Monthly Archives: August 2011

Some Like it Hot….

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

By: Ann Jerome Here in Austin, we’re managing to sweat our way through one of the hottest summers on record.  We will actually set the new heat record on Wednesday of this week as we continue to log temperatures over the … Continue reading →

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One Family, Four Cities, Two Ronald McDonald Houses

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

By Jan Gunter This summer we had the pleasure of meeting Cindy Holt, and her daughter and family, Cristy and Phillip Tingkang and Hali’a. They stayed here at the Ronald McDonald House while Hali’a had a scheduled heart surgery. As … Continue reading →

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The “Benefits” of a Home

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

By Karen Matuszewski Guest Blogger While attending a thank-you lunch for the volunteers of the second annual Lights of Love 5K Event benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities, I found myself sitting at the table with Kent Burress, RMHC Austin’s CEO. … Continue reading →

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Partners Outside Austin – Appreciate the House

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

by Beverly Seffel Yesterday I was talking to a dad who lives outside Austin and who has been staying at the House for more than a month. He was sharing with me how grateful they were to be here.  That … Continue reading →

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Coming Full Circle

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

by Taryn Skees, Guest Blogger Read more from Taryn at her blog More Skees Please! Update February 11, 2013: Aiden is five now, and you can see a slideshow of his wonderful, sweet, challenging journey on Taryn’s blog. Happy 5th … Continue reading →

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