[Oasfaa] A message from SWASFAA President, Lauren Jackson

[Melanie Rinehart]

The SWASFAA Conference is just around the corner and we are excited for y’all to come to the ‘Big Easy.’

For this year’s community service, we have selected the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana.  You may already be familiar with the Ronald McDonald House Charities and their mission to keep families close to each other and the care they need.

The New Orleans Ronald McDonald House<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rmhc-2Dsla.org_about_our-2Dhouse_&d=DwMFaQ&c=GCLZ7pdJ-GLSGCG_RTfQjw&r=FNqtKjJFzMKIv0dhJwiJxAhPRGljFMwlEMHQLkRqqBo&m=QgidXcJlLmJRxQfSWUVyydKvUwGpxzAyqq8VLyZXHIo&s=uh5Bcpq1Q2C3LbtByc-FvQBCgdCTCT5nNdp93jRvsoY&e=> is a beautiful, homey, 15-bedroom house with a huge kitchen and dining room, two laundry areas, a toy room, two family relaxation areas and a living room—plenty of space for guests to make themselves at home and visit with each other.   The social factor is vital; the emotional support and encouragement that the families give to each other is the most important aspect of the House. They share, listen and help one another maintain a positive outlook.


Besides the house itself, the charity also has The Ronald McDonald House Comfort Cart<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rmhc-2Dsla.org_about_comfort-2Dcart-2Dprogram_&d=DwMFaQ&c=GCLZ7pdJ-GLSGCG_RTfQjw&r=FNqtKjJFzMKIv0dhJwiJxAhPRGljFMwlEMHQLkRqqBo&m=QgidXcJlLmJRxQfSWUVyydKvUwGpxzAyqq8VLyZXHIo&s=Dtr5QAFBZtLIuBeNEMzIgfLrGrcazAEon39oOcdFikY&e=> that brings a touch of home to parents and siblings who are at the bedside of the pediatric patients at local pediatric care facilities.  Their volunteers make their rounds through the pediatric floors with free coffee, soft drinks, bottled water, snacks, toiletries, and gifts for the families and patients. While parents and children alike appreciate having drinks and snacks without having to make a trip to a vending machine or to the coffee shop, “the little ones love the toys and stuffed animals, and the teens really appreciate the iTunes gift cards!” says volunteer Judi Russell.


There are several ways to make a donation–

  *   Monetary donation<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__help.rmhc-2Dsla.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=GCLZ7pdJ-GLSGCG_RTfQjw&r=FNqtKjJFzMKIv0dhJwiJxAhPRGljFMwlEMHQLkRqqBo&m=QgidXcJlLmJRxQfSWUVyydKvUwGpxzAyqq8VLyZXHIo&s=wwkkmHIV4ptWQ4Wk32gK1APhDZucG-544mNiUa3hhA0&e=> – bring your checkbook or donate on-line.



  *   Amazon wish list<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.amazon.com_registry_wishlist_2J8D96RFZRTMH_ref-3Dcm-5Fsw-5Fr-5Fcp-5Fep-5Fws-5FF16zzbY2ER2TR&d=DwMFaQ&c=GCLZ7pdJ-GLSGCG_RTfQjw&r=FNqtKjJFzMKIv0dhJwiJxAhPRGljFMwlEMHQLkRqqBo&m=QgidXcJlLmJRxQfSWUVyydKvUwGpxzAyqq8VLyZXHIo&s=W9cGXQtXK-mjkgLm7jFOiiVOyZlvE_KSk2oZRsKWayE&e=> – these items can be ordered on-line and shipped directly to RMDH.

  *    Wish list items<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rmhc-2Dsla.org_how-2Dto-2Dhelp_wish-2Dlist_&d=DwMFaQ&c=GCLZ7pdJ-GLSGCG_RTfQjw&r=FNqtKjJFzMKIv0dhJwiJxAhPRGljFMwlEMHQLkRqqBo&m=QgidXcJlLmJRxQfSWUVyydKvUwGpxzAyqq8VLyZXHIo&s=vUWlJVqai4wQFxYlCayhPKd4beX6ULvoorLflZ2uraQ&e=> that you can bring/purchase while in NOLA.



We sure hope you find it in your heart to make some kind of contribution to the RMDH-SLA and show the SWASFAA love!!!

Sincerely,
Lauren
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