Quarterly Membership Breakfast November 2018

Presenting Sponsor:

Gold Sponsor:

Join the Chamber for the second Quarterly Membership Breakfast for the 2018-2019 program year! This popular Chamber networking event is a must attend. We will see you there.

Your registration includes:

•  Chamber news and event updates
• 15-minute presentation from the Gold Sponsor
• Guest speaker 
• A hot continental breakfast
• A chance to win prizes
• Networking, networking, networking

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Mid-Missouri has been providing temporary lodging for families with seriously ill or injured children since 1983. Our mission is to provide not just a place to stay, but a home away from home that serves and sustains families of children being treated at area hospitals and facilities for one day, one month or sometimes even longer. The House provides children a place to play after a long day at the hospital; parents a home for a good night’s sleep and a warm meal near the hospital; and families relief from the financial and emotional burdens of traveling for their child’s medical care.
 
“The Ronald McDonald House has been such a huge blessing. It really was a place of refuge that alleviated a number of stressors, so we could focus on our daughters.” This was shared by Brandon, a dad who stayed at the House. It echoes what we hear a lot from families – the House took care of me, so I could take care of my child.
 
We have been serving families like Brandon’s for 35 years. In 2017, we served 430 families who stayed 5,714 nights. In addition, last year we started the Happy Wheels Hospitality Cart at MU’s Children’s Hospital. The cart allows us to serve even more families in need by offering snacks, personal care items, toys and games to those spending long hours at the hospital. Since its introduction, we’ve served nearly 10,000 children, family members, and hospital staff members.
 
All of this is possible because of our beloved donors,volunteers and friends. We are so thankful to each and every one of them and look forward to the next 35 years!