Founder/CEO Matt Sauri Dons Kilt Once Again for RMHCs Annual 'Men in Kilts' Fundraiser
Matt participated in the “Man in a Kilt” fundraising competition for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Western Washington & Alaska (RMHC), raising money to support families staying at the Seattle house while their children receive treatment. Last year’s efforts helped raise $8,810, providing nearly 2,400 nights of shelter for families. This year’s goal is to raise $10,500 to provide 350 more nights of shelter. Donations can be made through votes for Matt in the competition, with each vote contributing to the cause.
It's true! Matt Has Donned a Kilt to Fundraise for The Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Western Washington & Alaska (RMHC)
The rumors (and photographic evidence) are true! Matt bravely bared his legs and donned a kilt for the “Man in a Kilt” fundraising competition supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Western Washington & Alaska (RMHC) again this year!
The Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Western Washington & Alaska (RMHC) provides a home-away-from-home for more than 400 families a year, who have a child receiving treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The RMHC's Seattle house provides over 28,000 nights of housing to nearly 500 families per year. They typically operate at 97% capacity year-round. The House is more than a place to stay. The house offers support to families with a pantry, therapy dog visits, activities for kids, and even homemade dinners from volunteers most days of the week.
The average length of stay for a family in 2016 was 62 days; some stays as short as 4 days, some longer than a year. In total the Seattle house served 465 families in 2016 alone for a total of 28, 603 nights. Volunteers made the house feel a little more like home by preparing 465 meals and hosting 118 movie nights.
Last year’s competition raised an astounding $71,280! That amount will provided families with approximately 2,376 nights of much needed shelter at the Seattle Ronald McDonald House, along with a sense of community and belonging in a time of crisis. By participating in this fundraiser last year, Matt was able to raise $8,810.We have a big goal this year and we will need your help! Our goal is to reach 1,050 votes or $10,500. This would provide 350 nights for RMHC families while their child is undergoing medical treatment. You can vote for Matt as your favorite kilted fellow with a donation of $10 (1 vote) or more. We know it's a big goal but when you have a cause like RMHC to support, you dream as big as you can. To vote for Matt, click here to make a donation.
If you would like to help house families in need year-round, visit rmhcseattle.org to learn more about the many rewards of volunteering for RMHC.
