A Deep Connection to RMHC
For Dr. Sara J. Risch, choosing Ronald McDonald House Charities as beneficiary of a planned gift was rooted in familiarity—familiarity with the charity and the impact it has on families.
“I truly believe in what Ronald McDonald House Charities is doing to support families so that they can support their sick children,” Dr. Risch says of her decision. After having had the opportunity to attend the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House® in all of Africa, she was incredibly moved by the experience and all of the determination that went into bringing it to fruition. That and a familial connection to RMHC add to her familiarity. Dr. Risch spoke of an experience had by her niece, who delivered her baby prematurely and utilized the Ronald McDonald Family Room® at the hospital.
“It was really nice for them to be able to stay there and not have to drive back and forth between their home and the hospital. They stayed there a number of nights and RMHC made it possible for them to be close,” she says.
In addition to her familiarity with the work of RMHC, Dr. Risch was also acquainted with the support provided by RMHC founding mission partner, McDonald’s®. She explained that after looking at numerous other charities, she discovered that often, large percentages of donations support the overhead costs rather than the programs.
“The fact that McDonald’s helps to support the overhead of the RMHC Global home office is something that I think is really important,” Dr. Risch says. Because RMHC spends 87 cents per dollar on programs and services that support the health and well-being of children and their families, Dr. Risch feels confident in the impact that her gift will have on families.
“I have been very blessed in my life and it makes me feel very fortunate to be able to support such a great cause,” Dr. Risch says.
Questions about ways to give through a planned gift?
Contact Lacee O’Brien at 630-623-7048 or lacee.obrien@us.mcd.com