Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is rallying thousands of supporters across Southern California to join together in support of critically ill children and their families at the annual Walk for Kids, a fun, family-friendly 5k (3.1 miles) event that raises funds for the life-changing services provided by RMHCSC..
With a fundraising goal of $2.1 million, RMHCSC dedicates 100 percent of the money raised directly to serving local families right here in our community, continuing its mission to provide a “home away from home” when it’s needed most – enabling families to stay near their hospitalized child at little to no cost. No eligible family is ever turned away due to inability to pay.
There are seven walks taking place throughout SoCal between March 25 – April 23 (details provided below). Supporters can sign up for $25, donate directly or learn more about WFK by visiting http://www.walkforkids.org; 100% of funds raised will directly support critically ill children and their families right here in the local community.
Sunday, April 2
- Los Angeles — Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90037
- Ontario — Citizens Business Bank Arena , 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario, CA, 91764
- Pasadena — Central Park, 275 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91105
Sunday, April 9
- Anaheim — Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92806
Sunday, April 23 - Long Beach — Shoreline Park, Aquarium Way, Long Beach, Calif., 90802
Sunday, April 23
- Long Beach — Shoreline Park, Aquarium Way, Long Beach, Calif., 90802
This year, LA sports icons, the Clippers, Kings, and Galaxy, will join brands like McDonald’s and Chobani in providing on-site experiences with family-friendly games, activities, Kids Zones, food, music and more. Each walk will also feature an ambassador family who will share their inspiring story.
Here’s how YOU can help support this great cause
From March 20 to April 7, Southern California McDonald’s customers can also support Walk for Kids by visiting a participating McDonald’s restaurant and purchasing a “Shoe” for $1. The shoes will then be displayed with the donor’s name in a designated area of the restaurant. In 2016, area McDonald’s restaurants generated more than $418,000 from shoe sales alone. 100 percent of the proceeds from the shoe sales will directly benefit RMHCSC programs.
Additionally, Southern California McDonald’s will donate $.25 from each McCafé Shamrock Chocolate beverage purchased to RMHC during the week of March 11-17. The iconic Shamrock Shake has been a key part of fundraising for RMHC since 1974 when the first Ronald McDonald House was opened.
Built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal, or where they will lay their head at night to rest – RMHCSC helps families with critically-ill children stay together, connecting them with others facing similar challenges through its six Ronald McDonald Houses in Bakersfield, Inland Empire (Loma Linda), Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena, and two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. The Chapter also operates the cost-free, medically supervised Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, helping ill children and their siblings rediscover childhood and develop the self-esteem and self-efficacy often lost as a result of the disease.
To learn more about Walk for Kids, donate directly or register by starting or joining a team for $25, visit http://www.walkforkids.org or follow the conversation on social media using #WalkforKids.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California
Now celebrating 40 years of service, RMHCSC has been dedicated to improving the health
and well-being of children and families across Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside,
San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Through its six
Ronald McDonald Houses® in Bakersfield, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange
and Pasadena and two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms®, the Chapter helps families with
critically-ill children stay together while connecting them with others facing similar
challenges. The Chapter also operates the cost-free, medically supervised Camp Ronald
McDonald For Good Times®, helping ill children and their siblings rediscover childhood and
develop the self-esteem and self-efficacy often lost as a result of the disease.