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From February 1-28, you can help support Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois by buying a heart at any participating McDonald's® in central Illinois. 100% of the proceeds will stay local to help our families. Big or small, every donation helps make a huge difference in hundreds of lives. So buy a heart at your local McDonald's® for $1, $2, $5, and give one giant gift of love. |
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A Heartfelt Game Day Feast in Honor of Everett
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Thank you to Progress Rail Services Inc. and the Gourdier Family for coming back to personally provide a generous game day lunch in honor of Everett. Your kindness and support brought comfort and joy to our families in the most meaningful way. |
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Shake things up—McDonald's famous Shamrock Shake is coming back! From February 10 - March 23, indulge in this minty treat while making a difference. For every shake sold, McDonald's will donate 25 cents to RMHCCI, helping families stay close to their child receiving medical care. Enjoy a Shamrock Shake and support a great cause!
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Celebrating The Tillman Family Going Home
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After 42 days in the NICU, the Tillman family was able to head home with baby Truce! Wishing them all the best in this new chapter! |
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our RMHCCI Leadership and Board
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We are grateful to our extraordinary RMHCCI Leadership and Board for cooking a delicious meal at the Springfield House! Your support fills our families’ hearts with joy and makes a lasting impact on their journey. Thank you for all you do!
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Celebrating 5 Years of Keeping Families Close at Our Peoria House!
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We celebrated the 5th birthday of our Peoria House! Since opening on December 16, 2019, we provided a "home away from home" for 755 families, offering a total of 18,785 nights of care. Together, we helped families save $2,385,695 in hotel costs. Thank you for being a part of these five incredible years. Here’s to making the next five even brighter!
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Alpha Delta Pi Brings Lunch, Love, and Smiles to Our Families!
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Thank you to Alpha Delta Pi for making lunch for our families and creating wonderful cards for the kids! 💙 Your kindness and support mean the world to us. |
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Show Your Spirit & Support Families
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Spirit Week brings excitement not just for students but for teachers, coaches, and the whole community! It’s the perfect time to get creative, show off your school pride, and make a difference for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois.
Whether it’s a themed dress-up day, a friendly competition, or a fundraiser, your school can turn Spirit Week into a week of giving and joy for families with critically ill children.
Get involved, rally your team, and let’s make a lasting impact—one spirited day at a time!
Want to bring the spirit to RMHCCI? Contact Katie Alsup today and learn how your school can help!
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A Pathway to Hope, located at the front entrance of the Peoria Ronald McDonald House, is a tribute to families, children, and supporters who help create a home of hope. By purchasing a commemorative brick, you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of families facing medical challenges.
Choose from two brick options:
- 8x8 Brick ($2,500): Customize with your company logo or up to 6 lines of text (16 characters per line).
- 4x8 Brick ($500): Customize with up to 3 lines of text (16 characters per line).
Your donation will directly support families who need it most, helping them stay close to their children during difficult times.
How to Order:
- Complete the
Pathway to Hope form.
- Mail your form and check to:
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois
401 NE Monroe St
Peoria, IL 61603
You can also make your donation online. After your order is received, we’ll reach out to confirm your personalized inscription or logo.
Don’t miss this meaningful way to give back while creating a tribute that lasts a lifetime.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Abby Brighton at +1 309-401-2525 or email abby@rmhc-centralillinois.org.
Together, let’s pave the way for hope, care, and a brighter tomorrow for RMHCCI families.
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Pop Tabs for Penny: Turning Small Tabs into Big Impact
Inspiration can come from the smallest acts of kindness.
Pop Tabs for Penny started as a heartfelt initiative within one family and has grown into a widespread community movement—spanning extended family, local businesses, and even neighboring counties. In 2025, the goal is to expand even further, launching a pop tab collection drive within school systems!
Our Goal: 25,000 Pounds in 2025
Every pop tab collected helps provide essential support for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois while their children receive medical care. Something as small as a pop tab can add up to a
huge difference!
How to Get Involved
Start Collecting – Spread the word! Encourage family, friends, and coworkers to save their pop tabs.
Store Your Pop Tabs – Keep them in zip-lock bags, coffee cans, or cardboard boxes—whatever works best for you!
Drop Them Off – Bring your collection to either of our Houses:
📍 Springfield House – 610 N. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
📍 Peoria House – 401 NE Monroe Street, Peoria, IL 61603
⏰ Drop-off hours: 8 AM - 6 PM
Make a Difference Today!
Every tab brings us closer to our
25,000-pound goal for 2025. Have questions? Contact Katie at ka@rmhc-centralillinois.org. Thank you for being a part of this incredible effort! |
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Your donation assists families at a critical time in their life - a time when a family needs to find strength in numbers by being together at the Ronald McDonald House® while their child receives medical attention.
Please support Ronald McDonald House® & make a difference in the life of a child & their family today!
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Peoria House
401 NE Monroe St
Peoria, IL 61603
309-401-2525
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Springfield House
610 N. 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-3314 |
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About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide a supportive place for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. We provide families with private bedroom and bathroom, home-cooked meals and more to help ease the stress they face during a medical crisis. For more information, visit rmhc-centralillinois.org, follow RMHCCI on Twitter (@RMHCCI), Instagram
(@RMHCCI) or on Facebook. |
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