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16.07.2025

Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Board President Katty Coulson Named 2025 Woman of Influence by Silicon Valley Business Journal

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Palo Alto, CA, July 16, 2025 — Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is proud to announce that Board President Katty Coulson has been named a 2025 Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. A seasoned technology executive, community advocate, and proud Latina leader, <a class="continue" href="https://rmhcbayarea.org/katty-coulson-named-2025-woman-of-influence-by...

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22.05.2025

Board Member Spotlight: How Family, Heritage, and Heart Led Elaine Weiner to RMHC Bay Area

For Elaine Weiner, giving back is a value that has been instilled in her since childhood, shaped by her cultural heritage and experiences. From a young age, Elaine was deeply influenced by her Chinese American family’s traditions, prompting a lasting commitment to care for others. Read more about Board Member Spot...

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10.01.2025

RMHC Bay Area Welcomes Six New Board Members to Strengthen Mission and Community Engagement

Palo Alto, CA – January 10, 2025 – Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is thrilled to announce the appointment of six dynamic new members to its Board of Directors. Each brings a unique mix of experience, passion, and commitment to the organization’s mission and programs that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing. <a class="continue" href="https://rmhcbayar...

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19.11.2024

Press Release: RMHC Bay Area’s ‘Feed the Love’ Program Wins Local Programs Impact Award

Palo Alto, CA - Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is thrilled to announce that our Feed the Love in-hospital meal program has received the Local Programs Impact Award at the RMHC International Conference which hosts over 255 RMHC chapters from 62 countries. Feed the Love was launched during the pandemic from a pop-up tent outside UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Oakland, no...

Linda Howell: Three smiling individuals at an RMHC Bay Area event, standing indoors with name tags visible.

01.08.2024

Celebrating Community Champion Linda Howell: A Legacy of Dedication and Service

With decades of dedication to RMHC Bay Area, longtime supporter and RMHC Bay Area Board Member, Linda Howell, has become a beacon of philanthropy and service, inspiring others with her efforts in making sure families have a community of support while facing pediatric medical crisis. Read more about<span...

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29.05.2024

Ruby Hill Hike-for-a-Cause: A Community Success!

This past weekend, the Ruby Hill community donned their bright yellow Team RMHC shirts and transformed Pleasanton Ridge into a vibrant sea of support for Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area). Read more about Ruby Hill Hike-for-a-Cause: A Community Success!...

Chadwick D. Spell and Dr. Chris Wachira smiling while seated outdoors, with RMHC name tags and roles displayed at the bottom of the image.

06.03.2024

Beyond February: Dr. Chris Wachira’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at RMHC Bay Area

Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is proud to welcome Dr. Chris Wachira as one of our newest board members. Read more about Beyond February: Dr. Chris Wachira’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at RMHC Bay Area...

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30.01.2024

Meet RMHC Bay Area’s New Board Members

Join us in welcoming our new board members, Arun Perinkolam, Dr. Chris Wachira, Mariam Sattar, and Lisa Blackwood Kapral! We look forward to your incredible leadership and to drawing on your valuable expertise in finance, technology, strategic planning, and so much more as we support thousands of families with critically ill children every year. <a class="continue" href="https://rmhcbayarea.org/me...

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11.01.2024

Press Release: Katty Coulson Appointed as New Board President of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area

Palo Alto, CA, Jan 11, 2024 — Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) proudly announces the appointment of Katty Coulson, as its new board president for a two-year term effective January 1, 2024. Read more about Press Release: Katty Coulson Appointed as New Board President of R...

The Lamson family joined Scott as he was honored with the Big Red Shoe Award. Alongside him are his wife, Karen Lamson (nearest right), Greg Sinigiani (far left), current RMHC board member, and siblings. VISUAL: Six adults smile and pose indoors with a wooden background, as the man in the center holds an RMHC Bay Area award.

06.12.2023

Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors Local McDonald’s Owner with Big Red Shoe Award

Palo Alto, CA — Ronald McDonald House Charities® Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) honored Scott Lamson with the prestigious Big Red Shoe Award in recognition of his four-decade legacy of support Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors Local McDonald’s Owner with B...

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