♥ Home Depot Donates $1000

At Home Depot’s recent Grand Opening down the block from the Ronald McDonald House, they presented Kent Burress, CEO, with a check for $1000.00. Thank you, Home Depot, for being such wonderful new neighbors!

♥ Mary Pendleton celebrated her 89th birthday

Long-time Volunteer, Mary Pendleton, celebrated her 89th birthday recently with her friends at the Ronald McDonald House. Every Tuesday for the past 18 years, Mary has brought a homemade cake for the families staying at the House. She not only brings a cake, she brings her bright smile and wonderful energy and shares them with families and staff alike.

Mary Pendleton and longtime board member, Joe Petet.
Four generations: Jessica Kizer, granddaughter; great-grandchildren, Ava, Blake and Reid Kizer; Mary Pendleton, Elizabeth Williams, daughter. Elizabeth is a long-time volunteer and former board president.
Elizabeth Williams, Jessica Kizer and Mary Pendleton.

♥ Hurricane Ike's Littlest Victims

Watch the story on Fox 7 about how Hurricane Ike evacuee families found refuge at Austin's Ronald McDonald House