Ronald McDonald House Charities

Featured Event: Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards of Excellence 2008

Annual RMHC event honors those who improve lives of children

Save the Date — November 1, 2008 — Awards of Excellence

The RMHC Awards of Excellence stands as a salute to dedicated professionals whose pioneering work is improving young people’s lives. Ronald McDonald House Charities presents the prestigious Awards at the annual Awards of Excellence celebration each fall in Chicago. Each $100,000 award is presented to the recipient as a donation to the charitable organization of the individual’s choice.

Each year, since 1988, one member of the McDonald’s family also has been honored for his/her efforts on behalf of children with the distinguished Gerry Newman McTLC award. This honor carries a $50,000 grant to a charitable organization.

Past AOE winners have included:

First Lady Nancy Reagan

Founder of “Just Say No” anti-drug and alcohol program.

Jim Henson

Muppets creator and children’s television advocate.

Former President Jimmy Carter

Former U.S. President and children’s advocate.

Mister Fred Rogers

Creator and Host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

U.S. Gen. Colin L. Powell

Retired U.S. Army General and General Chairman of America’s Promise, The Alliance for Youth.

Dr. Joseph Simone

Known for his pioneering work in treating childhood leukemia.

For more information on the Awards of Excellence, please call Lisa Nicoloff at 630-623-7418.

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