Press Releases Archives - RMHC Bay Area

07 Jan Press Release: Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area Welcomes Jeff Rhode as Vice President of Development

Posted at 17:18h in Announcements, In the News, Latest News, People & Partners, Press Releases, Staff

Palo Alto, CA — January 07, 2026 — Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Rhode (pronounced Road-ee) as Vice...

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

Posted at 16:27h in Board of Directors, Press Releases, Staff Picks

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...

The Medina Flores family poses in front of a blue and yellow balloon backdrop with inset photos highlighting CHD awareness.

20 May Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors 18-Year Journey of Central Valley Family

Posted at 19:45h in Families, Family Feature, Press Releases

Palo Alto, CA, May 20, 2025 — For more than 18 years, the Medina-Flores family of Sacramento has turned to Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) for...

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

Posted at 09:17h in Board of Directors, People & Partners, Press Releases

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...

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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...

Large group of RMHC families, staff, and supporters gathered on a sunny day in front of a giant chess board to celebrate the unveiling of Brad’s Park.

05 Oct Press Release: RMHC Bay Area at Stanford Unveils Brad’s Park

Posted at 12:39h in Announcements, In the News, Latest News, People & Partners, Press Releases

PALO ALTO, CA – Ronald McDonald House at Stanford is proud to announce the grand opening of Brad’s Park, a dedicated outdoor space for children and families staying at the...

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16 Feb Bay Area McDonald’s® Owners/Operators Donate Shamrock Shake and McFlurry Proceeds to Help Sick Kids and Families

Posted at 08:55h in Announcements, Latest News, McDonald's, Press Releases

Continuing their 45-year legacy of fundraising support for RMHC Bay Area, local McDonald’s Owner/Operators are donating 25 cents from each Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry to help provide critically...

Smiling Board President, Katty Coulson, with long dark hair wearing a necklace and red lipstick posing in front of a light grey background.

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

Posted at 07:25h in Announcements, Board of Directors, Latest News, Press Releases

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...

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...

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30 Oct Youth Philanthropy at Its Finest: Teen Golfers of We Golf Fore Good (WGFG) Honored with Outstanding Philanthropic Youth Organization Award

Posted at 09:31h in Latest News, Press Releases, Recognition

San Jose, Calif. — We Golf Fore Good (WGFG), who has raised $93,000 to support RMHC Bay Area in the last five years, was just announced as the recipient...