Representatives for the Ronald McDonald House of Bangor were guest speakers at the Houlton Rotary Club recently. The Ronald McDonald House of Bangor has helped numerous families of children that have medical needs that keep them at or near a hospital in the Bangor area.
All Ronald McDonald House’s are run solely on donations. The house has a few paid staff and the rest are all volunteers, and wonderful volunteers at that. They give time and money to help the families feel at home while they stay there. Some families have the need to just stay a day or two and others need an extended stay. They can stay as long as the child is receiving treatments.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS — Representatives from the Ronald McDonald House of Bangor were recent guest speakers at the Houlton Rotary Club. Taking part in the event are, from left, Rotary President Lori Weston; Darlene MacLeod, executive director for Ronald McDonald House; and Deandra Briggs, Manager of Advancement Services.
In 2012, they served 314 families, 42 percent of families are they due to prenatal care. You may wonder how many people from Aroostook? Well 40 percent of all families served are from Aroostook County, 14 percent are from Penobscot County, 15 percent from Washington County and 31 percent are from other counties.
If you were wondering how does this affect me, you may have a friend, neighbor or even family member that has needed to use the house. Donations can be sent or a fund-raising event held to help. For more information call, 207-942-9003 or visit www. rmhbangor.org. Donations can be sent to Ronald McDonald House, 654 State St., Bangor, Maine, 04401. They have an ongoing wish list on their website for possible donations that are needed for the House.
