December 2010
Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Adelaide launched a new appeal recently by calling upon South Australians to help them furnish the new home, which is due to open early in 2011.
The new RMH Adelaide will provide much needed accommodation for local families with seriously ill children being treated at the nearby Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
The Red Door Appeal, which has been set up like an online gift registry, allows people to donate as little or as much as they like to cover the cost of everything from tea towels and glasses to beds and televisions.
The appeal will run until the end of February and is aiming to raise more than $80,000 to ensure the new house feels homely for children and their families who need to call Adelaide home for longer than three months.
The new house will incorporate eight two-bedroom apartments, two cottages, an outdoor playground, peace garden and a gym, which can be used be used by families from both sites.
The Red Door Appeal is hoping to attract both private and business donors with IKEA, Fisher & Paykel, Oates, Sunbeam, Sealy and International Linen Service already making contributions to the furnishing of the home.
RMH Adelaide already accommodates 10 families and the second house, currently being built directly opposite the existing house on Melbourne Street, will double its capacity.
People can donate to the Red Door Appeal via the website www.reddoorappeal.com.au or by calling RMH Adelaide on 08 8267 6922.
About Ronald McDonald House Adelaide
Within six months of opening in January 2000, the first Adelaide Ronald McDonald House was at full capacity and a waiting list was established. Since then, the House has accommodated almost 1200 families. The House is limited to accommodating only ten families at any one time, and regularly sleeps 30 to 40 people per night. There is a long waiting list of others needing help. The focus of Ronald McDonald House Charities work is to improve the health and well being of seriously ill children. Ronald McDonald House Adelaide (Melbourne Street, North Adelaide) provides care, support and a home for country children and their families during and after serious illness. For more information, visit the Ronald McDonald House website.
Issued by Hughes Public Relations: Please contact Kate Potter on 08 8412 4106
