Weiss
Dana Wilks
Wade and Brenda Woodson
Silver Circle $300+
Crimson Mim
Kim Byrne
Josh and Judy Goldman
Barbara Harrington
Linda and Jeremy Lyon
Ralph Lechadores
Stephen and Lisa Shirley
Amini and Anna Abraham
Andrew Arata
Martha and David Arscott
Articulate Solutions
Bill Barrett
Murray and Liz Bodine
Lucy Cesar
Donald and Karen Christopher
Mike Courson
Mark and Diane Deiters
Devcon Construction Inc.
Jennifer and Len Dulski
Farrington Historical Foundation
Filice Insurance Agency
Len Gabrielson
Randy Gabrielson
Donald and Laura Gagliasso
Trish Hagan
Landon Hofman
Jerry and Jill Houston
Bethy and Mark Irvine
Michael and Christine James
Jenkins Family Foundation Inc.
Lauren and Brad Koenig
Yael and Amnon Landan
Kurtis MacFerrin and Christina Pham
David and Helen MacKenzie
Bruce and D’anne McFarlane
January 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012
Due to space limitations, we regrettably cannot list donors below $150. Please accept our sincere appreciation.
Evan Moore
Edward and Kathy Munoz
Karam and Leesa Noujeim
David and Katy Orr
Won Sup Park
Mike and Cheryl Piha
Leslie and Bobby Quist
Emily Regalia
Michael and Lisa Rubenstein
Daniel and Katharine Rubin
Joel Saal and Nancy Bovee
Sylvia and Chuck Seufferlein
Boyd C. and Jill J. Smith
Taber and Tina Smith
Joyce and Bruce Steakley
Carlo and Mary Kay Strangis
Larry, Darlene and Lauren Tripplett
Gary and Sharon Vergho
Cheryl and John Volckmann
Glyn and Trevlyn Williams
Mike Yates
Nancy Zucconi and John Russo
United Way
Stephen Giachetti
Bruce Buckingham and Christy
Sandborg
Michael Levin and Cynthia
Mahood-Levin
Donna Abrahamson
Kim August
BlackRock Matching Gift Program
Jeff E. and Claudia Brown
Barbara Fallon
Lynn and Jim Fletcher
Leslie Griffith
John and Cathy Steele
Chris and Kim Worrall
Joel Goldsmith
Posies
Tim and Janice Filice
David Karel
Nathan Anderson
Arata Equipment Company
Campo di Bocce
Bob Christiansen
Randy and Jill Clark
Ben Davidson
Rob Dean
Poy and Shannon Deleon
Davey Frank
Carlos Gonzalez
Fred Hodge
Cheryl Jennings and Richard
Pettibone
Terri Kelly-Hopkins
Anil and Suman Lal
Scott and Karen Lamson
Kevin and Laura O’Shea
Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop
Jody and Rod Scherba
Paul Sheehan
Bernard and Elizabeth Sievers
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Smith
Cathy and Tod Spieker
Amanda and Mike Tevis
Susan Twietmeyer
Wells Fargo Social Responsibility
Group
Adrian and Holly Wolff
Bronze Circle $150+
St. Stephen School
Ernest and Marcia Giachetti
Employee Charity Organization
(ECHO) of Northrop Grumman
Robert and Linda Shimkus
Caroline Ahrens
David and Debbie Goren
Phil Auger
Owen and Karen Aurelio
Roger and Suzette Austin
Donna Bandelloni
Kenneth and Rosalie Baylot
Terry and Jenny Blaschke
Gary and Susan Brandenburg
Andrew and Rana Brown
Renee Brown
Robert V. Cattey
Isha Clark
Ray and Linda Collier
Couchbase, Inc.
Kathryn Coulbourn and Adam Kerr
Jim and Judi Craik
Janet Duca Norton
Ron and Alicia Farquhar
Alan Fitch Family
Doug and Stacey Flaming
Mary and Gerry Fuller
Jasna Glumac
Robert N. Grant, Esq.
Anne Gundelfinger
Lutz and Carolina Henckels
Joseph and Jessica Hickingbotham
Hotel Valencia
Felix and Brenda Jaimes
Todd and Linda Jaquez-Fissori
Tim and Lisa Kerns
Steve and Jennifer Kuo
Tim and Kathy Leahy
Robert Lepesh
Jay and Heidi Leupp
Livermore Lioness Club
Joe and Celia Maglione
Joseph McAuliffe
James and Carol McWhirter
David and Honey Meir-Levi
Sandy and Kay Moeckel
Pam Molano and Frank Beirne
Mike Nibbi
Lisa Nichols
Order of Ahepa
David and Tobey Osgood
Brian and Lois Perronne
Christine Picozzi
Brad and Suzanne Pritchard
Tony and Carolyn Razzano
Anthony Richmond and Pilar
Parducci
Gerald and Candace Roney
Sakabozzo
Ed and Ellen Saliba
Jeffrey H. and Georgia Santos, DDS
Paul and Susan Schmitt
Richard and Susan Seiler
Kash Shaikh
Hildy Shandell
SkyOak Wealth Management
John and Gina Snyder
Madian Somasundaram
Jerry and Sandi Spector
Ruth Sturman
Renee and Jon Switkes
David and Becky Thomas
Kevin and Kathy Trimble
Scott Ward
William M. and Linda Wilson
Monica Winghart
Jim and Karen Withrow
John and Zaza Wu
Lakshman and Anuradha Yagati
Chris and Theresa Young
Joseph Fontana
Scott Angel
Bagnani Family Foundation
Tim and Dianna Murphy
Metropolitan Arts Partnership
Wharton Quakemasters
Toastmasters Group
Mary Connolly
Jim and Cynde Adler
Shabneez Ali
Frank and Betty Angelino
Liz Austin
Elizabeth Ayala
Steve Bacsi
Jamie Beard
Tod Bedilion and Anna Astromoff
Michael Benito
Michael and Nancy Berman
Susan Black
Borel Private Bank & Trust Company
Dorothy Brentari
Helen Calhoun
Sam Chambers
Michael Cichon
Raymond and Julie Costa
Susan Elgee and Steve Eglesh
Mike Field
Nicholas Filice
Patricia Filice
Adrienne Frazee
Conrad J. and Lee Ann Freeman, Jr.
M. Ann A. Freitas
Megan Gardner
Greenwood Motors
Ronni Haderle
Becky and Jon Hayman
Brian and Andrea Henry
Steve Hucko and Sara Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kalinske
Tom and Katy Kelly
John and Lisa Kohler
Kurt Komen
Michel and Jean Kosh
Wally Kwong
Jerry and Mary Pat Lass
Debra Lepold
Jeannann McCoy
Bill McCrone
Menlo College Ethics and Action
Club
Wendy Miller
Richard and Lori Moneymaker
Jeff and Erin Mooallem
Barbara and Jean Mordo
Morgan Stanley
Martie Myrick
David Nelson
Christina Ngo
Josh and Marcy Nichol
Park View Apartments
Marion Parr
Pat Perley
Leonard Peterson
Tom and Carol Platner
David and Julia Popowitz
Joseph and Linda Prang
Kathy and Gary Reback
Michael Risucci
Mindy Roark and Kevin Aldrich
Theodore Rossi and Kathryn Bandy
Ms. Corinne B. Ruschin
Vince Sarowski
Vickie Sciacqua
Elizabeth Seminar
Mike Serra
Mrinalini Seth
Barbara Soria
Terry Stone
Velma Tiffany
Tom and Marie Williams
Mary L. Wilson
Joe McCarthy
Richard Diez
Pamela Dorricott
Julie Hilty
Jim and Betty Barfield
Claudia Dickman
Bob Drazovich and Debbie
Tranowski
Donald Hejna, Jr.
Laurie Peck
Andy and Kelly Rafeedie
Tom and Linda Vlasic
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wooley
Sean O’Callaghan
Jane Anderson
Michael Giachetti
William and Eileen Horgan
Hyung and Sandra Paek
Jason and Gwen Alaura
Robert and Joann Bianchi
John and Debbie Burkholder
Todd and Marni Chiddister
John and Robyn Fay
Dean and Katherine Filice
Chris and Renee Goumas
David Harris and Katherine Turner
Julio and Joan Herdocia
Diana Morabito
William Romans and Susan
Barsamian
Joel and Anna Silverman
Laynn and Jim Sleigh
John and Kathy Viglizzo
VOX Printing
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Many thanks to our generous donors
Due to space limitations, we regrettably cannot list donors below $150. Please accept our sincere appreciation.
Gifts That Keep On Giving
Jan Adams
Francisca Alvarez
Avenir Restaurant Group
Sharon & Rodger Barkoff
Mark & Kristie Berg
Diane & Jon Claerbout
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of
California
Complete Linen Service
Crane Pest Control
DemandTec, Inc.
Derrick Diaz
Dispenser Beverages
Frank & Mary Eynon
Furry Friends Organization
Mr. & Mrs. Lester Gee
Ms. Marianne Hane
Iteratti
Mr. Barry Johnson
Joyce Leopardo
Lynnde Associates, Inc.
Mills The Florist
National Charity League
Rickey Ono
Gary & Ginny Piazza
Professional Gutter Service, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Art Rabitz
Relief Society Organization, Los
Altos Ward LDS
Riley’s Place
San Francisco Soup Company
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Stampin Up!
Starbucks Coffee Company
Larry, Darlene & Lauren Tripplett
We Fix Macs
West Fresh Catering
IN-KIND DONATIONS
The gifts listed below have a declared
value of $500 and above.
Alaska Airlines
Alexander Atkins Design, Inc.
All World Sports & Celebrity
Memorabilia
Dave & Inky Amoroso
Liz Austin
Camelot Auteung
Avenir Restaurant Group
Bella Communities
Birk’s
Bradford Renaissance Portraits
Corporation
Susan Burnfield
CareMore
Cassand Ballet
Charles Heintz Ranch & Vineyards
Herschel & Lyn Cobb
Cordevalle, A Rosewood Resort
Darren McClung Estate & Precious
Jewelry
DJM Capital Partners
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
Denise Donnelly
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The Mark & Wynne Dubovoy Family
Fund
Phil & Lesley Dunkelberger
Dutch Bill Creek Winery
Electro-Motion Incorporated
Elite Island Resorts
Evvia
Gabby Farber
Mark J. & Renee Greenstein
Hagafen Cellars of Napa Valley
George Ho & Rika Inouye
INDi
Susan Jackson
The Jewel Box
JOYA
Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid
Peninsula
Andrew & Judy Kirkpatrick
L’Auberge Carmel
LA Photobooth
Patty Lemos
Malibu Grand Prix
Madera
Martin Ranch Winery
Meadowood Napa Valley
The Menlo Grill
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
Mistral
Moquin Press
Neiman Marcus
Nick’s On Main
Johnny & Sara Pak
Pampas Palo Alto
Piacere Restaurant
Restaurant Sent Sovi
Rose Griegorian Events, LLC
Rosewood Sand Hill
San Francisco 49ers
Silver Oak Cellars
Smythe & Cross Fine Jewlery
Southwest Airlines Company
Symantec Corporation
Jean Tisdall
Irina Tokareva
Vegas 888 Casino Parties
Michael Verdone
Webcor Builders
William Grant & Sons
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
We Remember…
These children will live in our hearts forever:
Paul Doud
Aliyah Garcia
Emiliano Perez
Amy Klement
Omidyar Network Fund, Inc.
Beau Buzzelli
Dawn Whaley
St. Andrews United Methodist
Church
Ryan & Wendy Zeitler
IN MEMORY OF...
Making a memorial gift is a meaningful
way to honor the memory of a loved
one. All memorial gifts are designated to
the Children’s Legacy Fund Endowment,
making your gift a lasting tribute.
Donor is listed after the person they are
memorializing.
Gar y Sedoo
Andrew Barton
Kristin M. Crudo for Mother’s Day
Tim Crudo
Kristin M. Crudo
Tim Crudo
Carrie Thomas
GIFTS IN HONOR OF...
Bill and Diane Hawkes
Honor someone special in your life or
celebrate a milestone event, birthday,
marriage, or holiday while helping the
hundreds of families who call the House
“home” each year. Donor is listed after
the event or person they are honoring.
Lisa McNabb for her birthday
Margaret Jimenez
Harrison Nathan Marquart
Gary and Mary Cary Coughlan
Dr. Neill Videlefsky & Staff
Judd & Valerie Harper
Andrew Rand
David Lakes
Paul McNabb
Fannie Walton
Jean Snider
Rosemary Staal
HOUSE ALBUM
Adrienne
Fihoneshil, also
known as “Lupe”
Susana
demonstrates
how to make
yummy tortillas
Lineya and McKyla
Morgan and Joshua
WISH LIST
Volunteer group from Hewlett-Packard helped
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Ronald McDonald House at Stanford
520 Sand Hill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304-2001
Tel 650.470.6000
Fax 650.470.6018
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Please make any changes and mail to the House at the address above.
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Get Involved!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming
events at the House and ideas for
projects to sponsor.
F I R S T
FRIDAY
T O U R S
The House welcomes the community to take the opportunity
to explore areas of the House including the garden and
dining areas, Teen Lounge, Computer Center, family library,
fitness center and a recently-remodeled Children’s Activity
Room where programs and activities are offered to families
staying at the House to help promote a sense of normalcy.
For more information visit about upcoming dates and times
visit http://www.ronaldhouse.net/news/first_friday.php.
September
November
Intro to Volunteering for
Teens
Team RMH Half Marathon
Monday, Sept. 10
Teen sessions are available to
volunteers who are ages 16 to 17
years old only
Thursday, Sept. 13
Children’s Circle Reception
Learn more about the Children’s
Circle at
http://www.ronaldhouse.net/
getinvolved/donate_levels.php
To register for an event,
or to view the full calendar,
please visit us online at
www.ronaldhouse.net
Sunday, Sept.18
Kicking off its eighth season of
raising money to support the House,
Team Ronald McDonald House
returns to the Big Sur Half Marathon.
For more info visit www.firstgiving.
com/TeamRMH/
December
Thursday, 6
“Light the House” Annual
Holiday Party
Join the House at this exciting
community event that celebrates
the season!