21 Sep Mission Moment — Paying It Forward
“Why do you volunteer?” “Aren’t you busy?” These are questions I’m often asked. Other things I often hear are, “I’d love to do that too, I just don’t have the...
14 Feb Press Release: New Board Member Willie Hernandez
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is pleased to announce the appointment of Willie Hernandez to the Charity’s board of directors for a three-year term, which began on January 1,...
12 Nov Why We Serve – Creating a Legacy of Gratitude
For more than a decade, Brad Lyman has served RMHC Bay Area. As a board member, advisor, donor, and Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, he has seen the organization transform from a...
08 Nov Brad Lyman — Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Join us in celebrating the recognition of his incredible public service! Brad has had a hand in raising more than $47 million and has contributed to the development and expansion...
27 Jul Why We Serve – Bridging the Gap in Healthcare
Cecilia Aviles knew from a young age that she wanted to make an impact in the medical field. As the daughter and granddaughter of Salvadoran immigrants...
16 Jun Why We Serve – The Impact of Charity
Ross Glasser feels joining the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area was meant to happen exactly when it did. “There’s a confluence of events that made this the...
11 May Why We Serve – Keeping Families at the Center
As a new member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area board of directors, Rishi Seth sees nothing but possibilities ahead for the organization. “We want to get bigger,...
09 Apr Why We Serve – A Lifetime of Giving Back
Born and raised in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico, Katty Coulson grew up in a family that emphasized the importance of giving. While her mother never worked formally, she always found ways...
30 Mar Why We Serve – A Pediatrician’s View
Kelley Meade, MD, brings a philosophy of “servant leadership” to the RMHC Bay Area board of directors. She says that leadership doesn’t just mean “… only focusing on what I’m...
19 Feb Why We Serve – Black History Month 2021
It was never a question of whether RMHC Bay Area board member Anthony Ewell would spend his career feeding people and giving back to his East Bay community. As next-generation...