Mission Moments Archives

Five people standing on stage smiling as an RMHC Bay Area team member holds a heart-shaped award in front of a gold-themed presentation screen.

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

Posted at 09:59h in Announcements, Board of Directors, CEO, In the News, Mission Moments, Oakland, Press Releases

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...

Sally Duplantier: Smiling woman with a blonde bob haircut wearing an orange blouse and pearl necklace, standing in front of a leafy green wall.

21 Oct A Lifelong Commitment to Building Healthy Communities – Sally Duplantier

Posted at 08:49h in Mission Moments, Why We Serve

For over a decade, Sally Duplantier has been a dedicated supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area. Her involvement stems from a simple but transformative lunch with a member...

Katie Fitzgerald and Laura Keegan Boudreau smiling outdoors with RMHC 50 and 45 year anniversary graphics.

22 Aug Celebrating Mission Impact: Ronald McDonald House Charities Leaders Reflect

Posted at 08:43h in CEO, Mission Moments, People & Partners

Hear from Laura Keegan Boudreau, CEO of RMHC Bay Area, and Katie Fitzgerald, Global President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), as they reflect on the incredible growth...

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

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

Posted at 08:54h in Board of Directors, Mission Moments

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...

Ruby Hill Hike-for-a-Cause: Large group of people wearing yellow Team RMHC shirts posing outdoors at a park with hiking gear and picnic tables.

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

Posted at 08:34h in Board of Directors, Mission Moments

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...

Smiling boy, Maxx, holding a sign and gift bag while sitting next to a Ronald McDonald statue on a bench outside RMHC.

14 Feb Maxx’s 10 Acts of Kindness: Kids Helping Kids

Posted at 12:13h in Kids Helping Kids, Mission Moments

Meet Maxx, a remarkable 10-year-old with a mission: to spread joy and support to those in need through ten acts of kindness to celebrate his tenth birthday! ...

Gary Payton II: Smiling man in a Santa hat taking a selfie with a child making a peace sign at an RMHC Season of Giving celebration.

07 Feb Golden State Warriors Star Gary Payton II Visits RMHC Bay Area

Posted at 13:18h in Corporate, McDonald's, Mission Moments, People & Partners

Huge THANK YOU to Golden State Warriors player Gary Payton II for stopping by this holiday season to play Bingo, pass out gifts, and visit RMHC Bay Area families!...

RMHC volunteers in holiday attire serving drinks at a festive cocoa station beside a large Season of Giving banner.

31 Jan McGolden Mission Moment: Bingo Night Brings Holiday Cheer to RMHC Bay Area families

Posted at 09:44h in McDonald's, Mission Moments, Volunteers

Our recent bingo night at RMHC Bay Area was one for the books! Golden State Warriors star, Gary Payton II 'GP2', surprised everyone when he showed up to spread holiday...

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

Posted at 09:15h in Announcements, Board of Directors, Donors, In the News, Latest News, McDonald's, Mission Moments, Press Releases, Recognition

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...

Collage of Cecilia Aviles with family and a quote about RMHC Bay Area’s evolving support for families, shared for Hispanic Heritage Month. QUOTE: “To be able to help families through what oftentimes is their hardest journey, keeping them together and united – that in itself is healing. The way that RMHC was serving families 25 years ago isn’t the way it’s serving families now, and it’ll be different 25 years from now, but the core values remain the same: support, access, and healing. That’s exciting to me.”

13 Oct Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cecilia Aviles

Posted at 08:47h in Board of Directors, Diversity Matters, Hispanic Heritage Month, Staff Picks

“To be able to help families through what oftentimes is their hardest journey, keeping them together and united – that in itself is healing. The way that RMHC was serving...