Since the day, many years ago, a brave man stepped in and filled Ronald’s shoes, we have celebrated the volunteer efforts of someone who has gone beyond the normal day to day “honey do list.” Thus, we give the “Ronald Award.”

 In 1994 this volunteer was spotted doing many of the things they do today – talking with families in the kitchen, asking the staff about someone they met the week before, or providing some true “skilled” volunteer work.

Have you ever wondered where lamps go when they die? They go to this volunteer’s workshop and come back to life!

Have you ever wondered who takes care of trimming the trees and shrubs (the ones we used to have in the Ronald House yard!); who gives a more manicured look to the front and back lawn; or who loads up bag after icky bag of soda cans to be recycled? This volunteer knows.

Have you thought about the angel babies whose parents can’t afford to buy a casket for the funeral? This volunteer has.

This volunteer shares time with the Ronald McDonald House and several more groups, but could not be more cherished than by the Ronald McDonald House staff that depend greatly upon his expertise. If 10:30 am rolls around on Wednesday and there has not been a Dan sighting, we start asking questions.

Dan, we thank you for everything you have meant to the Ronald McDonald House and for enabling us to provide a wonderful “home – away – from – home” for families.
What do volunteers do?
Answer phones, empty dishwashers, mop floors, change light bulbs, fold linens, take out the trash, clean the kitchen, make brownies, cakes and dinners, work in the yard, help with special events... and in general, make the house run smoothly!