3rd Annual Red Shoe Gala Set to Raise Funds for Families with Children in Area Hospitals
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada, a non-profit organization that houses families with children at local hospitals, will be bringing its Red Shoe Gala to the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno for a third year. The Oct. 10, 2014, event will raise funds for the organization’s mission with the theme “Make Someone Happy!”
“Almost 7,500 families have stayed in our House since its start in 1987 and in 2013 alone our 12 rooms were used 1,830 times by families,” said Marty Ozer, executive director for RMHC® Northern Nevada. “As our region’s medical capabilities grow we expect the number of families we serve to increase, making this fundraiser critical for our organization.”
The 3rd Annual Red Shoe Gala will offer citizens an easy way to support the Reno Ronald McDonald House and the families it serves. Ozer states that, as a way to thank supporters, the event will now be on a Friday and will incorporate additional entertainment elements.
The Gala begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, photo opportunities and the famed red shoe contest. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. followed shortly by the program, including the induction of a new member to the charity’s Red Shoe Circle and the showing of Reno Ronald McDonald House® success stories made possible by donors.
“We want this evening to be memorable for guests, just as their contributions are memorable to the families we serve at the House,” said Ozer. “Our underlying purpose with the 3rd Annual Red Shoe Gala is to give children what they need most when they’re sick: their families.”
To secure a table of eight or a sponsorship, visit www.rmhc-reno.org or call (775) 322-4663. For additional information or media inquiries, email Rachel Gattuso at rachel@rmhc-reno.org or call (775) 322-4663.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities® Northern Nevada
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada (RMHC Northern Nevada) creates and supports programs that directly improve the health, education and well-being of children and families. Our programs deliver stability and resources to families so they can help their children heal and keep their children healthy. The Reno Ronald McDonald House® is home-away-from-home for up to 12 families at a time. The children we serve suffer from medical conditions ranging from premature babies in need of extended hospital stays, to children suffering from injuries caused by accidents, and children with serious ailments such as cancer, diabetes or pneumonia. The House is just one of the programs and services provided by RMHC® Northern Nevada including the Travel-for-Treatment Program, The Ronald McDonald Family Room, The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, and the RMHC U.S. Scholarship Program. For more information, visit www.RMHC-Reno.org, follow us on Twitter (@RMHCReno) or like us on Facebook (Facebook.com/RMHCNorthernNevada).
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