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Kids Helping Kids
Every day another child says, "Thanks"
There are many ways children can help the families of the Ronald McDonald House.
Below is just a few of the ways others have helped.
A Young Girl Shares Her BirthdayCaring for others during their time of need runs in Jael Gena’s family. At 7 years old, Jael represents the youngest of four generations who have supported the RMH of Charleston. Her father, Brad Gena, is co-owner of Hyman’s Seafood Co., a regular sponsor of the annual Lights of Love events at the house.
Shortly after Jael turned 7, she visited the house with her parents Brad and Rebekah, brothers Daniel and Micah, grandmother Sylvia Hyman, and great-grandmother Phyllis Firetag. She proudly carried a glass vase full of bills.
Jael had decided to forgo the brightly wrapped presents and at her birthday party. Instead, she collected money from friends and family for the families of seriously ill children who temporarily call the Ronald McDonald House their home.
As she toured the house, Jael teemed with questions. She wanted to know all the ways someone could help support the service of families. Surrounded by members of 4 generations of her own family, Jael wanted to help ensure that other children would have theirs close to them during their stay.
The Quilt That Love Built
Many thanks to Brendan Franks who produced and directed the children's play, The Quilt That Love Built as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The play written by Jerri Chaplin, a local Charleston poet, tells the story of a girl who travels to the Ronald McDonald House in Charleston with a heart problem. She is befriended by two angels and characters from a quilt that help her through her journey. The play was performed for the 2006 Family Reunion, as well as at First Christian Church and The Charleston County Library. Thanks to the sponsors, actors and technicians, ages 8 - 18 who helped make this production possible. To obtain a free DVD of this performance, contact Barbara@RMHCharleston.org
Pop Tabs
What is shiny, weights about a gram, and can be used to help families of seriously ill children? A POP TAB! Pop tabs are easy to collect and allow for any individual or community organization to participate. The program provides a terrific opportunity for children to get involved and make a genuine contribution to the Ronald McDonald House.
Change for Children
This fundraising campaign gives children the opportunity to help other children and their families in their time of need. Schools and churches participate by encouraging students to bring their spare change and put it in the collection canister. At the end of the school year the students count the money and bring it to the Ronald McDonald House.
Wish List
Hold a Sale
Kids can help by holding a sale of used toys, artwork, or yardsale items. Stile Point Elementary Profoundly Mentally Disabled Class raised $520 through sales of hand made Christmas cards. Many thanks to those students and their teachers for helping others.
Have an Idea?
If you have an idea of how you would like to help, or to hold a fundraiser, please contact us first
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