Ella has always been little. Tiny even. At two and a half years old she stands less than two feet tall, far below average. But what she lacks in size, she makes up for in personality. She is totally fearless. She

tackles a set of stairs with the same smile with which she greets new people. Her bright energy lights up everyone around her, and you can’t help but laugh when she does.But Ella’s positive energy belies the long road she and her mother, Elizabeth, have been on. During her pregnancy, Elizabeth was told by doctors that her daughter had very little chance of surviving. At 28 weeks along, she had to undergo an emergency C-section. Ella was born at one pound, nine ounces. She was diagnosed with Craniosynostosis, a congenital defect causing the sutures, or connections between individual skull bones, to close prematurely which can lead to excessive brain pressure and

sometimes injury to the brain. Ella spent three months and 13 days in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). When she reached three pounds, two ounces, she was released to go home—the smallest baby to ever be discharged from the NICU at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Virginia. The first few months at home were relatively normal; Ella was healthy and happy. Then one day everything changed. Six-month-old Ella appeared to be having a seizure. She was rushed to the emergency room, and after several scans were performed, it was found that she’d had a stroke. Dr. Nicole Safina, a geneticist, identified that Ella had Primordial Dwarfism, the rarest form of dwarfism in the world. With Elizabeth standing 6’2” tall, the diagnosis was shocking. “The news was very scary. But it now gave us a reason as to why my little girl was so petite, she was a little person,” Elizabeth said. Ella’s results were forwarded to Dr. Gary Steinberg at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, who further diagnosed Ella with Moyamoya. A disease prevalent in patients with primordial dwarfism, Moyamoya results from a blocked artery in the brain and causes strokes and seizures. In October of 2009, the family traveled from their home in

Virginia to Stanford to seek treatment—an experience that Elizabeth described as terrifying. Ella underwent several tests, including

MRI’s, CT scans and angiograms, in addition to two major surgeries. She was released to go home, but a year and a half later the family returned to California to address Ella’s

Craniosynostosis with another surgery which was extremely successful. During their visits, the family has stayed at both local hotels and Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. The opportunity to stay at the House has been a relief, emotionally and financially. Elizabeth explained, “Having a place where you are surrounded with other families who understand, who are going through similar situations, makes this process easier.” A place to cook, a playroom for Ella, and the interaction with the other families all helped to ease the stress. Elizabeth credited the House for “giving hope when hope seemed impossible.” Having Ella has been an absolute blessing for Elizabeth. The little one might be small in stature, but her love, spirit and determination make her larger than life.

Ella’s BIGPersonality

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2Letter From Camp

4Randy Cross Invitational

6Wish List

11Putting Passion into Action

12Event Calendar

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Board of DirectorsPresident, Brad Lyman,

Cornish & CareyBern Beecham,

Community VolunteerDaniel Bernstein, M.D.,

Lucile Packard Children’s HospitalKaren Boyd,

Turner Boyd LLPDenise Côté,

The Chateau GroupGregg Davis,

Webcor BuildersBrian Dinsmore,

Seiler LLPJudy Kirkpatrick,

eBay, RetiredBob Kresek,

Founders Financial NetworkLaurie Kraus Lacob,

Community VolunteerKatharine Martin,

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiJim McCaughey,

Lucile Packard Children’s HospitalHoney Meir-Levi,

Ronald McDonald House at Stanford

Debbie Mueller, Community Volunteer

Dean Riskas, TriplePoint Capital LLC

Janice Roberts, Mayfield Fund

Scott Rodrick, Rodrick Management Group

Michael Rubenstein, Community Volunteer

Barbara Shapiro, BLS Partners

Allison Leopold Tilley, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Susan Twietmeyer, Cisco Systems, Retired

Community Advisory CouncilEric Brandenburg,

Brandenburg PropertiesMike Casey,

Rosewood Sand HillMaryles Casto,

Casto TravelHarvey Cohen, M.D.,

Stanford University School of Medicine

Ron Conway, Angel Investors, LP

Brad Lyman, Cornish & Carey

Paraag Marathe, San Francisco 49ers

Susan Orr, Packard Foundation

Joe Simitian, California State Senator

Roger Sippl, Sippl Macdonald Ventures

Larry Sonsini, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Peter Ziebelman, Palo Alto Venture Partners

Dear Ms. Honey,

My whole family is staying at Ronald

McDonald House at Stanford while

my newborn baby sister Isabella is in

the hospital for a few weeks. Now that

school is out we can all be together and I get to visit Isabella.

The best part of being at the House is Camp Ronald McDonald.

My sister, brother and I get to play at camp while mom is at

the hospital and we are having so much fun!

At first I was shy and wasn’t sure I wanted to go. The camp

counselor told me they were all going to a farm with real

animals, so I decided to give it a try. Riley’s Place was so cool

because there were horses and I got to ride the ATV. It was

really hot that day but I didn’t care because it was my first

time on a farm and I didn’t want to leave.

Last week we all took a field trip to see the San Francisco

Giants play. I really liked the baseball game, but my favorite

part of the day was riding in the House van on our way to the

city. My new friend Zach and I got to pick the radio station and

we sat in the back seat and sang the whole way there!

Zach’s sister is also in the hospital and since we’re far from

home where all our friends are, we like to hang out together. The

CLIK room opens early for summer camp and we like to watch

Michael Jackson videos on YouTube. I like his older stuff like

“Black or White” and “Billie Jean,” but “Thriller” is my favorite. We

practice zombie dance moves and I’m getting pretty good at it.

Another thing I like about the House is the people that work

there. When they speak to me in English they call me “Charlie”

and when they speak to me in Spanish, they call me “Carlitos.”

That’s how I like it because my name is different in English and

Spanish.

Thank you for all the fun and especially for the tie-dyed

summer camp t-shirt! I will be happy to go home when Isabella

is better, but I’m glad we can be here together during summer

vacation.

Love,

Charlie (Carlitos)

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LETTER FROM CAMP

Left to right: American Idol Finalists Casey Abrams and Paul McDonald pose with the kids during a visit to the House. Versailles and his sister Amirah strike a pose during the Idol visit. Zaylen and older brother Jonathan enjoy the Giants game. Charlie rides the ATV at Riley’s Place.

In a child’s eyes, summer vacation holds endless possibilities and limitless fun. One might assume that the little ones at the House don’t have the same

expectations since they, or their sibling, are facing a serious illness. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Even when facing cancer, a child still wants to play and feel normal. Summer break means Summer Camp and a continuous array of activities, field trips and playtime. It is a fantastic opportunity for the kids to just be kids. In Charlie’s letter from camp, he mentioned just two of the fun places the kids have gone. In addition to attending the San Francisco Giants’ game, and their trip to the farm, which was donated by Riley’s Place, the children have visited the Aquarium of the Bay, the Exploratorium, Planet Granite, and the Palo Alto Museum & Zoo. A summer carnival and a day

of swimming were generously sponsored by the Oshman Family JCC of Palo Alto. Our Family Services Department worked hard throughout spring to recruit and train teen volunteers to be Camp counselors. These teens have been energetic, fun and responsible, resulting in a terrific experience for the campers. Not only did the teens help supervise field trips, they also put on activities at the House including cooking

classes and science experiments. Providing a range of experiences and a change of scenery helped the kids take their minds off the medical issues and challenges their families are facing—making for a welcome break.

Camp is an experience no child should miss, and the kids at the House are no exception. We are grateful to the volunteers and donors who have made it possible for our little ones to fully enjoy summer! Enjoy the rest of your summer,

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSEAT STANFORD

CAMP SCRAPBOOK

In spite of the threat of rain, sunny weather held up for the 240 golfers who took to the Stanford University and Sharon Heights golf courses at the 2011 Randy Cross Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday,

June 6th. It’s rare for an event in its 27th year to hold any surprises, but as House staff tallied last minute Drawing sales, it became clear that for the first time in the history of the Tournament all the tickets had been sold and distributed! Considering the drawing sales account for a majority of the tournament’s revenue, the news was met with celebration. The outcome was largely due to the concerted efforts of the event’s planning committees, including co-chairs Gregg Davis, Derrick Diaz, Con Freeman, Bob Selig, and Julie Van Gorder, as well as top ticket seller Brad Lyman. Their leadership and persistence, along with the hard work and dedication of over 100 volunteers, culminated in an event of which everyone could be proud. As evening rolled around, Tournament Host Randy Cross joined co-host Brian Murphy of KNBR and nearly 400 supporters for a reception at Rosewood Sand Hill Resort. In addition to enjoying appetizers from Michelin-starred Madera restaurant, guests sipped wine from Heintz Ranch Vineyards and devoured goodies from Nola, Town, and Milagros, of the Avenir Restaurant Group.

The House would especially like to thank the Zafiropoulo Family who aim to make the

greatest impact possible. Their generous donation of a Maserati Quattroporte for the drawing’s Grand Prize is always the highlight of the evening. This year’s lucky winner, Tanya Hartley of Los Altos, was elated upon learning of her good fortune. The drawing sales boosted the event’s

revenue, bringing the net total to more than $350,000.

The 2011 Tournament was dedicated to the memory of Kim Hill—the child who inspired the first

House—who will forever be remembered for the lasting impact she had on families with seriously ill children. If there is one thing that never changes in this Tournament, it’s the importance placed on supporting the kids. The community created at Ronald McDonald House at Stanford fosters a sense of extended family not just among those parents and children who stay there, but also among the staff, volunteers and donors. We share the families’ ups and downs and celebrate their milestones. We take the good with the bad—lending an ear when things are going wrong,

and thrilling in the celebration of an accomplishment. As partners in their

journey towards health, we are all members of an extended family. Thank you for your continued support of the Randy Cross Invitational!

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Karen Boyd & Brad FinkelsteinRich & Beth BrennerAngelique BrownTerry & Mary BrownJon & Cathy BuurmaMary Esther CandeeKristin CashinBhavna ChauhuriJack & Pat ChristensenAlbert ChuThe Coca-Cola CompanyHarvey & Ilene Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.Hutch & Dawn CollierMark CollinsRobert & Sarah ConlonKenneth L. CoxCupertino Host Lions Charities, Inc.Brian & Susan CurrieGregg M. & Beth DavisChristopher & Elizabeth DawesJan DiNuoscioSean & Leslie DohertyLaura Dudell-Foley & Jack FoleyEast Bay Community FoundationElk Grove Builders, Inc.Linda EllisSteven & Wai-Ling EngJeffrey & Sue EpsteinSid EspinosaTom & Nancy FarrisIrwin & Concepcion FedermanLinda FishmanPaul & Sue FlanaganL. Walter & Sally FleischerThe Flora Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Jay FowlerKenneth Frangadakis, D.D.S.Lonnie FrangadakisRich & Nanette FreedlandRuss & Darlene FriedmanChristopher & Veronica GerberColleen GerstnerDave & Sanchita GhoshMark J. & Renee GreensteinDavid & Jill HackettBruce & Tanya HartleyJeffrey & Lula HebbHoffman/LewisHoly Spirit ChurchAlex & Jovita HonorMike & Dede HuffmanIBM Employee Services CenterJoe & Ritsuko IwasakiClint & Paulette JohnsonSusan JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Clay JonesReza & Ardia KazerounianKearns Saldinger Charitable

FoundationRick & Liz KnissRichard & Gail KuehlLa Entrada SchoolMichael Levin & Cynthia

Mahood-LevinTodd & Lisa Longbottom

ANGELS $100,000+Bay Area McDonald’s Co-OpGene & Patricia CarterRuth Celle 2002 TrustMichael & Lisa Rubenstein

VISIONARIES $50,000+Bay Area Ronald McDonald House

CharitiesPei Family Foundation

PILLARS $10,000+Parvin BrodkinE*Trade FinancialKathy & Dan FrancisConrad J. & Lee Ann Freeman, Jr.Koret FoundationRobert G. & Susan KresekLockheed Martin Space Systems

CompanyCarson & Shaelyn PalmerDonald & Ruth SeilerSterne AgeeEstate of Josephine Truzzolino

ARCHITECTS $6,000+David Holmes & Deanna StarnesDebbie L. Mueller & David Barber

BUILDERS $3,000+Thomas AlbaneseAnonymousFrank & Susan BiscegliaChester & Peggy BriansDania & Cosme FagundoGoogle Matching Gift ProgramDennis HarkerVirginia HaugheyHeritage Bank of CommerceMargaret & Jim JimenezLucile Packard Children’s Hospital at

StanfordC. Brad & Twinkie LymanJudy & George MarcusMas Mac, Inc.McDonald’s USA, LLCJohn MillerBette MoormanBob & Meryl SeligJoyce A. TaylorThe Townsley FoundationWD FoundationPeter H. & Cindy Ziebelman

CHILDREN’S CIRCLE $1,200+ACCO Engineered SystemsJoseph AlbanesePhil AnthonyBank of America FoundationRichard & Nikki BeyerWilliam CampbellGordon & Jeanne CaseJonathan ChadwickScott Chopin

Clarity ConsultantsDave & Denise M. CôtéMark & Laura DeemDr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.Bruce & Elizabeth DunlevieEdelbrock CorporationBill & Lydia FacteauChris & Charese FernandesBobby HanjiHarry’s HofbrauLutz & Carolina HenckelsJames & Estelle HenleyManuel & Elizabeth HenriquezHitachi Data SystemsHitachi FoundationGeorge & Theresa HorvathG. Rich & Jacqueline Hubler, CPACarol KaufmanChris & Jim KitchJeff & Margie KlapperJudd & Amy KlementRoderick LibbyLlagas FoundationFrancesco & Dianne LongoniRichard & Ellen MahanyMedAssetsRobert & Dustynne MendesMetropolitan Arts PartnershipDave & Lisa MooringPatty Sue MozartNeiman MarcusPacsgear, Inc.Palo Alto Host Lions ClubPG&E Corporation Campaign for

the CommunityKevin & Lynn ReedyThe Rey-Vaden Family FoundationClary & Dean RiskasJanice M. RobertsMark B. & Kelley RobertsDoyle & Sherry RundellMrs. Donald ScrantonBarbara L. Shapiro & Mark LewisCraig Suderman & Germana Silva

SudermanSusan SullingerTOSA FoundationTrajectory Consulting, LLCUBS Financial ServicesUnited Way Silicon ValleyWalt & Company CommunicationsWells Fargo Community Support

Campaign

GOLD CIRCLE $600+Tom & Pam AdamsAlta Mesa Improvement CompanyOwen & Karen AurelioKenneth BaylotJohn & Martha BelzMark & Gaby BernardinDaniel & Bonnie BernsteinDawn Yates BlackMurray & Liz BodineAlan & Jodi BogomilskyMark & Diana BowlerDavid Boyd

RANDY CROSS INVITATIONAL

2011Thank You to the Randy

Cross Invitational “Sponsor-a-Family” Donors Whose Gifts Will Underwrite Numerous

Family Stays

Doug & Kathy AnbergJoe Betz

Lee & Diane BrandenburgChester & Peggy Brians

Candace CaballeroThomas & Linda Cave

Katherine ClancyLinda Common

Kathy & Bob CoursonRandy & Patrice CrossGregg M. & Beth Davis

Mary Jo DisbennettLynne Dossey

Galen & Valerie FongGlenn & Kathy GabelGuy Gandenberger

Bruce & Susan HermanDavid Hopper

Mark & Elisabeth IrvineJay Jennings

Scott & Cindy LassetterCathy Lewis

Tim & Paula LutzChase Lyman

Brian & Bridget McDonnellBette McKnight

Tarak ModyJosh & Marcy Nichol

Andrea OkamuraKimberly Osborne

Larry PelznerDavid & Janice Philip

Tom ReesScott & Jenny Rodrick

Kent ShepherdShrinivas & Kadamnari Shetty

John & Cathy SteeleStephanie & Brad Van Linge

Theresa WanGenevieve Wilkins

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Scott LucasKaren LukeTim & Paula LutzCasey & Chelsea LynchGreg LyonJulie MacedoBill & Linda ManryKaren MartellNick MartitschValerie McCarthyJim & Kimberly McCaugheyMcDonald’s of NapaMcDonald’s San MateoBrian & Bridget McDonnellDavid & Honey Meir-LeviMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramSarah & Mike MontgomeryNEC/RenesasRoy F. & Linda NeyerNorthStarBrad & Judy O’BrienThe David & Lucile Packard

FoundationPalo Alto Medical FoundationStephen & Janet PeatLarry PelznerDave & Jane PinePinnacle BankWilliam & Paula PowarHoward RandallDennis ReakKathy & Gary RebackRedwood General TireCondoleezza RiceHenri & Gay RichardChris & Kim RobertsMel RodinskyMichael & Caroline RodmanKristi & Mike RossiCindy SchlaeferSchwab Charitable FundKen & Amy SchwingShrinivas & Kadamnari ShettySilver Oak CellarsLance SmithJerry & Sandi SpectorMr. & Mrs. Thomas SuiterGeoff & Colleen TateMichael & Cathy Taylor, M.D.David ThedeScott & Allison TilleyToshibaGarry TramielTom & Susan ValentaMichael VerdoneRobert WaltWhat’s Happening, Inc.April & Bill WhitneyWilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiKimberly Young

SILVER CIRCLE $300+Adobe Systems IncorporatedTina AlexanderNathan AndersonAndrew ArataJennifer Arata

Arndt ElectronicsThomas BakerRand BallardRichard & Mary BeginRobert & Paige Biorn, Esq.Dirk Blum & Kelly CrossThe Marc Blumer FamilyScott BohannonKatie Boissicat & Keith RandallJohn & Amy BoyleSalvatore & Judith BozzoJeff E. & Claudia BrownDavid BrunetteEd & Kathy CarterThomas & Linda CaveAndrew ChoungBob ChristiansenRandy & Jill ClarkJames & Kirsten ClarkeHarry & Kim CorlRaymond & Julie CostaMike CoursonKevin & Lisa CullinaneDerek & Jennifer DavisHarvey & Shelley DavisRob DeanCarl & Debbie DellarDeloitte ConsultingMike DunleavyAlbert EngelCosme FagundoLuke FarleyJames FarreyFarrington Historical FoundationLorry R. & Karen FrankelElise & Randy GabrielsonDonald & Laura GagliassoDiane GalazzoJohn GastonThe GE FoundationVictor GiacaloneStephen GiachettiSandra GillmorDavid & Tiffany GirouardLarry GonzalesLeslie GriffithDavid & Shirley GuidiLila HopeDavid HopperInsphereJohn JackMichael & Christine JamesMichael & Barbie JohnJohnson & Johnson Family of

CompaniesRobert & Marissa KagleThomas & Debra KearneyLeilani KeelanValerie Kilduff SiriJoshua KrammesMichael Kresser & Darby

SimplekampScott & Karen LamsonBruce Leak

January 1 to May 31, 2011Due to space limitations, we regrettably cannot list donors below $150. Please accept our sincere appreciation.

Matt LeeMr. & Mrs. Mark LiebermanMichael LiouDmitry LipkinRichard LivermoreKenneth J. LutzLinda & Jeremy LyonShelley MackMichael & Linda MaherPete & Leslie MannJoe McCarthyPatty McGuigan & Dick BushMark MelbyeJames MillerArtis MontagueGeorge & Barbara MooreJaneen MooreGary & Sandra MossmanFrank & Donna NicolettiNissen Family TrustKenneth & Loretta NussbacherBlanca OcampoOracle Corporation Matching Gifts

ProgramJB & Debra OrecchiaLucile Packard Foundation for

Children’s HealthPage Mill WineryWon Sup ParkJeffrey PayneMark & Mauree PerryRichard PetitDavid & Janice PhilipMary & Jeff PickardAlbert RabinovitchLinda RaffantiRedarchs Management CorporationCarl & Patty RiccoboniMichael RisucciMarion & Steve RobertsonKaren RoggeJoel Saal & Nancy BoveeSAP Matching Gift Program

Jodi & Rod ScherbaThe Charles Schwab Foundation

Matching Gifts ProgramSylvia & Chuck SeufferleinSharmac CorporationShell Oil CompanyJoan SherlockRobert & Linda ShimkusJohn & Cathy SteeleMr. & Ms. Carlo StrangisScott Sutherland & Lesley GoldScott & Gretchen SwallT.L. Electric, Inc.Kyle TimminsMike TiretRobert & Sharon TraceyGreg & Shirley UmamotoUnited Way of San Joaquin CountyUnited Way of the Bay AreaUPSStephanie & Brad Van LingeVerigy, Inc.David VieiraVintage Air Inc.John & Ali WaleckaMr. & Mrs. Thomas WalshAlan WebberFrank WeigelDiane WeissMichael & Amy WendlingMr. & Ms. Joe WintersJohn & Margaret WorthingPaul & Cynthia YockElsa ZimurTeri & Tony Zingale

We Remember…These children will live in our hearts forever:

Hannah AhrensElijah AnischenkoOlivia DavisRachel KimKurtis LindsayEdison Reyes-Alvarado

Sophie SalmondRaul SilvaLex Lee ThaoMelani TounJacob WellsCassidy WheelerLevi Wion

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BRONZE CIRCLE $150+18 Media Inc. - Gentry MagazineKenneth & Susan AbramsSharon AckerAlba Family TrustAllstate Giving CampaignPeter & Margaret AnelloRob & Rosa AragoBrady & Kelly ArrillagaArticulate SolutionsRichard ArzinoAT&T United Way Employee Giving

CampaignDonald & Shelly BacciSteve BacsiBagnani Family FoundationBellarmine College PreparatoryMegan BerkiRonald BerkiLouis BerlotMaya BernsteinSam & Tami BhaumikAnna BianBarbara Bishop & Mike LeavellTerry & Jenny BlaschkeGary & Susan BrandenburgKevin & Mary BrodbeckJeff BrunelloBrent BuntingKevin & Kendra BurchKeith & Lajune BushAntonio & Lyzbett CalizJohn Carter & Edie GoldbergJames & Denise CassellaJeff ChanCharles Clark & Toni WrennChristopher & Julie ComptonJim & Judi CraikChristine L. CunninghamLawrence & Leah DeGuzmanWayne Delcrew

Cathy HillBob HillsCraig & Noël HirstFred HodgeTed & Linda HoffWilliam & Eileen HorganHP Company FoundationGeorge & Susan HurleyAli & Khurshee HusainRobert HydeAlex & Kris IngramMichelle JaureShirley JohnstonJustGiveKaiser Permanente Community

Giving CampaignMwaffak & Hulya KanjeeHabib KarimStan & Lucy KarpKarin Klarreich & Walter WilsonDavid & Julie KlenskeK.C. KnappDavorin & Lucy KuchanLeonard & Anna KurzePaul LadenLynn LanducciRon & Katharine LangJerry & Mary Pat LassChristine LeeCraig LingLivermore Lioness ClubChris & Emily LonghurstRaymond LouieLarry & Heather LustigJoe & Elizabeth MandatoSabrina MartinelliPaul & Susan MatteucciChris & Celeste MayBill McCronePat McMenaminPaul McNabb

John & Sandy DomingueMatt & Carolyn DriscollArthur & Katherine DugonieBay Matching Gifts ProgramErik & Susan EdwardsFrank & Mary EynonBill & Michelle FeldbrillClarence Ferrari, Esq.Dean FiliceEdward & Malinda FiliceTim & Janice FiliceGlenn & Kathy GabelRobert & Diane GarciaRichard GaulDaniel & Kris GehretMichael GiachettiJohn & Sonja GlennGlobal ImpactRobert & Kathi GoldbergerPatricia GoldenNatalie GonzalesDenise GrantRobert N. Grant, Esq.Scott & Kathlyn GreubelThomas & Kipp GutshallHacienda Finish, Inc.Tyler HaleMary HalleyJames M. HarrisScott HarveyScott HayesJon & Rebecca HaymanBobby Haynes, Sr.James HealeyJohn HeathBrian & Andrea HenryPablo HernandezJoseph & Jessica Hickingbotham

Rick MeiderHoward Michaels, MDWendy MillerErinn MitzMassoud Modjtehedi & Mojgan

KhatibiHarold R & Lucille L. MohrDiana MorabitoJean MordoBenjamin MoserMr. & Mrs. Tim MurphyNetwork For GoodDave NeundorferChristina NgoAndy & Lisa NguyenFrancis & Anne NozigliaKathleen O’Connell BacoliniTeresa O’NeillOrder of AhepaRoger & Susan OserWilliam & Betsy PaceJuli & John ParkerMarion ParrDan PaulsenMartina PavloffJes PedersenMaria PhillipsTom & Carol PlatnerTom & Karen QuagliaGeorge Quinn, Jr.Sarah ReichanadterRHC Management Co., LLCRodger Rickard & Diane TalbertJack & Maria RogersTara & Nichole RolleMr. & Mrs. Gerald RoneyDiane RossLarry C. Russell

GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVINGOur thanks to these donors providing ongoing support to help families at Ronald McDonald House.

Jan Adams Daniel AltanoLiz AustinAvenir Restaurant GroupSharon & Rodger BarkoffKristi BergJen BetzDiane Claerbout Coca-Cola Bottling Company of CaliforniaJessica CollinsComplete Linen ServiceCrane Pest ControlDemanTechFrances DoughertyMeredith Eggers

Frank & Mary Eynon Furry Friends OrganizationHands on Bay AreaMarianne Hane Hewlett Packard Young Employee NetworkBarry JohnsonKeurigJoyce Leopardo Joseph LuceroLynnde Associates, Inc.Mills The FloristRickey Ono Gary & Ginny Piazza Noelle Pineda

Professional Gutter Service, Inc.Art Rabitz Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter Day Saints - Los Altos, Menlo Park and Palo Alto Wards

Riley’s PlaceSan Francisco Soup CompanySew What ClubSprinkles CupcakesStampin Up!Starbucks Coffee CompanyLarry, Darlene & Lauren Tripplett Sharon TsuiVictory RanchWest Fresh Catering

Many thanks to our generous donorsDue to space limitations, we regrettably cannot list donors below $150. Please accept our sincere appreciation.

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January 1 to May 31, 2011Due to space limitations, we regrettably cannot list donors below $150. Please accept our sincere appreciation.

Paul SalsgiverMichael & Nancy SanchezSteven & Susan SchieferLee & Laurie SchneiderGrant SedgwickGeorge SilvaRobert SingerPamela SmithTaber & Tina SmithJohn & Gina SnyderRobert & Jana St. AmourSt. Charles SchoolNathan & Katie StreuWolfgang & Leslie StuweLouise SumpterRick & Jodee SussmanBruce & Betty SweetlandSwipeGoodJoseph & Andrea ThomasVelma TiffanyGreg UngermanUnited Way of Santa Cruz CountyJanelle VanderlindeVisa GivingstationVMware FoundationEdward & Dorothy VoasGreg & Danielle VontzJanet WallaceHarry Gabe & Jennifer Whelan, IIILisa WhelanRichard & Arleene WilkolaskiRichard & Marie WilsonTerry & Carol WinogradJim & Karen WithrowMelanie & Woody WoodsJim & Keiko Wright, Jr.Leetha YeeKyrriakos & Maria YiakoumiRonald R. Zimmerman

IN-KIND DONATIONSThe gifts listed below have a declared value of $500 and above.Dave & Inky AmorosoAlexander Atkins Design, Inc.Avenir Restaurant GroupBacara Resort & SpaVickie & Dennis BallRandall & Betsy BaumBernardus LodgeBorders Books & Music - Santana

RowCharles Heintz Ranch & VineyardsCity Church San JoseClassic Party RentalsClub Sportiva San JoseMr. & Mrs. Herschel CobbCordevalle, A Rosewood ResortDarren McClung Estate & Precious

JewelryDJM Capital PartnersSean & Leslie DohertyDolphin Bay Resort & SpaEquinox FitnessFar Niente WineryMr. & Mrs. Edward FernandesFour Seasons Silicon ValleyGarden Court HotelGideon Hausner Jewish Day School

Mark J. & Renee GreensteinPhillip HellmuthSusan JacksonJoseph George DistributingJulie KarboKRON - TV Channel 4Ally KronL’Auberge CarmelLA Photo BoothLaurie LacobLB SteakPatty LemosBette LevyMeadowood Napa ValleyDaven ModyMovotoNeiman MarcusNick’s On MainJulie OsierReene PaleyPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPRedwood City Fire Department

Station 20Rosewood Sand HillRugby Ralph LaurenS. H. Silver CompanySan Francisco Forty NinersSew What Sewing ClubMr. & Ms. William Shea, Jr.Silver Oak CellarsSouthwest Airlines CompanyStanford AthleticsU-Save Equipment RentalJavier & Gina Marie UrizarVegas 888 Casino PartiesMichael VerdoneWebcor BuildersWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

GIFTS IN HONOR OF...Honor someone special in your life or celebrate a milestone event, birthday, marriage, or holiday while helping the hundreds of families who call the House “home” each year. Donor is listed after the event or person they are honoring.

Paula Brotherson’s retirementBrian Maxwell

Margaret Jimenez’s BirthdayEllen Kelley

Amy KlementMatt Bannick

IN MEMORY OF...Making a memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor the memory of a loved one. All memorial gifts are designated to the Children’s Legacy Fund Endowment, making your gift a lasting tribute. Donor is listed after the person they are memorializing.

Kristin M. CrudoTim Crudo

Edwin DinsmoreSeiler LLP

Leonard Allen KurzeSteve and Anita Westly

To help maintain clinical integrity, please be sure that all items are new and in original packaging. Thank you for your desire to help!

• Michael’s gift cards• Target gift cards• Small etch-a-sketch• Crossword puzzles & Sudoku books• Pacifiers• Bibs• Sticker books/sets• Travel games• Thomas the Train wooden toy trains• Matchbox cars• Coloring books

You can view more Wish List items and access the House’s Target registry by visiting http://www.ronaldhouse.net/getinvolved/wishlist.html.

W I S HL I S T

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H O U S E A L B U M

Clockwise from top left: Rachel works on Arts & Crafts. Noa nuzzles up to a goat from Riley’s Place. Olivia gets ready to go fishing. Addy and Francisco get cooking. Zoe and Olivia play with teen volunteer Alwyn.

Thank you to Ronald

McDonald House for

doing such an amazing

job! Alex is a 12-year

leukemia survivor and we

wouldn’t have made it

without the support of

RMH. You are awesome!

Jeniene, Jeff & Alex

May 26, 2011 – Becca graduates from Horizon High School. We will be forever grateful for your love, support, caring, medical gifts, and care. To you, our heartfelt thanks for being a part of her miracles.

Bob, Chris, Becca & Family

We stayed at the House last year

(May-July) after our baby girl

was born prematurely with a rare

syndrome. She just celebrated her

first birthday, a big milestone.

We have such great memories of

our family’s stay. Thanks again

for making it possible for us to be

together during such tough times.

Carlos, Christine, Evan,

Noah & Addison

H

ah & Addison

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I N T H E I R O W N W O R D S

PASSIONPUT T ING

Part bocce ball tournament, part auction, part Mediterranean feast, the

annual Spring Lamb Barbeque and Bocce Ball Tournament is held each spring at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos. What started nine years ago as a gathering of a group of high school friends has evolved into a major endeavor, raising a combined total of over half a million dollars for the House since its inception. A special thank you to this year’s chairs, Steve and Jan Peat.

To learn more about each of these events, or to create a benefit of your own, please visit www.ronaldhouse.net/event.php.

Group interaction and personal achievement form the foundation

for the annual Team Ronald McDonald House (Team RMH). A comprehensive three-month training program, Team RMH pushes individuals to reach their personal endurance and fundraising goals. Together they will walk and run in the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay on Sunday, November 20th. Appreciation is sent to all participants, supporters, lead sponsor Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, and organizers Christina Del Villar, Lisa Young, Ken Seto and Jennifer Babcock.

Imagine driving through 49 of our nation’s 50 states. To most, that trip alone would

be an impossible task. To Dave Schaub, it’s a week on the road. For the second time Dave will collect sponsorships and donations as he criss-crosses the country in seven days in an attempt to beat his previous record of eight days, 16 hours and 48 minutes. How does he keep his focus after being on the road for hours and hours each day? By thinking of the children staying at the House. Combining his love of cars and the House, Dave is making a significant difference in the lives of the families staying here.

Some people fall in love with the mission of Ronald McDonald

House, but don’t have the ability to write a check that is as big

as that love. But that doesn’t stop them from finding ways to

support the House—they create benefit events that unify something

they are passionate about with their desire to give. Some of these

events are small in scope, while others are truly extraordinary. A few

examples of events that “go the distance” are Spring Lamb BBQ,

Team Ronald McDonald House, and 49-in-7 Drivin’ For The Kids.

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Get Involved!Upcoming events at the House and ideas for projects to sponsor.

Ronald McDonald House at Stanford520 Sand Hill RoadPalo Alto, CA 94304-2001Tel 650.470.6000Fax 650.470.6018www.ronaldhouse.net

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September19, MondayIntro to Volunteering��Make a “Meals for Munchkins”

dinner with your friends

October5, WednesdayBi-monthly Professional Advisors Council Meeting��Bring in new Halloween costumes

for the kids

November20, SundayBig Sur Half Marathon on Monterey (Team RMH)��Gather your coworkers for a

fall-themed arts & crafts project

December1, Thursday“Light the House” Annual Family Reunion and Party��Send in your year-end gift and

get a great tax-deduction

January 20126, FridayFirst Friday Tour and Lunch��Review your estate plans and add the

House as a beneficiary

To view the full calendar, register for an

event, or sponsor a project, please visit us online at www.ronaldhouse.net.