Please mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Roaring to Ronald’s event – Sunday, June 9th! This is a one-of-a-kind ‘parade’ of hogs and hot rods escorted from Baltimore Harley to the Ronald McDonald House in downtown Baltimore. The families at the house will be there to greet and have lunch. It’s a feel-good day suitable for the whole family! Don’t have a hog or rod? No worries – we have a luxury coach in the parade as well. Check us out at www.roaringtoronalds.com for all the details. Hope to see you there!

The Numbers Only Tell Part of the Story

1,431 – number of families who have come through the front doors of the Ronald McDonald House since we shuffled last year

2,127 – number of runners, walkers and shufflers at the Red Shoe Shuffle

143  – number of volunteers who gave up their morning to help us on race day

32 – number of  Ronald McDonald House Families current and past who attended the Red Shoe Shuffle

14 – number of Ronald McDonald House Children who participated and experienced the thrill of victory in the race thanks to Athletes Serving Athletes

1 – number of Ronald McDonald Houses in the state of Maryland

These numbers, however, only tell part of the story. The Red Shoe Shuffle is not just about the finish line… but the journey. It’s all about Faith in Humanity, Hope in Motion, Love in Action – it is Community defined at the highest level.

Together, we share the same goal – to show our love and support for every family and every child that needs the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore. Together, we congratulate the more than 2,000 participants including individual  race winners in all categories, the 110  teams and everyone who shuffled across that finish line with us. Together, we have raised more than $250,000 through this event.

We are overwhelmed with your kindness and generosity and on behalf of everyone at our House, we are grateful beyond measure.

Sandy Pagnotti
President & CEO

Show that Shuttle!

We needed $75,000 to purchase a new, much needed shuttle to safely transport children and their families to five area partner hospitals.
We more than exceeded that goal and couldn’t be more grateful for our Community and our Red Shoe Crew, who put their heart and soul into this event.

  We’re All Winners 

Hats off to the largest Team and Fundraising Group - Shocks Rocks –  which captured the spirit of the Shuffle and our 2012 Honorary Race Chair Brooke Shockley, who lost her courageous battle with Cancer in August but not before inspiring so many.  We also want to thank Peggy Shockley, our highest fundraiser, for her efforts in helping our House. See all Team and Fundraising Groups.

Congratulations to our male/female Shuffle Winners, Tyler Muse and Lisa Selby. Click for all Runner Results and Overall Winners in all Categories.

Still have your timing chip? Please return it to the RMH by mail or drop it off. You can also return your timing chip to any CHARM CITY RUN LOCATION.

We are Family

Be sure to check out our Facebook page for updates, videos and photos from the Shuffle. We encourage you to tag posted photos and post about your Shuffle-day experiences!

Join our mailing list, if you haven’t done so already, for information on other great happenings and events hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore!     

THANKS to all our family – the participants, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, the Red Shoe  Shuffle was an amazing reflection of our community at work!

Thanks to our 2013 Sponsors:

Ron Matz from WJZ – 13 visited the House for a morning chat about the Red Shoe Shuffle with President and CEO Sandy Pagnotti and Board Member Mark Brodinsky. They talked about race day and the House’s special visit from Raven’s Coach John Harbaugh! Check out the interview here.

Get ready for the RED SHOE SHUFFLE- ENJOY 25 days at the MAC (Maryland Athletic clubs) for $25.

Visit one of MAC’s 3 locations in Harbor East, Timonium, or Hunt Valley to start your 25 days!

All proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore.

Please visit the link below for more information:

http://www.macwellness.com/get-started/membership-options

It’s all Fun & Games!! Sunset Cove’s Casino Night February 28th 6pm is a fun event to raise money for the children and their families at The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore.

$25 gets you:

Free draft beer & wine

Discounted Van Gogh Vodka Cocktails

Heavy appetizers

$1,000 worth of gambling chips

Great Prizes for the person with the most value chips at the end of the night!!

Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

On Thursday, the Baltimore City Department paid us a special visit and brought toys and official fireman hats and gear for the kids as part of a month long celebration designed to bring the spirit of the holidays to children and families who need an extra smile this holiday season. Check out this article from the Baltimore Times to learn more about the visit!

Photo by Gar Roberts

Ladies Night at Ellie Boutique will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore on December 13th from 3pm – 7pm.  Click here to download the postcard for more information about goodies the night of the event. Bring the postcard with you and receive 10% off your purchase!

Ellie Boutique is located at 7701 Bellona Avenue, Ruxton, MD 21204

For additional information, contact is Bridget McConkie, Store Manager, at (410) 823-8544.

Join us in Celebrating the Monument Lighting at Mt Vernon Square on December 6th featuring a Pre Hors d’ oeuvre Reception including beer, wine and soda followed by a Post Decadent Dessert Finale (Cocktails available for purchase).

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore! Tickets are $35 per Guest and $14 for Children Under 10.

Click here to view the flier with more information.

Join us for the Red Shoe Shuffle on Sunday, April 14, 2013,
as we  Shuffle for a Shuttle!

Our 30^th Anniversary Celebration Gala was a night to remember. Featured coverage from Sloane Brown of the Baltimore Sun including photos and video from the amazing evening!