The contest was designed to help 48 of the nation’s top college basketball coaches raise money for charities of their choice. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona was selected by UA Men’s Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller as his beneficiary in the challenge. The coach with the most overall votes will win $100,000 for their charity. We truly appreciate Coach Miller’s support. Thank you very much!

To view results from the contest visit www.espn.com/infiniti.

Sean Miller with RMHC Southern Arizona Executive Director Diana Sheldon

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Taylor Rose’s Family, 78 Nights

Don’t forget to re-direct up to $400 of your state income tax to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona! Every dollar you donate to support our families before December 31st is a dollar taken right off of your taxes- up to $200 for single filers and $400 when filing jointly! This credit is in addition to the school tax credits. Please consult your tax professional for more information. Visit www.revenue.state.az.us for details.

Holiday Wish List

Help out the House this holiday season by adding some of our Holiday Wish List items to your shopping list.  A lot of the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House are actually here and at the hospital for the holidays.  They aren’t able to enjoy time with their extended family and are sometimes unable to provide gifts for their child receiving treatment.  With your help, we can make their holiday special. 

Click here to download the Holiday Wish List.

Cooking – Entertaining – Giving

Stop by your local Dillard’s store today to purchase the 2011 Southern Living Christmas Cookbook presented exclusively by Dillard’s.  For $10.00 you get to experience over 400 delicious recipes and decorating ideas.  The best part of this great holiday gift is that all proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.  Get your holiday shopping done early this year by purchasing a cookbook for all of the cooks in your circle of friends and family. 

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Believe in the “House that Love Built”.

McHappy Day is November 10 and kicks-off McDonald’s annual “Give A Hand” fundraiser to support RMHC. The fundraiser will be in participating restaurants November 10 – 20, for the community to show it’s support for RMHC by purchasing a paper Hand for $1, $3, or $5. All proceeds from the paper Hand sales will be donated to RMHC. And, with every purchase of a McDonald’s Happy Meal® or Mighty Kids Meal® throughout the year, a donation is made to RMHC. These fundraisers are a few ways McDonald’s encourages customers to give back and help bring happiness to families in need.

“Give A Hand” in support of our House!

TRICK or TREAT!  We need Halloween candy for our families to EAT!  Our families will be dressing up just like yours, except they will be missing one thing… candy.  When you are out shopping for candy to hand out in your neighborhood, think about our “home away from home” that can accomodate up to 28 families.  That is a small neighborhood!  Please help our families have a memorable Halloween for other reasons than why they are really here.  Happy Halloween!