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Giving Circles

Emma Joy and family, who stayed at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House during her treatment for cancer

Giving Circle Membership

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The Giving Circles Program celebrates the generosity and commitment of donors who give $1,000 or more per year to provide moments of care, comfort, compassion, and relief to every family who finds their way to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Giving Circles members are vital to keeping this circle of care going year-round. Membership begins at $1,000 a year or $84 a month.

Benefits for all Giving Circle members

  • An invitation to be honored at our annual Giving Circle Celebration
  • Name recognition on the Wall of Honor at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House based on each donor’s cumulative giving
  • Media recognition through various press releases throughout the year
  • Name listing on a dedicated plaque featuring our most generous benefactors in the Joseph Clayes III Great Room
  • Giving Circle membership recognition in the twice yearly magazine and on our website

Giving Circle Levels

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See Hearts and Hands Members

Annual Gift: $1,000 – $19,999

Join Hearts and Hands: $84 month    $1,000 annual

Provide Cost-Free Meals to the Families of Hospitalized Children

For the difficult journey ahead, nourish weary parents, grandparents, and siblings with more than just a meal, every day of the year.

Unique Benefits for Hearts and Hands Circle Members

  • For cumulative gifts of $10,000 or more, permanent name recognition on the Wall of Honor at the entrance of San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
  • An invitation to participate in a quarterly meal service at the Ronald McDonald House, exclusive to Giving Circle members

Annual Gift: $20,000 – $49,999

Support Vital Services for Resident & Visiting Families

Provide a little cushion, a lot of hope, and daily comforts to both the many day users and resident guests through crucial resources such as nap rooms, educational and enrichment programs, spa showers, laundry, exercise facilities, and so much more.

Unique Benefits for Hope and Healing Circle Members

  • An invitation to our annual Hope and Healing Circle Time at our School Away from School, for a chance to share and connect with the children served by San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House

Hope and Healing Circle Members

  • Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego
  • The Eastham Family Donor Fund at National Philanthropic Trust
  • Alexis & Ron Fowler
  • The Samuel H. French & Katherine Weaver French Fund
  • Kim & Alex Hernandez, COSCO Fire Protection Inc.
  • Meseck Family
  • Diane & David Pennock
  • Price Philanthropies
  • Thomas Ohana Foundation
  • Dana & Michael Wilson

Host and Haven

Annual Gift: $50,000 – $99,999

Adopt a Family Guest Suite

Adopt a family guest suite for one calendar year and provide respite and relief to every family who finds a “home-away-from-home” within.

Unique Benefits for Host and Haven Circle Members

  • For gifts of $75,000, permanent name recognition through a dedicated plaque outside one of 55 guest suites at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
  • For gifts of $50,000, Adopt-A-Room recognition for one calendar year
  • An invitation to a private donor reception hosted by the CEO and Trustees of San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House

Host and Haven Circle Members

  • Barbara & Terrence Caster, A-1 Self Storage, Caster Family Foundation
  • Susan & Bill Hoehn
  • Christi & Chuck Miyahira, Helen & Harry Miyahira, HM Electronics, Inc.
  • Jeanette & Augustin Pavel
  • Phyllis Whitney Tabor Trust

Annual Gift; $100,000+

Lifetime Membership in the Giving Circles Program

For the families who find comfort and care with us today, those who will need us tomorrow and the countless others who will need help in the years to come, we will be here thanks to you and your generous support.

Unique Benefits for Hearthstone Circle Members

  • Lifetime Membership in the Giving Circles Program
  • Permanent name recognition in a prominent space at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
  • An invitation to all exclusive VIP events and donor receptions throughout the year

Hearthstone Circle Members

  • Trulette M. Clayes, Brendan Holmes, Joseph Clayes III Charitable Trust
  • Lauri & Steve Easley, G|M Business Interiors
  • The GT Foundation, Nancy Stanley
  • Ingrid Hibben and Joseph W. Hibben Advised Fund at The San Diego Foundation
  • John Sachs Family
  • James Kuden Family Trust
  • Elden E. & Wilma F. Vanover
  • Letitia Swortwood Wheat

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Events & Ways to Help

Red Shoe Day: Register Today!
May 24, 2023
Red Shoe Day: Register Today!
Nov 1, 2022 Snacks Needed Between Meal Services
Jan 1, 2023 Order Cozy Clothes for Families
Mar 27, 2023 Support our Day Visitors
Mar 27, 2023 Host a Holiday Activity
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Around The House

Many Hearts Legacy Society Member Shares Big Heart through Service and Giving
Many Hearts Legacy Society Member Shares Big Heart through Service and Giving

Maria Alfaro-Krick has a big heart for children. An elementary school teacher by professio …

2021-2022 Impact Report: Because You Give
2021-2022 Impact Report: Because You Give

What a difference you make! Donors and volunteers have a tremendous impact in helping fami …

Dinner with Friends “Hangs Ten” to Celebrate 10 Years of Giving
Dinner with Friends “Hangs Ten” to Celebrate 10 Years of Giving

Carlos Sanguinetti & Matt Teeter Mark 10 Years of Dinner with Friends In 2009, a medic …

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Stories From Our Families

A New Chance at Life
A New Chance at Life
Together from Day One
Together from Day One
Emma Joy’s Journey
Emma Joy’s Journey
Declan’s Crew
Declan’s Crew
Together with Valeria
Together with Valeria
Cheering for Kayla
Cheering for Kayla
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP

Watkins Wellness

Dillard’s

Southwest Airlines

Wells Fargo

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